On April 4, the Church honors Saint Isidore of Seville, a bishop, scholar, and Doctor of the Church whose influence continues to resonate more than a millennium after his death. Born in the 6th century in Cartagena, Spain, Isidore's life spanned a period of immense transition as the remnants of...
During the season of Lent, the Church invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s Passion. One of the most profound ways we do this is by praying the Stations of the Cross. This devotion allows us to walk spiritually alongside our Lord as He journeys to Calvary, reflecting...
Few relics in Christian history have sparked as much fascination, devotion, and debate as the Shroud of Turin. Believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, the Shroud bears the mysterious image of a crucified man whose wounds match those described in the Gospel accounts of...
Saturday, March 22 | Mass at 8:30 AM As we continue our Lenten journey, we invite you to take a step back from the busyness of daily life and enter into a time of prayer and reflection at our Parish Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 22. Our morning will begin with Mass at 8:30 AM, followed by...
Lent is a time for us to reflect that Jesus Christ is, “the true light that enlightens everyone" (Jn 1:9), and we are "children of light" (Eph 5:8), and need to grow in holiness by "obedience to the truth" (1 Pet 1:22). This obedience is not easy. Because of Satan and the original sin...
As we step into the holy season of Lent, the Church invites us to begin this journey with Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of repentance, fasting, and prayer. This sacred observance marks the beginning of our forty-day preparation for Easter, calling us to deeper conversion and spiritual...
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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