The Epiphany House Blessing lets us and others enter our homes with a joyful expectation of hospitality, blessings, rest, and joy. It is another Christmas celebration of our Catholic Faith. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, … Read More
Young Adult Christmas Party on Dec. 16!
Don’t miss the Young Adult Christmas Party at St. Ann Parish Hall on Dec. 16. All young adults ages 18 to 30 are welcome!
Upcoming Event — Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night is fast approaching on December 16 at St. Joseph Church. It’s a night of food and Christmas cookie decorating. All after the 6 p.m. Mass. We hope to see you there!
Youth Group Event at St. Joseph Church
We are starting our youth group activities! All youth from 8th grade to 12th grade are invited!
Happy Thanksgiving//Our Source and Summit
As Catholics, the word Thanksgiving holds special meaning for us. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. The word “Eucharist” is a transliteration of the Greek word eucharistia, which means thanksgiving for the wonderful works of God. We are thankful for the bread and wine that becomes the body and blood of Jesus Christ at every Mass. … Read More
The Liturgical Week Ahead at CCJC
Here’s a snapshot of the liturgical week ahead at CCJC and more! We wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving. Please note the location change for the Nov. 23 Mass is now at St. Joseph Church at 8:30 a.m. Get the PDF calendar: Nov. 19 Please pray for our youth at NCYC. Watch a video of the Eucharistic Procession and … Read More
St. Elizabeth of Hungary// Her Prayer for the Poor Souls
You may not know that St.Elizabeth of Hungary had a deep devotion to the Poor Souls in Purgatory. November is the Month of the Poor Souls and St. Elizabeth of Hungary is a power intercessor. A daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary, she became the wife of Ludwig, landgrave of Thuringia. It was in her husband’s family that she … Read More
Heads Up for the Week Ahead
Here’s your weekly snapshot of upcoming events and Mass changes for CCJC. ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) Read about how an elderly St. Pope Leo the Great Defeated Attila the Hun Fr. Byrd asks us to continue our prayer that started by invoking the Holy Spirit. Now we will invoke God, the Father: Father, help me to see myself as … Read More