Easter scripture and message from Fr. Mike

Alleluia! He is Risen! Happy Easter everyone. We all know that this isn’t the Easter we had expected or planned. We can’t be together to celebrate this joyous feast as a parish family and we can’t gather around the family dinner table as we had anticipated. Although many traditions have been affected, Christ rose from the dead and that we can celebrate – each in our own way, from our own homes. Through video, we bring to you the Easter readings and Fr. Mike’s homily. As we watch and listen, let us pray for one another, for all who have died, who are sick. who have lost loved ones to this terrible virus and to the time we can all gather once more to worship our Risen Lord. In the meantime, let us remember that the Church isn’t just the place we go to worship – let us remember that we are the Church and express that through our love of neighbor and our compassion for those in need. May the light of Christ brighten the way through this difficult time and may God bless each of you and keep you safe.

Reflections on the Stations of the Cross

As the Church enters this holiest of weeks, we encourage you to go to https://stations.wordonfire.org and pray the Stations of the Cross with Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, Theologian and founder of Word on Fire whose materials we have used extensively for our Adult Faith Formation sessions. His reflections are insightful and profound, the artwork is beautiful and the hour you spend will help set this week apart from all others and help you to unite your pain, suffering and sacrifice in this difficult time with that of our Lord. We pray you will find this resource meaningful and comforting.

Happy 97th Anniversary

In the midst of this time of separation, we have something to celebrate – our 97th anniversary!! The parish was founded on March 23, 1923 by Fr. John Waldeisen. While an orchard consisting of 13 lots at 16th and Battles Ave. was being cleared, Mass was said in the old Boulevard Theater on Kenmore Blvd near 13th St. The first Mass was celebrated in the original church/school building on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 1924. So lift a glass, toast one another and the day we will be together again.

Soul for the Soul – Recap

On Sunday, February 16th, our Parish Activities Committee hosted its annual Soup for the Soul event. Delicious soups and chili, bread and desserts were served by great people!! It was a wonderful event and thanks go out to the Parish Activities Committee, our chefs, John Osolin for the bread, those who donated desserts and all who came to support fellow parishioners and share fellowship. Congratulations to our winning chefs: Lori Eggert, June Osolin and Chris Eggert. Enjoy these pictures from the event.