Announcing the Movable Feasts in a Liturgical Year

The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the dateContinue reading “Announcing the Movable Feasts in a Liturgical Year”

Pope’s Intention for January

With all the excitement of the Christmas and New Years celebrations, it is easy to overlook the Pope’s intention for the month of January. This month it is an important one, it affects the foundation of our society, the rights and dignity of each and everyone. Here is his intention as printed in this month’sContinue reading “Pope’s Intention for January”

Receiving the Holy Eucharist

Over the past few years, You Tube and Facebook have blown up this issue, and as a result, has divided families, local parishes and the Catholic Church. Bottom line: We need to receive the Holy Eucharist in a State of Grace. Fr. Allen Alexander explains what Catholics need to consider when receiving the Eucharist onContinue reading “Receiving the Holy Eucharist”

What are you presenting to people?…

Today the Church is celebrating ‘The Presentation of the Lord’ where Mary and Joseph arrive at the temple to present Jesus, check our Monseigneur Kevin’s homily from this morning’s mass on Facebook. “Kevin Maloney” There is a tradition in the church (on Candlemas), that a candle light procession held, that symbolizes that like Mary andContinue reading “What are you presenting to people?…”