Pastor's Blog

Dear Parishioners, One of the shortest pontificates in history was that of Pope John Paul I, the Pope of September, 1978. He was a man short of stature with a very short time in office, but he stood tall when it came to sharing his warmth and joy that endeared him to Catholics everywhere. Forty years ago Pope John Paul addressed a group of bishops visiting from the United States. He spoke ...Read more

Dear Parishioners, We gather in faith these days to celebrate the birth of a child, a child who is Christ the Lord. For us as Christians it is a time of joy and expectation, for we are also celebrating our birth. We live because Christ lives. But on Christmas day each one comes to celebrate for a particular reason and in a different way. Some of the reasons may be hidden deep within  ...Read more

Dear Parishioners, Recently, a parishioner said to me: "I’m not comfortable with the vestments for Mass being purple during these days of Advent. Purple to me speaks of penance and reconciliation, while Advent speaks of repentance, anticipation and hope. "Perhaps that is why the Church interrupts both the Advent and Lenten journeys mid-way through the seasons to celebrate with rose  ...Read more

Dear Parishioners, Last Sunday our Parish Center was abuzz with activity as the children in our Religious Education program were busy putting together their advent wreaths and candles. With the advent wreaths in their homes, the families will be reminded during these next three weeks that Advent is a period of spiritual preparation in which believers make themselves ready for the coming o ...Read more

Dear Parishioners, Jean Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus was born in Mayenne, France on January 28, 1768. The eldest of six children, he was educated at the local college in Mayenne and studied at Saint- Magloire Seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood in Paris on December 18, 1790 just as the French Revolution was gaining momentum. He refused to take the oath required by the Civil Constitu ...Read more