Category Archives: From The Pastor

This post consists of the Pastor’s Weekly Message.

Pastor’s Message For Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 19, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

More than ninety days ago, on Ash Wednesday, we began our journey of conversion from darkness to light, from death to new life. Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, the “birthday of the Church.” Our fifty day celebration of … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For The Ascension Of Our Lord

Posted on May 12, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

Our school continues to celebrate the achievements of our students. Alumnus, Nick McNamara, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level in scouting! Among his recent accomplishments for a merit badge was the construction of a Butterfly Garden … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Posted on May 5, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

Though we may be reluctant to admit it, most Catholics are unfamiliar with the basic doctrines of the Catholic Church. The public practice of faith and religion has practically disappeared in the majority of what were once known as “Christian … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 28, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

Congratulations to those youngsters who made their First Holy Communion this weekend. I hope that their parents and families are as proud of them as I am. If you want to stay close to Jesus, worthily receive Him as often … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 21, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

This past Friday evening, we welcomed into the fullness of the Catholic Faith forty-five young people and one adult, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation through the “laying on of hands” by our Bishop Gerald Barbarito. This is a sign … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For The Third Sunday Of Easter

Posted on April 14, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

This coming Friday, at 7:00 p.m., Bishop Barbarito will be present to welcome several of our young people into the fullness of their Faith with the Sacrament of Confirmation. It’s always a blessing to have our bishop with us as … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 7, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

This Sunday, we celebrate the great Feast of Divine Mercy. A growing number of theologians now recognize this feast as the greater Easter celebration – hence the greatest feast of the Church. It was in a vision in 1931, that … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For Easter Sunday

Posted on March 31, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

I love the smell of Easter – especially the smell of Easter flowers of all varieties–signifying “new life.” It is truly my favorite holiday, especially after meditating upon the preceding week’s observance of the passion and death of Christ. The … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For Palm Sunday

Posted on March 24, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

Once again, we come to the highlight of the Church’s liturgical year, HOLY WEEK. Some of us have been observing Lent by daily Mass attendance, further instructions in the faith, and a deep commitment to prayer and charitable works. Since … Continue reading →

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Pastor’s Message For The Fifth Sunday Of Lent

Posted on March 17, 2013 at 6:30 am by admin

“Habemus Papam!” (“We have a Pope!”) With those words, Cardinal Tauran began the traditional announcement that introduces a new Holy Father to the Roman people and to the world. His Eminence, Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, … Continue reading →

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