From Our Pastor: Brothers and Sisters: In today’s Gospel from St. John we begin a few weeks of concentration on Jesus’ teaching on the Eucharist, our greatest everlasting gift from God. This section is often called the “Eucharistic Discourse.” This gift is so central to our salvation that it deserves…

Brothers and Sisters: Today, in our Scriptures we find interesting words pertaining to our Savior Jesus. Words like shepherd, guide, nourisher, righteous, strengthener, the peaceful one between Jews and Gentiles, between God and humanity. When we see or hear these words, representing Jesus Christ in His ministry, we must recall…

Bulletin Reflection Writers: The reflection on the front page is written and will continue to be written by our Fr. Corey. Thank you to all who wrote reflections, past and present, for our Sunday bulletin relating to that day’s readings. Each one of you had a special way of relating…

Brothers And Sisters,   I am so honored and happy to have been assigned to our Catholic Community by Bishop Lucia. I’ve learned recently by medical necessity, that when you’re a priest, not pastoring in a community, can really hinder your growth and holiness. I want you to know, that…

To me, the readings for today are about who God is, who Jesus is, and who we are, and how the Holy Spirit works to bring us closer together. That is, if we are open to what that means in our lives. We do not always pay attention even when…

Have you ever wanted a cup of coffee or tea, filled the pot, plugged in the cord, and stepped away for a few minutes only to return to find that your water is still ice cold and your beverage is still sitting in the pot, grounds or bags as you…

Faith During My Storm Hurry! Hurry! Make the bed! Wash the dishes! Feed the dogs! Don’t stop now; the doctor wants you to do those exercises. The garden needs weeding and don’t forget to water the plants. What, is it lunchtime already? I have to hurry and get something out…

Jesus uses many parables to give us a mental picture of what He is trying to teach us. Parables are about common things we have seen on earth and understand. Another benefit is that parables are not as affected by the changes in languages through-out the years. Today’s gospel uses…

Today we celebrate The Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Pope Francis said: “The Eucharist communicates Jesus’ love for us: a love so great that He nourishes us with Himself.” Transubstantiation – the belief that during mass, the bread and wine used for Communion become the…

Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above, With wisdom, power, and love, Our God is an awesome God. Those song lyrics went through my head as I read the first reading today. Moses telling the Israelites just how awesome and unique their God, THE God, is….