Messages From Father Steve
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/26/24
As we prepare for the Holy Season of Lent (Ash Wednesday is 2 ½ weeks away), it is a very good time to get into a routine of making time to pray each day. One of the many ways to pray is that of in silence. As I mentioned ... Read More »
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/19/24
We start telling lies around the age of three, the experts tell us. It’s understandable. Lying is a god-like power. Whatever I want, I need only say it, and the world rearranges itself accordingly. It’s amazing at first. But soon reality snaps back and I’m faced with a dilemma. ... Read More »
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/13/24
Recently, many of us experienced the first significant amount of snow for this winter. Some stayed home and missed Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and were safe not sorry. However, the Epiphany is a significant day on the Church calendar as it reveals that Jesus is the ... Read More »
The Epiphany of The Lord
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/06/24
The feast of the Three Kings or Epiphany is very important for many cultures throughout the world. It is a wonderful day to continue our Christmas celebrations! Certainly our Spanish Community celebrates this day with more importance than that of Christmas Day. The three kings followed the star until ... Read More »
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph/ Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/29/23
“Were not our hearts burning within us while Jesus spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us? ” (Luke 24:31-32).
While this scripture passage is from one of the Easter Stories, these words come to mind from this past week – were not our hearts ... Read More »
Merry Christmas
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/22/23
On behalf of the staff, the volunteers and priests on this first true day of the Christmas Season, welcome! Thank you for choosing to be with us today! Whether you are here for the first time ever, first time in a while, or long-time parishioner, we’re glad you are ... Read More »
The Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/15/23
Why do we believe in Jesus and the Catholic Church? Why should we continue to do so? We’ve never seen him face-to-face (at least not most of us, I assume). Most of us have never had mystical visions of angels or saints. We live in the same world as ... Read More »
The Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/08/23
ADVENT - WAITING
God created us as a gift for himself. He, himself, is our gift! While we wait, could we prepare our hearts by giving ourselves as a gift for others? Could we give someone a ride to church for mass or for an Advent program? Could we ... Read More »
The First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/02/23
Lately I’ve been listening to a science-based podcast on healthy daily living. The host frequently discusses the wide range of health benefits of sleep. So, each night I’m trying to get more, and better, slumber, and it’s helping me feel energized. So, why in the worldshould we follow Christ’s ... Read More »
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/25/23
In May 2023, for the first time in almost three quarters of a century, a monarch was crowned in England. A few days later a friend of mine scoffed, “What a waste of time and energy! What is the point of a king?” I’m a proud American who wants ... Read More »