We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is:

To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth.
GREAT SERVICE
Though Mark’s gospel does not have the washing of the disciples’ feet found in the gospel of John, today’s passage has a similar message. While James and John seem to be close friends of Jesus, they obviously have not learned what it means to follow him. Jesus doesn’t make any promises of worldly glory, but he does promise a share in his suffering. Imagine their surprise when he told them that the greatest of them would be the ones who served the rest. They probably did not know what Jesus meant about their being baptized in death as Jesus would. But then how many people today know that leadership is a form of service? Whether you are head of a family, or of a nation, you were given that authority by God. And God expects leaders to not only direct those under them, but inspire and encourage them to do better. This connection of leadership and service is all inclusive. A manager is called to help his employees do their jobs better, not by badgering, but by giving the support they need. Military leaders must support their troops with respect as well as discipline. God calls Church leaders in a special way to service of their flock: to protect the weakest members, to give an example of Jesus’ love to all, and to be open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in both clergy and laity. Anyone who lives a life of loving service can be “greatest” in the Kingdom of God.
GRAN SERVICIO
Aunque el evangelio de Marcos no contiene el lavatorio de pies de los discípulos que se encuentra en el evangelio de Juan, el pasaje de hoy tiene un mensaje semejante. Aunque Santiago y Juan parecen ser amigos cercanos de Jesús, obviamente no han aprendido lo que significa seguirlo. Jesús no hace promesas de gloria mundana, pero sí promete compartir su sufrimiento. Imagina su sorpresa cuando les dijo que los más grandes de ellos serían los que servirían a los demás. Probablemente no sabían lo que Jesús quería decir con que serían bautizados en la muerte como Jesús. Pero, ¿cuántas personas hoy saben que el liderazgo es una forma de servicio? Ya que seas cabeza de una familia o de una nación, Dios te otorgó esa autoridad. Y Dios espera que los líderes no solo dirijan a quienes están bajo su cargo, sino que los inspiren y alienten a obrar mejor. Esta conexión de liderazgo y servicio es integral. Un gerente está llamado a ayudar a sus empleados a hacer mejor su trabajo, no acosándolos, sino brindándoles el apoyo que necesitan. Los líderes militares deben apoyar a sus tropas con respeto y disciplina también. Dios llama a los líderes de la Iglesia de una manera especial al servicio de su rebaño: para proteger a los miembros más débiles, para dar ejemplo del amor de Jesús a todos y para estar abiertos al movimiento del Espíritu Santo tanto en el clero como en los laicos. Cualquiera que viva una vida de servicio amoroso puede ser el “mayor” en el Reino de Dios.
Only love makes way for unity, which is the fruit of God’s action. For a Christian, having enemies is forbidden. We must love all people, not just those who think like me, or practice the same faith as me. The important thing here is to ask myself what makes me the master of my heart. Or even better, what allows the Lord to be the master of my heart? Is it love or hatred? If, despite wanting to forgive, I cannot do it because I have been a victim of terror or hatred, then I need to ask that question: Who is the master of my heart? Love offers something new to us: to include the enemy, so that it is not hate or revenge that has the last word. In the reign of the Holy Spirit, evil is never the end.
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS (Holy Mass)
Monday - 9:00am-Mass at St. Henry Chapel - Convent
Tuesday - 10:30am Mass at the Chapel in the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal
Wednesday - 9:00am Mass at St. Henry Chapel - Convent
Thursday - 9:00am Mass at St. Henry Chapel - Convent
Friday - 11:00am at the Chapel in the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal
Saturday - 4:30pm English
Sunday - 8:30am Spanish
11:00 am English
Holy Days of Obligation - 6pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Every Saturday from 3:30pm-4:20pm
Lunes - 6:30pm Grupo de Oracion Segundo y Cuarto de cada Semana del mes (y si hay quinta)
When
Monday's 7pm – 8pm
When
Tuesday's 6:30pm – 7:30pm
When
Wednesday's : 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturday's: 1:00pm to 3:00pm