2022 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Diocesan Appeal 2022-2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/21/22
Our tri-parish theme for this year’s Diocesan Appeal is:
Every person counts and so does every dollar!
As mentioned recently, our assessments are lower this year, however, we are looking for an increase in donations and to increase the number of people who participate. Please see below for the ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/14/22
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me!” (Philippians 4:13)
Many parishioners have recently received Diocesan Appeal information in the mail. For those who haven’t (and for new parishioners and visitors), there are envelopes in the gathering space/entrances of each church. (The preference is to use the ... Read More »
Diocesan Appeal - Good news and bad!
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/08/22
Our Assessment for each parish has been lowered for this Fiscal Year (July 2022 – June 2023), however that is because our weekly collections are down. This past fiscal year, the overall Diocesan Appeal donations for the diocese were down by over $800,000, which means some services will be cut ... Read More »
Twenty-seventh Sunday of ordinary time October 2, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/03/22
Due to the dwindling attendance and collections at St. Joseph’s Church in Stottville, the Trustees, Finance Chair and Pastoral Council Chair have recommended that we close the church as soon as possible.
While there have been challenges over the years, the Pandemic affected this church harder than the other ... Read More »
Twenty-sixth Sunday of ordinary time September 25, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/24/22
“If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.” Regardless of how the message of faith is received, a total conversion of mind and heart is needed for it to take root and have meaning. It ... Read More »
Twenty-fifth Sunday of ordinary time September 18, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/17/22
“You cannot serve both God and mammon.” Merriam-Webster defines mammon as material wealth or possessions, especially having a debasing influence. While God does not take issue with our need to use money for the business of our lives, there can be a problem with the attitudes we bring to ... Read More »
Twenty-fourth Sunday of ordinary time September 11, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/09/22
Since God created human beings, we have struggled to keep our focus on God. We wrestle with the question of “who is God” and foolishly believe some of God’s job description can be better completed by us. We wander in different directions, lose our way, think that happiness can ... Read More »
Twenty-third Sunday of ordinary time September 4, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/02/22
What virtue is the cornerstone of discipleship? Love. Jesus preached about it, lived it, and summarized his greatest commandment featuring it. Love is in our DNA. To follow Jesus, then, is to follow the path of love. While this may appear to be an attractive and easy option, it ... Read More »
Nuestra Comunidad Hispana Domingo, 28 de Agosto XXII Domingo Ordinario
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/27/22
“Cuando des una comida… (Lucas 14, 13)
En el Evangelio de hoy pareciera que Jesús le estaba dando lecciones de etiqueta a sus anfitriones. Les dice a quien deben invitar y a quien no a sus fiestas. También los aconseja sobre como elegir el asiento en la mesa. ¡Incluso ... Read More »
Twenty-second Sunday of ordinary time August 28, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/27/22
People who are concerned with their own advancement and agenda have little room for anyone else. With an almost addictive pursuit of esteem and acknowledgment from others, they become little more than entitled embodiments of the vice of pride. Public humiliation or embarrassment can hit them hard. While avoiding ... Read More »