SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
“While he was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.” Well, that would certainly get your attention, wouldn’t it. You join your dear friend and mentor, Jesus, as he goes up a mountain to pray. He has often gone apart to pray – up a mountain, into the desert – but it’s always been alone. This time, he has invited you, and two other of his closest companions, to join him. And then, like Moses up on Mount Sinai, he begins to glow and shine. […]
Knighthood
When a man is ready to join the Knights of Columbus, a short application is filled out. The next step is taking his first of four degrees, Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. After the first degree he is an official Knight in the order. All four degrees at this time can be taken either online or in person.
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME DEACON JAMES WHITE IV
“O God, who have taught the ministers of your Church to seek not to be served but to serve their brothers and sisters, grant, we pray, that these your servants, whom you graciously choose today for the office of Deacon, may be effective in action, gentle in ministry and constant in prayer.” (Collect for the Ordination of Deacons)
Just three weeks ago, I had the sad obligation to announce that our beloved resident, Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Carroll, was leaving our parish to finally truly retire to Villa St. Joseph, the […]
GOOD SHEPERD SUNDAY WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday since the gospel every year focuses on Jesus, the Good Shepherd. For the past 58 years, the Church has called us to observe a World Day of Prayer for Vocations on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Specifically, this day calls us to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, consecrated or religious life. The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill our Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send […]
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION AND HOLY WEEK
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!” (Mk 11:9b-10). On Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, we are called to join with our Lord, Jesus Christ, as he makes a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and then suffers derision and mockery, scourging and finally crucifixion because he comes to offer a new way of life and claims to be who he truly is – the Son of God. This week […]
