Messages From Father Steve
Litany Explanation
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/04/22
Why do we have a litany of saints after each mass in our one faith community? For those who have not heard the explanation, please read the following. Just as the Holy Family members are different from each of the saints, each of our parish communities bring various talents ... Read More »
Early Prep for Lent and Easter
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/28/22
Can you believe that we are already at the end of the first month of the “new” year? As such, in some years, the Holy Season of Lent would be starting in February. However, this year, Ash Wednesday, the day that Lent begins, is on March 2nd. (Watch for ... Read More »
Roman Catholic Church Year
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/21/22
Last week, we looked at the four sections of the Church Year – Advent/Christmas, Ordinary Time (Part 1) as well as Lent and Easter … This week we’ll look a little further into what is meant by “ordinary time.”
Ordinary Time is a time for growth and ... Read More »
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/13/22
Roman Catholic Church Year
There are Four major portions of the Church Year. Advent/Christmas; Lent/Easter; Ordinary Time – part 1 and part 2. The first section starts in late November with the beginning of the Advent Season, which leads to the Christmas Season, which ends with the Feast of ... Read More »
The Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/07/22
When does the Christmas Season End?
As mentioned previously, the Christmas Season ends with the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which wecelebrate today! The question becomes, why?
In the early centuries of the Church, the birth of Christ did not have its own feast. ... Read More »
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 »