The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for those who wish to learn about our Church, or become fully initiated Catholics. Who is it for? Someone who simply wants to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Someone who has been baptized in another Christian Communion, and wishes to become Catholic. Someone who […]
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The Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. His doubting gave way to faith, when he saw the Risen Lord! “And so, we finally come to an end of these e-blasts,” says Father Jerry in his last video. “The pandemic is lifted, pretty much. The bishop has invited all back to church. […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Junipero Serra
Today, the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Junipero Serra, who died in the year 1784. He was from Maiorca, Spain, and a member of the Franciscan order. He arrived in New Spain (or Mexico) in 1750, and established nine of the California Missions, baptizing over 6,000 native peoples, and recognized as a builder of […]
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Stewardship Saints for June
Peter and Paul, Apostles — June 29 This day the Church celebrates two giants of the early Church- St. Peter and St. Paul. Brash, bold Peter was a simple fisherman, called by our Lord to be a firsthand observer and to share his earthly ministry. Paul was a Pharisee, a zealous prosecutor of Christians until […]
Continue ReadingThe Feasts of Saints Peter & Paul
O God, You raised up the fishermen Peter to be the first among Jesus’ company, to confess Him as Your Son. You called Paul from seeking to destroy Your Son’s church, to become its principle architect. Lord, help us to take up the work of Your Son’s transforming gospel, in order to become like Peter […]
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