Parish Life
St. Mary’s is blessed with a very active parish life. We encourage you to participate in any of the spiritual and social activities provided. Young and older people will find events geared to their age group.
Parish News
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
In today's Gospel Jesus’ words may seem unsettling: “Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, not peace but division.” At face value, these words seem to contradict the
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
The Gospel this weekend is a continuation from what we heard last Sunday regarding riches, our attachment to material things, and our desire to accumulate these goods. Last weekend Jesus reminded us to focus on
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
In the Gospel this weekend, we hear of the rich fool who stores up treasures only for himself. He fails to see what is truly important in this life. He hoards his possessions and provisions
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
In the Gospel this weekend, Jesus’ disciples have a simple yet profound request: “Lord, teach us to pray!” In that moment our Lord gives to them, and by extension us, the perfect prayer ~ the
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
This week’s Gospel account of Jesus’ visit with Martha and Mary always captures my attention. Just imagine for a moment sitting at the feet of Jesus, looking into His eyes, and hearing His voice as
From the Pastor’s Desk . . .
In today’s Gospel, a scholar of the law asks Jesus a question regarding the attainment of eternal life. Jesus in turn asks the scholar if he knows the requirements in the written law. The scholar