From the Pastor

Come, Holy Spirit!

November 24, 2023
“Come, you who are blessed by My Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave Me food, I...
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Jesus entrusts His life to us!

November 17, 2023
“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.” In the gospel this weekend,...
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My soul is thirsting for You, O Lord my God!

November 10, 2023
“O God, You are my God whom I seek; for You my flesh pines and my soul thirsts like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.” Whether we know it...
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"For they preach but they do not practice..."

November 3, 2023
Jesus is speaking to the crowds and His disciples.  He is challenging them to not be like the scribes and pharisees—that it is not enough to merely talk about the...
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I Love You, Lord, My Strength!

October 27, 2023
When was the last time you told Jesus you loved Him? From time to time, I will the penance, "Tell Jesus that you love Him." Sadly, I don’t think we...
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Have No Anxiety at All

October 20, 2023
St. Francis de Sales famously declared: “Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul EXCEPT sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.” Feeling...
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On This Mountain!

October 13, 2023
  “On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this...
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Make Your Requests Known to God

October 6, 2023
“Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses...
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Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus

September 29, 2023
This week, Fr. Jeremy shares a message from the Catholic Conference of Ohio for Respect Life Sunday, October 1, 2023. Today is Respect Life Sunday, and as we approach the...
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Are you envious because I am generous?

September 22, 2023
I have to say, every time I hear this Sunday’s gospel I think of my grandpa. He is 89 years old, and he is not baptized. I have had conversations...
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For if we live, we live for the Lord!

September 15, 2023
For if we live, we live for the Lord! “Brothers and sisters: None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live...
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Let's Love the Church We're In!

September 8, 2023
“Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another” (Romans 13:8).  This weekend is our Parish Festival Weekend!  Praise God!  During this weekend, we continue to celebrate 75 beautiful years...
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Renewing Our Lives

September 1, 2023
In the second reading, St. Paul writes: “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to...
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Learn, Pray, and Vote

August 25, 2023
This week, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have asked all parishes to share this document on the proposed amendment to our Constitution that will be on the ballot this November....
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Pray for Teachers…Pray for Students…Pray for Parents 

August 18, 2023
It has been a busy time for all who are preparing for the new school year!  Whether you embrace the homeschool, PSR or day school models of learning, I know...
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The road to success is always under construction! 

August 12, 2023
Last weekend I had the joy of attending my 20th Northwest High School reunion at the Caston and Main.  It is always good to go back and reminisce about all...
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