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Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of August 19.

In a word? Yes! Our clothing choices reflect the importance we place on an event. Yet Americans have a penchant for comfort that translates into casual clothing, especially outside the workplace. This attitude shows in the way we dress for church. It is certainly true that the Lord knows our hearts and that all are welcome in His House, but the choices we make regarding our appearance are a way of providing a witness to our brothers and sisters that worship is important, and that the Church is no ordinary place.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 29.

Click the article title to see the Holy Father's prayer intentions for August, 2018

Sister Mary Beth Lloyd, MPF, will be speaking at all Masses the weekend of July 28-29. Sister Mary Beth represents the Religious Teachers Filippini who are working not only to provide God’s love, food, education, and more for the children, but most of all to give these children a future of peace. Please open your heart and give generously—100% of your gift will get to the children. For more information on Sr. Mary Beth Lloyd, click the article title.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the weeks of July 22 and 29.

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 8.

Click the article title to see the Thank You letter from Fr. Jean!

Click the article title to see the sanctuary lamp intentions for the week of July 1, 2018.

Click the article title to see the Holy Father's prayer intentions for July, 2018.

Click the article title to read a thank you note from Fr. James Smith.

Clothes say something about what we think. What are our clothes at Sunday Mass saying about the Mass and how we value it? Click the article title to see an article from Msgr. Gervasio about appropriate dress for Mass in the Summertime.

A set of new vestments for use on solemn feasts has been procured for the parish. A celebrant’s chasuble, two concelebrant chasubles, and two dalmatics comprise the set. We offer our thanks to these generous donors for this gift that adds beauty to our worship of the Lord. Click the article title for more information on these donations.

Next Sunday, June 24, is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. So important is the figure and mission of the Baptist that liturgically the celebration of his birth takes precedence over the observance of the Sundays of Ordinary Time. Thus, the readings and texts of the Mass next week will be those of the Solemnity rather than the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Everyone is welcome in the Lord’s House, to be sure, but we should take the time and effort to remind ourselves and our fellow Catholics that Mass—our meeting with the Lord—is important!! Appropriate attire also provides a respect for those who worship with us and preserves the modesty that we are called to practice. Click the article title for the full article.

Are you planning to travel this summer? It can be difficult for Catholics to find a Mass when traveling. It is not always easy to find the right diocesan or parish websites. Click the article title for a link that will make it easier!

Next weekend, according to the Church's liturgical norms, we will be celebrating the patronal feast of St. Anthony of Padua at all Masses, rather than the usual Mass of Ordinary Time for June 10.

The flowers in the sanctuary at Our Lady of Sorrows this week are in loving memory of Marie A. Stilwell at the request of her husband Nicholas and family.

This year, we shall be honoring our patron at all Masses at both churches the weekend of June 9-10. Our celebration will be especially festive this year for two reasons...click the article title to find out why!

I am pleased to announce that His Excellency, Bishop David O’Connell has appointed as parochial vicar of our parish, Rev. Pierre-Louis Joseph. His appointment is effective on or about July 15, 2018. Click the article title for more information about Fr. Joseph.