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The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday of Expectation and Hope. As the word “Advent,” means “coming,” so in Advent we celebrate the three various comings of Jesus. The first coming of Jesus was as the Word incarnate born at Bethlehem and God amidst us. We look forward to his second coming in glory, … Continued
“I…fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquillity and Union.” – Pres. Abraham Lincoln 1863 With all the headlines and racial tension of this past week … Continued
Here is an update on a few changes to the calendar this week. As always, please check the parish calendar or call our parish office at 517-784-0553 if you have any questions. The parish office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Tuesday Mass will be as normal: 8:30 AM at St. Joseph, 5:30PM at St. … Continued
Thank you to all who came to the Installation Mass at noon last Sunday! Because it has been 19 years since the last one, this was the first time for many to be at an installation. A few commented to me of their surprise at being so moved by it, and I certainly had a … Continued
We get the answer from the Baltimore Catechism that “God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him forever in heaven.” God created man that he might possess his Creator forever in the beatific vision. Those who die in the state of … Continued