Pastor's Column List

April 10, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 4/20/16

Third Sunday of Easter- A Reflection from Erin O’Leary

Today’s First Reading sees the apostles in conflict with the Jewish leaders for speaking about and in the Holy Name of Jesus. Teaching in Jesus’ name meant that belief in Jesus continued to grow. As we celebrate our Centennial ... Read More »

April 24, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 4/20/16

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

It is hard to comprehend the inner peace of Jesus in today’s gospel. Judas has just left to betray him and Jesus is talking about being glorified by God and gives his final instruction to his disciples to ... Read More »

April 3, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/30/16

Second Sunday of Easter - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Thomas, who represents all of us, is the hero of today’s gospel. Not having a personal experience of Christ risen, he doesn’t come to believe until Jesus’ second visit to see him specifically. When he does come to ... Read More »

March 27, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/23/16

Easter Sunday Reflection

Dear Parishioners,

Thank you for your participation through the Lenten Season and the Holy Triduum. When we are present with our minds and hearts, the presence of the Spirit strengthens our community and blesses us with the powerful gifts of the Holy Spirit.

March 20, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/16/16

Easter Triduum - Fr. Leo

The Pascal Mystery, the life, death and resurrection of Christ is the drama that unfolds in the coming celebrations this week of Holy Thursday -The Last Supper, Good Friday - The Passion of Christ and the Easter Vigil - the Resurrection of Christ. ... Read More »

March 13, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/09/16

5th Sunday of Lent – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Jesus was put between a rock and a hard place. If he argued with the Law of Moses, he would be condemned. If he said Moses was right, they would have killed the woman. Jesus didn’t want to ... Read More »

March 6, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/09/16

Fourth Sunday of Lent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

When I first pulled up the readings on line for this 4th Sunday in Lent and read the Gospel, I thought, “here we go again, a so familiar story that needs to sound new again.” Then when I ... Read More »

February 27, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/24/16

3rd Sunday of Lent - A reflection by Fr. leo

Got to love the parable of the fig tree. The owner of the orchard wanted to uproot the tree because it had not bore fruit for three years. That is a long time and there didn’t seem to ... Read More »

February 14, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/17/16

First Sunday of Lent – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

The devil’s second temptation to Jesus in the desert is a temptation to power. If Jesus would worship him, he would have fame and dominion in return. Jesus resists this temptation saying, “It is written: You shall worship ... Read More »

February 21, 2016