February 2023 archive of Messages From Father Steve
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 »