From the earliest days of Christianity, the image of the Church as a ship has been a powerful and evocative symbol of our journey toward salvation. Rooted in Sacred Scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers, this imagery conveys the Church’s role as a safe vessel amidst the storms...
Each year on February 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. This unique feast honors not only Saint Peter himself but also the divinely instituted office he held as the first pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. The "chair" symbolizes his teaching authority and...
Scholarship Opportunities 2025 The Guardian Angels Women's & Men's Clubs each offer two $3,000 scholarships, application deadlines vary and are listed on the application. Applicants include registered men and women in the parish who plan to attend classes at a university...
“Woe is me, I am doomed!" "I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle." "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." There is an interesting theme in the readings for this Sunday. These statements are from the readings this Sunday and they reveal the humbling reality...
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Last Sunday’s homily sparked several thoughtful questions from parishioners, particularly regarding indulgences and their connection to the Jubilee Year. This article aims to offer a deeper understanding of indulgences, a practice often misunderstood yet deeply rooted in the Church’s...
Confirmation preparation classes will be held on Sundays from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. on the following dates: 2/23, 3/30, 4/27, 5/18, 9/28, 10/26, 11/23, and 12/14. These classes are for students in grade 9 and up, and Confirmation sponsors must attend with the candidates. The entry fee is $150, and...
As Catholics, each month of the year carries a particular spiritual theme to help us grow in faith and draw closer to God. February is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This focus invites us to reflect on the sanctity of family life and the virtues modeled by...
The Catholic Church, in her wisdom, has designed the liturgical calendar to guide the faithful through the mysteries of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. This calendar follows a three-year cycle—Years A, B, and C—each focusing on a different set of Scripture readings for...
On Monday we enter into Tempus per Annum, which is Latin and translated literally is means “Time of the Year”. In the Roman Missal the Church translates this into Ordinary Time. This Sunday is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Next Sunday will be the Second Sunday in Ordinary...
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