Third Sunday of Easter

As we gather on this Third Sunday of Easter, we continue to celebrate the joyous season that illuminates the mighty works of God through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I continue to hear from parishioners how much they loved the Holy Week celebrations and Easter itself. It was so very memorable and meaningful for me,…

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First Holy Communion 2024

Join us as we pray for the children celebrating the Sacrament of First Holy Communion listed below. Thank you to the dedicated team for preparing the children – Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) Catechists, CFF Teaching Assistants, CFF Admin volunteers, St. Simon Parish School Teachers and Teaching Assistants. Thank you also to the parents, families and…

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Second Sunday of Easter

As we gather this Divine Mercy Sunday, on the octave of Easter, our hearts are filled with immense joy and gratitude. Last week, our celebration of Easter Masses was a truly inspiring testament to the vibrancy and faith of our community. The sight of our church filled to the brim, with not a single seat…

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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

As we gather this Passion Sunday, also known as Palm Sunday, we immerse ourselves in the profound mysteries of our faith, marking the beginning of Holy Week. This year, through the lens of Mark’s Gospel (Mark 14:1—15:47), we are invited to contemplate the dramatic journey of Jesus—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His crucifixion.…

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Fifth Sunday of Lent

The great Catholic theologian and philosopher Bernard Lonergan suggested that the human soul does not come into the world as a tabla rasa, a pure, clean sheet of paper onto which anything can be written. Rather, we are born with first principles indelibly stamped inside our souls.  Fr. Ron Rolhesier states that “classical theology and philosophy name…

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Fourth Sunday of Lent

As we journey through the season of Lent, the Fourth Sunday offers us profound insights into the nature of God’s love and the essence of our Christian calling. This year, Cycle B readings illuminate our path with themes of reconciliation, love, and the transformative power of light in our lives. They seemed to flow straight…

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Second Sunday of Lent

As we continue our Lenten journey, we are reminded of the importance of deepening our spiritual lives and drawing closer to God. In the Gospel of Mark (Mark 9:2-10), we encounter the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain. Peter, James, and John are granted a glimpse of Jesus’ divine glory, and they hear the voice…

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