Palm Sunday, April 14th
Saturday Vigil Mass, 5:30pm
Sunday Solemn Mass with procession of palms, 9am
Parish Stations of the Cross, 11am - 11:30am
Sunday Low Mass, 11:30am (will start late due to Stations)
Holy Week and Triduum Schedule, April 16-20
Holy Tuesday Mass, 5:30pm
Spy Wednesday Mass, 7am
Spy Wednesday Confessions, 4:30pm to 7pm
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, 5:30pm
Solemn Holy Thursday Adoration, 7pm to Midnight
Good Friday Commemoration of the Passion, 5:30pm
Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 7pm
Holy Saturday Confessions (multiple priests available), 10am to noon.
Marian Devotions, Noon.
Holy Saturday Church Decorating, 12:30pm
NO CONFESSIONS 4:30-5:30pm
Easter Vigil Mass, 9pm to Midnight
Easter Sunday and Easter Week Schedule, April 21-27
Easter Sunday Solemn Mass, 9am
Easter Sunday Low Mass, 11:30am
Easter Tuesday Mass, 5:30pm
Easter Wednesday through Friday Masses, 7am
Easter Wednesday through Friday Confessions, 4:30-7pm
Easter Saturday Mass, 9am *Note, Saturday Masses return to 9am until Advent
Easter Saturday Confessions, 10am-Noon and 4:30-5:30pm
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28th
Saturday Vigil Mass, 5:30pm
Sunday Solemn Mass, 9am
Sunday Low Mass, 11:30am
Divine Mercy Devotions, 3-4pm
Potluck celebration, 4pm
Apr 6, 2019
Sunday Sermon, March 31st -- The Mercy of Christ Superseding the Justice of the Old Testament
The traditional Old Testament reading associated with the Gospel Parable of the Prodigal Son is the story of Jacob and Esau. These are two tales of brothers, in which the younger is favored and the elder becomes angry. However, notice the difference of these two -- in the Old Testament, it Jacob who is just and Esau who sold his birth-rite; but in the New Testament, it is the prodigal son who is favored while the older brother seemed to be just.
Again, consider the traditional association of the Old Testament passage of Susanna with the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery. Susanna was innocent and so was vindicated, but the woman of the Gospel was truly guilty and yet was spared.
The Law given through Moses indicated innocence and guilt, but the Grace and Truth which comes through the Gospel of Jesus Christ goes further yet: Jesus makes the guilty to become truly innocent.
Listen online [here]!
Again, consider the traditional association of the Old Testament passage of Susanna with the Gospel story of the woman caught in adultery. Susanna was innocent and so was vindicated, but the woman of the Gospel was truly guilty and yet was spared.
The Law given through Moses indicated innocence and guilt, but the Grace and Truth which comes through the Gospel of Jesus Christ goes further yet: Jesus makes the guilty to become truly innocent.
Listen online [here]!
Mar 27, 2019
Sunday Sermon, March 24th -- In Defense of Moses and the Violence of the Old Testament
Moses towers as the great figure of perfection and virtue in the Old Testament. Called from the Burning Bush to be the liberator and future lawgiver, Moses is likewise the great prophet and inspired writer of Sacred Scripture (of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Job).
However, how can we justify the violence that occurred under Moses' authority? Did God really kill the innocent children of the Egyptians? Did God really command Moses to exterminate whole peoples - not just the soldiers, but even the women and the children?
A few common answers cannot be correct: "The Bible isn't a history book" or "The Bible is determined by the culture of the day" or "Moses justified his people's violence by claiming that God had commanded it."
In this sermon, we explain that God's mercy is present even in these violent moments. The God of Moses is the same God who promised Abraham that he would not destroy the innocent along with the guilty, and the same God who tells the prophets that he desires the conversion of the sinner and not his death.
God is not to be accused of the evil, violence, and death which has entered the world because of sin.
Listen online [here]!
However, how can we justify the violence that occurred under Moses' authority? Did God really kill the innocent children of the Egyptians? Did God really command Moses to exterminate whole peoples - not just the soldiers, but even the women and the children?
A few common answers cannot be correct: "The Bible isn't a history book" or "The Bible is determined by the culture of the day" or "Moses justified his people's violence by claiming that God had commanded it."
In this sermon, we explain that God's mercy is present even in these violent moments. The God of Moses is the same God who promised Abraham that he would not destroy the innocent along with the guilty, and the same God who tells the prophets that he desires the conversion of the sinner and not his death.
God is not to be accused of the evil, violence, and death which has entered the world because of sin.
Listen online [here]!
Mar 17, 2019
Sunday Sermon, March 17 -- St Patrick, Apostle of the Irish
Like Moses and Elijah, St Patrick preached in a time of incredible darkness. Like Moses and Elijah, St Patrick fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. And, like Moses and Elijah, St Patrick leads us through Lent to the glory of Easter.
Born in Kilpatrick, Scotland in 387, after being taken as a slave to Ireland and safely returning home, St Patrick returned to the green isle to preach the Gospel among the Gaels. By the time of his death, St Patrick had converted nearly the whole island and ordained over 430 bishops.
Listen online [here]!
Born in Kilpatrick, Scotland in 387, after being taken as a slave to Ireland and safely returning home, St Patrick returned to the green isle to preach the Gospel among the Gaels. By the time of his death, St Patrick had converted nearly the whole island and ordained over 430 bishops.
Listen online [here]!
Mar 13, 2019
Sunday Sermon, March 10th -- On Temptation and How to Profit from It
Our Lord was tempted in the desert, and all the saints endured temptation - and yet, we so often are surprised to find ourselves weak enough to suffer temptation. However, God permits temptation to help us grow in holiness, especially through gaining the virtue of humility.
There are three stages of sin: Temptation to sin, delectation (delight) in the thought of sin, and consent to commit sin. There are two extremes which we must avoid: Either thinking that temptation is already sin, or thinking that taking delight in thoughts about sin is no sin at all.
How do we resist temptation? By making strong acts of faith, resolving to follow God's commands and trusting that his grace will sustain us. By praying when tempted, and praying before temptation that we will have the grace to pray during temptation. And, by practicing penance.
Listen online [here]!
There are three stages of sin: Temptation to sin, delectation (delight) in the thought of sin, and consent to commit sin. There are two extremes which we must avoid: Either thinking that temptation is already sin, or thinking that taking delight in thoughts about sin is no sin at all.
How do we resist temptation? By making strong acts of faith, resolving to follow God's commands and trusting that his grace will sustain us. By praying when tempted, and praying before temptation that we will have the grace to pray during temptation. And, by practicing penance.
Listen online [here]!
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