Pastor’s RANT Weekly Column

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Annual Catholic Appeal Sunday: Sunday February 9 Gratitude in Action Thank you for your passionate commitment to Mary, Star of the Sea Church. That commitment reminds us that being Catholic is more than just a baptism, more than a parish registration form, more than Sunday Mass attendance. It is […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Mass with Anointing of the Sick: NEXT SATURDAY FEB 8 at 10AM, OUR MOTHER OF CONFIDENCE CHURCH Join Fr. Pat, our Bishop, several priests, and others from various parish communities for this special Mass for the sick. All are welcome. Annual Catholic Appeal Sunday: NEXT WEEK! Sunday February 9 […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Respecting Human Life. Recalling the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Almost 5 decades ago, the Supreme Court of the United States, in their Roe vs. Wade decision, legalized abortion in our country. The tragedy of this decision is the millions of lives lost over these several decades, the women […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Christmas concludes with…The Baptism of the Lord A Simple Question: Why? The baptism of Jesus by John is somewhat mysterious. John performed a baptism of repentance. How did this apply to Jesus…who was born like us in all things BUT SIN? Why would Jesus seek out baptism by John […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts The Epiphany of the Lord This solemnity recalls the visit of the Magi and their presentation of the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The Magi were pagan astrologers and their adoration of the Christ child symbolizes the universality of the mission of the Savior. He came to save […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Christmas Blessings of Peace, Joy, and Hope. Christ our Savior is Born… Forget About Me, I Love You The Feast of the Holy Family I like shortcuts…when I travel, when I go shopping, when I am attacking my To-Do List, and even when I am speaking (Please avoid comments […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts A Blessed Christmas of Joy and Peace to All! We have decorated the house, bought the gifts, wrapped the gifts, sent the cards, cooked the food, and now we celebrate… We have prayed, forgiven, shared, reconciled, we have prepared a humble dwelling place for the Lord and now He […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts OUR PARISH PENANCE SERVICE IS THIS TUESDAY December 18th 7:00 PM!!!! (Confessions will be available at 4:00pm on this day for our seniors who prefer not to drive at night) Casa de los Pobres Outreach We are blessed to welcome two religious sisters who minister at Casa de los […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Preparing a Humble Dwelling Place for the Lord The Second Sunday of Advent As we enter this second week of Advent, we continue to reflect on how we prepare to meet the Lord at His coming. This holy season is filled with opportunities to experience the most beautiful gifts […]

Weekly Reflections, Announcements, News & Thoughts Advent 2019. Back to the Basics… Some Advent Thoughts. As we enter this special time of the year, I hope we will think beyond the holiday parties, the decorating and the numerous trips to the mall that lay ahead on our schedules. These are fun things and an important […]