January 18 -25 The theme for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was approved by the Catholic Church’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches, in collaboration with a council of the churches of Armenia. The chosen passage for reflection is Ephesians 4:4, where the Apostle Paul reminds the early Christians in Ephesus of the unifying power of the Holy Spirit: “There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” This verse calls believers to remember that, despite differences, all are part of the one Body of Christ and share a common hope through the Spirit. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began as an eight-day period of prayer called the Church Unity Octave at … [Read more...]

Each year the blessed palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. We will burn them on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Since the palms are blessed, burning is the suitable way to dispose of them. We’ll start asking for them them in February. … [Read more...]

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion throughout the United States in its companion decisions Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton. Since that time, millions of children have lost their lives, and millions of women and families have been wounded by abortion. On June 24, 2022, the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, and we praise God for the great opportunity state and federal legislators now have to protect pre-born children. While God, in His mercy, ended the nearly fifty-year nationwide regime of abortion on demand, right now state and federal laws, in many instances, are still hostile to pre-born children. So, great prayer and advocacy is very needed. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates … [Read more...]

Please consider joining us at the Vigil Mass next Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:00pm when we will welcome Coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio, who will celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St. Stephen! … [Read more...]

Thanks to all who donated presents to the poor of our neighborhood by participating in the Christmas Giving Tree program! The Society of St Vincent de Paul and the children of our neighborhood appreciate your wonderful Advent generosity! Twenty-four families with children were provided 220 Christmas gifts. Additionally, 48 food baskets were given out for Christmas including 30 we received from Sacred Heart. Because of monetary donations we were able to increase the amount of the gift card for the turkey or ham gift certificate that went with the food baskets we made. Special THANKS to Ertha, Mary Ann, Gay and Laura for organizing such a monumental enterprise! … [Read more...]

Wednesday, December 24 4:00pm Mass (Confessions prior) 12:00am Midnight Mass Thursday, December 25 10:30am Mass (NOTE: NO 8:00am Mass) … [Read more...]

The annual Mass with the Order of Deacons for the Feast of St. Stephen will take place Friday, December 26, 2022, 6:30 PM at the Basilica of St. Stephen. All are invited. Further, a plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who visit a church on its Feast Day, and there devoutly recite an Our Father and the Creed. Sacramental Confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the intention of the Holy Father must be recited for the gaining of each plenary indulgence. The three conditions may be fulfilled several days before or after the performance of the prescribed work. … [Read more...]

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The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank everyone for your help in providing Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy of our parish. With your help we are hoping to feed over 40 families for Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for sharing your blessings with others. “For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; a stranger, and you welcomed me.” (Mt. 25:35) … [Read more...]