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My Dear Parishioners, Time is flying by, and it’s hard to believe that this is that last weekend of October and that next Sunday is November 1st. Here at our wonderful parish, the Christmas Bazaar is now only a little more than a month away. Also, we will again be having our giving tree, as…

My Dear Parishioners, Render to Caesar’s what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. We hear this Divine Command during this month of the Holy Rosary. The Holy Rosary is that chain that keeps us bound to Heaven and that net that helps us capture all of our needs and intentions. We then entrust…

My Dear Parishioners, This week we hear the fate of those who are invited to the Feast, but refuse to come. Those who “refuse to come” should remind us of those who no longer practice their Catholic Faith. However, this is not just a Catholic problem, but a problem for all Christian Churches. Across all…

My Dear Parishioners, This week the Blessed Apostle St. Paul gives us a very beautiful instruction: Brothers and sisters: have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in…

My Dear Parishioners, This week we continue to hear from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. On a little side note, one would think that the Pauline Epistles would be listed in the New Testament by their date of composition. However, that is not true. The Pauline Epistles are listed by their length, with the…

My Dear Parishioners, This Wednesday, September 23, we celebrate the Feast of St. Padre Pio, and we will be remembering his most quoted advice: pray, hope, and don’t worry. This advice is actually only a small part of Padre Pio’s teaching. He actually leaves extensive counsels on the need to trust in God, the power…

My Dear Parishioners, We are challenged this week to let go of any resentment in our minds or hearts: Peter approached Jesus and asked Him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive?…..So will my Heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from the Heart.” We…

My Dear Parishioners, Labor Day was and still is an important observance in the Pawelko household. I say observance because for us it was much more than a “holiday” weekend. Labor Day was an acknowledgement that work matters, and so it was also an acknowledgement that workers matter. In addition, Labor Day was an acknowledgement…

My Dear Parishioners, It is hard to believe that this is the last Sunday of August. It is hard to believe that most of our children and grandchildren are already back to school. It is hard to believe that SJR School has started its year. It is hard to believe that our excellent religious education…

My Dear Parishioners, The Canaanite woman featured in this week’s Gospel is usually praised for her persistence. It is true, she did not give up, and that perseverance is to her credit. I would say, however, what was most important about her and about her prayer was her humility. Some points on the Gospel: The…