Pastor's Notes

Pastor's Notes

3rd Sunday of Lent

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 3/06/21

First Holy Communion – Caring Weekend

This weekend we will have members of this year’s First Holy Communion class presenting letters to members of the parish community as part of the “Caring Weekend”. There are also small displays about the family and community of the children on display at ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Lent

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 2/26/21

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me”(Matthew 16:24).

Finishing some thoughts on the Lenten Trifecta of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Our last practice is Almsgiving. On the surface, almsgiving seems the same as tithing, contributing, or supporting the poor. Certainly, there ... Read More »

1st Sunday of Lent

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 2/19/21

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24).

In the Lenten Trifecta of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving, there is a stated and implied order, not just to our Lenten Journey, but our whole lives. We will hopefully embrace various ... Read More »

6th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 2/12/21

Whether this week, or just in the month of February here are some ideas you might consider as a Family: Look through your wedding album or watch your wedding video. Share stories from your wedding day with your children. Make a family timeline beginning with your first date ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 2/05/21

Holy Family Parish Mission THIS WEEK! Sunday Night through Thursday Night, February 7 to 11 in the church @ 7p.

No more waiting. I pray, plead, petition you to join with your fellow parishioners in-person or on-line. Even if you can only come to one night, come! But I ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 1/29/21

Catholic Schools Week – Jan 31 to Feb 6

Congratulations and prayers for our students, staff, and parents as we rejoice in another year of (mostly) in-person Catholic education. It is a gift to the parish and greater community. Holy Family Catholic School & Preschool has been providing quality ... Read More »

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 1/18/21

A “Year of St Joseph” was declared by Pope Francis on December 8, 2020. Pope Francis is right that we could all learn a great deal from this Silent Saint. Lessons that would greatly benefit holy marriages, holy families, holy communities. To keep St Joseph before us more ... Read More »

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 1/15/21

December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We recall in a special way the profound intervention of Almighty God in the particular life of Mary. This past year on December 8, 2020, Holy Father Pope Francis also declared a “Year of ... Read More »

Baptism of the Lord

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 1/08/21

What of your Baptism? Do you give it much thought? Obviously, only a few among us remember our Baptisms, and so it is possible for many of us to give little or no thought to that moment that changed each of us forever. You don’t likely remember it ... Read More »

Epiphany of the Lord

Posted by Kelli Reutman on 12/29/20

Epiphany comes from the word meaning ‘to reveal.’ It might be worth thinking about what is revealed in our readings and solemnity this weekend. Certainly, Magi (or kings) from the east arrived in Jerusalem seeking the newborn ‘King of the Jews”, a very Gentile title, proclaimed by Gentile ... Read More »

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