Messages From Father Steve
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/12/25
Remade for Mission! Please see the insert in this week’s bulletin for a letter detailing next steps in the diocese’s still-evolving process. For those reading this online, please see a separate posting on our website or go to the diocesan website for more information:www.rcda.org/remadeformission.The process is expected to last ... Read More »
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/05/25
In my first assignment, there was an elementary school attached and as the end of June approached, the teachers and students were very excited for summer vacation. I asked a number of teachers who was looking forward to the summer break more - the students or the teachers. Most, ... Read More »
Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles June 29, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/28/25
What’s in a Tabernacle?
Last weekend we celebrated the Solemnity of the Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As mentioned at one or two Masses, this Feast used to be celebrated on Holy Thursday, but sometime in the history of the Church (I do ... Read More »
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/20/25
Pastor’s Letter/Carta del pastor
Today is the Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ–formerly, or in Latin, Corpus Christi . As you may know, it's not only animportant feast in the life of the Universal Church, but also in my life both as a priest and a ... Read More »
Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/06/25
Today we celebrate the Solemnity, the great Feast of Pentecost! It signifies several important events in the life of the Universal Church: it is the final day of the Easter Season! It is the day the Holy Spirit comes from God the Father and Jesus Christ to the Apostles ... Read More »
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/23/25
This coming Thursday is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. We celebrate this in the Universal Church on two different days. I remember when I was traveling in the USA, and it was very confusing. Some dioceses celebrate it on Sunday, and other dioceses celebrate on Thursdays. ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/16/25
disciples the straightforward and bumper stickery words “I love you” or “I will always love you” (a la Dolly Parton’s song). Why doesn’t Jesus say, “I love you”?
Well, actually he does, but in particular ways. He says, “As the Father loves me, so I love you” (John 15:9) ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday of Easter May 11, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/09/25
A few years back, I felt as if I couldn’t hear God’s voice the way I used to. The words in the Bible seemed like cold ink on a page. Prayer felt like sitting anxiously in a lonely room. I was worried — how could I, a priest, preach ... Read More »
Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/03/25
There are so many times and reasons that we are asked to pray and this Easter Season is no exception. While we are still mourning the death of our beloved Pope Francis, in just a few days; the College of Cardinals will be meeting in a Conclave to pray ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday April 27, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/26/25
Happy Easter to all! Yes, it’s still Easter and will be until the Feast of Pentecost in early June. Today’s Gospel is one of my favorite Gospels, especially for the Easter season. The reason that it is a favorite is that it starts off on the evening of the ... Read More »