Browsing From Father Jim
Second Sunday of Lent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
March 5, 2023
“Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from Christ. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design, and the grace bestowed on us in Christ ... Read More »
First Sunday of Lent
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
February 26, 2023
“But the gift is not like the transgression. For by the transgression of the one, the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many... For if, by the transgression ... Read More »
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
February 19, 2023
“The Lord said to Moses: ‘You shall not bear hatred for your brother or sister in your heart... Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against any of your people. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.... So be perfect, just ... Read More »
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
February 12, 2023
Dear Parishioners,
Please join me in a prayer of thanks to the Almighty for sending us a new full-time member of our parish staff! Her name is Mrs. Mare Draper, and the search committee was impressed with the energy and background she brings to our ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
February 5, 2023
Dear Parishioners,Even though we are approaching the end of January in this new year of 2023, I wanted to share some good news with you about our parish and the generosity with which we said good-bye to last year, 2022. We received a letter ... Read More »
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
January 1, 2023
“The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about the child. All who heard it were amazed by what had ... Read More »
The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
January 8, 2023
“Then shall you be radiant in what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of the nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from ... Read More »
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
January 15, 2023
“John testified further, saying, ‘I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and remain upon him. I did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and ... Read More »
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
January 22, 2023
“From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting their nets into ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
January 29, 2023
“Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. Rather, God chose the foolish of this world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the ... Read More »