Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for 3rd Sunday of Advent C
December 15, 2024, Luke 3:10-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121524.cfm Are You Ready for Christmas? If anyone asks us, “Are you ready for Christmas? The first things that come to mind are shopping, baking, trees, and decorations. That is pretty normal, but we are here with Jesus and our faith family because we know that Christmas is more than […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday, the Second Week in Advent,
December 14, 2024, Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121424.cfm “We played the flute for you. We sang a dirge for you.” Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd starred in Back to the Future. Michael was accidentally sent back 30 years in the movie, and he almost prevented his future parents from falling in love. It was quite […]
Christmas and New Year’s Day Mass Schedule
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE4:30 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass8:00 p.m. Christmas Evening MassThe children from our parish will present a Christmas Pageant at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve prior to the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass! Arrive early to enjoy!The Adult Choir will present an evening of Christmas Music at 7:30 p.m. prior to the 8:00 […]
Epiphany Day Eucharistic Procession
We will have our 4th Annual Epiphany Day Eucharistic Procession through our neighborhood on Sunday, January 5,2025 immediately following the 11:30am Mass! Join us after the procession, at 12:45pm, for our Parish Family Picnic next to the Fr. James Gordon Parish Center! The Knights will be grilling, and all are encouraged to bring a covered […]
Eucharistic Ministers Needed
Blessed Sacrament is very much in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers at all Masses. If you’ve alwayswanted to contribute your time to your church, or once served and would like to come back, please contact Donna in the parish office at 727-391-4661.Purpose: Extraordinary Ministers, sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers, are properly designatedExtraordinary Ministers of […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Friday of the Second Week in Advent
December 13, 20, 2024, Matthew 11: 16- 19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121324.cfm “We played the flute for you. We sang a dirge for you.” Who is playing and singing about our lives? As the years go by, I am learning how much God is involved in our daily living. The pronoun “We” caught my attention in today’s Gospel. […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12, 2024, Luke 1:26-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121224.cfm “Finding Favor with God?” Angel Gabriel knew his message to Mother Mary was challenging to grasp, and he told her not to be afraid because she had found favor with God. She didn’t understand but still took the angel’s word that she would be the Mother of God. So […]
Fr. Rick’s Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 8, 2024, Luke 1:26-38 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120924.cfm May it be done to me according to your word. Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Coming so close to Christmas, it is easy to assume we are talking about Jesus’ conception, especially since our Gospel reading is the story of the […]
Fr. Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Saturday 1st Week of Advent
12-07-2024, Matthew 9:27-35; 10:1; 5a, 6-8 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120724.cfm One Sheep at a Time. That’s All I Can Carry Some days, I wonder, ‘How will I get through everything I need to do? Where do I start? And someone who needs to see a priest walks into the office. God bless them for coming. I can see […]
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily Friday 1st Week of Advent
12-05-2024, Matthew 9:27-31 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120624.cfm JESUS CURED TWO BLIND MEN – MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN A true Story: I couldn’t find my vaccination card when I came home after my ankle replacement surgery. I received both shots and a booster. I looked through the hospital folders and overnight bag five times at least. I was worried. I […]