Under the sun, there is a time for everything… There is a nice reading in the old testament that reads that under the sun there is time for everything; a time to be born and a time to die, a time to laugh and a time to cry, a time come and a time to leave, a time to change and a…
January 17, 2016- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mary, whom Catholic tradition names “Mother of Mercy,” at Cana intercedes with her Son to show mercy toward the bridal couple: “Son, they have no wine.” But he does more! Jesus’ transformation of water into wine is a “sign” (John’s term for “miracle”) that God’s marriage with the whole human race has begun in…
The Walk for Life is on January 23rd / Caminata por la Vida, 23 de enero Flyers are available in both churches. Join 40-50,000 of our brothers and sisters, in a PEACEFUL walk to profess your support of LIFE! For More information…..Walk for Life West Coast January 23rd Schedule of Main Event
Jubilee Year of Mercy January 3, 2016 – The Epiphany of the Lord In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Epiphany celebrates God’s mercy shining on the magi from a guiding star. Their kingdoms were far from Jerusalem, their religions far from God’s covenant with Israel. At first the star led the magi to Jerusalem, where they could “recalculate” their quest with the…
PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY POTLUCK!! Saturday, January 9th at 6pm in the St Mary’s Hall. Knights of Columbus will provide a Meat Main Dish. Please bring a Side Dish or Dessert to share. Drinks and paper products provided by parish. SEE YOU THERE!! HUESTRA POSADA PARROQUIAL será el Sabado 9 de Enero a las 6pm en el Salon de Santa Maria. Los Caballeros…
Jubilee Year of Mercy December 27, 2015 – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Imagine: three New Year’s celebrations in little over a month! In late November, Advent began the new liturgical year; December 8, the Jubilee Year of Mercy; this coming Friday, the New Year 2016. In today’s Gospel, after three days of anguish, Mary tells Jesus…
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20th, 2015 A NEW ORDER “O, Little Town of Bethlehem.” A Philadelphia clergyman named Phillips Brooks penned these popular words back in the mid-1800s, but the prophet Micah could have used them first. Micah knew that from small packages great treasures come. In today’s first reading, he knew that from tiny Bethlehem would come the Lord. The…
Thank You!! to all of you who took a card and brought gifts for the Giving Trees at St Mary’s and St Peter’s… Again, the generosity of this parish shines into our community. You are loving and generous people and it is appreciated! God Bless You All!!