Saint Patrick’s Day Dispensation Since this year St. Patrick's Day falls on Friday (and it is Lent), Bishop Luis Zarama has granted dispensation from the Lenten observance of abstaining from meat on Friday, March 17, so as to permit the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day according to cultural practice. Happy St. Patrick's Day to All
From the Deacon... Dear Parishioners, As with all things in life, change is inevitable. I would like to sincerely thank Fr Roch for his gracious hospitality throughout this time and for ministry opportunities, including preaching, service at Masses, most recently including service at Spanish Masses, presiding at Weekly Holy Hour, presiding at Communion Services, presiding at Baptisms, Ministry to the Sick, Infirm, and Dying, Assisting with Adult Faith formation and more. I would also like to thank him for his gracious guidance and generous patience in helping me grow as a Deacon. I also want to take this opportunity to thank all those parishioners who generously supported me in various ways during my formation for the Diaconate and then as a Deacon assigned to this parish. Effective January 1, 2023, I have taken a three-month leave of absence from my Diaconal Service. I will always be thankful to God for the time he has given me at St Mary’s, and I will continue to pray for this parish. Please see the bulletin or parish website for updated contact information for those parishioners who may wish to keep in contact with me. Peace & Blessings be with all of you this Christmas season! Reverend Deacon Matthew (Matt)
Come Join us at our Parish Ministry Fair on October 9th, starting after the 10 AM Mass and After the 1PM Mass in the Auditorium. Join us to learn more about Ministries and Groups in our Parish and see if you have an interest in serving in any way. There will be light snacks & refreshments provided by the Knights Of Columbus and our Hispanic community.
Priest Retreat— September 19-23, 2022 No Daily Mass this week. No Confessions this week. Retiro de Sacerdotes— 19-23 de septiembre de 2022 No hay misa diaria esta semana. No hay confesiones esta semana.
I invite you to join me in Holy Hour tonight from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Church. Instead of regular evening prayer we will pray Evening Prayer from the Office of the Dead for the repose of the souls of Mr Heronim Drozdzik (Fr Rochs Father)and Mr. Van Tran our beloved sacristan. For those who can not make it, I invite you to pray Evening Prayer from the Office of the Dead which can be found at http://www.divineoffice.org/evening-prayer-for-several-people
At this moment we ask you to please pray for Father Roch and His family for the passing of his Father. En este momento les pedimos por favor oren por el Padre Roch y Su familia por el fallecimiento de su Padre.
First-year confirmation registration is now CLOSED. Please contact Mrs. Diana Ponce if you have any questions. Thank you El registro de confirmación de primer año ya está CERRADO. Comuníquese con la Sra. Diana Ponce si tiene alguna pregunta. Gracias
Starting today 5/22/2022 is the Respect Life Novena. The Novena runs through 5/30/2022. Please join the Church in praying the Respect Life Novena from 5/22-5/30. Click on this article or the link for the Novena.