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Loving Christ, Loving Others


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.

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Who Do You Love?


In order to follow him, Jesus asks his disciples for total dedication. As an example, he tells us that to be worthy, we must love him more than we love our parents or children. He doesn't expect us to abandon them, only to have so much love for Jesus that it spills over into our family, allowing us to love them more deeply. But we can be so dedicated to Jesus that he comes first. That means that if we lose a family member through death or divorce, we still maintain our faith in the Lord. If we see someone in our family straying from the faith, we try to help them return through our prayers, example, and encouragement. If our spouse tries to lead us toward sin, we have the courage to defend the faith.


Then Jesus gives the example of three kinds of disciples. First come the prophets. They are people who have lived the faith and can teach others the wisdom they have learned. They can be good counselors who advise us, teachers who inspire us, or leaders who encourage us to follow Jesus. While we may not have these qualities, Jesus promises to reward all who follow their advice, learn from their teachings, or follow Jesus because of them.


Second come the righteous, those who teach us by their example of a quiet life. Many good parents practice this kind of discipleship. Children may not listen to their parents' advice, but they still grow up with memories of how they lived. If we imitate the best of our parents' ways, we will receive the reward of the righteous.


Finally, come the “little ones.” These people, like children, follow Jesus with great joy and love. They may not be leaders or always do things right. They may be elderly or disabled. In their weakness, they show us the power of the Lord. When we respect and value them, we can see Jesus in them. And every time we can experience Jesus through another person, it is a wonderful reward for a disciple.


By Tom Schmidt


Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

¿A quién amas?


Para poder seguirlo Jesús pide a sus discípulos una dedicación total. Como ejemplo, nos dice que para ser dignos debemos amarlo más de lo que amamos a nuestros padres o hijos. No espera que los abandonemos, solo que tengamos tanto amor por Jesús que se derrame en nuestra familia, permitiéndonos amarlos más profundamente. Pero podemos estar tan dedicados a Jesús que él viene primero. Eso significa que si perdemos a un miembro de la familia a través de la muerte o el divorcio, aún mantenemos nuestra fe en el Señor. Si vemos a alguien en nuestra familia desviarse de la fe, intentamos ayudarle a regresar a través de nuestras oraciones, ejemplo y aliento. Si nuestro cónyuge intenta llevarnos hacia el pecado, tenemos el valor de defender la fe.


Luego Jesús da el ejemplo de tres clases de discípulos. Primero vienen los profetas. Son las personas que han vivido la fe y pueden enseñar a otros la sabiduría que han aprendido. Pueden ser buenos consejeros que nos aconsejen, maestros que nos inspiren o líderes que nos animen a seguir a Jesús. Si bien es posible que no tengamos esas cualidades, Jesús promete recompensar a todos los que sigan sus consejos, aprendan de sus enseñanzas o sigan a Jesús gracias a ellos.


Segundo vienen los justos, los que nos enseñan con su ejemplo de una vida tranquila. Muchos padres buenos practican este tipo de discipulado. Es posible que los niños no escuchen los consejos de sus padres, pero aun así crecen con recuerdos de cómo vivieron. Si imitamos lo mejor de los caminos de nuestros padres, recibiremos la recompensa de los justos.


Por último vienen los “pequeños”. Estas personas, como niños, siguen a Jesús con gran alegría y amor. Puede que no sean líderes o que no siempre hagan las cosas bien. Pueden ser ancianos o discapacitados. En su debilidad, nos muestran el poder del Señor. Cuando los respetamos y valoramos, podemos ver a Jesús en ellos. Y cada vez que podemos experimentar a Jesús a través de otra persona es una maravillosa recompensa para un discípulo.


Por Tom Schmidt

First Communion Class 2026.

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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.

MASS TIMES

Monday - 9:00 am at St. Henry Chapel - Convent

Tuesday - 10:30 am at Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal 

Wednesday - 9:00 am at St. Henry Chapel - Convent

Thursday - 9:00 am at St. Henry Chapel - Convent

Friday - 11:00 am at Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal 

Saturday - 4:30 pm English

Sunday - 8:30 am Spanish

                 11:00 am English 

Holy Days of Obligation - 6 pm


Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday - 3:30 pm-4:20 pm


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