Our students are receiving their First Holy Communion on April 29th, at both Masses. We thank our catechists, Anne Nolan and Cathy Shoemaker, for journeying with our young children this year. In Marathon, we welcome to the Table of the Lord: Ryan Eaton, Daniel Lemon Seamus Nolan, and Brandon Tyrrell…

Tuesday, May 15th, 9:15am, at our Whitney Point Church Hall. We encourage all involved with Fr. Doug’s upcoming anniversary to attend this meeting to discuss the final preparations. Thank you.

For years I have made my dogs a part of my service to God. This spring I planned to have one final litter, a merging of bloodlines I have been working with. But as it turned out, there were no puppies and it’s too late to try again. Along time…

There is a framed piece of art that hangs just inside my front door. Not a picture, and certainly not a poster–it was an ordination gift to Deacon Joe from a friend skilled in calligraphy. “Though he was in the form of God, he did not deem equality with God…

Holy Thursday, April 5th: 5:00pm – Seder Supper-St. Stephen’s Church Hall 7:00pm- Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper/Washing of Feet/Adoration – St. Stephen’s Church Good Friday, April 6th: 7:00pm-Veneration of the Cross- St. Patrick’s Church Holy Saturday, April 7th: 4:00pm – Easter Vigil Mass, followed by reception (downstairs) – St….

The past week of warm weather has melted away the last patches of snow and ice. The bees are getting active again, and the robins have returned and are busily looking for food. There are signs of new life springing up all around. It is Spring, but it is also…

Jesus said to Nicodemus: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of man be lifted up so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.” How do we gain eternal life? Not by looking at the lifted one but by believing…

Today’s readings are well known by most Catholics. When we were children, we heard the story of how Moses, amidst roaring thunder and flashes of lightning, received the Ten Commandments. We often remain genuinely amazed when “our gentle Jesus” got so irate in the temple, driving the moneychangers out and…

I was driving down Route 81 one day. The sky was bright blue, the sun was shining, and the leaves were the most luscious hues of gold, yellow, and crimson that Fall could provide. It was gorgeous! I had a CD of Christian music on as I drove and the…

I have Writer’s Block. I peck at the keys, but it is unproductive. To move forward, I need to regroup. In many ways, this is what Jesus was doing when he retreated to the desert. After his baptism, Jesus needed to take a long hard look at what kind of…