Celebrating Catholic Schools - Each year at the end of January, Catholic parishes around the country celebrate ‘Catholic Schools Week.’ We do this for several reasons: 1. To thank all our parishioners for their financial support of this important ministry in our parish. 2. To promote the value of Catholic schools to those who may not be familiar with this parish ministry that helps parents pass on the faith to their children. 3. To help our school children realize the uniqueness of their ...READ MORE

RCIA…OCIA… what’s it all about? When I began this role of Director of Adult Faith Formation almost six months ago, I had little idea that one of the most rewarding parts of the role would be directing the parish OCIA program. It is a privilege to encounter so many people exploring the Catholic faith and walking with them on this part of their journey with Jesus Christ. I want to give you a few updates. The name of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) has been changed to OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults....READ MORE

‘Ordinary Time’ of Discipleship - Starting this week, we enter into this holy season that the Church calls “Ordinary Time,” which lasts until Lent beginning on March 5. The liturgies are a bit simpler than the Christmas Season, but living our discipleship is never ‘ordinary’ in the secular use of that word. The scriptures during this Season invite us to reflect more deeply on how we are truly disciples of Jesus in our ‘ordinary’ daily lives. Here’s a short list of ways you can fully embrace this “Ordinary Time” ...READ MORE