Pastor's Messages from November 2024

My dear friends, Praise be Jesus Christ now and forever! This weekend we begin a new liturgical year that starts with Advent. Advent means “the arrival, the coming.” During this season, we wait with faith for the promise of the second glorious coming or arrival of Jesus our Lord at the end of time. It also reminds us of the constant coming of Jesus into our lives through the events of our lives, the sacraments and our neighbors. The message…

My dear brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus the King of the Universe! The solemnity of Jesus Christ as King of the Universe always marks the end of ourChurch’s liturgical calendar. Next Sunday, we begin the season of Advent, the timeof expectation for the birth of the Messiah – Emmanuel. Today’s feast highlights arefor us to put all things under Jesus’ feet, and to acclaim Him as the Alpha(beginning) and the Omega (end) of our lives. Do we…

My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, Praise to you Lord Jesus! What are you busy with? Are you busy with things that are not important? Our readings this weekend remind us of an important truth of our Christian faith – the return of Jesus in glory to gather and to share in His everlasting glory. The Word of God assures us that, perfect justice will be done. Where we came from is given and something that we cannot…

My brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! This weekend – at all our Masses, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country and for all those who work to achieve peace. We remember in thanksgiving and sorrow those whose lives – in wars and conflicts past and present, have been given and taken away. Acts of heroism occur frequently during wars, but only few are ever recorded and receive official recognition – “We…

My dear beloved brothers and sisters, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! Happy All Hallow‘sTide! We just celebrated these three days; All Hallow’s Eve, All Hallows’ Day and All Souls’ Day which collectively is called All Hallow’s Tide: honoring the saints and praying for all the departed souls. For the whole month of November, please include in your prayers all your loved ones and friends who have gone before us. In our Gospel from Mark 12: 28-34, we are invited…