- Preserving a Beacon of Hope | From the Desk of the Pastor | September 2026 September 6, 2026 - Dear Parishioners, As we gather each week to celebrate Mass, share in the Sacraments, and grow together in faith, it is easy to see the many ways God has blessed our parish community. Our church is far more than just a place where we meet on Sundays—it is a spiritual sanctuary, a beacon of hope … Read More Preserving a Beacon of Hope | From the Desk of the Pastor | September 2026
- Minister to All | Friar Reflections | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 16, 2026 - Saints of God, ...the Lord be with you! All the readings this Sunday answer the questions “Whom does God not love?” and “What does it mean to be a Catholic Christian?” In today’s Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 15:21-28), Jesus gets a request from a non-Jewish mother to heal her daughter who is tormented by … Read More Minister to All | Friar Reflections | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Profound love for the Eucharist | Friar Reflections | 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2026 - My Good Friends, St. Francis of Assisi had a profound love for the Eucharist. He stood in awe that the Lord of heaven and earth would choose to humble Himself so completely and become truly present for us under the appearance of bread and wine. For Francis, the Eucharist was never something to be taken … Read More Profound love for the Eucharist | Friar Reflections | 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
