Father Rick’s Homily: Wednesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 4, 2026 Luke 14: 25-33 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110426.cfm Wow! What a Huge Step for Us, But a Small Step for Jesus. Anything can lose its meaning when we hear it so often. “Love your neighbor” is one such saying. It can quickly lose its impact. We can’t help but notice how our late Pope Francis repeatedly reminded […]
Father Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
November 3, 2026Luke 14: 15-24https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110326.cfm Poor, Blind and Empty Do you hear a little about Martha, Mary’s sister, in today’s gospel? The man who bought the field, the man who checked out his new oxen, and the new groom with his bride are like Martha in the kitchen – we all have too much to […]
In Observance of Veterans Day ~ Parish office is closed
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We express our deep gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Regular office hours will resume the following day.
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection: Sunday, Solemnity of All Saints
November 1st, 2026Matthew 5:1-12ahttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110126.cfm Being with God in Ordinary Events Sometimes I read or hear about a saint in heaven and think, “I wish I could be like that.” But I often dismiss the thought as impossible. Yet as I reflect further, I realize that even the saints may have had similar thoughts at some […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection: ~ Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles
October 28, 2026Luke 6 12-16https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102826.cfm Pray well that you may listen well. There is more to Jesus’ call than simply following a career. Jesus invites us into a livingrelationship with Him. We recognize the difference between working for an employerand lovingly serving a family member. That difference is vast. The disciples entered into a relationship […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 30th Week Ordinary Time
October 27, 2026 Luke 13:18-21https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102726.cfm Something small but beautiful for God. Jesus always starts in small ways so as not to overwhelm us. Many have come to lovethe little flower, St. Therese of Lisieux. She is famous for her “Little Way.” She wanted togo on missions to spread Jesus’ love. However, her poor health from […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection Monday, 30th Week Ordinary Time
October 26, 2026,Luke 13:10-17https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102626.cfm The Law is not an end but a beginning. How often do drivers roll through stop signs without thinking? After eight years ridingwith Galesburg, IL, police, I learned officers watch for cars to brake, knowing they dowhen a car pulls back momentarily. Try it. A police officer looks for that full […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2026 Matthew 22:34-40https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102526.cfm Why Do We Have So Many Neighbors? Can you think of the people we meet every day? We cordially say hello to some peopleand spend a lot of time with others. Jesus purposely combined the two commandmentsof the Old Testament so we can show God every day how much we […]
Fr. Rick’s Reflection: Saturday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
October 24, 2026 Luke 13:1-9https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102426.cfm Is this useless or useful? For whom? The word “useless” in the Gospel stands out to me today. When I write an article likethis for you, I ask someone to read it because I don’t see my mistakes. Some words orphrases I write don’t make sense and are useless to […]
Fr. Rick’s Homily: Friday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
October 23, 2026 Luke 12:54-59https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102326.cfm Interpret the Times Jesus says in the gospel that we know how to interpret the weather, but we don’t knowhow to interpret the present time. In my years of experience as a spiritual director, regular confession is essential forbuilding a personal relationship with Jesus. I always advise penitents to attendconfession at […]