2021 archive of Deacon Steve Vande Hey articles
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 »