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MISSION STATEMENT
We are a Roman Catholic family centered in the Eucharist, rooted in our immigrant traditions since the 1800’s and devoted to our Blessed Mother. Humbly guided by the Holy Spirit, and with the warmth and hospitality that springs from a small community, we seek to share our faith in Jesus Christ through prayer, devotion, education, stewardship, and service to others.
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Treasurers from our tradition
Years ago, the trick question on religion quizzes would be to name all the liturgical colors, or the colors of the vestments worn at Mass. Rose is a color seldom seen, used at most two days a year. Today, “Gaudete Sunday,” is one of those days. The name of the day is drawn from an opening verse in the old Latin Mass texts: Gaudete is Latin for “Rejoice!” This year’s Gospel certainly reflects that mood as Elizabeth feels her infant within her leaping for joy at the presence of Mary. Mary’s visit to her aged cousin is an act of compassion between women, as two kinswomen who are bearing children into the world share their joy.
Some churches retain the custom of having the priest wear rose vestments today, and many will use a rose candle in the Advent wreath. Violet is the official color for Advent and Lent, but many parishes employ different hues for each season, trying to keep them distinct. In medieval times, dye was costly, and poor parishes used unornamented plain cloth for vestments. Dyes were expensive and some colors, particularly purple, difficult to achieve. In England, purple dye was made from mollusks, yielding at best a deep indigo or blue and not the desired violet. Thus, the color of Advent in the British Isles has long been a deep blue, reminding many people of Mary’s presence at the heart of the Advent mystery. That theology is largely unplanned: it’s all because of the clams!.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. -
Diocese & Community Events
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What's Going On in the Parish
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Sunday, December 16, 3:00 PMHoliday Concert featuring the OLQP Music Ministry.Read More
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Saturday, January 19, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PMFundraising event - Night at the Races Tickets go on sale after masses and in the Parish Office starting December 1/2.Read More
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Saturday, February 2, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMThe yearly Lady's Guild Spaghetti Dinner.Read More
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Friday, February 8, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMTim Tebow Foundation "Night to Shine"Read More
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Word on Fire
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CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Monday, December 24
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Zep 3:14-18aResponsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6.Reading 2 Phil 4:4-7Gospel Lk 3:10-18
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Where to find us
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THE Full CALENDAr
CLICK HERE to go to the Full Calendar. You can find many events that are not list on the home page. This is the most up to date place to find out what is happening in the parish.
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