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This Monday is Memorial Day. We celebrate by visiting graves, laying wreathes, coming together in prayer and remembrance of those who served and died in their service to our country.  Let’s take some time to reflect on the brave men…

This past week I had the joy of celebrating my 24th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. I was able to celebrate that Mass on Catholic TV and here at the parish. I often tell you that…

I hope everyone enjoyed Mother’s Day. After the 11:30 Mass I headed over to the parish hall and spent the afternoon cleaning out the storage shed, boiler room and hall. It was an opportune time to do this as we…

In our Masses this weekend we will take time to offer prayers for all our Mothers, both those who are with us and those who have passed into eternal life. Mother’s Day affords us time to thank God for the…

This weekend we welcome to our parish, Father Tom Hagan, a missionary priest from a non-profit missionary organization called  Hands Together. Their group’s mission is to help the poorest of the poor in Haiti. Hands Together’s approach is about building…

I received word from Steve Geraci that his mom Phyllis recently passed away in Naples, Florida. Our condolences go out to her husband and children. Phyllis and her husband Frank have a home in Rexhame but winter in Naples. She…

I want to thank everyone again for the generous Easter offerings. We sent in a check for $10,500. to the Clergy Benefit Health Trust Fund, as well as another check for $503.00 for the Holy Land. I appreciate everyone’s support…

The Feast of the Divine Mercy is celebrated today, and it concludes the Octave of Easter. Did you know that the feast is observed by Roman Catholics as well as some Anglican congregations? It is based on the devotion to…

Today we celebrate the sealing of the Fourth Covenant between God and Humanity. This is a new and eternal covenant (agreement) between God and all people. Previous covenants were established with the Chosen people and the Jewish people; this covenant…

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. We enjoy the festiveness of this day and prepare for the solemn celebration of the Easter Triduum. His entire public ministry had as its mission, to reach Jerusalem. We…