Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris I am the living bread that came down from heaven whoever eats this bread will live forever. (Jn. 6:51) Food is and has remained an essential commodity to man. Its lack brings discomfort and an uncomfortable situation to […]
Attitude of Gratitude
Pastor’s Pen Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, Sometimes we might catch ourselves complaining and grumbling and not appreciating all the blessings we have but, just see the negative. So, it’s always a challenge for us to be people […]
Take the time
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, Today’s Pastor’s Pen is a little different than normal. I am going to suggest some themes on which you can reflect on during the week. Maybe you can do one each day. Let’s start off with the “Good Shepherd”, the Lord, whom we […]
Hello!
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, The African American tradition is for the preacher to use the word “hello” in the middle of his sermon. He does that to wonder whether anybody is hearing and understanding the Word of God. He puts it out there anyway but for preachers, […]
Do not be afraid, just have faith
Dear Church Family, “Do not be afraid, just have faith”. These are the words of Jesus to Jairus and his wife and loved ones at the loss of their daughter. Let us reflect on faith these summer days. We pray for the great gift of faith. It seems that we open ourselves up to it. […]
We celebrate the feast of the birthday of John the Baptist
Dear Church Family, We celebrate today the Nativity of John the Baptist and the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ which will be six months from now. When June 24th lands on a Sunday we celebrate the feast of the birthday of John the Baptist. “Nativity” seems to have more meaning because […]
Walk by faith, not by sight
Deacon’s Corner ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sowing the Seeds of Faith The legend of Johnny Appleseed came to mind when I began to think about sowing the seeds of faith. For you who don’t know the story (a true story); in 1780, John Chapman was born in Massachusetts. His father trained him as […]
A lot of times we don’t have it easy, but we continue on
Dear Church Family I certainly enjoy the month of June. It is the beginning of summer. Already it is the 10th of June. It is a time to relax in the Lord and pray and discern special messages that come to us from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we reflect on the […]
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, As you know by now that my spiritual trust and spiritual longing is to be in union with God here and in eternity. My kingdom come has happened here and will continue into eternity. You probably heard […]
Who will like to go to heaven?
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris “Glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to God who is, who was and who will come” It is our common and religious practice as Catholics to make the sign of the cross when we want to pray and at the end of […]