Jesus said to Mary Magdalene, “Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” In his homily, Father Jerry reflects on our current limitations due to COVID-19. […]
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Monday within the Octave of Easter
In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, Mary Magdalene ran from the empty tomb to tell the disciples the Good News. Meanwhile, the guards told the Chief Priest what had happened. He then paid off the soldiers to keep it all quiet. They created a story and formed an alliance to protect each other […]
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“You cannot volunteer at All Hallows”
That’s right, there are no “volunteers” at the parish. In our Church, we are called and gifted by God to all the activities and all the service that make up parish life. We are stewards of the gifts when we hear the call and say “yes”. This is where we begin the journey to stewardship […]
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Stewardship and Easter Love
“How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.” (Ps 116:12-13) Today so many Catholics come to worship and receive the Eucharist. In Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response. The United States Bishops’ emphasize the importance of combining […]
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“Finding the Eggs” of Stewardship
Most people associate “stewardship” with some kind of giving. It might be a special gesture as we come to the close of this time of year to honor our Lenten commitment to almsgiving which brings joy and blessings. At Easter, when thoughts of joy are common, it could be the time when the stewardship way […]
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