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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 14, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 9/12/25
Dear Parishioners:On this 24th Sunday of the church year, the liturgy celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. By his crucifixion, Jesus transformed the cross from a profane instrument of execution to a symbol of triumph. Jesus sanctified the cross in a special way today, but ... Read More »
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 7, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 9/05/25
Dear Parishioners,Over the last two thousand years, Jesus has been given titles from Bread of Life to Our Savior. One of his first titles, going back to when he first stood and proclaimed God’s word in the synagogue, is Rabbi or Teacher. How appropriate to focus on that title ... Read More »
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 31, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 8/28/25
Dear Parishioners,This weekend we recognize and honor all those who work. There is dignity in work no matter how humble the task or job may seem or whether it is paid or not. Those who work or who are looking for work are celebrated on Labor Day. As we ... Read More »
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 24, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 8/21/25
Dear Parishioners,Anyone who has driven often on highways can recall times in which traffic has slowed to a standstill because of a bottleneck, when multiple lanes of traffic must funnel down to a single open lane. This contemporary phenomenon is very much like Jesus’ words today about getting into ... Read More »
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 17, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 8/18/25
Dear Parishioners,Today’s second reading speaks of a great cloud of witnesses, perhaps referring to the large number of Christians who gave witness to their faith through their words and actions. Baptized in the Lord, we are those witnesses now. Let us think of ourselves as a “great cloud of ... Read More »
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 10, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 8/07/25
Dear Parishioners,In this day and age when we can look up just about anything online and determine what is true and what is real, its tough to have to rely on faith. But this is what God has asked us to do for thousands of years. One day our ... Read More »
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 3, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/31/25
Dear Parishioners,“You can’t take it with you.” It’s a reminder that the wealth we accumulate in this world does not transfer to the next. In our secular society, this saying often implies that you should spend your wealth now while you can enjoy it, but our faith demands that ... Read More »
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 27, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/24/25
Dear Parishioners,
When we want something from a friend, whether it’s something they have or a favor they could do for us, we normally just go ahead and ask. Jesus tells his disciples today that we should approach God in the same way. He assures us that we should ... Read More »
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 20, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/20/25
Dear Parishioners,
We do not know when, where, or how the Lord will come to us. He could appear as a stranger, as someone in need whom we have never met before. Or maybe we’ll encounter Jesus in a dream, in deep reflection, or in a prayer. We are ... Read More »
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 13, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/20/25
Today we hear the story of the good Samaritan, the parable that Jesus told to explain how far-reaching the concept of neighbor is, and how to show love to our neighbor in need. Remember, Samaritans were looked down upon by the Jewish people in that era. If even Samaritans ... Read More »