Small Words

It was a storm-cloud kind of day.   I was annoyed.  Frustrated.  Irritated.  Over-taxed.  But, when asked to help a newcomer to our country with his email difficulties, I went.  Kneeling next to his desk, fiddling with the keyboard and mouse, I noticed the name of a dear friend ...  //  LEARN MORE

Fr. J.J.’s Jottings

Mystery Giver On New Year’s weekend, some very generous person dropped off a basket of cookies & candy, treats for Jerry, a cake, and some juice and left it in the parish office. It was a great surprise and it was delicious, but we do not know who to thank. So if the mystery ...  //  LEARN MORE

From the Deacon’s Desk

Epiphany Through the centuries, a variety of interesting legends have grown up around this feast of Epiphany.   Although the magi from the east are not named, described or numbered in the scriptures, most legends agree that there were three of them. One particular legend, told to ...  //  LEARN MORE

Fr. Eric’s Exposé

 Part VII: Commentary on various phrases in the new Roman Missal, 3rd Edition Happy Epiphany when the Magi came bearing gifts for Our Lord Jesus Christ!  We will now look at the rest of the Nicene Creed, which got skipped over before.  Again, all of this comes directly from the  ...  //  LEARN MORE

St. Aloysius

There is a need for children's hats, gloves or mittens and scarves! More children are seen lately who are without. If you or any of your friends could help collect these items, in the month of January. God bless you for all you do for St. Al's. ...  //  LEARN MORE