Author: Deacon Jeff

Did you know we are a part of the saving sacrificial gift for the world? The gifts we bring to the altar are not the only gifts! When we come

Hello co-workers in the vineyard! We are having our Spring Blood Drive in honor of Tony Kendzierski. If you want to donate blood you can register at

How many times have we found ourselves bargaining with God? Bargaining is a natural emotional response and instinct in our culture. As consumers, we

In the Catholic Church there are three parts to a funeral liturgy. The first part is the Vigil Service which takes place at the funeral home. This

We all listen to voices every day, from conversations with family and friends to those on the radio, television, social media, and even internal

We are in that time again where we set back our clocks an hour, turn on the heat in our houses, make sure our cars are holding up (along with the air

We have all had those days where, while driving along, we are met with trying situations behind the wheel. A few days ago, I was stopped at a light

Reflecting on this week’s Connecting Point, reminded me of a wonderful experience I was able to witness last weekend. I presided over a couple’s

When I was in high school, I joined the wrestling team. I was motivated to do whatever it took to join the varsity team. The only condition was we

Jesus reminds us in this week’s Gospel message that we are the salt of the Earth. As followers of Christ, we cannot be bystanders. We are the

This week’s Connecting Point mentions our vision of heaven and what are we doing to obtain it. First, no matter what vision we have it will

Preparation and planning are important for any trip or endeavor in life. Jesus gives us a stark reminder that we need to make sure we are ready to be

The Lord sends us on mission by our baptism. The mission is proclaiming to others about the Kingdom of God. It will not be an easy task as Jesus

Jesus reminds us this weekend that he is our helper and guide. No matter how many times we stumble and fall he is there to lift us up again. His

Where or who do we turn to in times we experience a challenge in life? When our faith is shaken, do we turn away from God? When I had to face the

The Gospel story of the three Magi holds great significance for us in today’s globalized society. It reminds us that we are one global human

I used to have a wristwatch that kept the most accurate time on earth. It was an atomic watch that never needed to have its time or date set or

Jesus makes time to spend alone with his disciples, so he can prepare them for what is to come. The band of disciples heard him but did not

This week Jesus sends his disciples out two-by-two to spread the good news. When you hear the phrase two-by-two, you might have recalled this line in

Our actions reveal ourselves to each other. How we act arises from our response to external events and how we internally interpret them. Sometimes