Services

6/12/22 - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Cycle C

Dear Families,

This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Blessed Trinity. Jesus taught us that there were three Persons in one God when He spoke about The Father, Himself, and the Holy Spirit. Each time we make the Sign of the Cross we are praying to the Blessed Trinity.

In John’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples that he has much to teach them but that it is too much for them to learn at the time. He promises them that the Spirit of truth will guide them. God through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit will always be with them. Like the disciples we have much to learn. Jesus teaches us about God the Father but we need the Holy Spirit to guide us with his truth and love.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
Where do we hear the Spirit of Truth today?

Family Prayer: Lord send your Holy Spirit to us, and help us to know and love you more. Amen

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(La versión en español sigue al inglés)

6/26/22 - Following Jesus - Cycle C

Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a message: “Follow me.” We can do this by putting Jesus first in all we do. We love our families. We are grateful for our homes. Those things are gifts, and God is the gift-giver. We should love the giver more than the gifts.

As a family watch video in its entirety then ask each other these questions.
What did Jesus say to the three people who wanted to follow Him? When we have a choice to make will we put Jesus first?

Family Prayer: Lord, help us to remember that every good thing comes from you. Amen

"Follow Me"

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3/13/22 - Peter, James, and John See a Vision of Jesus - Cycle C

Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus takes Peter, John, and James to the mountain to pray. While Jesus was praying, they fell asleep. They woke up and saw Jesus’ appearance change, his clothes were dazzling white and he was speaking with Moses and Elijah. While Peter was speaking to Jesus about making three tents, the disciples became frightened when a cloud came and cast a shadow over them. They heard a voice from the cloud that said to them “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.”

If the disciples had stayed asleep, they would have missed this amazing event. They would not have seen Jesus in glory. They would not have heard the voice from heaven. During Lent let’s stay awake to see Jesus’ presence in our lives and listen to Jesus.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
How can you listen to Jesus? What might he say to you?

Family Prayer: Jesus, open our ears and hearts to better hear you. Amen

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(La versión en español sigue al inglés)

5/8/22 - Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd - Cycle C

Dear Families,

Sunday’s Gospel helps us recognize that we are part of God’s family. Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice.” We are his sheep. He also tells us that he and the Father are one. We know God the Father because we know Jesus. Likewise, when others meet us, they should see Jesus in us.

As a family watch video in its entirety then ask each other this question.
How can you show Jesus to others through your words and actions?

Family Prayer: Jesus, help us to be like you. So that when others meet us, they see you in us. Amen

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(La versión en español sigue al inglés)

1/22/23 - Jesus Calls His First Disciples - Cycle A

Dear Families,

This Sunday in the first part of Matthew’s Gospel, he shows us that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people by Isaiah in the Old Testament when he says that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. He will bring light to the land where there was darkness. Jesus fulfills this prophecy. He preaches in Galilee saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

As Jesus is walking by the Sea in Galilee he calls his first disciples Peter, Andrew, James and John. He calls them while they were working as fishermen. He offers to teach them how to become fishers of men and share the news of God’s Kingdom, his light and love for everyone. They immediately leave what they were doing and follow him. Through Jesus teachings, miracles, and healings they see the Kingdom of God.

Like the first disciples, let us become followers of Jesus and make following him our first priority. On our journey as disciples, Jesus teaches us how to follow him and bring the Kingdom of God to all those we encounter. Trust that God will show us the way and guide us.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How do we bring the Kingdom God to our families, friends, and neighbors?

Family Prayer: Dear Lord, reveal your presence of love in our hearts and to hear your voice. Help us always put you first in all that we do and bring the Kingdom of God to all we encounter. Amen.