St. Agatha is one of the most highly venerated virgin martyrs of the Catholic Church. Her feast day is February 5. Born around 231 in Sicily to a rich and noble family, Agatha was quite beautiful. She became a consecrated virgin at an early age, but that did not stop men from desiring her and making unwanted advances. One such man was a high ranking diplomatic official, who believed … Continued
January 28th is the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas. He is the Patron Saint of all universities and of students. Thomas was born in Roccasecca, Naples, Italy, in the castle of his father, Landulf, Count of Aquinos. He received his early education at the monastery of Cassino, then studied for six years at the University of Naples, until age 16. Thomas assumed the habit of St. Dominic at the age … Continued
Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, leaders of the early Great Church. Pope Gregory I called him repeatedly the “Prince of the Apostles”. According to Catholic teaching, Jesus promised Peter in the “Rock of My Church” dialogue (Matthew 16:18) a special position in the Church. He is traditionally counted as … Continued
Even its secular definition is thrilling: “a sudden realization about the nature or meaning of something.” It brings all sorts of images to mind: a light bulb suddenly turning on, shedding brilliant illumination; a revelation that brings a gasp; an idea so vivid we pause and give thanks; a truth so powerful we fall to our knees. We … Continued
BY LORRIE MCNICKLE (http://www.catholic365.com/article/9650/the-creed-to-recite-or-not.html) Photo Credit: – /Waiting For The Word – Gethsemane 26 Many years ago, under a full moon and a weight of distress that was spirit crushing, Jesus prayed. He was hours from succumbing willfully to a torture and death that would be difficult and excruciatingly painful, but what seems to cause Jesus … Continued
Father McCarthy has returned from sabbatical. Join us in the Trinity Rooms as he presents a talk on Miracles, primarily Eucharistic Miracles. Babysitting is available during the 9:00 A.M. Mass, during Mass+… and the 11:30 A.M. Mass. Our teen group will meet in a new space during Mass+… Babysitting is provided in Room 4 of … Continued
Over the past few months, we have learned about the Eucharist through the series of Presence and spent time uncovering the biblical journey of our Blessed Mother Mary. On Sunday, January 13, Father McCarthy will kick off the new year with a new faith education series on Saint Peter. The series will begin during Mass+… and then continue on Thursday evenings … Continued
The Music Ministry invites you to The Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 9, at 3:00 p.m. and will feature both choirs, strings, piano and organ. This is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the Promise of the Messiah, the Incarnation, … Continued
The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against the Church. That was Jesus’ promise to us. He promised to always be with us, and that the gates of Hell would not prevail. I think that this was not just a promise from Jesus but a warning as well. The Gates of Hell will not prevail. … Continued
Many thanks to everyone who supported the St. Ann Annive sary Dinner last Saturday. We had a great time celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of our parish, with good company, good food, good music, and a lot of laughs. Now, it’s time to plan for the next 65 years! Thanks to all who made this evening so enjoyable, … Continued