The first, greatest struggle of the early church, as revealed in Paul’s letters and in the Book of Acts was: What to do with these Gentiles? The early Christian communities consisted of two groups. First were the Jews who recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of their history and purpose. Second were converts from the non-Jewish [...]

“From the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.’ Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mk [...]

Recently, I spontaneously shared some personal information with the various liturgical ministers who were gathered for one of the liturgy training sessions.  It was the first time I’d done such a thing.  This “first time” exposé was prompted by recent multiple inquiries made by individual school children.  I find their innocent curiosity refreshing and do [...]

I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will beOne Flock, One Shepherd. Jn10:16 With these words Jesus reminded the Jewish people that he came, not only for them, but for all peoples, Jews and Gentiles alike.  Beginning with [...]

The 6:30 am and 8:00 am daily Masses for this Monday and Tuesday will be in the Fr. Puhl Center as usual. The three morning Masses on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be at the same time but they will be celebrated at Our Lady of Visitation Church, 2531 W. 65th Place. Why the change? [...]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of our parish! May God give to you and your families a truly blessed and joyful Mother’s Day. We do not tell you often enough that “We love you”. On this day we renew our devotion to you and our desire to place you always in the hands [...]

There will be a beautiful Holy Hour and Benediction here in the new church on Monday, May 17th, at 7:00 pm. We have the great honor of having Bishop Conley with us to lead the prayers and I encourage as many of you to come as are able. There will be many priests joining us [...]

Our Masses of Thanksgiving on Saturday and Sunday, May 15 & 16, are a beautiful opportunity for us to give thanks to God for all of our generous parishioners and friends who have made possible our newly Renovated Church. You are the special guests of honor at the Solemn Mass and the gala reception to [...]

Next Friday, May 7th, beginning at 5:00 pm, we will pray the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. At 5:30 pm, we will have an ad orientem Mass in Latin (the readings and collects will be in English). I invite you to join me in the church each month as [...]

On Mother’s Day we will place upon the altar the names of your mothers, living and deceased, and commend them to the Lord Jesus. How do you place your mother’s name on the altar? Just fill out the Mother’s Day offering envelope and return it by Friday, May 7th, and we’ll place it on the [...]