In Catholic tradition, beauty is not decoration. It is proclamation. Beauty serves as catechesis in the language of glory. In other words, it teaches us about the Glory of God. Sacred beauty is not about personal taste or Church fashion; it is about reflecting heavenly reality on earth. God...
A New Look at the New Year: Think About Positive Choices There are thoughts that can help us move forward more positively in 2026 when we ask God to be with us. May we keep these words in our hearts: Faith, Hope, Love, Forgiveness, Mercy, Kindness, Generosity, Compassion, Salvation...
Scholarship Opportunities 2026 The Guardian Angels Women's & Men's Clubs each offer two $3,000 scholarships, application deadlines vary and are listed on the application. Applicants include registered men and women in the parish who plan to attend classes at a university...
What We Believe: A Nicene Creed Study This past year marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, from which we receive the Nicene Creed. Each Sunday, we profess this Creed together, but why was the Council called in the first place? What does the Creed actually mean? And...
On January 5, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Neumann — a humble, tireless shepherd whose life continues to inspire American Catholics today. Born in Bohemia in 1811, Neumann felt called to serve the people of the United States, a land he had never seen. Arriving in New York...
Each year, just as the joy of Christmas begins to settle into our hearts, the Church invites us to do something countercultural: linger. Rather than rushing past December 25, the Church stretches Christmas into eight full days—the Octave of Christmas—as if to say that the mystery of...
As we enter the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the nearness of Christ’s birth comes sharply into focus. The candles on the wreath are all lit; the longings of the prophets, the patient waiting of Israel, and our own desires for the Savior converge in these final days before Christmas. Advent is...
Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent. Gaudete is Latin meaning "rejoice". It marks a moment of joy and hope during our preparation for Christmas. In the first reading this weekend the prophet Isaiah proclaims that the dry earth of the desert will bloom with abundant flowers, and the...
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...
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