Summer Projects

07-25-2021Weekly ReflectionFr. John Sims Baker

I want to take a break from explaining our sacrament schedule now that we have covered the new Mass, Confession, and Adoration schedules to point out some summer projects going on around the parish. One that I am particularly happy about is the "stained glass" window film in the Spiritual Library. It serves the practical purpose of shading the direct sunlight to reduce glare and heat, but the new window film is beautiful as well. There are images of the four evangelists depicted in a stained glass style. If you have not been in the Spiritual Library recently, take a look. I think it creates a great environment!

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Confessions and Adoration

07-18-2021Weekly ReflectionFr. John Sims Baker

The next items on our parish calendar are for Confessions and Adoration. We have Confessions scheduled every day of the week! On Mondays and Fridays, Confessions are heard at 6 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Confessions begin at 5 p.m. and extend until 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and 5:45 p.m. (just before Mass) on Wednesday. These weekday Confession times are all accompanied with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. You can therefore come into church at these times to be with Jesus in Adoration and/or to make a good Confession. These times tend to be less crowded and therefore somewhat more relaxed.

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Source and Summit

07-11-2021Weekly ReflectionFr. John Sims Baker

According to the Second Vatican Council, Mass is the "source and summit" of our common life as Catholics. When we plan our schedule, we begin with Mass. Sunday Mass is the great duty to God in our lives, and we are under obligation to assist at Mass either Sunday or Saturday evening. To miss Sunday Mass is a grave sin, unless there are factors which would excuse one from attending, such as sickness or other incapacity. We need to take this obligation seriously. If we miss Sunday Mass or cause others (especially children) to do so, we need to go to confession before presenting ourselves for Holy Communion. It really is that serious. Have a plan for your time for Sunday Mass.

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