Archdiocese Announces Plan to Re-Open Churches
May 13, 2020
Dear Friends in Christ, These fifty days of Easter, leading to Pentecost, are marked by unprecedented suffering, as humanity has fallen victim to a perilous contagion. In addition to the threats to our physical wellbeing, we are suffering spiritually as the Covid-19 pandemic has required restrictions of our worship and active participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Surely, there have been moments in history when governments and rulers have persecuted Christians and banned their public worship. This is not one of them. Rather, the present restrictions come in response to an extreme medical emergency as local, state and federal authorities – specifically public health officials – legitimately fulfil their responsibilities to safeguard human life and the common good…
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Weekend Worship Aide for May 16th-17th (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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To All Those That Continue to Support the Parish...
Our parish is well aware that far too many people are facing economic hardship in addition to the worries about contracting the Coronavirus. Our parish is deeply grateful for every donation that has been made and continue to be made online…
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Children's Liturgy of the Word for 5.10.20
Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis, shares some kid-friendly reflections on this weekend’s reading…
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Pray with your Imagination
St. Ignatius was convinced that God can speak to us surely through our imagination as through our thoughts and memories. In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. Ignatian contemplation is especially suited for the Gospels.
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Weekend Worship Aide for May 9th-10th (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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We Need Your Support
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So many faithful parishioners have turned in their envelopes to the rectory office or have made donation using GiveCentral. Your generosity allows the parish to continue paying its employees, maintain our facilities and provide outreach opportunities during this historic time…
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Parishioner Videos Wanted
We are asking our parishioners to send in videos about how they are coping with staying at home. We will share these videos on our website and on our social media accounts to help our community stay connected…
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Are you a fan of Bishop Barron?
During this pandemic, we find ourselves looking for more ways to connect to God and share our faith with others. Are you a fan of Bishop Barron like I am? I have used many of his video clips in presentations and I find him to be very inspiring. On his web site, Word of Fire, you can sign up for an “All Access Pass” so that you can get all his digital content.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word for 5.3.20 (Video)
Deacon Dave shares some kid-friendly reflections on this weekend’s reading…
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Weekend Worship Aide (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Video)
This weekly devotion is usually prayed on Tuesday after the Daily Mass.
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Have some Decisions to Make for the Future? Try Group Discernment
One of the greatest gifts of the Spiritual Exercises is learning the techniques of the Discernment of Spirits that we can use when we make our decisions in life. Ignatius teaches us about “the motions of the soul.” Ignatius helps us to use spiritual discernment to determine where our interior movements come from and where they lead us.
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STAYING CONNECTED: Deacon David Reyes (Video)
Deacon Dave shows us how he's passing the time while at home, and shows us some of his musically inspired art pieces…
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The Journey of the Spiritual Exercises – What is Magis?
During the journey of the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius introduces us to the term “magis.” As Kevin O’Brien explains, “Christ summons the best from us, calling us to magis, to greater service and generosity.” One of the meditations done during the Exercises asks us to pray about 3 questions: “What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What ought I to do for Christ?”
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