Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Wednesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 21, 2024, Matthew 20:1-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082124.cfm A Walking Billboard Fish are funny creatures. If I were a fish and a giant juicy worm or smaller fish was dangling in front of my nose, I’d gobble it up. But unfortunately, that is not how it works. Instead, they bite when hungry, usually at dawn and dusk. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Tuesday 20th Week in Ordinary Time
August 20, 2024, Matthew 19:23-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082024.cfm God’s Lottery Our Bishop initiated the Catholic Ministry Appeal to help those in our Diocese who cannot help themselves. Over 35 ministries benefit from our donations through this appeal. One hundred percent of the money collected goes to people. The Diocese uses none of these funds to run the chancery […]
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!
Father General’s Visit to Venezuela
Bishop Parkes on Amendment 4
Novena to Bl. Antonio Rosmini
