The passing away of a loved one brings uncertainties and distractions in our life. Our peace is disturbed. We need someone to talk to, someone who listens, and someone to whom we can vent our feelings. Bereavement support guides the bereaved through the period of time after losing som

Etymologically, epiphany means manifestation. Epiphany is the revelation of Jesus to the whole world, especially to the human race. Jesus is made known to the ends of the earth! This epiphany event gives no one an excuse not to know God, especially his teachings and statutes. It shows

The celebrations of Christmas and the New Year are intimately connected as is evident in so many Christmas greetings and lyrics – ‘♫ We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ♫’ What is the integration of Christmas, and the New Year? Christmas is the celebration of t

Dear Parishioners, May the Blessings of Christmas Love, Joy, Peace, and Hope be with you all! Some may ask, “Where is this Christmas spirit of Joy to be found?” For many, it is found in the Christmas story of the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. It’s a story that resonates and penetr

What is the earliest Mass time you have attended? Catholics here in the United States who are not familiar with Filipino culture and traditions may find it unusual to hear that Catholics in the Philippines celebrate Mass as early as 5:00 am in the morning. It is “that time” in the mor

The Third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday,” Joyful Sunday! The church invites us to be joyful because the birth of the Lord is near! “Gaudete” is the Latin word for “rejoice.” You know, St. Paul uses the word REJOICE more than 20 times in all his letters. In his letter to t

On the First Sunday of Advent, we began a new liturgical year. It is a change that impacts the readings that will be used at the Sunday and weekday Masses. The collection of scriptural readings from the Bible to be read during Mass is called the Lectionary. The Lectionary is divided i

Dear Parishioners, The Advent season is upon us and what a wonderful time of year to prepare us for the joyful season of Christmas. One of my favorite childhood memories is the day after Thanksgiving. My Dad would go up into the attic and bring down all the Christmas décor – the Nativ

—Reflection by Fr. Michael Gazzingan After the funeral service of a parishioner, what is next? We often fail to see that when a memorial service is over, and the people paying their respects are gone, grieving people start to feel a severe sting of loneliness, sometimes even fear. Whi

What is Sacrificial Giving? Giving back to God is an integral expression of what we believe. It requires thought and time so that it is integrated with other financial decisions as part of an intentional and prayerful response to God’s generosity. Our response to support the Church’s