Second Sunday of Easter — Sunday of Divine Mercy Reflection: Mercy is an action, not an emotion By SISTER MARY McGLONE Mercy. What are we asking for when we ask for God’s mercy? Because we use the word during the penitential rite in our Eucharist, we often think of the plea for mercy as a […]
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Gallery: Holy Thursday commemorates Christ’s Last Supper, washing of the feet
A nearly full church commemorated Jesus’ Last Supper, His washing of the feet and the institution of the Holy Eucharist during Holy Thursday services on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Father Jim led the service and washed the feet of 12 parishioners, including several children, re-enacting what Christ did at the Last Supper. A solemn procession […]
Gallery, video: Palm Sunday procession with the parish children
The children in the parish’s Faith Formation program participated in the Palm Sunday procession at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on April 2, 2023. The procession commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem prior to his suffering death and resurrection. Palm Sunday begins the holiest of weeks in the Christian world. Here are some photos and video […]
CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS
Call to worship Let us pray for Christians all over the world that this week’s celebration of Holy Week may be us renewal and deepen our faith. This is the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, one of our holiest days. We commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. The events of […]
THE WORD OF GOD THIS WEEK
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Reflection: Jesus’ suffering and death not accidental By SISTER MARY McGLONE Palm Sunday is not a liturgy for the faint-hearted. We start with a Gospel reading and procession, followed by the full eucharistic celebration. Selections from Isaiah and Paul place Jesus’ last hours in Jewish and Christian theological contexts […]
PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK
The Resurrection of the Lord Reflection: Resurrection is not just one day, it’s a process By SISTER MARY McGLONE How easy it is to say, “I know” someone. Yet, the more we know one another, the more we realize that human beings are ever-unfolding mysteries. So, too, with our faith. Each Sunday, we recite the […]
Gallery: Lenten Luncheon raises more than $1,000 for Abraham House
The Mount Carmel Society hosted a Lenten Luncheon Wednesday, March 29, in the Salerno Room. “The Poor Man’s Luncheon” included minestrone soup and a choice of a grilled cheese or tuna sandwich. More than $1,000 was raised for Abraham House. Helping out at the luncheon, in addition to Mario Scalzo and Joe Siniscarco in the […]