Dear Parishioners, As we embark on another week of celebration and reflection highlighting Catholic Schools, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and contributions to our parish community. Your dedication and generosity have truly made a difference in the lives of many, and we … Continued
A FEW PRE-LENTEN THOUGHTS Scanning the secular news headlines about escalating war, looming financial “correction”, the collapsing American infrastructures, unrelenting waves of crime and chaos, and the abject failure of politics to solve any social dysfunctions… there is no doubt we are in troubling times. From a Catholic perspective: if we know what Scripture and … Continued
Revival At the beginning of a new year, we all look for ways to “revive” our lives: cleaning and organizing our homes; deciding on a new exercise regimen or renewing our commitment to our current one; or maybe even embarking on “Bible in a Year” or “Catechism in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz! 😉 … Continued
What a Sunday, the Solemnity of the Holy Family…J.M.J., Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! There was no Catholic school in our town, so Mom and Dad chose to homeschool my sister and me. J.M.J was the first thing written on all our papers. To this day, I type or write those initials on my papers. Why? … Continued
God Making Himself Small for Us Dear Parish Family, In over 18 years of priesthood, I’ve celebrated the baptisms of many infants. Babies draw everyone’s attention and affection. There is little that disarms us and endears us more than a small baby. The biggest wonder of Christmas is the gift of the infant Jesus. Our … Continued