Thanksgiving Mass times are 7:30 am in English and 9 am in Spanish. The parish office will be closed Wednesday at 12 p.m., Thursday, and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday at 8 am.
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Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 7-18-25
Friday, July 18, 2025 – 15th Week in Ordinary time Also Feast Day of Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 11:10-12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18; Mt12-1-8 On this Feast Day of St. Camillus de Lellis, we need to pay close attention to today’s reading from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament.Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 7-18-25”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-10-25
14th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-10-25, Year C Readings: 1st Reading: Gen 44:18-21, 23b-29,45:1-5; Psalm 105:16-21; Gospel Mt 10:7-15 Theme: Give Without Cost At Baptism, we were given the Holy Spirit to strengthen us, faith to believe in God and His saving grace, the forgiveness of our sins, and adoption as His sons andContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-10-25”
Office Closed/Corpus Christi
The parish office will be closed tomorrow, June 19th, in recognition of “Juneteenth,” and will re-open at 8:00 am on Friday, June 20th. Although the parish office will be closed on Thursday for the legal holiday, the church will be open as usual for the 7:30 a.m. Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration during the day, eveningContinue reading “Office Closed/Corpus Christi”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 6-6-25
Friday of the 7th week of Easter, Saint Norbert, Bishop, June 6, 2025 Acts 25: 13b-21; Ps 103-1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn 21:15-19 A group of men were sitting around talking about their lives in Christ a while back. It seemed to be a great topic given Pentecost is on Sunday. Often, we forget how weContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 6-6-25”
Missionary Priest/Sacerdote Misionero
We would like to let you know that a Missionary Priest will be at all Masses this weekend, June 7th & 8th, speaking on behalf of the Carmelite Missionary Sisters of St. Therese. There will be a second collection taken up at all Masses this weekend. Thank You. Les informamos que un sacerdote misionero estará presente en todas lasContinue reading “Missionary Priest/Sacerdote Misionero”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 5-23-25
Friday of the 5th week of Easter, May 23, 2025 Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 One of my nightly routines is to sit and watch the news. Much of the news is just yelling in your face about how urgent and devastating something is, or how we must take immediate action or somethingContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 5-23-25”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-16-25
Friday of the 4th week of Easter, May 16, 2025 Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2: 6-11; Jn 14:1-6 This week started with Jesus being the good shepherd, the one who will make sure we are protected and cared for. All week long we have been hearing about how Jesus is not only the Good Shepherd, butContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-16-25”
Office Closed
The parish office will be closed on Wednesday, May 14th, at 12:30 pm for a staff meeting. The office will reopen on Thursday, May 15th, at 8 am.
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-9-25
3rd Friday of Easter, May 9, 2025 Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1-2; Jn 6:52-59 Once again, I have the opportunity to attend one of my grandchildren’s First Communion during Mother’s Day weekend. What an honor to be invited to witness Jesus’ invitation for all of us to receive Him! Especially for the first time! The lastContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 5-9-25”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-1-25
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, 5-1-25, Year CReadings: 1st Reading: Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34:2,9,17-20; Gospel Jn 3:31-36/Optional Memorial: St. Joseph The WorkerTheme: Faith & Works Leads to Everlasting Life As I walked along someone approached me who was handing out church pamphlets and said, “Faith in Jesus Christ will save you! All you have toContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 5-1-25”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 5-2-25
Friday, 2nd week of Easter, May 2, 2025 Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27: 1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 As I read about St. Athanasius, whose feast day we celebrate today, I could not help but think about his willingness to fight for God. He was tireless in his efforts to combat the heresy of Arianism. AsContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 5-2-25”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 4-25-25
Friday of the Easter Octave, April 25, 2025 Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 A few years ago, I met with a classroom of 4th graders asking (tough) questions about their faith. It always amazes me the questions they come up with: “Who made God?” “What can our Guardian Angels do?” or, “I don’tContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 4-25-25”
La misa por el Papa Santo Padre Francisco/ Mass for Pope Francis
La parroquia Santiago los invita a una vigilia de adoración, delante del Santísimo en oración por el descanso eterno de nuestro Santo Padre Francisco, miércoles, 23 de abril. Comenzará después de la Misa. La misa por el Papa es a las 6:30pm. Exposición del Santísimo será a las 7:30pm con rezos dirigidos por los adoradores.BendiciónContinue reading “La misa por el Papa Santo Padre Francisco/ Mass for Pope Francis”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-15-25
Holy Week, Tuesday, 4-15-25, Year CReadings: 1st Reading: Is 49:1-6; Psalm 71:1-4a,5-6ab,15,17; Gospel Jn 13:21-33,36-38Theme: Sometimes Our Faith Does Not Match Our Words One of my favorite movies to watch this time of year is “The Ten Commandments”. I used to love watching it every year when I was a kid with my family. TheContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 4-15-25”
Mass for Pope Francis
All are invited to attend two special Masses which will be held for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul this week, on Wednesday, April 23rd. The 7:30 a.m. Mass will be in English, and there will be a special 6:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish. Also, both Masses will have music. Todos están invitados a asistir,Continue reading “Mass for Pope Francis”
Mass Schedule for Easter
Thursday, April 17 – Holy ThursdayNo Morning Mass – No Adoration7:00 pm – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Bilingual Friday, April 18th – Good Friday9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Re-enactment of the Lord’s Passion in Spanish, beginning in the gym, then Stations of the Cross in the streets. Held in the gymContinue reading “Mass Schedule for Easter”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 4-11-25
5th Friday in Lent, April 11, 2025 Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18-2-7; Jn 10:31-42 A few years ago, a group of men were asked this question; “How do you know God exists?” As they went around the room and answered the question, many recounted times in their lives where God appeared to be present, or atContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 4-11-25”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-28-25
3rd Friday in Lent, March 28, 2025 Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 The first verse of today’s reading from Hosea, Chapter 14, verse 2 reads: “Return, O Israel, to the Lord, your God.” Often during Lent I try and reflect on what I should give up, change, or just do. So manyContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-28-25”
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