From the Pastor
Envisioning the Worth of it All
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 8/14/16
This Monday, August 15th, the Church observes the Solemnity of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother, Mary, into heaven. Because this Solemnity falls on Monday, it is not obligatory for Catholics to participate at Mass for this Holy Day in 2016. What a blessing this Solemnity can be ... Read More »
Witnessing to Our Faith in Death as Well as in Life
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 8/07/16
Most of us don’t like to talk about death, even though from childhood this reality is in the back of our minds. As a result of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, God assures us that He is not through with us when we die. ... Read More »
Accepting a Gracious Offer
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 8/01/16
Gathering to celebrate expresses what is at the heart of living. Sometimes, we honor persons in a celebration because of what they have done or accomplished. Observing a birthday holds a unique place among the occasions on which we come together to celebrate. We never outgrow the desire ... Read More »
How Do You Pray?
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/24/16
When disciples asked Jesus how to pray in today’s Gospel, He teaches them the prayer that Christians everywhere recognize as the “Our Father” or “The Lord’s Prayer.” The very first word of the prayer, “our,” reminds us that God is father to all people making every human person a ... Read More »
News around the parishes as seen by Deacon Al
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/17/16
Hello Brothers and Sisters of St. Mary and Resurrection. This is my annual Pastoral Letter; Fr. Beaver is on a much deserved vacation and so he left the door open for me. So what’s new from my perspective.
First it’s not news that our Mass times have changed that ... Read More »
Relating to Vacation Time in the Light of Our Faith
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/10/16
We become familiar with the experience of being on vacation rather early in life. As children, we receive vacations from having to go to school several times a year. As adults, many of us get paid vacations from the places at which we work. Having vacation time is ... Read More »
Thanks, Mass Ministers, For All That You Do Behind-the-Scenes
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 7/03/16
We’ve all participated in Mass celebrations that are upbeat. As a result of taking part in quality liturgies, we are energized to extend into the world the love that we’ve celebrated. Uplifting liturgies don’t just happen. They come about with the Lord’s help in and through persons like ourselves ... Read More »
The Revised Weekend Mass Schedule Begins Next Weekend July 2nd and 3rd
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/27/16
On Saturdays, Mass is to be celebrated at St. Mary Parish at 4:00 p.m. and at Resurrection Parish at 6:00 p.m. On Sundays, Mass is to be celebrated at Resurrection Parish at 8:30 a.m. and at St. Mary Parish at 10:30 a.m. Starting next weekend, July 2nd and ... Read More »
Is it Time for That at Least Quarterly Spiritual Check-up?
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/19/16
Many of us either service or have the vehicles we drive serviced on a regular basis. By doing this, we greatly reduce the likelihood of our vehicle breaking down on us somewhere out there where we are miles and miles from a service station. By caring for our vehicles ... Read More »
Thanks for the Affirmation
Posted by Deborah Dubois on 6/14/16
I want to thank all who affirmed me in various ways on the milestone occasion of the 40th Anniversary of my Ordination to the Catholic Priesthood earlier this month. A note of hearty thanks goes out to persons who planned and orchestrated the celebrations held in both St. ... Read More »