May the Peace of Christ Disturb You, from the Desk of Angel Koerkel

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Welcome, friends, to the Second Sunday of Advent, 2025. The theme of the second Sunday is “Peace” and this year we find this day falling between two great celebrations: the Feast of St. Nicholas (December 6) and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8). Of course, each of these has loads to talk about, … Continued

Homily Short, First Sunday in Advent

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Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflecting on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Father Randy invites us to rediscover the power of the Creed—especially the personal declaration, “I believe.” Faith becomes alive when we truly know God as Father. This Advent and Christmas, we are invited to … Continued

Homily, First Sunday in Advent

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Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Knowing the Father: An Advent Reflection with Father Randy During Advent, we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming—not only at Christmas, but into every part of our lives. In this heartfelt homily, Father Randy reflects on Jesus’ mission to reveal the Father and invites us to … Continued

2025 Advent Penance Service Schedule

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Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of Christ As we enter the holy season of Advent, the Church invites us to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior—both at Christmas and at the end of time. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we … Continued

Advent Tea December 4, 2025

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We invite all the ladies of our parish—and their guests—to join us for our Advent Tea on Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00–8:00 PM. As we enter the peaceful and hope-filled season of Advent, this gathering offers a warm opportunity to connect, share faith, and enjoy fellowship together. Bring a Friend! We encourage you to consider … Continued