Pastor's Blog
Feb
8
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C February 7th, 2010
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Dear Friends
The readings of today’s liturgy of the word of God speak of the call of Isaiah, Paul and Peter. All the three were extraordinary messengers of God. All three were different from the other. Isaiah seems to have been an aristocrat. He spoke with dignity and with moral authority ... Continue
Jan
31
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - C January 31st, 2010
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Dear Friends
This Sunday the readings focus our attention on our call to a prophetic mission rooted in love. Since the prophet must speak the truth in love, his message risks rejection. The first reading is about the call of Jeremiah who is chosen by God even before he was born. ... Continue
Jan
23
External Solemnity of St. Vincent Pallotti - January 24th, 2010
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Saint Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850)
Today, we, the Pallottine Fathers and all those who belong to the Pallottine family, celebrate the feast of our founder, St. Vincent Pallotti. He was born in Rome, on April 21st, 1795. and ordained a priest on the 16th of May, 1818. On April 4th 1835, he ... Continue
Jan
17
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Posted by admin | Comments Off
“Jesus did this, the first of his signs, In Cana in Galilee, and revealed his glory.”
Dear friends:
We are a people of Hope in the spirit. Hope means direction and promises for us; we are looking forward to the Lord’s blessings for the Church of Christ in our world. While all ... Continue
Jan
11
Baptisim of the Lord Year C
Posted by admin | Comments Off
“This is my beloved son; in whom I am well pleased” (Mk 1/11)
Dear Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus,
When Christ was baptized in the river of Jordan by John then Jesus left behind the hidden years of life and begun the public ministry. The heaven approved the divinity of the ... Continue
Dec
25
Christmas 2009
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Dear Friends:
Wishing you all “A Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2010”.
Christmas is a feast of great joy and celebration, because God became man so that man may become Godlike. Jesus was born in a manger. This means he did not come with power, prestige or loud acclamation. He ... Continue
Dec
20
4th Sunday of Advent Year C
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Dear friends:
When our Blessed Virgin Mary heard the message of God from Archangel Gabriel, she hurried off to the hill country as the gospel of today’s liturgy of the word tells us. This was not because she believed the message of God but because she was eager to fulfill a ... Continue
Dec
13
3rd Sunday of Advent Year C
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Dear Parishioners,
“Rejoice the Lord is nigh.” As Christmas draws near, the Church emphasizes the joy which should be in our hearts over all that the birth of our Saviour means for us. The great joy of Christians is to see the day drawing nigh when the Lord will come again ... Continue
Dec
6
2nd Sunday of Advent Year C
Posted by admin | Comments Off
“Prepare the way of the Lord,
Make straight his paths:
All people shall see the salvation of God”
Dear friends:
On Saturday some 21 Children of our parish celebrated for the first time the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance. They made their First Confession as we used to say.
Confession is about conversion and repentance and ... Continue
Nov
29
First Sunday of Advent Year C
Posted by admin | Comments Off
Dear friends:
Today we begin the season of Advent. Advent means a coming - the coming of the Saviour. Expectations and waiting form so much a part of our lives. Millions and millions of us wait daily for our own turn at ticket counters, government offices, business centers, attorney offices, doctors’ ... Continue
