Another Fishing Story “You are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises" of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9)      Do you know and believe you have been chosen? Do you have a sense of being called by name? This has always been a question for every believer who hears the voice of Jesus and responds. I remember when I was a little boy, when...  continue reading

Another Fishing Story “Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps”. (1 Peter 2:20-21)      Patience is never easy. In fact, it is one of the most difficult virtues we are called to live as a Christian, as a Catholic. And then St Peter also says to be patient when suffering. It...  continue reading

New Year with parish staff transitions and Jubilee 2025 As we are transitioning into the new year our parish staff is undergoing some significant changes. Ron Dobesh is leaving his role as Parish Administrator where has volunteered for the last 8.5 years after he retired from his medical career. I greatly appreciate Ron’s major gift to the parish through his dedicated and generous service. He was in the office, around the building and posted at the media booth for 20-30 hours every...  continue reading