From the Pastor

Rejoice!

December 13, 2024
“Rejoice in the Lord always.  I shall say it again:  rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, ...
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Is the Catholic Church Dying?

January 10, 2025
Recently, I saw this YouTube clip from Fr. Michael David Moses, a younger Catholic priest from Texas who makes his presence known on the internet.  He had just attended the...
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A Blessed Epiphany to All!

January 3, 2025
You may have noticed that we did not give away a Christmas Book this year.  While we gave the Holy Moments book by Matthew Kelly away this past fall, I...
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A Blessed Feast of the Holy Family and A Happy New Year!

December 27, 2024
A few weeks ago, I had the joy of going to watch Home Alone at the Akron Civic Theatre with my family.  Afterward, Macaulay Culkin was there to answer questions...
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Merry Christmas!  A Time for New Hope!

December 20, 2024
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). ...
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Rejoice!

December 13, 2024
“Rejoice in the Lord always.  I shall say it again:  rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, ...
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Time to Get Ready for Jesus!

December 6, 2024
Just a couple weeks ago, I preached about the retreat I went on recently.  Where I sat in the church each day, I would see this card in the pew. ...
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Advent is upon us!

November 29, 2024
"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap…Be vigilant at...
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Happy Solemnity of Christ the King!

November 22, 2024
Is Christ your king?  Do our lives look different if Christ is our king?  Does Jesus really make a difference in our everyday lives?  The answer is YES!  Our lives...
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You are my inheritance, O Lord!

November 15, 2024
You are my inheritance, O Lord! What a gift to ponder.  The psalm for Mass this weekend is a great psalm to pray and sit with as we celebrate Eucharistic...
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Bee Holy

November 7, 2024
Last week we had our Halloween parties in the school, and it was quite funny to see all of our staff dressed up like bees!  Since our theme this year...
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Vote for Jesus

November 1, 2024
A little over a month ago, Bishop Malesic issued a letter regarding voting and being a responsible citizen.  While we have placed it in the bulletin, I want to share...
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Happy Priesthood Sunday

October 25, 2024
“Priests are called to more!  The priesthood is an extraordinary life—a challenge, an adventure lived with God, serving His Church.”  When you visit the clepriesthood.org website, you are greeted with...
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"What do you wish Me to do for you?"

October 18, 2024
"What do you wish Me to do for you?" This question that Jesus offers in the Gospel could be answered in so many ways.  How would you answer this question? ...
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How can we give to the poor?

October 11, 2024
“Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, ‘You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have...
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Reflection Sundays are Coming

October 4, 2024
Reflection Sundays are coming. This weekend, as always, we celebrate Donut Sunday.  This is a great opportunity to gather after Sunday Mass to get to know the Body of Christ,...
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