I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends, filled with gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. As we transition from the warmth and joy of Thanksgiving into the reflective season of Advent, let us carry that spirit of gratitude forward, opening our hearts to the hope and stillness…
Dear St. Simon Parish Family, As Thanksgiving approaches, my heart is filled with gratitude for each one of you. This season invites us to pause and reflect on the profound blessings in our lives—blessings that shine most brightly through the gift of community. We are made for connection. God, in His infinite wisdom, places…
This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the last Sunday of our liturgical year. While kings, queens, and monarchs may feel distant to us in today’s world, we as Christians boldly proclaim Jesus Christ as our King—not of a single nation or earthly dominion, but of…
As we reflect on the readings for this 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus speak about the end times, a sobering reminder of the transience of all things. Yet, as we ponder these apocalyptic images, we are also called to treasure the gift of life God has given us and to live with…
In this Sunday’s gospel, we find ourselves in the temple with Jesus, who observes the quiet but profound actions of a widow giving her last two coins. Jesus “sees” her, not only noticing the small offering she places into the treasury but also witnessing her deep faith and courage. This widow, like many in her…
As we reflect on the scripture readings this 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, we encounter the Shema, a beautiful commandment at the heart of the Jewish faith and our Christian faith: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all…
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we encounter Bartimaeus, the blind man who cries out to Jesus, “Master, I want to see!” His plea for physical sight resonates deeply with our spiritual condition. Like Bartimaeus, we, too, are often blind—not in the physical sense, but spiritually. We stumble through life distracted by our busyness, unable to see…
Please read through the Annual Report for 2023-2024, this is a 10 page report. Thank you. Annual Report 2023-2024
As we journey through Ordinary Time, our lives often feel far from ordinary. The world spins faster and faster, days go by and we are caught in the rush, pulled in countless directions especially for families with young children. Where do we find the time to come to Church? Where do we find the time…
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to a life of radical trust and generosity, urging us to sell what we have, give to the poor, and follow Him. These words are a challenge to live a life detached from the things of this world and to make room for the things of heaven. The rich…