“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) This Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, we are reminded of our call to live in joy, even amid life’s challenges. Zephaniah’s proclamation to “shout for joy” because “the Lord is in your midst” (Zephaniah 3:14-17) and Paul’s encouragement to “rejoice always” remind us that…
DetailsIn today’s Gospel, we hear John the Baptist proclaiming “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3). At first glance, the word “repentance” might stir images of regret or remorse, but there is a deeper, richer meaning to uncover here. The Greek word used in the original text is metanoia, which carries…
DetailsProgram Support Specialist, Part-Time, Saint Simon Parish Position Summary: This position provides specialized assistance to support the various departments of the parish office. This position helps to support the smooth operation of the different pastoral departments of the parish, and will interface and take assignments as needed from pastoral staff leaders needing assistance. This position…
DetailsI 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…
DetailsDear 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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsIn 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…
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