Dear Friends, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me so I send you…Receive the Holy Spirit.” These are the words of Jesus on this Pentecost Sunday. Today as we conclude our Easter celebration Jesus sends us forth to proclaim what we have seen and heard. It is the Birthday of the Church! Thank you all who helped … Read More

Dear Friends, Happy Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord! Today we celebrate that day when Jesus was taken up into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father and the day the disciples were sent forth to proclaim the gospel. As Jesus’ disciples today we are also called to bear witness to what we have seen and … Read More

Dear Friends, Happy Fifth Sunday of Easter! There are powerful words in today’s Gospel! Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father, except through me.” Jesus is the way to the Father, the truth about God’s love for us and the giver of eternal life! Thank you for welcoming Father Steve … Read More

Dear Friends, Happy Fourth Sunday of Easter! In today’s Gospel Jesus reminds us of why He was sent by the Father, “I came so that (you) may have life and have it more abundantly.” This week may we show our gratitude for all that God has given us! Next weekend please welcome Father Steve Shaftlein, a retired priest of our … Read More

Dear Friends, Happy Third Sunday of Easter! In today’s Gospel we hear the resurrection story when Jesus appeared to his disciples on the way to Emmaus. When Jesus opens the Scriptures to us today may our hearts burn when He speaks to us and may we too come to recognize Him in the Breaking of the Bread! Easter Joy to … Read More