Fr. Li Jiangtao will lead an Advent retreat (in Chinese) on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The theme of this retreat is the relationship between the Eucharist and Christmas, so that participants can better understand the Eucharist and participate in the Eucharist more meaningfully.
Stille Nacht (Silent Night)… Heilige Nacht (Holy Night)… a captivating song composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in Austria. It embodies the peace and holiness of the night that our Savior was born. There is no better way to celebrate the night before Christmas than to be with family and friends. On December 24th, come and join our faith community for an hour of holy celebration. The Mass at Midnight will be celebrated in…
Christmas is a mystery because its true meaning is revealed only to those who seek it, while it is hidden to the rest. This mystery began even before the creation of the heavens and the earth, when nothing existed but God. At a moment of His own choosing and in a manner in which He determined, God manifested His Word, and through His Word, He created the whole universe and all things visible and invisible. He thought of it, willed…
The Two Sons After Jesus drove out the money changers and those who were selling and buying in the temple area (cf. Matthew 21:12-13), the chief priests and elders of the temple challenged His authority for doing so. Jesus then directed the parable of the two sons to them: A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards he…
Our church GARAGE SALE will be on Saturday, October 7 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please check if you have clothes, household and gift items in good condition to donate. Thank you for your support! Attention parents and youth! We will hold a Youth Retreat on November 4 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in our church. Participant ages are middle school and high school. A certified youth minister will be leading the retreat. We will also have a fun event…
The Workers in the Vineyard The parable of the workers in the vineyard has been interpreted in many ways. However, the meaning of the parable can become quite clear after we figure out who is represented by what:• The owner represents God.• The workers represent those who are called to follow Jesus Christ.• The vineyard represents the world.• The work in the vineyard represents following Jesus Christ by LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR.• The daily wage represents the kingdom of heaven.…
Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, in the parable of the workers in the vineyard, our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us not to be jealous of God’s generosity to others. In faith, let us humbly offer our prayers to the Lord: L. We pray for our parishioners, may we strive to have a benevolent attitude towards our neighbor. We pray to the Lord. L. We pray for our relatives and friends who have not yet been baptized, that…
The Workers in the Vineyard The parable of the workers in the vineyard has been interpreted in many ways. However, the meaning of the parable can become quite clear after we figure out who is represented by what:• The owner represents God.• The workers represent those who are called to follow Jesus Christ.• The vineyard represents the world.• The work in the vineyard represents following Jesus Christ by LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR.• The daily wage represents the kingdom of heaven.…
In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, a time for Catholics across the country to reflect on and bear witness to human dignity. End of Life Issues Some of our more challenging decisions in life come when a loved one is nearing death, and we are compelled to pay attention to end of life issues while respecting the dignity of the human person. Many Catholics are not clear on the position of the Church…