From the Desk of Fr. Mike
Reason for Hope
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/22/17
Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame. ... Read More »
We are making something Greater than Ourselves
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/15/17
Beloved: Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God, and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1Peter 2:4-5
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Who are You?
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/08/17
When first asked by journalists:” who are you?” Pope Francis replied: “I am a sinner”; just like all of us. This was at the very beginning of his pontificate and it etched into my consciousness. Here was a man who knew he was redeemed by Jesus Christ It was ... Read More »
How to Welcome the Newly Initiated
Posted by Anne Serwe on 5/01/17
This past week our confirmation candidates made their way to the Basilica of St. Mary and received the completion of their initiation into the life of the Catholic Church. I struggle with what Confirmation is becoming for too many of our young people. Instead of seeing this moment as ... Read More »
Thank You
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/24/17
We certainly had a beautiful entry into the Easter season! I want to thank all who helped our community step into this season of the resurrection. Andrea Grasse with the choir, the accompanists and the cantors created wonderful music to celebrate the movement from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. ... Read More »
Easter Blessings
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/18/17
Halleluiah – He is risen!
It was on the ‘first day of the week’ that Mary of Magdala and the disciples discovered the empty tomb where Jesus had been laid, a perfect time for something ‘new’ to unfold among the human family. The resurrection of Jesus assures us of ... Read More »
From the First Eucharist Retreat
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/03/17
Over 70 of our 2nd grade children preparing for their First Eucharist joined together this past Saturday for our First Eucharist Retreat. Thank you to the parents/guardians for volunteering by serving as group leaders and leading the five activity stations; Bread Making, Centering Prayer/Letter to Jesus, Church Tour, Rosary, and Host and Wine ... Read More »
Thank You from Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica
Posted by Anne Serwe on 3/28/17
Dear Fr. Mike,
On behalf of missionaries throughout the world, I want to sincerely thank you and your parish family for the most generous response made to my appeal for assistance. As you know, your parish collected $17,000.00!
You can’t imagine how much we appreciate your support and care. ... Read More »
Pastoral Conversion
Posted by Anne Serwe on 3/20/17
This past Monday Pope Francis celebrated his 4th anniversary as Pope. Many are calling his reforms a “pastoral conversion”. The idea is that when the Church, not just its clergy, but all of its “missionary disciples” learn how to be pastors to humanity as Jesus was, then the churches will ... Read More »
Who sits in Judgement?
Posted by Anne Serwe on 3/13/17
Last week I went to the movie “The Shack”. It was pretty true to the book that had been published in 2007. For me it captures perfectly the crucial issue concerning our salvation. In a central scene, the main character is asked to sit upon a throne of judgement ... Read More »