Father George
From Father George's Desk 11/24/24
As the nation celebrates Thanksgiving this week, here’s a little history lesson on the true story of the first Thanksgiving in the New...
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The Clergy Corner
Michael Orange
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Fight the Good Fight
In the tapestry of faith, the Apostle Paul’s exhortation to “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) serves as a clarion call...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 11/10/2024
As we begin to prepare our homes and our families to celebrate Thanksgiving, it is an excellent opportunity to reflect on true...
Michael Orange
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Embracing Self-Compassion: Stewardship of the Heart in Christ’s Mission
In our journey as stewards of faith, we often think of serving others and fulfilling Jesus’ mission in the world. We recognize our call...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 10/27/24
This week we begin the month of November by celebrating the twin observances of All Saints and All Souls. The celebration of All Saints...
Michael Orange
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Reclaiming Halloween: A Catholic Reflection on Life, Death, and Eternal Hope…
Halloween, often associated with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky imagery, has deeper roots in the Catholic tradition that invite...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 10-13-24
Many parishes focus on stewardship during the month of October. In the weeks ahead all parishioners will be receiving more information in...
Michael Orange
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Preparing for the Sacred...Why Fasting Before Mass Deepens Your Spiritual Experience
Many people today are unaware of the requirement to fast for one hour before receiving the Eucharist. This practice, though sometimes...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 9-29-24
This weekend we are taking the annual Diocesan Seminarian and Clergy Education Collection. This is part of the responsibility for...
Michael Orange
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The Sacred Importance of a Catholic Funeral
A Catholic funeral holds profound significance, rooted in centuries of tradition and deep theological meaning. It serves as both a...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 9/15/24
Labor Day Weekend marked one year since my arrival in Latrobe and, looking back through my files, I see that it was on this weekend last...
Michael Orange
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Reclaiming Reverence...Honoring the Sacred Name of God
In today’s world, it is all too common to hear the name of God used carelessly, thoughtlessly, or even disrespectfully. This habit,...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 9/1/2024
What a fantastic celebration we had at St. John last Sunday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the church! Thanks...
Michael Orange
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Finding Balance: Reflecting & Praying in Our Busy Lives
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the habit of constant activity, always striving to do more and achieve more. While being...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 8/18/24
It has been said that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans for the day. I thought of that the other day as I looked at the...
Michael Orange
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The Virgin Mary: Our Mother and Intercessor
he Virgin Mary, our mother, holds a unique and profound place in the heart of Catholic devotion and theology. As the Mother of God, she...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 8/4/24
St. Jerome once said, “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for...
Michael Orange
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Eucharist and Belief in the True Presence
The Eucharist stands at the very heart of Catholic faith, encapsulating the profound mystery of Christ’s Real Presence. As Catholics, we...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 7/21/24
The greeting card companies have been trying to market the Sunday after Labor Day as “Grandparents’ Day” for a generation now, but our...
Michael Orange
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We Are Called
In the Catholic Church, the deacon stands as a living example of Christ-centered service. Ordained for a ministry of charity, the...
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