Fr McCarthy 09/22nd homily: Being a Good and Trustworthy Stewart.
Father McCarthy discusses the two aspects of this week’s readings The value of money in our lives and being a good and trustworthy Stewart.
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Keeping the Vision Alive
As a staff, we discern what to communicate, when and how, including invitations to deepen commitment to Christ and to living and growing as stewards. Stewardship operates on two levels: individual and communal. While we, as leaders, focus much of our attention on communicating the stewardship message to parishioners on a very personal level, we are also attentive … Continued
We are ready to help you with an array of parish services.
We are ready to help you with an array of parish services. Stop in for everything from selecting a new rosary to registering as a new parishioner to providing information on an upcoming event. The Hospitality Room is conveniently located just outside the church doors in Room 1 of the school hall. The Hospitality Room is now open more often … Continued
Fr McCarthy 09/15 homily: The Prodigal son’s Father always looked for his return
The Prodigal son story has been told so many times. However, do not let that take away from its message. Listen in to Father McCarthy talk about the Prodigal son’s choice to return, The Father’s diligent watch for his return and the lessons of the brother.
“Solve the Challenges”
Last week we put out an open invitation to join our Implementation Teams. These 4 Teams worked together to solve the challenges that were identified at our last Parish Convocation. The current teams have been instrumental in addressing many areas of our Parish. There will be a meeting for current and prospective new members on September 25 at … Continued
Qualified Charititable Distribution – An EFFECTIVE Tax Planning Tool
Now that we have all lived through one tax filing season under the new tax law changes, it’s time to once again reemphasize the effectiveness of utilizing your IRA distributions as the preferred vehicle to make your 2019 charitable contributions. The dramatic increase in the standard deduction likely lessened the number of taxpayers who were able to itemize … Continued
The “Andrew Dinner” with Archbishop Schnurr for high school and college men thinking about the priesthood
If you have a son in high school or college who may be interested in the priesthood, please register him for the Andrew Dinner with Archbishop Schnurr at Corpus Christi church on Wednesday, September 18th. St. Andrew was the first of the Apostles to hear Jesus’ call to follow Him and also brought his brother, Peter, to meet Jesus. The Andrew Dinner is … Continued
The second annual Day of Prayer for the Church and the victims of abuse
The Archdiocese will observe the second annual Day of Prayer for the Church and the victims of abuse on Friday, September 13th. Archbishop Schnurr will celebrate a Votive Mass of the Mystery of the Holy Cross at 5:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. Please join us in prayer on this day as we continue to pray … Continued
Father McCarthy Sept 8th homily: “To truly love the Lord”
Father McCarthy reflected on how demanding the scriptures this week are and yet are only intended to lead us us to a true love of the Lord.
Father McCarthy’s Sept 1st homily: Do you make God who he is or should be?
Listen in on Father McCarthy’s most recent homily when he discusses the strength that comes with humility and following the teachings of Christ.