Pastor’s Message: October 8, 2023

Dear Parishioners,

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of the wicked tenants of the vineyard.

The vineyard owner sends servants to collect the produce from the tenants, but they are beaten and killed. Finally, the owner sends his son, thinking they will respect him, but they kill him too. Jesus then asks the crowd what the owner will do to the tenants. They respond that he will put them to a miserable death and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times.

We are the new tenants in the vineyard, because to whom much is given, much is expected. In whatever position we find ourselves now we must be ready to give a positive and fruitful account to the master and Lord of the vineyard. When we ignore the weak, the poor, and those we are supposed to take care of, when we fail to render justice to whom it is due, when we overturn the truth and prefer lies, and when we bring other pain and sorrow instead of joy, we do not bring about a fruitful vineyard. We are called to build our lives on Jesus and his message of love and mercy.

Accepting Jesus as the heir to God’s vineyard in our own lives is very important. Allowing him to take his rightful position in our lives, which is God’s vineyard, is the only way we can bear good fruit.

“I tell you that the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. “(Mt 21:43)

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: October 1, 2023

Dear Parishioners,

This Gospel this weekend reminds us that faith is not about the quantity but about the quality. It is not about how much faith we have but about how we live our faith.

We are called to trust in God’s power and to put our faith into action. We are also reminded that as followers of Christ, we are called to serve others and to do so without expecting anything in return. We should strive to live our lives in a way that glorifies God and reflects his love and mercy to others.

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: September 24, 2023

Dear Parishioners,

In the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, a landowner hired workers throughout the day, and at the end of the day, all of the workers are paid the same wage, regardless of how long they worked.

We are all called to work in God’s vineyard, but the reward is not in the amount of work we do or how long we have been doing it. The reward is found in the relationship we have with God and the joy of doing His will.

Let us remember that God’s ways are not our ways, and His sense of justice may not always align with ours. Let us strive to work in His vineyard with joy and humility, knowing that our reward is found in the relationship we have with Him.

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: September 17, 2023

Dear Parishioners,

The Gospel this weekend speaks of the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation. Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother who sins against him, and Jesus responds by telling him to forgive not just seven times, but seventy-seven times.

Jesus then tells the parable of the unmerciful servant, who was forgiven a huge debt by his master, but refused to forgive a much smaller debt owed to him by a fellow servant. This parable teaches us that we must always be willing to forgive others, just as God has forgiven us. We must let go of anger, resentment, and bitterness towards others, and instead show them the same mercy and love that God has shown us.

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: September 10, 2023

Dear Parishioners,

In this Sunday, the Gospel Jesus is teaching his disciples how to settle disputes in the Church. Jesus talks about forgiveness, reconciliation, and the importance of unity within the community of believers,instructing his followers to approach those who have wronged them directly and to seek resolution.

Jesus also emphasizes the power of prayer and community, declaring that where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them Matthew 18:20.

Let us remember the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in our own lives and in our communities and let us strive to follow Jesus’ example in settling disputes with love and compassion.

Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus