December 2021 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God & The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/31/21
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God & The Epiphany of the Lord Combined Edition: January 1 & 2, 2022 Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord Jesus! As many know, some cultures celebrate the arrival of the Magi, on Little Christmas, (which we call the Feast of ... Read More »
The Nativity of the Lord
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/22/21
The People who walked in darkness have seen a great light! (Isaiah 9:1) In the beginning was the Word of God and the Word was made Flesh! (John 1:1). That Light and that Word are essential for our world, especially today.
Those two quotes from scripture (adapted here) are ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/17/21
Can you believe it is already the Fourth Sunday of Advent?! Times flies as the saying goes but thank God we still have a little time room to prepare! Prepare for our celebration of the Birth of Our Savior, but also time to prepare for the Second Coming of ... Read More »
New Tri-Parish Website
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/10/21
New Tri-Parish Website
As I mentioned last week, the Universal Church has begun a new liturgical year. It’s an exciting time to prepare for the coming of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus. The Catholic Churches throughout the Albany Diocese are all celebrating the Advent Season. We in our tri-parish ... Read More »
Christmas is Almost here
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/02/21
Christmas is Almost here!
The key point in that statement is that it is NOT here yet! It’s coming and will be here in 20 days and then, the twelve days of Christmas begin! So, then the question is: why do some call this time the Christmas Season? I think the reason is ... Read More »