Musings and Messages: December 17, 2023 Published on December 11, 2023 The first paragraph of todayās first reading from Isaiah is often heard at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday. It is connected to the Gospel reading
Managing Anxiety and Stress During the Holidays December 11, 2023 Even though the holiday season brings joy and happiness to many, there are others where the holiday season causes grief, anxiety, depression and
Advent and the New Evangelization Published on December 11, 2023 We have all been challenged to pass on and proclaim the message of our Lord. In these troubled times, it is the job of all of us to bring about
Walking the Path Published on December 11, 2023 Last week I mentioned that we donāt actually know the date of Jesusā birth. As Iām sure you know, that isnāt all that unusual in the ancient
Good Deeds During Advent Published on December 5, 2023 Every year we are inundated with the commercialism of toys, Santa, cookies, etc. that surrounds us. Involving our children/grandchildren into the
Musings and Messages: December 10, 2023 Published on December 5, 2023 At the beginning of the musical Godspell (loosely based on the Gospel of St. Matthew) is the song āPrepare Ye the Way of the Lordā sung by John
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Program Published on December 5, 2023 āLet us do without hesitation whatever lies in our hands.ā Blessed Frederick Ozanam We asked and you responded, overwhelmingly, to our request
Fall Prevention Published on December 4, 2023 Did you know: Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And, even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to
Walking the Path Published on December 4, 2023 It can be confusing. Advent is a time of preparation where we focus on celebrating the anniversary of Jesusā birth on Christmas, though the actual
The Meaning of Advent Published on November 28, 2023 Advent is upon us, and as parishioners of the Catholic faith, we have all heard the term many times in the weeks before Christmas. Letās refresh