Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,In today’s Gospel (Luke 4:14-21), we hear Jesus announce His mission: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.” This moment marks the beginning of His public ministry,…
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, En el Evangelio de hoy (Lucas 4:14-21), escuchamos aJesús anunciar su misión: “El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí… Me ha enviado para proclamar la libertad a los cautivos, dar vista a los ciegos, y liberar a los oprimidos.” Este momento marca el comienzo de su ministerio público, una…
Dear Parish Family,As we welcome this New Year, let us begin with hearts full of hope and gratitude. Every new day is a gift from God, offering us a chance to grow in faith, love, and purpose. On this Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, we look to Mary as our example of trust and…
Querida Familia Parroquial,Al dar la bienvenida a este Nuevo Año, comencemos con corazones llenos de esperanza y gratitud. Cada nuevo día es un regalo de Dios, que nos ofrece la oportunidad de crecer en fe, amor y propósito. En esta Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios, miramos a María como nuestro ejemplo de confianza y…
Dear Parish Family:Merry Christmas and warm greetings to all of you! It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since I arrived as your new pastor. Time flies when you’re surrounded by such wonderful and welcoming people!As I settle in, I’m reminded of the story of a little boy who was staring at a…
Querida familia parroquial,¡Feliz Navidad y un cordial saludo a todos! Es difícil creer que ya ha pasado un mes desde que llegué como su nuevo pastor. ¡El tiempo vuela cuando estás rodeado de personas tan maravillosas y acogedoras! Mientras me instalo, recuerdo la historia de un niño que estaba mirando un pesebre en la iglesia.…
Dear Parish Family,As we enter the sacred season of Advent, a time of joyful preparation for the coming of our Savior, I warmly invite you to reflect on the beauty and significance of this holy season. Advent encourages us to pause, prepare our hearts, and deepen our hope as we journey together toward the celebration…
Greetings, everyone!I am Fr. Sudhakar Mannam, and I am truly excited to introduce myself as the new Pastor at St. Mary’s Church in Lakeport and St. Peter’s Church in Kelseyville. It’s an honor to be part of these vibrant communities. A bit about me:I was born on July 24, 1981, in Pedavadlapudi, Andhra Pradesh, India, to my loving parents, Augustine and Sarojini.As…