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...
First Down with Fr. Eric (January 12, 2020)
Dear Friends, Many people can be drawn to a favorite super hero who helps others. Just like super heroes, our Christian faith is meant to use our gifts to protect others, care for the vulnerable and for those who are victims to other’s selfish motives. For Catholics...
Homily – The Solemnity of the Epiphany (Fr. Mark Harrington)
Listen to Fr. Mark’s homily from the Solemnity of the...
First Down with Fr. Eric (January 5, 2020)
Many thanks to everyone who helped make this another wonderful Christmas Day and Season. It takes so many people to make this all happen. Wishing everyone a Blessed New Year! Peace in Christ, Fr. Eric
First Down with Fr. Eric (December 29, 2019)
Dear Friends, Looks like we survived another Christmas Eve and Day at St. Patrick. Like many other churches we had our annual overflow crowds for the great Feast of Christmas. As a parish, we had to adjust our schedule, our parking and our seating situation to provide...
First Down with Fr. Eric (December 22, 2019)
Dear Friends, Sometimes I can get frustrated, along with many others, about having the Christmas experience start the moment we put our Halloween costumes away. The commercials for buying presents will be with us for about 2 months; some stations start playing the...
Homily – 3rd Sunday of Advent (Fr. Eric Tellez)
Many Catholics understand the emphasis on dying and death. When it comes to understanding the role of healing, Catholics could do better. Today’s readings speak of the God’s vision of healing for his...
First Down with Fr. Eric (December 15, 2019)
Dear Friends, The scripture readings during this Advent season remind us of the need to be ready for the Second Coming of Jesus. Even Jesus says not to be caught off guard, but to prepare ourselves to recognize it is the Lord who has come. He also says to watch out...
Tricia Hoyt (From the Women’s Prayer Breakfast)
Tricia Hoyt joined us for our Women’s Prayer Breakfast and shared “The Winding Paths of One Woman’s Trek Through the Delights and Tortures of Spirituality and Mission.” Tricia is a scripture scholar, storyteller, and educator who has served in...
Homily – 2nd Sunday of Advent (Fr. Edward Beck, CP)
This week we welcome Fr. Edward Beck to St. Patrick Catholic Community. Fr. Beck is a Roman Catholic priest of the Passionist Congregation. He is an author, playwright and on-air commentator for CNN on issues of faith, religion and ethics. Through his books, Fr. Beck...