Honor Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend with Giving
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” — John 14:27 As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we take a moment to pause—not...
Honoring Memorial Day with Faith: Parish Giving, Service & Reflection Tools
This Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, the Church presents a Gospel that speaks directly to the soul: “Peace I leave with...
Good Shepherd Sunday and Mother’s Day: Honoring Giving
This Sunday, we gather under the tender image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd—the one who knows His sheep and lays down His life for them...
Pope Francis Passing: A Message of Hope and Resurrection
Pastoral Notes for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, Year C These days have been emotional for so many. Pope Francis, the...
Divine Mercy Sunday 2025: A Tribute to Pope Francis
Honoring the Pope, Embracing Mercy – A Powerful Post-Easter Reflection Pastoral Notes for the Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy...
Pastoral Notes for Easter Sunday 2025 | Encounter the Risen Christ
Pastoral Notes for Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Year C The Church encourages us to participate in the full Easter Triduum as much as...
Palm Sunday to Easter: Church Engagement with GC
Pastoral Notes for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 13, 2025, Year C N.B. The liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion...
5th Sunday of Lent 2025: Forgiveness, Hope & Renewal
Pastoral Notes for the 5th Sunday of Lent, April 6, 2025, Year C N.B. Many parishes may be using the Year A readings for the OCIA, focusing...
Pastoral Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025, Year C
Pastoral Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025, Year C Many parishes engaged in the OCIA (formerly the RCIA) may use the...
GC Pastoral Notes with Important Call to Action, 2nd Sunday of Lent
“Our citizenship is in heaven.” Pastoral Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 16, 2025, Year C Sunday’s readings are about...