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From the Pastor – Sep. 17, 2017

Byfernandezusa September 18, 2017

Catholic Bishops of the United States have designated the Third Sunday in September each year as Catechetical Sunday. This is to emphasize the teaching ministry of the Word, done by parish catechetical leaders and parish catechists. Today is CATECHETICAL SUNDAY in the Catholic Church of the United States. The theme this year is: “LIVING AS…

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From the Pastor – Sep. 10, 2017

Byfernandezusa September 12, 2017

Watching the news of the continuing destructive force of Hurricane Harvey brought back memories of Super storm Sandy. We were all affected by Sandy in more ways than one, but Harvey brought more continuous rain than anyone expected. Harvey also brought back memories of Hurricane Katrina and Floyd, and the incredible destructive power of too…

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From the Pastor – Aug. 13, 2017

Byfernandezusa August 12, 2017

The recent tragic death of Charlie Gard, the English infant who died last month after a legal struggle between his parents and the British government was an issue about whether to continue his life, even though there was no hope of recovery, or to allow him to die peacefully. This issue always causes individuals and…

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From the Pastor – July 9, 2017

Byfernandezusa July 8, 2017

The game of telephone begins by an individual telling one person some kind of information. This can occur in a classroom setting or with a group of children or young people who gather to have a good time. That person then tells another and so on until it comes to the last individual. The last…

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From the Pastor – May 7, 2017

Byfernandezusa May 10, 2017

“TELL ME, YOU WHOM MY HEART LOVES, WHERE YOU PASTURE YOUR FLOCK.” An Easter Sourcebook: The Fifty Days, p. 71 On behalf of our entire parish, and myself, I want to welcome JOSEPH CARDINAL TOBIN, to our parish to celebrate Mass with our deanery on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30 PM. It is an honor…

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From the Pastor – Apr. 2, 2017

Byfernandezusa April 4, 2017

“FOR A BRIEF MOMENT I ABANDONED YOU, BUT WITH GREAT COMPASSION I WILL GATHER YOU. IN OVERFLOWING WRATH FOR A MOMENT I HID MY FACE FROM YOU, BUT WITH EVERLASTING LOVE I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON YOU, SAYS THE LORD, YOUR REDEEMER.” (A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty Days, Book Two, p. 114) As we approach…

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From the Pastor – Mar. 19, 2017

Byfernandezusa March 21, 2017

“ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, WHO DREW OUT A FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER IN THE DESERT FOR YOUR PEOPLE – AS THEY WELL KNEW- DRAW FROM THE HARDNESS OF OUR HEARTS TEARS OF COMPUNCTION, THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO LAMENT OUR SINS AND MAY MERIT TO RECEIVE YOU IN YOUR MERCY.” (A Lent Sourcebook: The…

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From the Pastor – Mar. 12, 2017

Byfernandezusa March 10, 2017

“TO STRENGTHEN THEM FOR COMING STRIFE, OUR SAVIOR CLIMBED THE HEIGHTS WITH PETER, JAMES AND JOHN, HIS FRIENDS, AND SHOWED THEM HEAVEN’S LIGHT… MAY TABOR’S LIGHT AND WONDROUS NEWS SHINE ON OUR LENTEN DAYS…” (A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty days, Book One, p. 138). Last week we were in the dry atmosphere in the desert….

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From The Pastor – Feb 5, 2017

Byfernandezusa February 5, 2017

Today millions of us will gather with family, friends or neighbors and spend the day watching the Pre-Game Show and the Super Bowl. The game results in a reduction of the crime rate while the game is played and an incredible amount of money that is gambled, won or lost. It is incredible how one…

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From The Pastor – Jan. 1, 2017

Byfernandezusa January 5, 2017

“BY YOUR MIRACULOUS BIRTH OF THE VIRGIN YOU HAVE FULFILLED THE SCRIPTURES: LIKE A GENTLE RAIN FALLING UPON THE EARTH YOU HAVE COME DOWN TO SAVE YOUR PEOPLE. O GOD, WE PRAISE YOU!” (A Christmas Sourcebook, p. 96)     WELCOME TO 2017! We begin a new year, with new hopes and dreams. As we…

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