Ascension of Jesus is a mystery This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus led the disciples as far as the outskirts of Bethany, which is less than two miles from Jerusalem (John 11:18); raising His hands He blessed them and “as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and … Continued

Dear Parish Family, Are you or someone you know in our community going through a tough time?  Maybe he or she has lost a loved one or having trouble coping with one who is terminal.  Maybe he or she is suffering through the pain of divorce or loss of employment or home.  Or maybe he … Continued

Jesus alerts his disciples to his imminent departure, his ascension into heaven. He doesn’t say Adieu (farewell) but “bye”(Hasta la luego)  in order to meet them again.  “I am going away, but I shall return.”  God keeps his promise to be with us always. John’s Gospel has a series of discourses where Jesus is saying goodbye to his disciples.  … Continued

“Take care of my sheep” (John 21,16). We are called, by our Baptism, to care for one another. As we journey through life, there are ups and downs, a normal rhythm of grace and being our human self. Our parish is blessed to have the beginnings of Stephen Ministry, a distinctly Christian ministry. Ten of … Continued

Dear Parish Family, Our Catholic faith is not just about encountering Christ in the sacraments, but also about encountering Christ in one another.  That is what it means for us to live the Church’s identity as the “Body of Christ.”  Do we and the visitors of our parish recognize Jesus in us, the members of … Continued