2022 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Twenty-first Sunday of ordinary time August 21, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/19/22
The serious disciple knows the necessity and value of discipline. Thinking of discipline as something punitive in nature, we underscore its place in our spiritual lives. Discipline is really about a radical trust in God and his guidance. “When you are conducted by a guide who takes you through ... Read More »
Twentieth Sunday of ordinary time August 14, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/12/22
CCNCC Mass Schedule – Subcommittee of Pastoral Council
Recently, a couple of questions from our "suggestion boxes" raised the issue of mass times. As you may recall, before Covid there were a number of other masses at each of our churches. While many people have chosen to either continue to watch ... Read More »
Nineteenth Sunday of ordinary time August 7, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/05/22
St. Thomas Aquinas reminds us that, “Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe, to know what he ought to desire, and to know what he ought to do.” Everyone is called to work toward their salvation, which is ultimately union ... Read More »
Eighteenth Sunday of ordinary time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/29/22
What makes us feel secure? Many people look to tangible forms of security that will safeguard their livelihood and prepare for their future. We tend to associate security with things: the accumulation of goods and possessions, retirement funds, savings accounts, and substantial incomes. While acquiring these promises a life ... Read More »
Sunday July 24th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/23/22
Meister Eckhart asks, “Who is the man whose prayers God always hears?” He answers, “God hears the man who appeals to God as God. When, however, man appeals to God, hoping for some worldly good, he is not appealing to God at all, but to what he is asking ... Read More »
Sixteenth Sunday of ordinary time July 17, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/16/22
“Our families need to ask for the gift of the Spirit! Through prayer, even in the busiest times, we give time back to God, we find the peace that comes from appreciating the important things, and we encounter the joy of God’s unexpected gifts. Through daily prayer may our ... Read More »
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/09/22
In the bulletin two weeks ago, some of the highlights of this past fiscal year in the CCNCC were listed. We continue that list today.
Shared Services the term while not new to our tri-parish community, it has been expanded. Prior to my arrival, there were some shared services ... Read More »
CCNCC Year in Review highlights - continued
Posted by Beth Lenahan on 7/08/22
In the bulletin two weeks ago, some of the highlights of this past fiscal year in the CCNCC were listed. We continue that list today.
Shared Services – the term while not new to our tri-parish community, it has been expanded. Prior to my arrival, there were some shared ... Read More »
Special Second Collection this weekend and next!
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/30/22
Last weekend, I included a personal request from me, as your tri-parish pastor, regarding financial assistance to help pay for some of the repairs for the rectory in Stuyvesant Falls – where I have been assigned to live. As with any donation request, each person decides to donate or ... Read More »
A Year in Review
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/23/22
My first anniversary as your pastor is approaching and it's a suitable time to review where we have been and look forward to the coming year. Please see the website for further details, but here are some highlights: Mass Schedules Adjusted Sunday morning mass schedule: 9:00 am became the ... Read More »