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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe   Dear Friends in Christ, We reach the end of another liturgical year in the Church, and we do so with one of the great solemnities we celebrate — Christ the King. It’s a reminder that no matter what’s happening in our world, our lives, or our nation, Jesus Christ remains Lord of all. In our first reading (2 Samuel 5:1–3), the tribes of…

Standing Strong with Jesus in Challenging Times Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This Sunday’s readings remind us that our faith is not just for the good days—it’s also for the hard ones. In the Gospel, Jesus tells His followers that tough times will come—there will be problems, fear, and confusion. But He also gives us hope when He says, “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Luke 21:19) Life today can feel a…

“Called by Name” – From India to Saginaw: Serving the Lord’s People “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’” — Isaiah 6:8 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Without priests, we cannot have the Eucharist. It’s that simple—and that profound. The Eucharist is the very heart of our Catholic faith, the living presence of Jesus…

Dear Parish Family, ALL SAINTS’ DAY – NOVEMBER 1 On All Saints’ Day, we rejoice with the countless men and women who now share fully in God’s glory. The saints remind us that holiness is not beyond our reach — it is a daily journey of faith, hope, and love. The Church teaches that “the saints are the friends and co-heirs of Christ, united with Him in glory and interceding for us before the Father”…

“O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today’s Gospel from Luke 18:9–14 invites us into the quiet space of the heart—where true prayer begins. Jesus tells the parable of two men who go up to the temple to pray: one a Pharisee, confident in his righteousness, and the other a tax collector, aware of his need for mercy. The Pharisee speaks about himself—what he does, what he avoids,…

Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples Pope Leo XIV in his video message for World Mission Day 2025 said, “I urge every Catholic parish in the world to take part in World Mission Sunday. Your prayers, your support will help spread the Gospel, provide for pastoral and catechetical programs, help to build new churches, and care for the health and educational needs of our brothers and sisters in mission territories – Help me help the…

St. John XXIII: A Life of Thanksgiving Dear Parish Family, This Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 17:11–19) tells the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus but only one of them, a Samaritan, comes back to give thanks. Jesus notices this and asks, “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they?” Gratitude, it seems, is not only good manners, it’s an act of faith. The one who returned didn’t just say thank…

Together we are stronger. Together, we are on mission. Together, we are one heart and mind in Christ Jesus. At the end of St. Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus extends to his disciples and us the Great Commission. In other words, he sends us on mission to proclaim the living Gospel–each one of us. One of the ways we do this is by being united across the Diocese of Saginaw in support of Christ’s Mission Appeal. Our…