March 5th 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 head as a celebration and reminder of human mortality and as a sign of repentance. Through the placing of ashes on our heads, we are reminded of the frailty of life, God’s call to follow, and the good news that comes at Easter — that good conquers evil, that life triumphs death. (Read more…)

Within the Catholic Church, there are many items of devotion and piety that are used to draw us closer to God. Rosaries, sacred images, prayer cards, saint medals, and candles are ‘sacramentals’ that are common items in many of our Catholic homes.

But what happens when you no longer have use for these religious objects? Your palm from Palm Sunday is all dried out, but it was blessed during the Palm Sunday Mass. You realize you have 95 rosaries, but you really don’t need more than five. (Read more…)

If you’re spiritually alive, you’re going to love this! If you’re spiritually dead, you won’t want to read it. If you’re spiritually curious, there is still hope!

A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. 

He wrote: “I’ve gone for 30 years now, and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons, but for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. (Read more…)

This weekend, during all Masses, we will celebrate World Marriage Day to honor the husband and the wife as head of the family – the basic unit of society; and to salute the beauty of their faithfulness.

The annual observance of the marriage day takes on new meaning these days as the sacrament and institution and meaning of marriage are facing crucial new challenges from within and without.

More than ever, couples are experiencing problems arising from a widespread mistaken understanding of what marriage truly is; and unity and indissolubility are being replaced by personal fulfillment. (Read more…)

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation, commemorating the time when the infant Jesus was brought to the Temple in Jerusalem by Mary and Joseph 40 days after His birth.

This feast is often referred to as “Candlemas Day,” for part of its celebration includes the blessing of candles used in worship throughout the year. We remember the words of Simeon, who took the Holy Child in his arms and praised God for revealing in Him “a light to the Gentiles, and the glory of Israel.” (Read more…)

Dear brothers and sisters, as we open today our brand-new parish center, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support, dedication, and generosity that has made this dream a reality. This building is not just brick and mortar; it is a testament to your faith, your strong sense of community, and your love for one another.

To our incredible building committee, especially Wayne Isbitski, David and Jennifer Perna, Dan Dawson, Peter and Caroline Shelly, Helen Nardone, Lori and Jim Young, Donna Cahill, Richard Kopf, Joseph Quick, Mike Wojtal, Robert Preston, Sandra Kopka, and Dawn and Mark Salerno who tirelessly worked through countless hours of planning and executing to bring this project to life.  (Read more…)