Everyday “Beatitudes” This week, if you do something for someone else for no other reason than to bring joy to that person’s day, blessed are you. If you find yourself feeling the loss of a friend or loved one and, in your grief, you realize that you experienced the love...
Saint Blaise is widely regarded as the patron saint of sore throats. In many places on February 3rd– his feast day – people gather in churches for the blessing of throats. The blessing is a sign of the people’s faith in God’s protection and love for the sick. A clue...
Just a great big thank you to Fr. Vaughn from Pelham, Fr. Brian from Windham , Fr. Al and Fr. Bill for participating in the First Reconciliation Penance Service this past Saturday. The families, the students and our Team Teachers who assisted during the service are to be commended on...
To be called by Jesus…….Imagine. The Apostles had Jesus in the flesh; a man in their midst; talking with them. Then He said, “Come, Follow Me.” That was all. No questions asked. They gave up everything for a new life. The future was a big dark space in front of...
The future attendees of this “Prom Night” are in need of gowns and tuxedos. If you have a gown or tuxedo that you could donate, please bring them to the Parish Office by noon on January 27. You will be brightening the life of a special needs person as well...
“Here I am Lord, I come to do your will.” These are words from today’s responsorial psalm and very familiar words for me since they are also the words of a hymn that was chosen for my ordination 33 years ago. “Here I am Lord, is it I Lord? I...
Father Tom had surgery on Wednesday, January 4. He will spend his two-to-four week recuperation at the Jesuit Health Center. Please pray for a speedy recovery and for his quick return to the parish. If you’d like to send a note, the address is: Father Tom Frink SJ Campion Health...
Each Gospel writer/evangelist had his own reasons, insights and ideas for writing his account of Jesus’ life. Each of the evangelists also wrote for a particular community of believers which influenced his choice of material which was both oral and written. Luke, who was a second generation Christian, was not...