The Weekly Reflection: In the Week of August 24th
Jesus answered them, "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.
Luke 13: 24
"My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him; for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines;..."
The Weekly Reflection: In the Week of August 17th
Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!..."
Luke 12: 49-53
Mass Times for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, August 15th, 2025 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
Thursday 8/14, Vigil Mass at 7:00pm (Portuguese), Lower Chapel
Friday 8/15, 7:00am (English)
Friday 8/15, 9:00am (English)
Friday 8/15, 7:00pm
(English)
The Weekly Focus
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
"...Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.”
Luke 12:24
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The Mass
Do you want to understand more about the Mass and why the Mass is composed the way it is? This video helps explain each component of the Mass and each component's purpose...great viewing!
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The Mass
Do you want to understand more about the Mass and why the Mass is composed the way it is?
This video explains each component of the Mass and each component's purpose...
great viewing at stmikes.org
Natural Law
In Deuteronomy 30: 10-14, Moses says to the people, “For this command that I enjoin on you today is not too mysterious and remote for you. . . . No, it is something very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts; you have only to carry it out.” This is a master text for what we call in the Catholic tradition “the natural law.” It means that there is within us a kind of deep moral intuition by which we know the right thing to do; there are intuitions of value that give us a sense of meaning, purpose, and direction in life...Continue with the video.
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Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Celebration of the Eucharist
Religious Freedom
Religious freedom means that all people have the space to flourish. Religious freedom is both an American value and an important part of Catholic teaching on human dignity.
When we promote religious freedom, we promote the common good and thus strengthen the life of our nation and the community of nations.
Religious freedom allows the Church, and all religious communities, to live out their faith in public and to serve the good of all.
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When you search for Life, Truth, Love...the answer is God.
Being Catholic
"What are you looking for?", Christ asked of his disciples.
Are you new or have been away from the Church? Are you Catholic and have not received the Sacraments?
We welcome and invite you to learn more about the faith and Church that Jesus Christ founded.
