Happy New (Liturgical) Year -- the First Sunday of Advent marks a shift each year in the liturgical calendar. This year we return to the “A” Cycle of Sunday readings and the Year 1 of the weekday readings. For Sundays this means that during the up-coming year we will hear primarily from the Gospel according to St. Matthew. During the weekday Masses the Gospel remains the same each day of the year, but the First Reading is different from Year 2. Obviously the other feasts move along according to the secular calendar. Read more.
While it seems to have come quickly, this week we celebrate Thanksgiving. As we gather with our families and friends to celebrate the feast, over-indulge perhaps, and even watch some professional football, let us be ever mindful of why we are grateful. Although the past year has been difficult with the downturn in the economy, and more challenging times looming as we change the calendar in another month, we have much to be thankful for. Read more.
I cannot express enough my joy and gratitude for the success of the St. Benedict School’s Anniversary Gala this past Friday night. Under the coordinating mastery of Patti Dickens and Lori Ulrich, the members of the various parents committees, other members of the school and parish staff, the event ran smoothly and was enjoyed by everyone. We were hoping for a sell-out, but never imagined that we would need to add tables in order to accommodate all who wanted to attend. A special thanks to our parish musician Tom O’Brien who, as a member of the premier local music group, Brian Kirk and the Jirks, provided entertainment for the evening. The band kept everyone going for the evening. Kevin Donahue, our principal, did an excellent job coordinating with all of the groups and team leaders to make sure that the evening ran smoothly and professionally. Read more.