Catholic Schools Week | 31 January 2021 All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” -Mark 1:21-28 Brothers and Sisters, The Word of God is powerful; his holy word offers healing and mercy and can evoke monumental change....
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the January 24, 2021
24 January 2021 Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. -Mark 1:17 Brothers and Sisters, God chooses the most unexpected people to deliver his message. We need to look no further than today’s first reading to prove this fact....
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the January 17, 2021
17 January 2021 Then Eli understood that the Lord was calling the youth. So he said to Samuel, “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” -1 Samuel 3:8b-9 Brothers and Sisters, Young Samuel discerning the voice of God, with the help of his mentor and...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the January 10, 2021
The Baptism of the Lord 10 January 2021 “On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him.” -Mark 1:10 Brothers and Sisters, Before Jesus embarked on his formal ministry to offer his Father’s healing and proclaim his kingdom, all four Gospels...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the January 3, 2021
The Epiphany of the Lord 3 January 2021 “They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house They saw the child with Mary, his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” -Matthew 2:10-11 Merry Christmas, Happy New...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the December 24, 2020
The Nativity of Our Lord 25 December 2020 “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” -Matthew 1:26 Merry Christmas! In our attempt to understand the great mystery of God’s desire to dwell among us, humans have created multitudes of creative content from traditional hymns to...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the December 20, 2020
4th Sunday of Advent I 20 December 2020 “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” -Matthew 1:26 Brothers and Sisters, The Lord is consistently communicating with his children. At times, his announcement comes through a divine messenger, like when the angel Gabriel visited Zechariah or the...
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Weather Announcement for the week of December 13, 2020
* Weather Announcements * For Thursday, December 17th, 2020 updated at 7:30 AM Our Morning Mass will be delayed to 9:30 am, to allow the opportunity for the campus to melt and be safe. Please do not arrive before 9 am and use your discretion. Updated at 2 PM December 16th, 2020 The OLPH Campus...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the December 13, 2020
3rd Sunday of Advent I 13 December 2020 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit.” -1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Brothers and Sisters, The rose candle we will light at Masses and in our homes, today...
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Advent 2020
Let’s not forget the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our preparations. We will offer extended hours this week for the opportunity to encounter the healing and forgiveness of God. The Sacrament Reconciliation will be offered per the following times and locations: Monday, December 14, 4 pm to 7 pm Tuesday, December 15, 4 pm to 7...