Fifth Sunday of Lent
Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not;See, I am doing something new!Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? (Is. 43:18-19) Dear Friends, This Fifth Sunday of Lent we do begin something new: daylight savings time comes. While we feel the loss of…
Year of Mercy – March 2016
March 2016 – Forgive Offenses In March, we focus on the spiritual work of mercy that is perhaps one of the most radical of Jesus’ teachings. Not that forgiving is something unique or new, but the level at which Jesus calls us to forgive is extraordinary: “Lord, how often shall…I forgive him? Up…
Fourth Sunday of Lent
“While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion.”(Luke, ch. 15) Dear Friends, The story of the Prodigal Son comes right at the right time in Lent. Introspection and self-discipline very often leads to brooding for me! I am so much in need…
Third Sunday of Lent
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes. The rest sit around it and pluck blackberries.”(Elizabeth Barrett Browning) Dear Friends, Today we begin the third week of our Lenten journey in this Year of Mercy. The first reading from Exodus (the…
Big News About Family Ministry
Thanks be to God, the number of families and children in our four-parish family has been growing rapidly in recent years, and we want to do everything we can to serve these families well, wherever they attend Mass. To meet this growing need, Sara Larson, who has served as Family…
Second Sunday of Lent
“If you are what you should be, you will set the world ablaze.”(St. Catherine of Siena) Dear Friends, These forty days of Lent are nothing other than a call for us to come back to who we really are. In a world which distracts and divides us from our true selves…
First Sunday of Lent
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”(Romans 10:13) Dear Friends, With the recent release of the Star Wars sequel, we are reminded of how much we like stories, especially those that deal with the ancient struggle of good and evil. Look at the popularity of the…
Year of Mercy – February 2016
February 2016 – Counsel the Doubtful We likely have the opportunity to practice this month’s spiritual work of mercy many times throughout our daily lives. Everyone faces times of doubt, whether it’s a difficult decision about work, a crisis of faith, uncertainty about a relationship or a lack of clarity about our next…
Standing/Kneeling Posture During Mass
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Our family of four parishes are so blessed to be able to celebrate the Eucharist in beautiful churches and with beautiful music and with a true spirit of welcome and hospitality. Not to mention the great homilies! (Just kidding. Well sort of!) God…
A New Look for Our Parish Website
Welcome to the new Saints Peter and Paul website! The redesign and launch of these pages involved the long-term efforts of many volunteers. The web team extends immense gratitude to those volunteers and to Saints Peter and Paul parishioners for your support and patience. As you explore the new…
