Join us at 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 7 for Labor Day Mass. We’ll celebrate on Facebook Live, or in person. Please follow these safety precautions.

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” One thing I know: forgiving doesn’t do good... Continue reading »

St. Paul sums up what discipleship means in this week’s reading: “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the... Continue reading »

Hello St. Sebs! If you don’t know me, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jon Metz. I have actually been a parishioner for eight years, but my time has been limited in... Continue reading »

Most of us are Christians today because we were born of Christian parents who brought us up in their faith. It was their choice, rather than ours. Today’s gospel text challenges us to examine... Continue reading »

Gentiles had very little in common with Jews, and in today’s gospel, Jesus and the Canaanite woman illustrate what Pope Francis calls the Culture of Encounter: “We cannot live apart, closed in on ourselves.... Continue reading »

Although Jesus was the Son of God, he never ceased to pray. Before the episode on the stormy sea, Jesus had gone up on a mountain by himself. Jesus’ humanity, through intimate communion of... Continue reading »

Major Position Responsibilities and Regular Activities The Minister for Children (MC) develops and directs activities which help children discover the riches of the Catholic tradition, celebrate the sacraments with growing understanding, and embrace Christian... Continue reading »

Our formation and prayer time at our Facing Racism meeting on Tuesday will include sharing our personal responses to white privilege. Specifically: Read the examples on pages 2-4 of this article. Choose 1-3 examples... Continue reading »

The common theme of all the readings this week is God reaching out to his people in love. God created the world in such a way that every action of every single individual is... Continue reading »