Home Field Advantage 2020 (Podcasts & Resources)
Great teams know what it means to have a home field advantage. We built ours by strengthening the pillars of our community – Hospitality, Liturgy, Stewardship, Social Justice, and Formation – through engaging talks and workshops. This half day conference...
First Down with Fr. Eric (February 16, 2020)
Dear Friends, In about two weeks we will begin the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is February 26. The ashes that we receive are outward reminders that we are called to conversion, meaning to turn away from sin in our lives. There is something about Christians wanting...
Homily – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Eric Tellez & Becky Eldredge
Fr. Eric offers a brief homily. Our Home Field Advantage keynote speaker, Becky Eldredge, offers a reflection on being light in the...
First Down with Fr. Eric (February 9, 2020)
Dear Friends, The beauty of our Catholic faith is that parents bring their children to learn about Jesus and how to live out their faith, either through Mass, formation or family activities. There is something in parents that tugs at their hearts that their children...
First Down with Fr. Eric (February 2, 2020)
Dear Friends, We are so blessed to have a Parish Nurse on our staff, Sandy Meyers. She has many years of experience in her field, as well as being an instructor. Parishioners do work on their spiritual well being, but that goes hand in hand with our emotional and...
Homily – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Mark Harrington
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First Down with Fr. Eric (January 26, 2020)
Dear Friends, It is really not possible for anyone to know everything that is happening at St. Patrick. One can wonder if our Catholic community is in relationship with other Christian denominations/communities. The answer would be yes. This Thursday the parish will...
Homily – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Eric Tellez
John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the one who was sent by the Father. Being a “witness” of Jesus Christ is another word for follower of Jesus. What is asked of a...
First Down with Fr. Eric (January 19, 2020)
Dear Friends, January 12, 1969 is the day that my heart was broken. My Baltimore Colts, a team that I fell in love with, were heavily favored to beat the New York Jets. Joe Namath led the Jets to an upset over the Colts 16-7. I was so disappointed, a team that I gave...
Homilies – Baptism of the Lord – Fr. Eric Tellez and Fr. Mark Harrington
The Baptism of Jesus brings solidarity between the divine and humanity. It raises our status. Listen to Fr. Eric’s Homily here: Listen to Fr. Mark’s Homily...