December 8 Each year on December 8, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, honoring the singular grace given to Mary at the very first moment of her existence. Many Catholics understandably confuse this feast with the virginal conception of Jesus, but today’s...
Throughout the season the Parish Office will be open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. beginning Monday, December 1, 2025 until Monday, January 5, 2026 when hours will return to 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Parish Office will be closed in the afternoon unless you have an...
As we approach the end of the year when daylight is at its lowest, this is the darkest time of the year. That is why the first reading this weekend calls us to “walk in the light of the Lord!” Paul tells us that we do this by “throwing off the works of darkness” and...
Prepare for Winter: Fall Prevention Check out some of the below tips to keep in mind when walking outside this winter. When walking on the ice, minimizing forward and backward force helps you keep balanced. Keep in mind the following: Move slow and steady Use short...
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, our hearts turn naturally toward gratitude—gratitude for God’s providence, for the blessings of family and friends, and for the many ways the Lord has been at work in our parish throughout the year. But for us as Catholics, thanksgiving is not simply...
Witnesses of Christ in the Soil of Vietnam Each year on November 24, the Church pauses to honor Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc and the 116 companions who sealed their faith with their blood in Vietnam. Their story rises like a bright flame against the backdrop of a difficult century, and it...
Guardian Angels Church has a Christmas Giving program to support individuals and families during the Christmas season and throughout the year. At Guardian Angels, our Justice and Outreach program has direct access to many families that need support during the holiday season and...
This weekend we celebrate a somewhat unique feast day. Instead of celebrating and honoring a saint or a special event in the life of Jesus, this weekend we celebrate the dedication of a church in Rome, the Lateran Basilica. In Rome, there are four major basilicas, St Peter’s...
The month of November holds a special place in the Church’s year. As autumn fades and the liturgical year draws to a close, the Church invites us to reflect on the mysteries of death, judgment, and eternal life—truths that are not meant to bring fear, but hope. We begin November...
We are encouraged to reflect on and express appreciation for the good things in our lives, both big and small. Focus on positive emotions, improve well-being, and strengthen relationships. Here are some thoughts in putting them into practice: Notice, Think, Feel and Do. Raising Grateful...
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