My Dear Friends, Some years ago,, I woke up on a Sunday morning to see a message from my old spiritual director that read: “I wish you to meet Christ in your littleness in your vulnerable self.” This fits perfectly with today’s readings especially the part about being the “last of all.” This is something that is …
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Mis Queridos Amigos, “Quiero lío.” Estas palabras no tienen una traducción adecuada al inglés (lo traducimos a “ruido”, pero “ruckus” es mi traducción preferida). Estas fueron las palabras del Papa Francisco a los jóvenes de Argentina reunidos en una catedral en Río para la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud poco después de ser elegido Papa …
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My Dear Friends, “Quiero lío.” These words have no adequate translation into English (we translate it to “noise” but “ruckus” is my preferred translation). These were the words of Pope Francis to the young people of Argentina gathered in a cathedral in Rio for World Youth Day not long after he was elected pope in …
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Join us next Saturday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m. for a special Mass of Remembrance as we commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Father Manny will offer the Mass for the victims of 9/11 as well as for all of our First Responders and all the members of our military who …
Mis Queridos Amigos, En este fin de semana del Día del Trabajo, comenzamos a dirigir nuestra mirada como parroquia hacia los meses de otoño y a las muchas actividades que estamos planeando. Sí, el aumento de casos de COVID nos descarriló un poco en agosto, pero seguimos adelante con la esperanza de volver a la vida ministerial …
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My Dear Friends, On this Labor Day Weekend, we start turning our gaze as a parish towards the fall months and the many activities that we are planning. Yes, the surge in COVID cases kind of derailed us a bit there in August, but we forge ahead with the hopes of returning to the normal …
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THANK YOU!!!! Because of you, in addition to filling up a 26’ box truck with donated goods, we were able to raise over $10,000 this past weekend for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Father Manny received this email from Catholic Relief Services, where all monies will be sent: “Within 48 hours of the earthquake, teams …
We are pleased to announce the creation of a new Bereavement Ministry here at the parish. Through this new parish outreach ministry, volunteers will be able to bring the loving support of our community to parishioners, neighbors and friends who are mourning the death of a loved one. Bereavement ministers strive to be the compassionate …