From the Pastor
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 8/12/18
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IS TO BE OBSERVED THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15TH:. Masses for this special observance are scheduled as follows:
on Tues., Aug. 14th, at Resurrection Parish at 7:00 p.m.; on Wed., Aug. 15th, at Resurrection Parish at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Mary Parish ... Read More »
The Challenging Nature of Preaching
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 8/06/18
Preaching was the topic or theme of our Priests’ Convocation earlier this summer. Let’s look at what makes the opportunity to preach challenging. First off, people of all ages come to weekend Masses. Hopefully, the one who preaches will have a message that hits home for all who ... Read More »
Channeling Our Relational Energy
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/31/18
Whenever the Lord calls upon us to do that which is challenging, He always offers us the grace that enables us to do that which is pleasing to Him. Regardless of our marital status, a gift that the Lord has entrusted to each of us is that of ... Read More »
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Permanent Diaconate!
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/15/18
The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the great successes of the Second Vatican Council: the renewal of the diaconate as a permanent ministry of the Church. From zero permanent deacons in 1968, there are over 18,500 men today who have been ordained for non-stipend service ... Read More »
When it is Hurtful & When it is a Blessing to Receive Holy Communion
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/08/18
As Catholics, the Eucharist is at the hub and the heart of our faith-life. Christ offers Himself to us in a unique way in Holy Communion. If the reception of Communion is to benefit us individually and the Body of Christ as a whole of which we ... Read More »
Vacation Time Reveals an Alarming Addiction
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/01/18
Most of us, at least in theory, look forward to vacation time. We want to get away from our normal routine of activities.
As important and as necessary as are our cell phones and other communication devices, we can become enslaved to these. Like many others, I ... Read More »
Welcome
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/24/18
WELCOME TO ALL!
What a blessing it is to gather for Mass with our Bishop, Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas! After Mass, Bishop will bless our newly-developed outdoor Stations of the Cross/ Prayer Garden at Resurrection Parish. We are most grateful to Bishop Thomas and for all who ... Read More »
The Difference Between Reacting and Responding
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/18/18
We all know what it means to react. For many of us, we begin the day by reacting to an alarm clock that goes off. We react to the weather by dressing accordingly. We react to getting bills by paying them in a timely way. Many of ... Read More »
Making the Most of That Which Limits Us
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/11/18
A fact of life with which we all have to live is that of our limitedness. Three limitations to which we all are subject are those of time, our desires and our abilities.
In and with the Birth of Jesus, God comes to take upon Himself and to ... Read More »
Is it Time for a Spritual Check-Up?
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/03/18
It’s heartening to note the number of persons who celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation shortly before Christmas and before Easter. I sense that the frequency with which this Sacrament is celebrated during these two seasons is directly related to the abundance of generosity and good will that are ... Read More »