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A short quotation from Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later to become Pope Benedict XVI.

Click here for a dialogue with St. Joachim, father of the Blessed Mother Mary, and so often overshadowed by his popular wife, St. Anne.

Last Friday, July 3, we concluded our summer “intensive” religious education classes.. this two week program is an alternative to the regular classes that are held weekly from September through May. Click here for more information.

Click here to find out more about St. Benedict, the saint of the week this week.

When you come to Mass, are you dressing for a visit to One who is greater than any royalty on Earth? Click here to read a reflection from Msgr. Gervasio on how we witness through what we wear...

An important discipline in the life of the Spirit is spiritual reading. Through spiritual reading we have some say over what enters our minds. There are so many good books about the lives of holy men and women, about remarkable examples of peace-making, about communities that bring life to the poor and the oppressed, and the spiritual life itself. This summer, try packing a good spiritual book to read on your vacation, or settle on the couch for a few moments a day with a really "good" book!

Today is the First Day of Summer…Does it matter what I wear to mass? In a word? Yes! Our choice of attire reflects the importance we place on an event. While it is certainly true that the Lord knows our hearts and that all are welcome in His House, the choices we make regarding our appearance are a way of providing a witness to our brothers and sisters that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place. Give it some thought!

If you have a child or know of a child between the ages of 6 and 14 and would be interested in his or her baptism, we would be delighted to prepare them through a one-week program in July. Click here for more information.

If you are a practicing Catholic who is 18 years or older, comfortable communicating the truths of our faith, committed to the teachings of the Church, and willing to live out your baptismal call of service, consider becoming a Catechist! We will provide training. Click here for more information.

Registration is underway for our Summer "Intensive Program", which will serve students preparing for the sacraments in Grades 1 & 2 and 7 & 8. Click here for dates.

We invite all children ages 4 through 11 to join us on July 6 though 10 for a wonderful week of learning, fun activities, and growing in faith. Sessions are from 8 AM to 12 PM. Click here for a link to more information.

Our parish will honor our Blessed Mother with a Crowning of her image at the 11:00 am Mass next Sunday, Mother’s Day. Please join us! Our First Communicants are invited to be part of this annual tribute to Our Lady

The reception of the Holy Eucharist for the first time is always a cherished day in the life of the faithful. Congratulations of our young first communicants who received Our Lord this weekend at the 10:30 am Mass at Saint Anthony Church and the older students at the 5:00 pm Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

Thanks to those who helped organize our recent Ministry Fair, and to those who attended it! We hope those who visited came to appreciate the various organizations and ministries that keep our parish life vibrant. And we hope that some who came may have indicated their willingness to serve!

We congratulate the fifty-one boys and girls who will be receiving the Holy Eucharist for the first time this Saturday, May 2. We thank their parents and catechists for preparing them so well for this sacred encounter.

Catherine of Siena (1347 - 1380) is the saint of the week. To find out more about her, click here.

Our First Holy Communicants will be sharing bread with you during the weekend of April 25–26. If you receive bread, please keep them in your prayers, as this is their service project to share with others. Thank you.

We are pleased to announce that a Ministry Fair will be held April 18-19 at St. Anthony Church and April 25-26 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. If you have ever thought you might want to participate more fully in the life of our parish, click here to find out more.

Congratulations to those young parishioners who were confirmed on March 28, 2026. We thank their parents, sponsors, and catechists, who prepared them for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and Msgr. Joseph N Rosie, who conferred the sacrament.