Browsing From Father Jim
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“God who is rich in mercy because of his great love for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ – by grace you have been saved... For by grace you have been saved through faith and this is not from you, ... Read More »
Holy Week 2021 Schedule
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
The Third Sunday of Lent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Jesus answered and said to her, ‘If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink’, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water... Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again but whoever drinks the ... Read More »
The Second Sunday of Lent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him... Christ Jesus it is who died, or rather was raised, who also ... Read More »
The First Sunday of Lent 2021
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Christ suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit... It is not a removal of dirt from the body but an appeal to God ... Read More »
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: ‘This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.’” The theme for what will follow is quite clear. Following this introductory note, Jesus summons the two sets of brothers who ... Read More »
Baptism of the Lord
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“One more powerful than I is to come after me. I am not fit to stoop and untie his sandal straps. I have baptized you in water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit... ‘You are my beloved Son. On you my favor rests.’” The familiar scene... the ... Read More »
The Visit of the Messenger to Mary
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Mary said to the angel: ‘How can this be, since I do not know man?’ The angel answered her: ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the most high will overshadow you, hence the holy offspring to be born will be called the Son of ... Read More »
School Building Update
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
As we move through Autumn, parishioners are wondering what is happening with our beloved school building. Over the summer, Mrs. Vickie Eichler, our Religious Ed. Coordinator, set up the first-floor classrooms to provide a home for our religious ed. program. With the help of Mrs. Mary Gill, ... Read More »
Love is Taking Responsibility for Others
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
I would like to say a word of thanks to all of you for your cooperation with the guidelines we are observing to keep each other safe from COVID-19. I am struck by the generous way in which so many of you wear the mask, receive in ... Read More »