Tag: Mary, Mother of God

Pastor’s Letter: January 1, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: January 1, 2023

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The January 1 bulletin is available online. Dear friend, Happy New Year! As Catholics, we have the privilege of celebrating the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, on January 1, to finish the Christmas Octave. The Christmas Octave gives us the opportunity to celebrate Christmas for eight straight days. Sometimes our culture can conflict with our celebration of our...

Pastor’s Letter: December 11, 2022

Pastor’s Letter: December 11, 2022

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The December 11 bulletin is now available online. Dear friend, This Sunday the Church celebrates Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent. “Gaudete,” a Latin word meaning rejoice is the first word of the Latin entrance antiphon for Sunday’s Mass. “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.  Indeed, the Lord is near.” Philippians 4:4-5. These words of St. Paul...

Pastor’s Letter: September 4, 2022

Pastor’s Letter: September 4, 2022

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The September 4 bulletin is available online.    Dear friend, Throughout the Liturgical year, the Mass the Church celebrates each day is determined by a hierarchy of theological importance. A Holy Day of Obligation ranks as the most important time to attend Mass. There are 5 Precepts of the Catholic Church for one to stay in “good standing” with the...