Messages From Father Steve
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión de Cristo
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/31/23
For almost 40 days now, we, as individuals and as a one-faith community with three parishes, have been preparing for this most sacred week with prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the three pillars or disciplines of Lent. In a sense, this is what all Christians and Catholics are called to ... Read More »
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/24/23
For almost 40 days now, we, as individuals and as a one faith community with three parishes, have been preparing for this most sacred week with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, the three pillars or disciplines of Lent. In a sense, this is what all Christians and Catholics are called ... Read More »
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/17/23
For the past three weeks or so, our Lenten journey has included an increase in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. While following these three disciplines of Lent, we are feeling closer to God.
Last week we heard the story of the Samaritan Woman at the well. This week we hear ... Read More »
The Third Sunday of Lent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/10/23
During Lent, I hope by now we all understand that there are three principles or disciples of Lent – Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving and that they are all related. Previously we’ve read about Prayer and Almsgiving. Today let’s look at Fasting. While most common is fasting from some favorite ... Read More »
The Second Sunday of Lent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/03/23
During Lent, we are called to give special attention to our relationship with God. Through opportunities to deepen our prayer, practice fasting and giving alms, we meet our Lord and encounter our sisters and brothers around the world. Last week we learned a little more about the different types ... Read More »
The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/18/23
Lent begins this Wednesday and is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture and other religious reflections, ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/10/23
The Diocesan Appeal is an integral part in funding the diocesan mission. “The principal objective of the Diocesan Appeal is to support the services provided to the parishes by the Diocese,” said the Executive Director for Stewardship and Development. For example, Human Resources, IT, the Marriage Tribunal, Faith Formation, ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/03/23
Annual Diocesan Appeal
(the following is adapted from The Evangelist)
Quite simply, the Diocesan Appeal funds every diocesan department — there are over 30 departments and ministries which include the Respect Life Ministry to Vocations and Evangelization to Catholic Schools — to ensure the health and future of ... Read More »
Gospel Meditation - The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/27/23
In my parents’ bedroom there were on the wall two photos of my mom and dad from their early adulthoods. The photo of my motherentranced me when I was a boy. I loved looking at it, even though I saw her in daily life. Something about that picture captured ... Read More »
Gospel Meditation - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/20/23
When I was a young seminarian, I asked a wise old priest how to pray better. He said simply, “Don’t lie when you pray.” He helped me to see how much energy I waste in trying to appear acceptable to God when I pray. For me, prayer was showing ... Read More »