Why do I have to get confirmed if I’m already baptized? Why the bishop ? Why oil ? What do I have to do to prepare for the sacrament ? … Continue reading
Catholic saints are people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to God’s invitation to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint.
November 1, is the Feast of… Continue reading
God has given each of us our own guardian angel. October 2, is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Take some time today to pray to the angel God has given you.
Angel of God, my guardian… Continue reading
Bishop Serratelli will be at St. Joseph Church on Saturday, October 1, 2016 to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. We pray for the young people to be confirmed and congratulate them and their families.
The Sign of the Cross is special to Catholics. Making the Sign of the Cross shows our belief in one God who is three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It also reminds us… Continue reading
In Rome on Sunday, September 4, Pope Francis will canonize Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
In her lifetime, Mother Teresa radiated the light of God’s love to so many through the works of mercy, both material and spiritual. From heaven she… Continue reading
The faith gatherings are designed to focus our attention on our Lord Jesus Christ. Specifically this year we will be studying the Sacramental Life of the Church and practices of our faith that support our understanding of the… Continue reading
Jesus’ divine glory was revealed on Mount Tabor in Galilee (Matthew 17:1-6; Mark 9:1-8; Luke 9:28-36). This is known as the Transfiguration of Jesus , a feast we celebrate on August 6. … Continue reading
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of a lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul… Continue reading
Because this is the Year of Mercy, we are invited during July and August to choose a Work of Mercy to practice.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are: Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to… Continue reading