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Our Lady of Fatima, the Miracle of the Sun, and the Power of the Rosary Dear Brothers and Sisters, In 1917, the world was at war and people everywhere were suffering. Right in the middle of all of that, a lady believed to be the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children: Lucia dos Santos, age 10, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto, ages 9 and 7, in a field in Fatima, Portugal. She…

Our Lady of the Rosary — Five Reasons to Pray This October Dear Parishioners, October is here—the month dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. In 1917, at Fatima, Blessed Mary appeared to three shepherd children and gave them a command that still echoes through the centuries: ‘Pray the Rosary every day’. Nearly 110 years later, her words remain urgent, her promise remains sure, and her call remains unchanged. This month, I invite you to…

“Which Son am I? God Asks for Your True Heart” Dear Friends in Christ, Today I want to speak to you about something that touches all of us. Jesus tells a simple story, about a father and two sons and when you hear it, you may see yourself in it. The Story of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32) A father asks his first son to work in the vineyard. The boy refuses. He says no….

“It Is Never Too Late; God Waits For You” Dear Friends in Christ, What a beautiful time this is! On September 24th, we celebrate something wonderful: Archbishop Fulton Sheen will become a Blessed, a saint almost! This is a big moment for our Church and for America. And this Sunday, the Word of God speaks directly to what made Fulton Sheen so important to us. God Is Calling You (Isaiah 55:6-9) The Prophet Isaiah speaks to…

God Never Forgets You — And Neither Should We Dear Parish Family, As we celebrate National Grandparents Day the theme this year is a beautiful promise from God: “I will never forget you.” (Isaiah 49:15) I think that message fits our Sunday readings very well. The first reading from Sirach speaks directly about forgiveness. It reminds us that “wrath and anger are hateful things, yet the sinner hugs them tight.” (Sirach 27:30) It then gives us…

Caring for God’s Gift of Water Dear Parishioners, As we begin September, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, invites us to pray “For the care of water.” This intention is especially fitting as we enter the Season of Creation, from September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. (Pope Leo XIV, September 2026 Prayer Intention) Water is one of God’s simplest yet…

FOLLOWING CHRIST WITH AN OPEN HEART  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This Sunday, Jesus says: “Whoever wishes to come after Me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24 These words are challenging, but they are also an invitation. Jesus knows that each of us carries a cross. It may be a family difficulty, a financial concern, a broken relationship, loneliness, disappointment, or the daily struggle to remain faithful. Jesus…

Called to Serve, Grow, and Build Together   Dear Parishioners, This Sunday, the Gospel invites us to reflect on Jesus’ important question: “Who do you say that I am?” Peter responds with faith, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:15–16). Jesus then entrusts Peter with a special mission: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18), and gives him “the keys to the kingdom…