Pastor's Note| Fourth Sunday of Advent| December 20, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 12/18/20

This Sunday's Gospel shows us how the mission of Christ affected the Virgin Mary even before Jesus was conceived in her womb. Three decades later, Jesus would become the Savior of the world. However, that is not when his salvation plan began. Jesus is God; he has always existed. ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| Third Sunday of Advent| December 13, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 12/11/20

This Sunday's Gospel reading tells us that John the Baptist came to "testify to the light." What does this mean? We know that Jesus is the Light of Truth that shines in the darkness to draw us to eternal life. And we know that his Spirit enlightens us in ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| Second Sunday of Advent| December 6, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 12/04/20

Today's readings tell us to prepare for the Lord - for whatever he wants to give us, do for us, and ask of us. He has a plan for our lives; he has a divine purpose that will bring us to our full potential as children of our loving ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| First Sunday of Advent| November 29, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 12/04/20

First Sunday of Advent

Today we begin the Season of Advent. This year, as we prepare for Christmas, think about how you like to show your fondness for the special people in your life by choosing gifts that will be meaningful to them. And yet, assuming that you can ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| Jesus Christ, King of the Universe| November 22, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 11/20/20

Jesus Christ King of the Universe

We don't usually think of shepherds as kings, but the scriptures this Sunday describe the kingly powers of Jesus as our Good Shepherd. A good king cares for his subjects the way a shepherd cares for his sheep.

Kings increase the size of ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time| November 15, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 11/13/20

This Sunday's Gospel reading reminds us not to bury the gifts that God has given us. To do so is to be a "wicked, lazy servant!" Ouch. We all have at least one buried talent. There's more we could be doing for the kingdom of God, but we think: ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time| November 8, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 11/06/20

This Sunday's Gospel reading shows us what it means to be truly foolish. We believe in Christ -- good! We pray -- good! We put time into our faith growth and we value opportunities for more faith formation -- very wise! And we say that we trust God -- ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| All Saints| November 1, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 11/03/20

YOU are a saint. Don't argue with me, I know you're a saint, because a saint is anyone who's either in heaven or on their way to heaven by following Christ. In the Apostle's Creed we say, "I believe in the communion of saints...." That includes you! It's the ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 25, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 11/03/20

This Sunday's Gospel reading reminds us that we cannot love God without loving ourselves and others, but God must always come first.

When we have difficulty loving God with all our heart, mind and soul all the time, every day, every moment, no matter what's going on, it's usually because we're ... Read More »

Pastor's Note| 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time| October 18, 2020

Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 11/03/20

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, when Jesus asks the Pharisees to tell him whose image was engraved on the coin owed for the census tax, he uses it to teach a lesson about the image that should be engraved upon our hearts. Our hearts should belong to God and ... Read More »