Reflections on the weekly gospel from our Pastor.

God So Loved the World

Happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, godfathers, and to all those who are that special father figure in our lives! May you know that we love and appreciate all that you do for us and for the many sacrifices you make for so many! God bless you all! Brothers and sisters, Read More

Become Christ for Others

Peace and all Good! How appropriate it is for us to return to the celebration of the Eucharist with a congregation on this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ! Because of these terrible months of Covid‐19, we have been following the stay at home policies of our nation and listened to the guidance Read More

The Trinity: Grace, Love, Fellowship

Peace and all Good! As we celebrate this glorious Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, I share with you a reflection on the second reading for today’s Mass from The Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. “In Paul’s emotional and personal letter to the Corinthians, he ends with the phrase now familiar to all Read More

Celebrating Pentecost

Peace and all Good! With today’s Feast of Pentecost, we bring our celebration of the Easter Season to a festive close! “Pentecost, the Greek word for fifty, began as a celebration in thanksgiving for the “first fruits” when winter grains and spring vegetables were harvested, enjoyed, and offered to God. For Christians, Jesus is the Read More

Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth

Dear Friends, Peace and all Good! As we celebrate this Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, we hear that Jesus promises his disciples that he will be with them as they become his witnesses to the ends of the earth. In the first reading from Acts today, two men dressed in white asked the Read More

I Will Not Leave You Orphans

Dear friends, Peace and all Good! In the Gospel for this Sixth Sunday of Easter, Jesus tells the disciples about another “Paraclete”—also known as “Advocate” or “Comforter”. This is the Holy Spirit who is “The Spirit of Truth” and who represents the continuing presence of Jesus on earth among the disciples. Jesus assures his disciples Read More

Now, You Are God’s People

Peace and all Good! Today we hear the theme of God’s universal salvation offered to all people who profess faith in the Resurrection of Christ. The Second Reading is once again taken from The First Letter of St. Peter. We hear the images of “precious cornerstone”, “chosen race,” ‘royal priesthood” and “holy nation”, which are Read More

An Endearing Image of Jesus

Our Pastor, Fr. Vince Mesi, OFM, writes about an endearing image of Jesus and shares news.

New Beginnings

The Gospel tells us today, “While he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that, their eyes were opened and they recognized him.” Immediately the despair of the two disciples on that road to Emmaus turned to joy; their despondency turned to elation Read More

Celebrating God’s Mercy

Peace and all Good! And a continued Happy Easter! Today is the Octave Day of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday—a continuing celebration of God’s mercy during Easter. The first eight days of the Easter Season from Easter Sunday up to and including this Second Sunday of Easter are celebrated as solemnities of the Lord. Then, Read More

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