Ash Wednesday

This Wednesday, March 6th there is a good chance you’ll see a co-worker or someone at school or at the store walking around with ashes on their forehead. So, what’s up with that?

March 6th is Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. The day gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on one’s forehead as a celebration and reminder of human mortality and as a sign of repentance. (Read more…)

Parish Staff and Volunteers

Our parish office staff and volunteers consist of dedicated deacons and lay men and women who do so much for our parish and our parishioners.

Pope Francis clearly appreciates those who work in some capacity for the Church. As reported in the publication, “Catholic News Agency”, Our Holy Father stated, “The mission of the Church in the world proceeds through the contribution of those who are part of it.” He also commented that “some think that there are only bishops, the bosses, and then there are workers. (Read more…)

Altar Servers

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has a great appreciation for altar servers. In a specific address to altar servers who were gathered in Rome last year, Pope Francis told the servers that it is a great privilege and responsibility to serve at the altar. He urged them to always take seriously the responsibility to serve, and to be open to Christ who is close to us in the Eucharist. He reminded the servers that to be close to Christ enables one to be open to others and to journey together, taking up the challenge of life’s great journey in the company of Christ. (Read more…)