"Defenders of the Faith""You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. - Matthew 5:14-15"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about… Continue reading Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
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HAVE WE STARTED DOWN THE "SLIPPERY SLOPE?" "SLIPPERY SLOPE - A course of action that seems to lead inevitably from one action or result to another, with unintended consequences." (Miriam Webster dictionary) The recent passage and signing into law of the "Reproductive Health Act" by Governor Andrew Cuomo has moved New York State into the… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner
Reflections
How do we attain a sense of wholeness in our fractured and disjointed world? The scriptures today offer some insight...and the answer is really straightforward. We all need to work together. In the Old Testament reading, we see the Israelites moved to tears as they listened to Ezra read about God's great love for them.… Continue reading Reflections
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"LISTENING" TO THE PRAYER JESUS TAUGHT US We have all prayed the "Lord's Prayer," or what most of us call the "Our Father" more times than we can count. Does repeating this prayer over and over cause us to pray it by rote? Maybe we should "listen" as we pray and think about what else Jesus… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner
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LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT At this time in the history of our Church and our country, it is difficult to look past the darkness that seems to surround us. But we as Christians can find light and hope in the words of Jesus himself. There are at least seven times in the Gospel of… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner
Pastor’s Note January 20, 2019
Our parish Youth Ministry is proud to send a few young people to attend the Annual Diocesan Youth Convention in Buffalo, where they will meet, pray, and grow in faith together with hundreds of other young people from all over the diocese March 1st – 3rd. In turn, after coming back to the parish, they… Continue reading Pastor’s Note January 20, 2019
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NEW YEAR - NEW ATTITUDE The word "acceptance" has become a "catch all" phrase in today's world to describe almost anything and everything that might push an agenda. The world decries anyone who does not accept the “anything goes" attitude of our society today. As long as 'it makes ME feel better; I deem it to be… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner
Pastor’s Note January 13, 2019
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It marks the end of the liturgical Christmas Season. St. John the Baptist baptized Jesus with a non-sacramental baptism, recognizing and introducing him to the world as the promised Messiah. That event calls us to daily renewal of our own baptismal promises to live a… Continue reading Pastor’s Note January 13, 2019
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NEW YEAR - NEW HOPE At the Annunciation, Mary questioned the Angel Gabriel about how she, who had “not known man,” could become a mother. Gabriel's answer was that “nothing is impossible for God.” It was true for Mary and it is true for each of us. As the old year ends, we… Continue reading R.C.I.A.Corner
Pastor’s Note January 7, 2019
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. This new year a few area parishes will start celebrating new special monthly regional Masses for youth on the last Sunday of the month, alternating hosting sites. Our parish will be hosting one on February 24th at 5:00 pm. Thanks very… Continue reading Pastor’s Note January 7, 2019
