From the Pastor

St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!

September 5, 2025
On September 7, Pope Leo XIV will canonize two new saints!  These two young Italian la ymen will be the first saints he canonizes as a new pope.  These canonizations...
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“I will not reject anyone who comes to Me.”

October 31, 2025
“I will not reject anyone who comes to Me.” What reassuring words.  We need to hear this, know this, and own this about Jesus.  This is why He came to...
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“O God, be merciful to me a sinner”

October 23, 2025
When you enter my confessional, as you kneel on the kneeler, you will see this prayer, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.”  It puts ours hearts in the...
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Encourage and Pray!

October 17, 2025
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingly power: proclaim the...
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Give Thanks!

October 10, 2025
“As they were going, they were cleansed.  And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of...
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Increase our Faith!

October 3, 2025
The apostles approached Jesus with this eager desire to ‘increase our faith.’  When was the last time you prayed, “Increase my faith, Lord.”  This is a beautiful, simple prayer that...
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St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!

September 26, 2025
“Do not turn your face away from any poor man, and the face of God will not be turned away from you.” – St. Vincent de Paul. In the gospel,...
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Praise the Lord!

September 19, 2025
This weekend, we pray with Psalm 113… “Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.”  I have to say it again, praise the Lord!  This past week I have been...
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Becoming Catholic for Children

September 12, 2025
During the Easter season, our parish has had the joy of initiating a number of children into the faith. Praise the Lord for the work He has done and continues...
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St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us!

September 5, 2025
On September 7, Pope Leo XIV will canonize two new saints!  These two young Italian la ymen will be the first saints he canonizes as a new pope.  These canonizations...
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Fall Frassati Hiking 2025!

August 22, 2025
Fall Frassati Hiking 2025! Encounter ~ Hike ~ Reflect Just as soon-to-be-Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati loved to hike and listen to the voice of Christ outdoors, you too can do...
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75 Years of Catholic Education!

August 15, 2025
75 Years of Catholic Education! 75 Years!  I cannot believe that school is starting this week!  A big shoutout to the maintenance staff who helped to get everything ready and...
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Living for the Kingdom

August 15, 2025
A while ago, a parishioner gave me a book called “Dream Bigger” by Dan Dematte.  Dan Dematte is the co-founder and executive director of Damascus, one of the fastest-growing youth...
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Discover the Beauty and Truth of Becoming Catholic

August 1, 2025
Discover the Beauty and Truth of Becoming Catholic From the Becoming Catholic Team – An Invitation to All Seeking Christ There is nothing more beautiful, true, and life-giving than the...
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Be a Living Sign of God’s Love

July 25, 2025
Siblings’ Day.  This past Monday, my sisters Emily and Alliree had our annual Siblings’ Day!  It’s an awesome day we started a good while back when things began to get...
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“Mary has chosen the better part…”

July 18, 2025
Last weekend, I preached on my pop-up camper that I purchased about 7 years ago.  A 1974 Coleman Pop-up.  It was great until the mice invaded and chewed up everything. ...
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