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From Father George's Desk 7/7/2024
This weekend the nation celebrates the 248th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence. In this era of vicious...
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The Clergy Corner
Michael Orange
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Embracing Faith During the Summer Months
As we enter the summer months, a season filled with warmth, relaxation, and often a break from our regular routines, it’s essential to...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 6/23/24
As we shift into summer mode around the parishes, I’ve got some sundry bits of news and information to share… Our parishes’ new fiscal...
Michael Orange
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We Make it Hard When We Lean on Our Own Understanding
In our daily lives, we often find ourselves grappling with decisions, uncertainties, and challenges. As human beings, we are naturally...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 6/9/24
This weekend we return to the counted Sundays of Ordinary Time; as we do, we rejoin this year’s Lectionary cycle where we left it before...
Michael Orange
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Taking Up the Gifts...What an Honor & Blessing
Taking up the gifts at a Catholic Mass is a significant and symbolic part of the liturgy. This action, often misunderstood or overlooked,...
Father George
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From Father George’s Desk…
Having completed the celebration of the Easter Season with last weekend’s great Solemnity of Pentecost, the Church returns to the...
Michael Orange
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Building Authentic Relationships in a Digital Age….
In a world increasingly dominated by social networking and digital communication, the need for genuine human connection has never been...
Father George
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The final days of the Easter Season
The final days of the Easter Season, between the Ascension and Pentecost, have their own special character as a particular period of...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/28/2024
Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless...
Michael Orange
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Walking with Christ: Reflections on the Road to Emmaus
The story of the Road to Emmaus serves as a profound narrative of encounter, revelation, and transformation in the Christian faith. As...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/14/2024
St. Mark records in his gospel that when, [T]he apostles had gathered together with Jesus and reported all that they had done and taught,...
Michael Orange
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The Road to Heaven is Through the Resurrection
The Resurrection stands as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, illuminating the path to heaven and guiding believers in their journey...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/7/2024
As most everyone at St. John is aware by now, our parish secretary, Tammy Richards, has decided to retire. She has faithfully and...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk- Easter Sunday
Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia! How audacious is God’s love! So much has been written and spoken about the Easter story over the two...
Michael Orange
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Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a pivotal time in the Catholic calendar when we reflect deeply on the passion, death, and...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 3/17/2024
In today’s gospel reading, St. John the Evangelist masterfully creates an image of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, for our...
Michael Orange
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In Honor of Saint Joseph for the Month of March
Saint Joseph, often portrayed as a quiet and humble figure, embodies the essence of justice through his actions and character. While he...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 3/3/2024
…“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…” In today’s readings everyone is looking for signs. As happens so frequently in John’s Gospel, the...
Michael Orange
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Am I a Lazy Catholic?
Choosing to prioritize leisure and pleasure over one’s spiritual responsibilities can lead to a complacent attitude towards one's faith,...
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