by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 12, 2021 | From the Pastor, Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
Many thanks to all who worked to make possible and successful, our Christmas and New Year’s Liturgical celebrations. Despite the restrictions placed upon us by the pandemic, all went well. My deepest appreciation to all who contributed to the Christmas collection. ...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 12, 2021 | From the Pastor, Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and the Provincial Ministers of the Franciscan OFMs of the United States have each issued a statement or reflection on the events of January 6th – events that rocked the Capitol and the soul of a nation. Bishop Burdidge’s...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 12, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him” (Mark 1:27). As we begin “Ordinary Time” this week we also begin to read the Gospel of Mark. We are already a part of this Gospel: we are the people who are...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 11, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today we hear the story of Jesus calling His first disciples to follow Him. What does this story tell us about this moment? First, that Jesus called them common men. They were simple folk; they did not come from schools or colleges. They did not come from...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 7, 2021 | Internal Communications
A New Format: Hopefully you have noticed that there has been a change in the format of the weekly parish email. If you have not had the chance to review the emails, here are the recent emails since we implemented the format change: December 15th December 22nd December...