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...
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...
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