10 Apr

Small Things With Great Love

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Third Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016 – Year C Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40B-41 / Ps 30 / Rev 5:11-14 / Jn 21:1-19 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A little more than a decade ago, in my former parish, I was approached by a mother on her way out of […]

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3 Apr

Power of Divine Mercy

by N W Apr 3, 2016 Comments Off on Power of Divine Mercy

Sunday of Divine Mercy (Second Sunday of Easter) April 3, 2016 – Year C Readings: Acts 5:12-16 / Ps 118 / Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 / Jn 20:19-31 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Not too long ago, a Catholic priest told his congregation in one of his Sunday homilies: “This […]

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27 Mar

To Boldly Go…

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Easter Sunday March 27, 2016 – Year C Readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 / Psalm 118 / Col 3:1-4 / Jn 20:1-9 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon When Father Sal told me he wanted me to preach this morning, my first thought was, “What do I say?” After all, […]

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13 Mar

Go, and Sin No More

by N W Mar 13, 2016 Comments Off on Go, and Sin No More

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016 – Year C Readings: Is 43:16-21 / Ps 126 / Phil 3:8-14 / Jn 8:1-11 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Do you ever get distracted by a detail in a story?  That always happens to me.  Someone will be telling me […]

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6 Mar

Oasis of Mercy

by N W Mar 6, 2016 Comments Off on Oasis of Mercy

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 6, 2016 – Year C Readings: Jos 5:9A, 10-12 / Ps 34 / 2 Cor 5:17-21 / Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor When Pope Francis announced the Extraordinary Year of Mercy at St. Peter’s Basilica, he said, “Let us not forget that […]

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28 Feb

Healing the Evil Butler

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3rd Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 – Year C Readings: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 / Psalm 103 / 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 / Lk 13:1-9 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon On this third Sunday of Lent, I have a confession to make. I really, really like the PBS […]

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21 Feb

Foretaste of Heaven

by N W Feb 21, 2016 Comments Off on Foretaste of Heaven

Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 – Year C Readings: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 / Ps 27 / Phil 3:17-4:1 / Lk 9:28B-36 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor From time to time, you see sales representatives in a store who ask to spray perfume on you.  They hope that you […]

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14 Feb

God’s Way

by N W Feb 14, 2016 Comments Off on God’s Way

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 – Year C Readings: Dt 26:4-10 / Ps 91 / Rom 10:8-13 / Lk 4:1-13 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor During the season of Lent we remind ourselves that our prayers are most effective when they are accompanied by sacrifice.  At fourteen degrees […]

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10 Feb

Winter to Spring Journey

by N W Feb 10, 2016 Comments Off on Winter to Spring Journey

Ash Wednesday February 10, 2016 – Year C Readings: Jl 2:12-18 / Ps 51 / 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 / Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor In the middle of winter, we may find it a little challenging to picture in our minds the season of Spring, with its […]

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7 Feb

Embrace Change

by N W Feb 7, 2016 Comments Off on Embrace Change

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016 – Year C Readings: Is 6:1-2A, 3-8 / Ps 138 / 1 Cor 15:1-11 / Lk 5:1-11 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon This Sunday is not the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.  But with these readings, it very well […]

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31 Jan

Seeing God’s Presence

by N W Jan 31, 2016 Comments Off on Seeing God’s Presence

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 – Year C Readings: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 / Ps 71 / 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 / Lk 4:21-30 by Rev. Louis Benoit, Guest Celebrant Jesus goes to his hometown and proclaims the Good News of healing and liberation, and the people are impressed.  […]

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24 Jan

[No Mass/Homily January 24 due to snowstorm]

by N W Jan 24, 2016 Comments Off on [No Mass/Homily January 24 due to snowstorm]
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17 Jan

Showing Small Mercies

by N W Jan 17, 2016 Comments Off on Showing Small Mercies

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2016 – Year C Readings: Is 62:1-5 / Ps 96 / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / Jn 2:1-11 by Rev. David Hyman, Guest Celebrant Today’s gospel is the story of Jesus’ first miracle of changing water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana.  […]

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10 Jan

A Baptism Story

by N W Jan 10, 2016 Comments Off on A Baptism Story

The Baptism of the Lord January 10, 2016 – Year C Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Ps 29 / Acts 10:34-38 / Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 by Rev. Richard Mooney, Guest Celebrant In early December of 1952, I was baptized.  It was something my parents did for me.  I was about […]

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3 Jan

You Are a Star

by N W Jan 3, 2016 Comments Off on You Are a Star

The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 – Year C Readings: Is 60:1-6 / Ps 72 / Eph 3:2-3A, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Yesterday morning, I had the wonderful privilege to preside at the communal celebration of Penance here in Holy Name of Mary […]

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1 Jan

“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”

by HNMWebmaster Jan 1, 2016 Comments Off on “Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2016 – Year C Readings: Nm 6:22-27 / Psalm 67 / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21 by Rev. Mr. Mike Stinson, Permanent Deacon “Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” I’m a teacher, and one morning […]

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27 Dec

A Holy Family

by HNMWebmaster Dec 27, 2015 Comments Off on A Holy Family

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 27, 2015 – Year C Readings: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 / Psalm 84 / Col 3:12-21 / Lk 2:41-52 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Today is the feast of the Holy Family. You may be wondering why the […]

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25 Dec

Home in the Lord

by HNMWebmaster Dec 25, 2015 Comments Off on Home in the Lord

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016 – Year C Readings: Is 9:1-6 / Psalm 96 / Ti 2:11-14 / Lk 2:1-14 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon I love Christmas music. I start listening to it at the beginning of Advent, and I listen to […]

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20 Dec

Blessed Are You Who Believe

by HNMWebmaster Dec 20, 2015 Comments Off on Blessed Are You Who Believe

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015 – Year C Readings: Mi 5:1-4a / Psalm 80 / Heb 10:5-10 / Lk 1:39-45 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor About 3 days ago, a couple visited our sister parish, Resurrection, in Moneta. They were looking for a priest because they claimed they […]

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13 Dec

Rejoice Always

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Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015 – Year C Readings: Zep 3:14-18a / Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor While I was waiting for my food at one of the local fast food restaurants yesterday morning, I had the wonderful […]

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8 Dec

Mercy and Forgiveness

by HNMWebmaster Dec 8, 2015 Comments Off on Mercy and Forgiveness

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 8, 2015 – Year C Readings: Gn 3:9-15, 20 / Psalm 98 / Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 / Lk 1:26-38 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor During my first few months as pastor here and at our sister parish, Resurrection, I had the privilege to know […]

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6 Dec

Living and Praying with Joy

by HNMWebmaster Dec 6, 2015 Comments Off on Living and Praying with Joy

Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015 – Year C Readings: Bar 5:1-9 / Psalm 126 / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Lk 3:1-6 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor The recent Bedford Christmas 5K race and the concert by the Lynchburg Youth Symphony Orchestra remind me of the significance of this […]

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29 Nov

Be Prepared!

by HNMWebmaster Nov 29, 2015 Comments Off on Be Prepared!

1st Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 – Year C Readings:  Jer 33:14-16 / Psalm 25 / 1 Thes 3:12 – 4:2 / Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Happy New Year! Today is the first Sunday of Advent, so it is the First Sunday of […]

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22 Nov

Journey with Our King

by HNMWebmaster Nov 22, 2015 Comments Off on Journey with Our King

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2015 – Year B Readings: Dn 7:13-14 / Psalm 93 / Rv 1:5-8 / Jn 18:33b-37 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor St. Augustine once said that the world is a book and those who do not travel, read […]

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