Pastor's Notes
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.
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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 »
1st Sunday of Advent
Posted by Maria Franxman on 12/05/24
Blessed Advent!
We begin our four weeks 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. The Angles. The shepherds. The Ox & Ass. The poverty ... Read More »
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Posted by Maria Franxman on 12/05/24
Kingship
This weekend marks the end of the Liturgical year. We do so by recognizingn that Christ is King of all Time & Space, of Heaven and Earth, of all & everyone. This ia bold statement, particularly as so many clearly do to recognize Christ as Lord and Eternal ... Read More »
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 11/13/24
Unite Catholic Appeal United in the Eucharist Archdiocesan Campaign Teaching
Funds from the United Catholic Appeal directly support our present priests, trains our future priests and deacons and teaches children and adults to know, love and serve Jesus.
Shepherding
The Indianapolis Archdiocese is committed to nurturing and guiding individuals ... Read More »
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 11/13/24
This is Pledge Weekend Unite Catholic Appeal – United in the Eucharist Archdiocesan Campaign
Our annual appeal for the ministries of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis that extend beyond our particular parish is an opportunity both to participate in our universal call as Catholic Christians and to be in ... Read More »