Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

01-29-2023From Fr. Antony's DeskFr. Antony Arockiadoss

Dear Family!

I begin my weekly write-up by thanking all the volunteers who came forward to be part of the ’72 disciples’ ministry. Your initiative and readiness to serve our parish community is certainly a great step in the right direction to encourage our theme to this Eucharistic Renewal in our parish and diocese.

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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

01-22-2023From Fr. Antony's DeskFr. Antony Arockiadoss

Dear Family!

Thank you for inspiring your children into forming Youth Ministry in our parish! I thank our parish secretary and Deacon Rob in leading them as coordinators of this important ministry and continue to pray for our children to grow like Christ. I also request parents who have teenagers at home to encourage them to be part our parish youth ministry.

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

01-15-2023From Fr. Antony's DeskFr. Antony Arockiadoss

Dear Family!

Welcome to the Ordinary Season! The readings still resonate the festive mood of the Baptism of the Lord. As the Evangelist John introduces various titles of Jesus throughout the Gospel, one title stands out: Jesus as the Lamb. Why the Lamb? The central feature of the Jewish Passover feast was the lamb which was eaten during the Passover meal. When the angel of God came to destroy all the firstborn, it “passed over” the houses of the Israelites, which had been smeared with the lamb’s blood. This became then a symbol of liberation.

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The Epiphany

01-08-2023From Fr. Antony's DeskFr. Antony Arockiadoss

Dear Family!

‘Epiphany’ is understood as ‘appearance’ or ‘manifestation’. Jesus is revealed to the shepherds, the gentiles represented by the Magi, later in the synagogue Jesus reveals Himself as the Messiah and also in Cana, Jesus reveals Himself through the first miracle - all these revelations could collectively be called the Epiphany.

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Happy New Year!

01-01-2023From Fr. Antony's DeskFr. Antony Arockiadoss

Dear Family!

I wish you all a God-filled New Year! As many of you know that Christmas is not just a day but a season, we are filled abundantly by God with graces and blessings in all these days of the season.

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