Historical Overview:
In the year 40AD the Apostle James was in Spain and having difficulty converting souls to Christianity. He prayed to Mother Mary for help and guidance, and miraculously she appeared to him in Zaragosa, Spain. She instructed him...
Father’s Day Prayer
God our Father,
You govern and protect your people and shepherd them with a father’s love.
You place a father in a family as a sign
of your love, care and constant protection...
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” John 6:51
The Eucharist...
On the Sunday following Pentecost, we are invited to give some thought to what we believe about God. We acknowledge that God is revealed to us in God’s relationship with the Son and Holy Spirit. A...
"Well, Chippie Doesn’t Sing Much Anymore”
It happened in Galveston, TX. A woman was cleaning the bottom of the cage of her parrot Chippie with the canister vacuum cleaner.
She was not using an attachment on the...
On the feast of the Ascension, we are called to rejoice both in Jesus’ victory over sin and death and in the glorious life that he has secured for us. We pray that we would experience the new life...
Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided...
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This past week we were blessed with two very important milestone events on the same day! In the morning of Wednesday May 3, 2023, the second phase of our Sanctuary Renovation concluded with the dedication of...
My dear brothers and sisters,
“Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted” Mat 5:4. In my mother’s passing and in my great loss, God’s word proved true. The outpouring of...
Today, we hear in the Gospel, “The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread.”
The account of the two disciples on the...
Dear brothers and sisters,
Greetings from India.
I trust that you had a great Easter filled with joy. May the resurrection of our Lord give us hope in struggles and uncertainties.
I also hope that you were happy to be...
“I went through all of that because you are worth it. You are worth living for. You are worth dying for. In your darkest nights, in your deepest depression, remember that God thought you were worth his life. You...
Finally, we are back home… after three weeks of homelessness we are back to our church! As the American presbyterian minister and theologian, Frederick Buechner reflects: “For some people going to Church is going home. In a very...
My dear brother and sisters,
As we struggle through this process of constant shifts and changes, a few thoughts have come to me these days. The first imagery was regarding the moving of the sacred altar and crucifix from the...
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As we continue to celebrate Holy Mass in the St. Francis Xavier High School cafeteria, I am aware that we may experience mixed feelings throughout this process. Feelings such as nostalgia and anxiety may arise...
My dear brothers and sisters,
I am deeply moved by the excitement and enthusiasm expressed by our parishioners regarding our Altar and Sanctuary renovation. Almost a hundred people turned up for the moving and clearing of the sanctuary and setting...
My dear brothers and sisters,
As we have completed a joyful Lenten retreat, I am going to seek your gracious prayers and support for another important intention for our parish.
We are so blessed with a most spacious church in...
“Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness” (Psalm 51: 3)
Reflection: Lent is not a time to sit idle and wait for God to act. It is a time of spiritual urgency. The prophet Joel exclaims...
My dear brothers and sisters,
Trust in the Lord that you all are doing great.
Many people were sending me concerned messages and prayers as I am away in India with my ailing mother. Thank you so much for your...
My dear brothers and sisters,
This is after two years we are publishing our parish bulletin. It may be a nostalgic feeling for some veteran parishioners to have the parish bulletin in your hands again; but for some new members...