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Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Monday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time

August 19, 2024 Matthew 19: 16-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081924.cfm Less or More? Can you imagine what went through the young man’s heart when Jesus looked at him with love? The closest image that comes to mind is the love a mother has for her child, the first moment when a nurse lays her newborn in her arms. […]

Fr. Rick’s 3-minute homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 18, 2024, John 6:51-58https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081824.cfm Remembering Jesus for Real Think about it. Jesus took a piece of bread and a cup of wine at the Last Supper and said, “This is My Body given up for you. This is My Blood poured out for you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in […]

Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Saturday, 19th Week in Ordinary Time

August 17, 2024, Matthew 19:13-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081724.cfm What if I Wasn’t Catholic? The thought comes to me now and then, “What would my life be like, and what would I be like if I wasn’t Catholic? I value the faith God planted in my heart and soul during my Baptism. I thank Him for my Mom […]

Fr. Rick’s Three Minute Homily for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2024, Luke 1:39-56https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081524-Day.cfm Assumption Is A Big Welcome. Mother Mary assumed Jesus wholly and completely, even in his sufferings. And she still does in his Body on earth (The Church). So here is a gripping story of two types of assumption, one in suffering and one in glory. Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ, recalls […]

Blessing of the Backpacks!

Blessing of the Backpacks!Save the Date—Sunday, August 11th at 10:00am MassAll students in our parish and school are invited to attend Mass and bring your school backpack. Our priest will give a special blessing over our children and bags as they prepare to start a new school year. We hope to see you there!