14 Sep

Saved by the Cross

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Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14, 2014 – Year A Readings: Nm 21:4b-9; Psalm 78; Phil 2:6-11, Jn 3:13:-17 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor About 28 years ago as a newly-ordained priest, a grandmother told me her granddaughter could recite all the basic prayers in three languages: in our […]

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13 Sep

A Call to Loving Service

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Wedding of Eric Kidwell and Meagan Chapman September 13, 2014 Readings: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Psalm 128; Romans 12: 1-2, 9-13; Matthew 5:13-16 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon I love the readings that you have selected for your wedding. They are beautiful scripture passages that truly speak about the […]

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7 Sep

Protesting Evil

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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 – Year A Readings: Ez 33:7-9, Psalm 95, Rom 13:8-10, Mt 18:15-20 by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon There comes a time when we must speak out. If your brother sins against you, go to him and show him his fault. […]

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1 Sep

The Easy Way or Jesus’ Way?

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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time August 31, 2014 – Year A Readings: Jer 20:7-9, Psalm 63, Rom 12:1-2, Mt 16:21-27 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor As we are all aware, modern technology – media, smartphones, computers, microwaves – is designed to make our lives simpler and to do things quickly. […]

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24 Aug

A Personal Relationship with Jesus

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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 24, 2014 – Year A Readings: Is 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Last week at the end of Mass, I had the honor of giving you the good news that Father Sal has been released […]

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18 Aug

The Faith of the Canaanite Woman

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Reflection for Nursing Home Prayer Service August 18, 2014 Readings: Is 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 by Mrs. Rita Zimmermann, Faith Formation Coordinator Oh what faith she had! This Canaanite woman! You see, she knew she would not be welcome among those who followed Jesus as […]

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17 Aug

True Faith Brings Happiness

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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 17, 2014 – Year A Readings: Is 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 by Most Reverend Arturo Bastes, Bishop of Sorsogon, Philippines The beautiful gospel has plenty of implications. First, this is the only recorded time that Jesus was in a […]

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15 Aug

Mary: Our Spiritual GPS

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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2014 – Year A Readings: Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 45; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor As we celebrate today the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we remember that glorious […]

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10 Aug

Be Not Afraid

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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 10, 2014 – Year A Readings: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Psalm 85; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A few years ago, the comedian Jerry Seinfeld said, “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is […]

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3 Aug

Sharing Our Blessings

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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 3, 2014 – Year A Readings: Is 55:1-3; Psalm 145; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon The central theme of today’s readings is the provident care of a loving and merciful God who generously shares His riches with […]

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27 Jul

Recognizing the Pearls among Us

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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 – Year A Readings: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Psalm 119; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon The first thing that struck me when I read the Scriptures for today was all of the “choices.” Life is full […]

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21 Jul

The God of Second Chances

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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 20, 2014 – Year A Readings: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor About 6 and a half years ago, there was a young man in Maryland who was trying to get in touch with a young […]

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14 Jul

The New Evangelization Needs YOU!

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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13, 2014 – Year A Readings: Is 55:10-11; Psalm 65; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon Today’s gospel is all about the sowing of seeds. We wonder what kind of ground we are. Are we the path, are we […]

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8 Jul

An Oasis of Comfort and Love

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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2014 – Year A Readings: Zec 9:9-10, Psalm 145, Rom 8:9, 11-13, Mt 11:25-30 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor The first time I had the opportunity to visit the city of New York, 17 years ago, my cousin took me to a restaurant […]

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29 Jun

Different Voices, One Mission

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Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles June 29, 2014 – Year A Readings: Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 34, 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18, Mt 16:13-19 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two of the Church’s greatest saints. We commemorate […]

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24 Jun

A Power Meal: The Supper of the Lamb

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Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ June 22, 2014 – Year A Readings: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Psalm 147; 1 Cor 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor The last time I was at home in the Philippines, I admired the big lighthouse on my island. I said to […]

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8 Jun

Sharing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2014 – Year A Readings:  Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 104, 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13, Jn 20:19-23 by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Most of us marvel at what happened to the disciples of Christ on that glorious day. We […]

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1 Jun

Happy Ending

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The Ascension of the Lord June 1, 2014 – Year A Readings:  Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Eph 1:17-23, Mt 28:16-20 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Yesterday I was requested to give the Last Sacraments to a Catholic who has not been to church nor been a member of any church […]

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25 May

The Paraclete at Your Side

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6th Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014 – Year A Readings:  Acts 8:5-8, Psalm 66, 1 PT 3:15-18, Jn 14:15-21 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon [FIRST COMMUNION MASS – directed toward the children – but all are welcome to listen!] In a town, there was a gifted painter […]

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22 May

“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”

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5th Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014 – Year A Readings:  Acts 6:1-7, Psalm 33, 1 Pt 2:4-9, Jn 14:1-12 by Father Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Last night, a new parishioner – Brady Elizabeth Cundiff – was born about 10:00.  That’s great news.  The beginning of life.  We always celebrate beginnings.  […]

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17 May

Sharing for a Lifetime

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Wedding of Jessyca Noyes & Robert Sullivan May 17, 2014 Readings: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31, Psalm 128, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8a, Mark 10:6-9 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon I can honestly say that, throughout all of my primary, secondary and even college years, the class that I always dreaded […]

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14 May

Mothers: Our Good Shepherds

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4th Sunday of Easter (Mother’s Day) May 11, 2014 – Year A Readings: Acts 2:14A, 36-41, Psalm 23, 1 Pt 2:20B-25, Jn 10:1-10 by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon There is a Mother’s Day story I thought you might enjoy. The story is in the autobiography of Jimmy Cagney, […]

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14 May

The Joy of Christ

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Reflection for Nursing Home Prayer Service Wednesday of the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A May 7, 2014 Readings:  Acts 8:1B-8, Psalm 66, Jn 6:35-40 by Mrs. Rita Zimmermann, Faith Formation Coordinator In the Acts of the Apostles and the letters of Paul, the response of people who began to […]

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11 May

Journey with Jesus

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3rd Sunday of Easter May 4, 2014 – Year A Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-23, Psalm 16, 1 Pt 1:17-21, Lk 24:13-35 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Last Sunday after the canonization of Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII, Cardinal Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York said that […]

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