Pastor’s Thoughts

As part of our fundraising for our October 24 festival, we will once again have decorative baskets available to purchase tickets for a raffle at the event as we have in the past. We are asking for help in making this ‘basket’ event as successful as last...

Pastor’s Thoughts

The celebration of the Fourth of July invites each of us to reflect on what it means to be free.. To that end, I would like to call attention to the Pledge of Allegiance of the flag and specifically the words, “One Nation Under God…” Interesting that most American...

Pastor’s Thoughts

I still remember the first homily I ever preached as a new deacon. It was at the seminary, and the Gospel was this one: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:37-38) Standing before more than 200 classmates and professors, I...

Pastor’s Thoughts

St. Augustine parish, our parish neighbor, is in need of the following items for their community cupboard and closet center. Clothing:Boxer Briefs – all sizesWomen’s underwear-all sizesSocks – men’s, women’s,children’sHousehold Supplies:Paper TowelsToilet Paper – 2...

Pastor’s Thoughts

This weekend the church universal celebrates the feast day of Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ). Originally the celebration began in Liege, Belgium in 1246. Pope Urban IV extended the feast to the entire Church universal in 1264. Today, in many countries throughout...

Pastor’s Thoughts

It was Sunday Morning and being from India and from a non-Christian background, little Ana asked if she could accompany the California family to Sunday Mass. They all thought it would be a great idea. When the California family returned home from Mass they asked Ana...