4th Sunday of Easter 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 4/24/23

My Dear People,

Today Jesus is talking to the Pharisees, and he introduces opposing parties: thieves and robbers against the shepherd. He first contrasts them in regard to entering the sheepfold, a pen constructed either from natural materials in the countryside or as part of a domestic dwelling place. ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Easter 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 4/24/23

My Dear People, 

Congratulations to all who were confirmed last week. 

The first resurrection appearance recounted by Luke occurs later that same Easter day, as two disciples are going to a village. They were among the “others” who had heard the news of the empty tomb from the women ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Easter 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 4/24/23

My Dear People, 

This Sunday, known as Divine Mercy Sunday, is tied with the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The first thing Jesus did when He appeared to His Apostles in the upper room was to empower them with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit would then enable them ... Read More »

Easter Sunday 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 4/24/23

My Dear People, 

Happy Easter, everyone! Easter, the most important feast in the Liturgical Calendar, made it possible for Christianity to start. Even though the Apostles preached Jesus was crucified, what made the difference was: He was alive! As He told the apostles, “I will be with you till ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Lent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 3/20/23

My Dear People, 

In today’s Gospel, according to John, we read of one of the more dramatic “signs”—the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Why is this sign so different from the others? Unlike other signs whereby Jesus would raise someone immediately or within a day after they died, ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Lent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 3/20/23

My Dear People, 

Today, the story of the man born blind is like the story of the Samaritan Woman.  There is a connection! The Lord came for the sinners--to bring them salvation and to bring them to the light. When one is without the Lord, then that individual is ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Lent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 3/05/23

My Dear People, 

Today Paul’s message to the Corinthians parallels the message of the Gospel. The Jewish people after seeing Jesus overthrow the money changers in the temple, were seeking a sign, to show by whose authority Jesus did this. Jesus did not give them a sign but said, ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Lent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 2/28/23

My Dear People, 

The Transfiguration scene bears witness to an inner circle of three among the Twelve--Peter, James, and John. Here, He takes them up on a high mountain. In the Old Testament, it is the kind of place viewed as especially suitable for divine revelation (See Gen 2.2, ... Read More »

1st Sunday of Lent 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 2/21/23

My Dear People, 

I want to thank the Council of Catholic Women for the bottle project to raise money for special projects in the church.  

From the waters of the Jordan, the Spirit leads Jesus into the desert to be tempted by Satan. This is the rugged Judean wilderness ... Read More »

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 2/13/23

My Dear People, 

 Thank you Nellie Brown, Carol Smart, Susan Szlosek, and Andrea Green for sprucing up the Memorial Garden, Friday, February 10th.  The Garden is now prepared for Spring.

Today the Gospel of Matthew continues with the teachings of Jesus about loving thy neighbor. Jesus continues the dialogue ... Read More »