Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Stephen, a deacon and the first martyr of the church. “We obviously don’t know the exact date of Saint Stephen’s martyrdom,” says Father Jerry in today’s opening prayer, “but the church is trying to show us that following Jesus has consequences, and some of them demand great […]
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Christmas Mass at All Hallows Catholic Church
“My brothers and sisters, in the name of our All Hallows Catholic Community, welcome to this celebration of the birth of Jesus. All people without exception are welcome here. Whether you come every week, or a few times a year, or perhaps only on this feast, you are most welcome. Even if it’s been many […]
Continue ReadingA Stewardship Christmas Message
At this time of the year, it is worth stopping to think about things that we have no control over that make our life so special. The unconditional love of family, the warmth and support of friends, the generosity of strangers and the opportunity bequeathed by previous generations to live in a nation such as […]
Continue ReadingThe Advent Liturgy Proper to December 24th
This morning, the church celebrates The Advent Liturgy that is Proper to December 24th. Let us pray. Come quickly, we pray Lord Jesus and do not delay, that those who trust in Your compassion may find solace and relief in Your coming, who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Proper Liturgy of December 23: O Emmanuel, O God With Us
Today the church celebrates The Proper Liturgy of December 23rd, and the proper O Antiphon of the day is O Emmanuel, O God With Us. Let us pray. Almighty, ever-living God, as we see how the nativity of Your Son according to the flesh draws near, we pray that to us, Your unworthy servants, mercy […]
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