February 2022 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/24/22
Lenten Guidelines(adapted from the USCCB website)
During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms and other charitable works, and to sacrifice through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during ... Read More »
Memorial Crosses at Funerals/Cruces conmemorativas en funerales
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/11/22
As you may know, many churches have small memorial crosses displayed somewhere in the church building. At St. John the Baptist in Valatie, they are near the sanctuary on the side wall. At St. James in Chatham, it is hanging on the back wall near the Daily Mass chapel. ... Read More »
Litany Explanation
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/04/22
Why do we have a litany of saints after each mass in our one faith community? For those who have not heard the explanation, please read the following. Just as the Holy Family members are different from each of the saints, each of our parish communities bring various talents ... Read More »