I heard this quote not long ago and it stopped me in my tracks. It spoke to me in a very honest and open way, and caused me to reflect on my life, and how I was filling it up. We seem to think that being “busy” is a badge of honor in our society these … Continued

Your Prayers Make A Difference…  The Vocation Chalice travels among parishioners and reminds us to pray for vocations. We want to thank all parishioners for receiving the chalice and their prayers. You can join in prayers for vocation and can also have the chalice at your home. To receive the Vocation Chalice: contact Claudia Sajnog, … Continued

Last Advent I was given the gift of preparing for Christmas in a new, very real way. I was very pregnant with my second child and due not long after Christmas. Being pregnant along the same timeline as Mary gave a whole new, very real meaning to what we are preparing for: a real human … Continued

“Do I really have talents?” I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked that question in talking with people about stewardship. The conversation goes something like this: “Time I get. I never feel I have quite enough of it, but I understand the need to give my time for others. Treasure, too. I always … Continued

Advent is upon us, and our Music Director, Chris Schaljo is working on the programming for our Christmas Concert. This year the concert takes place on Friday December 29th at 7:00 p.m. We hope that every single school aged child in our congregation sings in this concert. There is also the opportunity for children to … Continued

This Friday is the The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Blessed Virgin Mary is such a part of the fabric that makes us Catholics we can sometimes forget the magnificence with which she came into this world. For that reason, The Immaculate Conception of The … Continued

When you say the word “Advent,” what immediately pops into mind? A feast of color, a traditional manger scene bathed in soft candlelight, glistening snowflakes falling on festive trees, a yearning for the One who is to come. But sometimes, the season brings other images: crowded stores, treats that tempt us to too many calories, … Continued

November 24, 2017 By Gretchen Filz (Sharing this article from  ©  The Catholic Company;https://www.catholiccompany.com/getfed/dont-start-christmas-without-advent-heres-everything-you-need-to-know ) WHAT IS ADVENT? Advent is the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. The date for the beginning of Advent falls each year on the Sunday closest to November 30th – the feast day of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Advent … Continued

Parenting is hard. Raising your children in the Faith is daunting. We are here to help! You’ve heard it so many times: ‘parents are the primary educators of the faith for their children’ and ‘the home is the domestic church.’ Join us for our first Parent Formation Night: Parents, You are Necessary Presented by Brad Bursa Dir. Of Youth … Continued

Sacrifice in Jesus’ time was part of the Jewish tradition.  Jews would make trips to the temple with money, harvest and animals to pay homage to God as a show of their faith.  And, they believed God would reward their faith and sacrifice.  Abraham was even willing to sacrifice his son to assure God of … Continued