Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 8-18-24

Our various prayer and study groups around the Word of God might be considered a continuation of the proclamation of the Word of God at Mass ad in the other sacraments. I would like to share the directions the Catholic Church gives us for the interpretations of Sacred Scripture. We must always avoid falling into the error of fundamentalism. Unfortunately, over the years I have seen that happen […]

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-16-24

19th Friday in Ordinary Time, St Stephen of Hungary, August 16, 2024 Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63; (Ps) Is 12:2-6; Mt 19:3-12 What a beautiful story we heard today about a young woman. Abandoned at an early age, God sees her and watches over her. Years later, when she has grown, God finds her again and makes […]

Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 8-18-24

Whoever eats this bread will never die There can be no life without nourishment. The food that we eat comes from something already alive – either animal or vegetable. It was alive and is given to us for our life. In today’s Gospel Jesus shows us that in order to have eternal life we must […]

Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 8-18-24

Quien come esta carne no morirá No hay vida sin alimento. La comida de nuestro cuerpo, siendo o animal o vegetal, viene de de un ser vivo. Lo que está vivo nos da la vida en el cuerpo cuando lo comemos. Hoy en el evangelio, Jesucristo nos muestra que para tener la vida eterna tenemos […]

Religious Education Registration 2024-2025

Late Fee of $20 will be added to the Registration after August 14th.Registration is by appointment ONLY.Call the RE office at 815-547-7633 Volunteer OpportunityCatechist Needed for Wednesday 4:30—5:45 pmGrade 1—Spanish and Grade 6—English Are you being called to share and teach our Faith with children in our parish?We supply everything you need. Necesitamos voluntarios—Catequista para […]