Dear Parishioners, This weekend, as we celebrate the Holy Family, we see Jesus, which should be no surprise to us, but he is not the main character, his foster-father is, Joseph. We should be grateful that Joseph paid attention to his dreams. He was keenly aware, as were most people of his day, that God …
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Dear Parishioners, It is always good to see beyond ourselves. By this I mean it is beneficial on many levels to be able to look beyond, and remember that God is part of every moment of our lives. God is part of every moment of our existence from our conception to our leaving this earth. …
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Dear Parishioners, How long are we willing to be faithful? Faith is indeed a life-long journey, which for many of us began as children. We learned the faith gradually, through coming to Church, receiving the sacraments, and learning to make faith personal. Communal prayer and worship is vital, but so is a personal relationship with …
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Dear Parishioners, Thank you. Two simple but very powerful words. They can be used for in response to a simple thing, or to convey a deep appreciation for something more profound. Sometimes the words seem inadequate, but they are always greatly appreciated. Saying thank you recognizes that some one else has done something for us. …
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Dear Parishioners, We may tire of hearing all of this talk about love. It is difficult at times. Yet, we are called to this life of love because God knows, and tells us in so many ways, that it is the only true path to happiness. Some have said that “happiness” is overrated; that is …
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Dear Parishioners, This Sunday goes by a lot of names. Good Shepherd Sunday, World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and Mother’s Day. It gives a lot to think about, and certainly a lot to bring to prayer. The Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, knows his sheep, and they follow him!. He cares for them (us!) like …
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Dear Parishioners, We have all heard the phrase: Actions speak louder than words! It is certainly true. Words are important, in fact vital, but we can say anything! We can promise all kinds of things! But can we deliver? Not only can we do what we say, and fulfill what we promise, but in order to …
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Prayerful best wishes for a joyful Easter season! The celebration of the Triduum and Easter were very beautiful and inspiring experiences both at St. Joseph Marello and St. John the Evangelist Churches. I could be heard “joking” last week that I had forgotten how much fun it could be to be pastor of TWO parishes …
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Dear Parishioners, A very Happy and Blessed Easter! With Lent now behind us, and the beautiful services of the Triduum completed, we welcome Easter with joy and thanksgiving! Our celebration of this great event cannot be contained to one day. The Easter season stretches out until Pentecost, which …
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Dear Parishioners, This is not a week for those who like things to be the same. Things change this week, the liturgy, with which we are so familiar takes some strange turns. It is different, and sometimes ends with an “unfinished” sense. It twists and turns in ways we …
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