Deacon Steve Vande Hey articles

Deacon Steve Vande Hey articles

BE REWARDED FOR FAITHFULNESS AND MERCY - 2.20.2022

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22

     God’s blessings! In our first reading from the 1st Book of Samuel, we learn, “The Lord will reward each man for his justice and faithfulness.” God favors those who are faithful to him. Are we faithful to God?

     Our Gospel from Luke tells us, “Be merciful, ... Read More »

His Greatness Shall Reach to the Ends of the Earth - 12.19.2021

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22

His Greatness Shall Reach to the Ends of the Earth

It is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and Christmas is very near. Our Gospel from Luke shares, “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, and greeted Elizabeth.” This was a ... Read More »

Servanthood & Trust - 10.17.2021

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22

Servanthood & Trust

God’s blessings! This weekend’sreadings challenge us to be “servants of the Lord,” and to “trust in the Lord.” In the Gospel from Mark, Jesus reflects on leadership styles, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles, lord it over them and make ... Read More »

BE STRONG, FEAR NOT! BE OPENED! Transitions Continue! - 9.5.2021

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22

BE STRONG, FEAR NOT! BE OPENED! Transitions Continue!

God’s blessings! Change is a constant in our lives, and we continue to experience transitions in many ways. This is Labor Day weekend, somewhat of a marker in time as summer nears the end, and schools have opened up again. We ... Read More »

THE POWER OF PRAYER AND THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S GENEROSITY - 7.25.2021

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22

THE POWER OF PRAYER AND THE ABUNDANCE OF GOD’S GENEROSITY

God’s blessings! The Psalm verses this weekend emphasize the power of PRAYER: “The eyes of all look hopefully to you. The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth.” We ... Read More »

Jesus Did Not Choose the Qualified, He Qualified the Chosen - 7.11.2021

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 7/12/21

God’s blessings! There is an incredible emphasis on “being  chosen” in this weekend’s readings. In the 2nd reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, we hear, “Blessed be our God and Father who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he CHOSE ... Read More »

Walk by Faith; Bear Fruit; Be People of Hope; Give Thanks

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 6/25/21

Greetings! We are now back in Ordinary Time, liturgically. It is the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Cycle B. We have recently celebrated Corpus Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ), the Holy Trinity, Pentecost (the birth of the Church), the

Ascension, and in our secular world-recognized Memorial ... Read More »

Jesus is the Vine, We are the Branches

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 5/04/21

God’s blessings! The wonderful joy-filled season of Easter continues. This is the second of two weekends in which our children receive their First Communion. We hope that every time we receive Communion it is as special as the first! Thank you to our Discipleship Team, teachers and volunteers who ... Read More »

DEDICATION TO GOD'S GLORY

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/09/21

God’s blessings! Lent begins this week, on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17. We invite you to attend a service that fits your schedule. Lent is a time to “repent, and believe in the Gospel.” As Catholics, we are encouraged to devote ourselves to “Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving.” This connects to ... Read More »

GOD IS WITH US 1.2.2021

Posted by Hillary Krahn on 2/15/21

Happy New Year! God’s Blessings! It is the Feast of the Epiphany. The Gospel from Matthew describes the journey of the magi, or “wise men” to find Jesus, a new ruler to shepherd the people: “They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw ... Read More »

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