August 2021 archive of Pastor's Notes
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/27/21
An all too familiar conversation I have with parents is one around the faithfulness of one or more of their children. This is not a conversation of judgment or even disappointment. It is a conversation of heartbreak and sadness. Often this a parent who Loves Christ and the Church. ... Read More »
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/20/21
“This saying is hard; who can accept it?” (John 6:60). Part of the reason the Church gives us the Bread of Life Discourse every three years, is the recognition that we must come to terms with this ‘hard saying’ and challenging teaching. The Eucharist as Jesus’ True Presence is ... Read More »
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/13/21
Kneelers have been placed near the Sanctuary for the reception of Holy Communion. Our Sunday Gospels of late are coming from John, chapter 6, known as the Bread of Life Discourse. The Solemnity of Mary’s Assumption interrupts the John 6 reading, but also gives us an additional lens by ... Read More »
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 8/06/21
You may have noticed that kneelers have been placed near the Sanctuary for the reception of Holy Communion. First, Holy Mother Church has deemed it perfectly acceptable to receive Communion in the hand, and it can (& should) be done with great faith and reverence. For most of us, ... Read More »