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April 12, 2020April 12, 2020

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.

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Video of the Renewal of Priestly Vows

Renewal of Priestly Vows - Fr. Mike & Fr. Sam

At the Holy Thursday Mass, Fr. Mike and Fr. Sam renew their priestly vows. We videotaped this so that you can see your priests and pray for and with them as they renew their commitment to Christ, to the Church and to all of you.

April 6, 2020April 10, 2020

Video message from Fr. Mike

Fr. Mike wanted to send his greetings to you so we videotaped that, the blessing of the palms and a look at the sanctuary. We miss you all.

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

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.

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Prayer

This is a prayer to combat the Corona virus pandemic put out by Ascension Press:

Most merciful and Triune God, we come to you in our weakness. We come to you in our fear. We come to you with trust for you alone are our hope. We place before you the disease present in our world. We turn to you in our time of need. Bring wisdom to doctors. Give understanding to scientists. Grant strength to our leaders. Endow caregivers with compassion and generosity. Bring healing to those who are ill. Protect those who are most at risk. Give comfort to those who have lost a loved one. Welcome those who have died into your eternal home. Stabilize our communities. Unite us in our compassion. Remove all fear from our hearts. Fill us with confidence in your care.

Jesus, I trust you. Jesus, I trust you. Jesus, I trust you. Amen

March 23, 2020March 25, 2020

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.