Two Messages to Ponder (by Mary Permoda)
Have you ever asked yourself, “how did we get here?” How did we end up in this pandemic, in this crazy political scene, trying to navigate a world we have not been in before? Does it seem the more you try to get back to “normal,” the more crazy...
First Down with Fr. Eric (October 17, 2021)
Dear Friends, The month of October is Respect Life Month for our Catholic faith. Every Sunday we listen to the Gospel of Life, and the homilies remind us of what the Gospels say, that our behavior gives witness to Jesus Christ. We invite all parishioners to view our...
The Grace of God in Unexpected Places (by Ann Weiss)
We all hear the stories of other people and their journey to a deeper sense of purpose in life. Some of us have wondered, “Why hasn’t that happened to me? Where was God in my life when I needed Him the most?” Many years ago I found myself in a very dark place with...
First Down with Fr. Eric (October 10, 2021)
Dear Friends, We are inviting all parishioners to a special celebration we are calling a FALL FESTIVAL (see our flyer in this bulletin). It will be on Saturday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 pm (after the 4:30 pm Mass) outside in our parking lot next to the House of...
Respecting Life (by Megan Popa)
The Catholic Church honors October as “Respect Life Month,” in which we are called to “cherish, defend and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between.” As Catholics, we believe each of us has...
First Down with Fr. Eric (October 3, 2021)
Dear Friends, The gift of our Catholic faith is having many great writings from the past Popes from the last century until the present time. In my lifetime, from Pope John XXIII to Pope Francis, one finds many writings on the sacredness of human life. Each Pope has...
Three Questions (by Gerri Porteous)
Keep these words, that I am commanding you today, in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home. – Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Our changing world has allowed me time to reflect on my growing up years and the times my family spent...
First Down with Fr. Eric (September 26, 2021)
Dear Friends, We are proud to offer parishioners a beautiful Prayer Journal, filled with the Sunday scripture readings, special prayers and space to write down reflections. They are still available in the Narthex after Masses, or stop by the Parish Office. One can...
Humility Makes Us Real (by Adam Stein)
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.” Thomas Merton In the Gospel today, Jesus teaches us about humility. He says, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Greatness does not come from position or status,...
First Down with Fr. Eric (September 19, 2021)
Dear Friends, Our property has expanded with a larger parking lot and the large building called the House of Mercy. When one comes onto our property, large signs clearly guide people to the House of Mercy. It has our new meeting rooms, our large Youth Garage and our...