In the Church's liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. the Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit.
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.
One of the first people one meets on entering church on Saturday evening or Sunday morning is an usher. The usher has an important role, even if it is not always apparent. For more information on the role of the usher, or for contact information to volunteer, click the article title.
Msgr. Pope offers us food for thought with the summer months upon us. I encourage everyone to be attentive to their attire for Mass. It is a way of witnessing to our belief that at Mass, a formal act of worship, we encounter the Lord. Click the article title for more thoughts from Msgr. Gervasio and Msgr. Pope.
If you have a love of the sacred liturgy and would enjoy planning special events and decorating the church throughout the year, you might consider joining out liturgy committee. The group meets periodically to prepare for our parish celebrations of the liturgical seasons and feasts. Click the article title for contact information.
Registration opens on July 1 for the 2022 Bishop's Anniversary Blessing. All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th, or 50th (or more) anniversary of their Catholic Marriage in the 2022 calendar year are invited to attend the 2022 Bishop's Anniversary Blessing. Click the article title for details.
Calling all Grandparents! Mark your calendars now to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne with your grandchildren on Tuesday, July 26, at 12:15 PM at St. Anthony’s Church.