Tag: Fr. Ron

READINGS:Acts 16:22-34;Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8;Jn 16:5-11

Today is the feast day of St. Isidore the farmer, our patron saint. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance being named after Saint Isidore and supporting our farmers. READINGS:Acts 15:22-31;Ps […]

Fr. Ron reflects on how our three pillars of community at St. isidore (Connect, Reach, Build) are reflected in the community in today’s Gospel. READINGS:Acts 15:1-6;Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5;Jn 15:1-8

Each of us were created for greatness but we all are human. Fr. Ron reflects today on the Holy Spirit dwelling within us to help us continue to be witnesses […]

Many are distraught not being able to receive the Eucharist right now, but Fr. Ron reminds us that the Eucharist gives us the power and strength we need to do […]

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how we can trust in Jesus even though we cannot always see beyond our grief READINGS:Acts 13:26-33;Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab;Jn 14:1-6

READINGS:Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27;Jn 13:16-20

READINGS:Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8;Jn 12:44-50

Based on today’s first reading, Fr. Ron reflects on a development in the life of the early Church. READINGS:Acts 11:19-26;Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7;Jn 10:22-30

Readings:Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; Ps 43:3-4; Jn 10:11-18

READINGS:Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

READINGS:Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

READINGS:Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;Jn 6:22-29

READINGS:ACTS 5:34-42PSALM 27:1, 4, 13-14JN 6:1-15

READINGSACTS 5:27-33PSALM 34:2 AND 9, 17-18, 19-20JN 3:31-36

READINGSACTS 5:17-26PSALM 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9JN 3:16-21

READINGS: ACTS 4:13-21PSALM 118:1 AND 14-15AB, 16-18, 19-21MK 16:9-15

READINGS: ACTS 4:1-12PSALM 118:1-2 AND 4, 22-24, 25-27AJN 21:1-14

READINGS:ACTS 3:1-10PSALM 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9LK 24:13-35

In the Opening Prayer at Mass on Easter Sunday we pray:  “Bestow upon those baptized in (Jesus’) death the power flowing from his resurrection,that we may proclaim near and far […]

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent READINGS:EZ 37:21-28JEREMIAH 31:10, 11-12ABCD, 13JN 11:45-56

READINGS:GN 17:3-9PSALM 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9JN 8:51-59

READINGS:DN 3:14-20, 91-92, 95DANIEL 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56JN 8:31-42

Readings;NM 21:4-9Psalm 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21JN 8:21-30

Readings: DN 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62Psalm 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6JN 8:1-11

ISAIAH 65:17-21  PSALM 30  JOHN 4;43-54 In today’s Gospel, a royal official from Capernaum, whose son is near death, asks Jesus to “come down before my child dies.” He believes […]

The peace of Jesus Christ be with all of you. Your St. Isidore staff and parish community are doing all that we can to serve you during these trying times. […]

We begin to count the forty days of Lent today, the First Sunday of Lent. We begin today because today is the first time the entire community has been able […]

At the 9:30 Mass this Sunday we celebrate the”Rite of Sending” with our catechumens and candidates for Full Communion with the Catholic Church. Those with whom we will be celebrating […]

The primary goal of Archbishop Vigneron’s “Unleash the Gospel” effort is to form all of us into “joyful missionary disciples.” At the heart of this mission is the need to […]

Having celebrated the Advent and Christmas Seasons with their many bright feasts, the Church has now returned to “Ordinary Time.” The word “ordinary” has its roots in the word “ordinal”, […]

This weekend we welcome Fr. Adam MacDonald to St. Isidore. Fr. MacDonald is the Vocation Director with the Divine Word Missionaries. He is here to help us celebrate “Vocation Sunday.” […]

Today’s Feast of the Epiphany is, liturgically speaking, the brightest feast of the entire Christmas Season, outshining Christmas Day itself!  Traditionally, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, the Twelfth Day […]

Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important part of our Advent preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s Coming, both at the end of time and at Christmas. For […]

One blessing that I will be most grateful for this Thanksgiving is that of being a part of the St. Isidore Catholic Community. When Msgr. Mike left St. Isidore seven […]

It is just over one year since we began Eucharistic Exposition in the Resource Center on Tuesdays from following the 8:00 AM Mass until closing with Benediction at 6:00 PM. […]

How do I remain faithful through the trials I believe that it is our dreams which give meaning to our lives. Our dreams move us and sustain us through difficult […]

November has been designated by the Church as a month to pray in a particular way for the Faithful Departed. Throughout the month there will be a Book of Life […]

This weekend we welcome Bishop Robert Fisher to St. Isidore. Bishop Fisher is presiding at the Confirmation Liturgy for our ninth graders on Saturday evening. As you know, it is […]

This week we welcome Fr, Tom McCarthy to St. Isidore, Fr. McCarthy, an Augustinian priest, is preaching at all of our liturgies this weekend, and will then be leading our […]

Last month I had the privilege of attending the 2019 National Convention of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP). The SVDP is a worldwide Christian community founded in […]

We are very grateful to the 752 parishioners who have made gifts and pledges to CSA 2019. As you know, contributing to the Catholic Services Appeal is the best way […]

How can I rely more on God’s wisdom and less on my own?” We live in a time when knowledge and information are easily accessible. If you want to find […]

The observance of Labor Day this weekend reminds us of the “dignity of work,” one of the major themes of Catholic social teaching. Far from being a “necessary evil,’” human labor […]

“You may not be able to hear US.  But we have heard YOU!’ We continue to get “feedback” from parishioners and visitors to our parish that it is difficult to […]

Please “save the date” and plan on joining us for our Parish Picnic following the 4:30 Mass on August 10th. The picnic will be held in the Social Hall as well as the […]

When we started our 5:30 PM Sunday Night Mass in May of last year (“A Mass for the Busy Catholic” as we used in our tagline), our plan was to […]

Even as we enter into these “dog days” of summer, our Faith Formation Team is hard at work preparing for the next school year. The members of the team are studying […]

We thank everyone who helped to make Strawberry Festival 2019 a huge success.  When it was announced at my former parish that I would be coming to St. Isidore, many […]