A Message from Father McCarthy that he shared in our February newsletter…During the Vatican II Council, one of the major changes to occur was in the celebration of the Liturgy; it is still the same Mass, same rituals and special treasures, but presented in a different package. Yet a major problem with the Novus Ordo … Continued

Fr McCarthy discusses how we respond to the Good News in his Jan 12th Gospel. That is, if we accept the challenge. Listen in as he talks about how we as Catholics face the challenges together in our community of faith.

A reminder that beginning next week, the 2nd Sunday inOrdinary Time, we will say the St. Michael Prayer after the Closing Prayer and before the closing hymn. The prayer will be included in the worship aid. As Father McCarthy stated in last week’s bulletin, there is no doubt that evil has grown stronger over the years. We need protection from evil, we need to recognize … Continued

Saint Matthew’s story of the baptism of Jesus is an appropriate scripture reading to reflect on our own baptism. Jesus’ baptism has been understood as a symbol of His death. Baptism is the sacrament by which we die to an old life of sin and enter a new life of grace. We “put on Christ.” To be … Continued

Let’s Keep The Message of the Christmas Season in our Hearts and Minds this whole year.

Fr McCarthy’s homily honors Mary our Mother who said YES. Let’s keep the Christmas message in our hearts. Just click the following link to listen in:

Let’s keep the Christmas message in our hearts. This actually may be the best time to reflect when we have time to relax. Fr McCarthy describe the challenges facing the Holy Family.

The Christmas season is over and many will give a sigh of relief from the busy time. Let’s keep Christmas message in our hearts, though. This actually may be the best time to reflect when we have time to relax. Let’s listen to Father McCarthy’s Christmas message again.

Christian stewards may very well interpret the greeting “Happy New Year” to mean: “I hope and pray for you a joyous year ahead in proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!” If we are to interpret this cheery salutation in that way, should we not consider similar greetings throughout the year? “Happy New Day!” In the lyrics … Continued

Dear Lord, Bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and mutual love that You found in Your own family in the little town of Nazareth. Saint Joseph, pray for the head of our family. Obtain for him the strength, the wisdom, and the prudence he needs to support and direct those under his care. Mother Mary, pray … Continued