June 2022 archive of Pastor's Notes
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 6/24/22
We return to “ordinary” time this weekend and the more familiar green color of vestments and décor. I sometimes sense, and sometimes feel personally, that ‘ordinary’ is equal to ‘boring, mundane, uninteresting’. As if the ordinary time of the Church Liturgical calendar is not as important as the rest ... Read More »
Corpus Christi
Posted by Maria Franxman on 6/17/22
“One man has died for all, and now in every church in the mystery of bread and wine he heals those for whom he is offered in sacrifice, giving life to those who believe and holiness to those who consecrate the offering. This is the flesh of the Lamb; ... Read More »
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Posted by Maria Franxman on 6/10/22
Beginning next week with the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Catholic Church in the United States will begin a National Eucharistic Revival.
The National Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States to inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, ... Read More »
Pentecost Sunday
Posted by Maria Franxman on 6/03/22
Christus Resurrexit, Sicut Dixit, Alleluia!!! Christ has Risen, as He said He would, Alleluia!!!
From the Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus on “The Christian in the World” (circa 130 ad)
“Christians are indistinguishable from other men either by nationality, language or customs. They do not inhabit separate cities of ... Read More »
7th Sunday of Easter | The Ascension of the Lord
Posted by Maria Franxman on 6/03/22
Christus Resurrexit, Sicut Dixit, Alleluia!!! Christ has Risen, as He said He would, Alleluia!!!
This weekend we recall Jesus Christ – Risen from the Dead – now Risen to the Right Hand of the Father from whence He will come to judge the Living and the Dead. In the ... Read More »