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Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
One of the earliest titles given by Christians to the Blessed Virgin was Theotokos—”God-bearer.” We celebrate her as the Mother of God, because, in bearing Christ, she bore the fullness of the Godhead within her. Each year this… Continue reading
A New Year ~ It’s Advent !
It’s Advent ! During the four weeks preceding the great celebration of Christmas, we are invited to prepare, to get ready and to make a place for the Lord in our lives and in our homes.… Continue reading
The Sacrament of Confirmation and the Holy Spirit
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says,
“The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: “charity, joy, peace,… Continue reading
The Sacrament of Confirmation
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
Parade of Saints
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
Prayer to the Guardian Angels
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
The Sacrament of Confirmation
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.
Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus
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
Thank You Fr. Steve ! Welcome Fr. Aleksandser !
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
+Faithscape ~ Corporal Works of Mercy
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