First Down with Fr. Eric (November 17, 2019)
Dear Friends, A recent survey from the Pew Research Center offered some numbers regarding people identifying their religious affiliation. Ten years ago Catholics were about 23% of the population, with the current percentage down to 20%. “Nones,” those who have...
Homily – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Eric Tellez)
God is always at work in our lives… even when we cannot see it....
First Down with Fr. Eric (November 10, 2019)
Dear Friends, Many Christians and other people are open to praying for many things in life. When difficult circumstances arise, many people are open to having others offer prayers on their behalf. What is true is that prayer can be offered out loud for serious topics...
Homily – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Eric Tellez)
Jesus says he wants to stay at Zacchaeus’ house, a known chief tax collector and much hated. Staying at his house also means Jesus eats at table with him. No wonder people were upset. Are we upset when people come to communion when we judge them not living the right...
First Down with Fr. Eric (November 3, 2019)
Dear Friends, For many years our parish has used the Mission Statement, “Christian Disciples in Mission” to give an understanding of who we are called to be and what we are to do with this calling. For this year our theme is “Grounded in Prayer and Mission.” Again the...
Homily – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Eric Tellez
Each reading this Sunday gives us an insight into humility and how we live it in our daily...
First Down with Fr. Eric (October 27, 2019)
Dear Friends, This Sunday marks another “Name Tag Sunday” for our parish. It amazes me how many parishioners take the time to stop by one of the tables to write their names and place the tag on themselves. One only needs to see the entire assembly on such a Sunday to...
Homily – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Eric Tellez
Our prayers, many times, call God the Almighty… Yet God is also a Vulnerable God. Can we identify with a Mighty God or a God who is willing to be vulnerable? Fr. Eric breaks open this...
First Down with Fr. Eric (October 20, 2019)
Dear Friends, While presiding at our Masses, one might wonder what goes through my mind. Many thoughts, as it takes a lot of energy, focus and great care for the words used in preaching and leading. One thought that often comes to me is how powerful the prayers of the...
Homily – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Fr. Eric Tellez
God is not held to human boundaries. God goes beyond such barriers… Disciples are called to do the...