Pastor's Notes
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 2/05/25
Last weekend, the parish engaged in a Eucharistic Consecration to Jesus Christ. After 33 days of prayer, reflection, and preparation, it has hopefully begun a deeper engagement with Jesus in the Eucharist. Author Matthew Kelly and Dynamic Catholic provided the following 10 Ways to make the Most of your ... Read More »
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Posted by Maria Franxman on 1/31/25
The Day 28 reflection focused upon Beauty of Catholic Churches and Cathedrals. In that day’s reflection, Matthew Kelly describes being in Paris when Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire and the incredible outpouring of funds and support to rebuild and restore the beautiful Cathedral.
Just over two months ago, on ... Read More »
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 1/24/25
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory
The Day 20 reflection focused upon Rearranging Priorities. The book reflection had me thinking of how difficult it can be to rearrange our priorities and of the various challenges that come with sticking with a change – something we are all too aware of ... Read More »
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 1/24/25
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory
The Day 15 reflection focused upon Rest. We are all so very busy; it’s reasonable to think we are also all so very tired. That may or may not be true. Some get life from the same tasks they are ‘busied about.’ Yet, all ... Read More »
The Baptism of the Lord
Posted by Maria Franxman on 1/08/25
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory
When I pre-read the 33 Days book, it inspired me to spend four weeks preaching about the Last Four Things – Death, Judgment, Hell & Heaven back in November & December. In the Day 3 reflection by Matthew Kelly, he discusses the common phrase, ... Read More »
The Epiphany of the Lord
Posted by Maria Franxman on 1/08/25
Today, we recall the Magi “opening their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Mt 2:11). It is natural – spiritual! – to pause to consider what gifts to I bring to Christ? My wealth? My prayers? My sufferings? Hmmm…. maybe the best answer would be ... Read More »
The Holy Family
Posted by Maria Franxman on 12/23/24
Appreciation for Aaron Noll Aaron’s 12-month Pastoral Year of Ministry here at HF is coming to a close this weekend. If you see him around the Parish, please thank him, promise prayers for him and wish him well as he returns to St Meinrad to finish his studies.
As ... Read More »
4th Sunday of Advent
Posted by Maria Franxman on 12/20/24
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the ... Read More »
3rd Sunday of Advent
Posted by Maria Franxman on 12/20/24
During the long weekend of Sept 27-29, New Albany was drenched with more than 5 inches of rain as the remnants of huricane Helene blew through our area. Many area schools moved to e-learning days to keep kids home, football & soccer games were cancelled, strong winds took down ... Read More »
2nd Sunday in Advent
Posted by Maria Franxman on 12/05/24
Homes for Haiti!
This is the second Sunday of preparation for the wonderful celebration of Christmas! We are all familiar with the story of our Lord’s first coming in Bethlehem. The “no room in the inn”. The Stable. The manger. And that lack of reception, of warm welcome, of ... Read More »