Pastor’s Thoughts

This weekend the church celebrates the “Epiphany”. The word itself means a manifestation, an insight, a vision etc. The feast is also known as the Feast of the Three Kings. It is for sure, a complex feast. Originating in the Eastern Church and formed by the mentality...

Pastor’s Thoughts

Another year has ended and a new one beginning. The first month of the year January, comes from the name of the Roman god Janus, the god of two faces. One face of Janus looks to the past and the other face looks to the future. Popularly, it is a time we look at the...

Pastor’s Thoughts

Dear parishioners, It is with great tidings of joy that we celebrate the birth our Savior, Jesus Christ. We hear in our readings “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The Lord’s favor rests upon each and everyone of us. We...

Pastor’s Thoughts

The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word “adventus”, meaning “arrival.” Scholars believe that during the 4th and 5th centuries in Spain and Gaul is where Advent as we know it actually began. Advent during its early beginnings was a season of preparation for the...

Pastor’s Thoughts

This Monday the church celebrates the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a Holy Day of obligation. We will NOT have a vigil on Sunday evening just one Mass at 6:30 on Monday December 8th. Additionly those who wish to stay and pray the Miraculous Medal Novena we...

Pastor’s Thoughts

What is Advent and what do we ‘wait’ for? Advent is a season that has developed in understanding and practice throughout the history of the Church. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word “adventus”, meaning “arrival.” Scholars believe that during the 4th and 5th...