Posts from April 2023

Today we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. With that in mind, take a moment and encourage someone you feel would make a good priest, or a religious brother or sister. Compliment them on what you see in them that would make you think they would make a good priest or sister. At the very least, offer this prayer for vocation, that young men and women will open their hearts to the call of Jesus to priesthood or religious…

In today’s Gospel, Jesus came upon two disciples on the road to Emmaus and began to speak with them. They were grieving over the death of Jesus. And Jesus was helping them to see and understand all He taught them and lift their spirits. What would you talk about if Jesus came upon you during the day, whether at work, home, school and just out for a leisurely walk? Would you share what is bothering you? Would you complain to…

Thank You is a phrase that is thrown around a lot. But it is also two words that truly express one’s sentiment and appreciation for work well done. I would like to say THANK YOU to all those who have done so much in our parish to make our Lenten observances and Easter celebrations so beautiful and moving. From Fr. Tom, our Deacons and the ministries that serve at the altar and church, as well as the choirs and musicians,…

Let this Easter remind us of the need to be grateful. Christ’s sacrifice and his joyous resurrection should be enough to keep every worry off our hearts today. Have a fabulous Easter with love and happiness, joy and peace, bright feelings and may you experience the pleasure of God’s blessing. On behalf of Fr. Tom, Deacon Len, Deacon Steve, and myself, Happy Easter!

Today with the blessing of palms, we start Holy Week. It is the greatest week of the Church year where we are vividly reminded of all that Jesus did and endured for us. It is a week that we should all make special in our lives as we live out the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Savior. On Holy Thursday we bring the Last Supper to life where the Eucharist began as we have it today. We can spend…