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Pastor's Ponderings - February 28, 2016
Posted by Gina Rupnow
Thank you for your kind and generous response to both Fr. Mrozinski and the beloved Apostles of the Interior life who blessed our parish with their witness testimonies and parish mission talks last week. I received many positive comments both about the mission talks as well as Father’s homily. ... Read More »
Director of Adult Faith Formation - February 21, 2016
Posted by Gina Rupnow
With joy and hope we welcome the Apostles of the Interior Life this weekend for the Lenten Parish Mission! After giving the Lenten Mission last year, we are grateful for their return, and this “phase II” of what the Apostles began here in 2015. In this bulletin article, I’d ... Read More »
Youth Ministry - February 14, 2016
Posted by Gina Rupnow
"Not all of us can do great things, only small things with great love." On this weekend where many celebrate their love and spend time together, we can reflect on the love of our Catholic faith. The Theology of the Body defines love as “freely choosing to do the ... Read More »
Catholic School's Week
Posted by Gina Rupnow
I look forward each year to the end of January, when we observe National Catholic Schools Week. As a parish, we recognize the value of Catholic education and support our families and school in educating our young people so they can reach their full potential. We acknowledge the vital ... Read More »
Deacon's Corner - January 10, 2016
Posted by Gina Rupnow
We all celebrate our birthday with great joy. At Christmas, we have just celebrated the birthday of Jesus, certainly the greatest birthday of all. Now we are celebrating the feast of his baptism. But I wonder how many of us celebrate the anniversary of our baptisms? How many of ... Read More »
Pastor's Pondering - January 3, 2016
Posted by Gina Rupnow
Happy New Year!
As we begin a new calendar year, many people have the custom of “turning over a new leaf” by making some resolutions to change something about their lives or to accomplish some monumental task within the following 365 days (Due to this being a leap year, ... Read More »
Pastor's Pondering - December 27, 2015
Posted by Gina Rupnow
Merry Christmas!Whether you are a regular parishioner, a holiday visitor, or a spiritual seeker in search of a permanent home, I would like to thank you for joining us this weekend as we have begun celebrating the Mystery of our Redemption which begins, in a special way with the ... Read More »
Director of Faith Formation - December 20, 2015
Posted by Gina Rupnow
By the time many of you read this, Alicia, the kids and I will be well on our way to a National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. We’ll travel far to see family and we’re grateful to do so. We’ll have a number of goings-on that will surely prove to be ... Read More »
Deacon's Corner - December 13, 2015
Posted by Gina Rupnow
Our readings this week remind me of a story I once heard which involved a Pope who had not driven a car since his youth and wanted to enjoy that experience once more. So, one evening during a mission trip abroad, the Pontiff summoned his driver and said that ... Read More »
Youth Minister - December 6, 2015
Posted by Gina Rupnow
“Be merciful just as your Father is Merciful.” - Luke 6:36
This Tuesday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the beginning of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, declared by Pope Francis earlier this year. How fitting it is that we begin this Year of Mercy ... Read More »