Pastoral Team Articles

November 2016

Nov 30

Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” — Matthew 3:1 John the Baptist cried out in the desert, “Repent,” “Prepare the way of the Lord” and baptized the crowds of people who listened to his preaching. Thus, he prepared the way for the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy captured by these...
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Nov 22

Advent Begins the Liturgical Year

Advent Begins the Liturgical Year Catholics and many other Christian denominations which follow a liturgical year, begin it with Advent. This season has a two-fold character with a focus upon the birth of Christ and upon preparing ourselves for his Second Coming at the end of time. “For these two reasons, Advent is a period of devout...
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Nov 16

The Jubilee Year of Mercy has closed

The Jubilee Year of Mercy has closed. At a Lenten penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 13, 2015, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to be a witness of mercy." The special year extended from Dec. 8, 2015 until Nov. 20, 2016. According to...
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Nov 9

Post-election Reflection / Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Post-election Reflection As I write this on Monday, the eve of the presidential election, I await the news tomorrow. Whatever it is, we as Catholics are called to respond with faith, hope, charity, prayer and Catholic action. We support our president-elect. All the Gospel values and teachings of the Church which shaped our vote,...
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Nov 2

Having problems receiving Flocknote emails?

Having problems receiving emails? Did your emails stop? There are a few reasons you may not be receiving emails, or your emails may have stopped: The emails may be going to your spam folder: Please add mail@flocknote.com to your address book or safe sender list to make sure that the emails are not being sent to your junk or spam...
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