Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin
Mary in Advent
As Advent is a season of awaiting the birth of Christ, Mary, as His chosen Mother, is intimately bound up in this season, as she carried Him in her womb. To enter more deeply in this season, The Churc... Read More
Nov. 27, 2022 – Advent: Prayerful Preparation for Christmas
As we begin this Advent season, we are reminded that Christmas is coming! You probably have already seen Christmas decorations for sale in stores, Christmas events happening already, and started to ... Read More
Archbishop is coming to town and wants to hear from YOU!
As you have probably heard, Pope Francis has launched this initiative on “Synodality.” Essentially, “Synodality” is a process of the Pope and Bishops reflecting on how to better and listen to ... Read More
November 6 – Indulgences, part 2: How do we obtain indulgences?
Two weeks ago (Oct. 23 bulletin) I talked about indulgences, and what they are; thus, if you have not read that bulletin column I strongly encourage you to do so before you read this one (You can also... Read More
October 30 – Catholics and the Dead 1 – Praying for the Dead
First of all, a reminder about Masses of All Saints Day, which is a Holy Day of Obligation: Mon. Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Ackley Tues. Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Hampton Also, ... Read More
October 23 – What is an “Indulgence?”
In the Lutheran and other Protestant denominations, October 31, the Eve of All Saints Day, is known as “Reformation Day,” as this was the day Martin Luther hung is famous “95 Theses.” The main... Read More
Oct. 16 – Engaging Halloween (Saints Garden)!
One of the ways our parishes are engaging Halloween is by having a table at the downtown Trick-Or-Treating events, where we will not only give out candy, but also, saint prayer cards. We have some sai... Read More
Fr. Kevin’s Message, October 9 – Christopher Columbus
Monday, October 10 is Christopher Columbus Day. Over the last number of years Columbus has become a controversial figure, where some say we should not celebrate him. Some have advocated that instead w... Read More
