Dear Parish Family,
In the Gospel this weekend, we hear John the Baptist preaching the message of repentance.
We must be committed to rooting sin out of our lives and that we must turn our lives completely over to Jesus, so that we are always thinking his thoughts and living his feelings, saying his words and doing his deeds.
St Paul puts it this way when he says: ” It is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.” Galatians 2:20 Galatians 2:20
I invite you an Advent Evening
A Journey to Advent Healing
led by our Guest Speaker Fr. Joel Nobel Lopez, OFS
December 5 will be a talk and
December 6 a Healing Mass at 7:00pm
This is a good way to prepare for Christmas.
God Bless
Fr. Cyrus
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Dear Parish Family,
Blessings as we begin a new Liturgical Year in the Church which is this weekend, the First Sunday of Advent.
Advent is a time of joyful anticipation. As we prepare for Christmas during these days of Advent waiting, we also look ahead to the unknown day of Christ’s return in glory.
The Advent Sundays pave the way for the celebration of Jesus’ first coming at his birth in Bethlehem, his Second Coming at the end of times, and his continued coming to all who gather in his name. This Sunday’s Gospel describes that Second Coming and the fulfillment of the human race at the end of time. So, we are invited to stay awake and be watchful to avoid evil and sin, and to constantly walk in the Light of Christ as we prepare to meet the Lord.
I invite you an Advent Evening
A Journey to Advent Healing
led by our Guest Speaker Fr. Joel Nobel Lopez, OFS
December 5 will be a talk and December 6 a Healing Mass at 7:00pm
This is a good way to prepare for Christmas.
God Bless
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parish Family,
This weekend we conclude our liturgical year and celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. It celebrates Christ’s messianic kingship and sovereign rule over all creation.
Jesus came to give us eternal life with him through his death and resurrection.
We are reminded of Jesus Christ’s eternal authority over the world, as it is the only kind of authority that is not temporal and fleeting. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops simplifies the solemn day as a reminder that while governments come and go, Christ reigns as King forever. “My kingdom is not of this world…But now my kingdom is of another place.” (John 18:36)
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parish Family,
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus talks about the trials of the end times. He reminds his disciples that he will be with them no matter what happens to them. Jesus’ words are not just for his friends long ago. Jesus is here for us today.
We are coming to the end of the Church year. We are being offered grace by God to heed his call and to do his will, to be builders of God’s Kingdom that lasts forever.
Advent begins in two weeks. Once again, the Church offers us the opportunity to place our hopes in Jesus who comes to us as a baby born in Bethlehem. Jesus brings with him God’s faith in us, His hopes for us and most of all His love.
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parish Family,
Today’s gospel describes the Sadducees as “those who deny that there is a resurrection”, Luke (20:27). They thought believing in the resurrection was superstitious.
We believe that life does not end when we die. When we die our lives change. God wants all people to live in happiness forever with Him. Some people choose to turn away from God.
As Catholics our hope is to live with God, not just now, but for all eternity. When we pray the Creed at Sunday Mass we profess, “I believe in the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting. Amen” Our “Amen” means “so be it” (CCC 2856) or “I believe.”
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
