Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Gospel Reflection for December 20, 2024 in the Octave of Advent
Luke 1:26-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122024.cfm Let It Be As You Say, And It Will. Think of Mother Mary going about her daily routine, her little jobs around the house, and whatever else she was doing. Gabriel, sent from God, knocks at the door of her heart, and he greets her with that wonderous news, “The Lord is […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Thursday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time
December 19, 2024, Luke 1:5-25 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121924.cfm Jumping to Conclusions Do you ever find yourself reacting to someone or something that happens instead of responding in kind? As Mary was with a child not of her betrothed Joseph, he could have put her to death according to Jewish law, but he didn’t. Zechariah could have divorced […]
Fr. Rick’s Two Minute Homily Tuesday, 3rd Week in Advent
December 17, 2024, Matthew 21:28-32 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121724.cfm Simply Try. “The Lord never tires of forgiving, never!It is we who tire of asking his forgiveness.” Pope Francis. How refreshing it must have been for those tax collectors and prostitutes who didn’t have hope until Jesus came along. We all know what it’s like when we repeatedly try to […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Monday 3rd Week in Advent
December 16, 2024, Matthew 23:23-26 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121624.cfm All it takes is a big heart I couldn’t help but think of how big God’s heart is in giving us His only Begotten Son. Then, the movie Rudy came to mind. It was a true story about a young man with a small body but a big heart. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent C
December 15, 2024, Luke 3:10-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121524.cfm Are You Ready for Christmas? If anyone asks us, “Are you ready for Christmas? The first things that come to mind are shopping, baking, trees, and decorations. That is pretty normal, but we are here with Jesus and our faith family because we know that Christmas is more than […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, the Second Week in Advent,
December 14, 2024, Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121424.cfm “We played the flute for you. We sang a dirge for you.” Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd starred in Back to the Future. Michael was accidentally sent back 30 years in the movie, and he almost prevented his future parents from falling in love. It was quite […]
Christmas and New Year’s Day Mass Schedule
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE4:30 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass8:00 p.m. Christmas Evening MassThe children from our parish will present a Christmas Pageant at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve prior to the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass! Arrive early to enjoy!The Adult Choir will present an evening of Christmas Music at 7:30 p.m. prior to the 8:00 […]
Epiphany Day Eucharistic Procession
We will have our 4th Annual Epiphany Day Eucharistic Procession through our neighborhood on Sunday, January 5,2025 immediately following the 11:30am Mass! Join us after the procession, at 12:45pm, for our Parish Family Picnic next to the Fr. James Gordon Parish Center! The Knights will be grilling, and all are encouraged to bring a covered […]
Eucharistic Ministers Needed
Blessed Sacrament is very much in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers at all Masses. If you’ve alwayswanted to contribute your time to your church, or once served and would like to come back, please contact Donna in the parish office at 727-391-4661.Purpose: Extraordinary Ministers, sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers, are properly designatedExtraordinary Ministers of […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday of the Second Week in Advent
December 13, 20, 2024, Matthew 11: 16- 19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121324.cfm “We played the flute for you. We sang a dirge for you.” Who is playing and singing about our lives? As the years go by, I am learning how much God is involved in our daily living. The pronoun “We” caught my attention in today’s Gospel. […]