The Paradox of Reception:each of us, most likely, has different perceptions about migrants/refugees. I find it most interesting that the six wealthiest countries in the world received only 9% of the migrants and, in stark contrast, six of the poorest countries received more than 50+%.  So, USA, China, Japan, Germany, France in the UK received less than…

I. The Paradox of Reception: each of us, most likely, has different perceptions about migrants/refugees. I find it most interesting that the six wealthiest countries in the world received only 9% of the migrants and, in stark contrast, six of the poorest countries received more than 50+%.  So, USA, China, Japan, Germany, France in the…

I. Hatred, Racism, Poverty, Violence, Hostility, Fear, and a general disrespect for human life seems to be expressing itself more and more in our world. As our nation mourns the tragedies in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas, Atlanta, and other cities; Internationally our world mourns most recently the violence in France, Turkey, and England—we must fight…

I. Father Suneesh is a Grateful Person: “Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all virtues” (Cicero). The virtue of gratitude is the ability to express our thanks for appreciation to God and others in word or deed. This virtue must be cultivated, and cultivating the spirit of gratitude requires us…

I. Gratitude Party! How does one capture in words the spirit of Fr. Suneesh Mathew Kulathanapadikel! Positive. Upbeat. Good. Accepting. Risk taking. Cheerful. Sunny. Friendly. Fit. Funny. Free spirit. Faithful. Joyful. We congratulate Fr. Suneesh on being named pastor/shepherd of Precious Blood Parish. We will miss him, but send him forward on mission with a real sense…

I. Welcome Fr. Ron Chochol! While Catholic Charities is the home or national outreach to the needy, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international relief and development agency that assist the poor and vulnerable in more than 100 countries on behalf of the Catholic Church in the United States. Both Catholic Charities and Catholic…

I. Welcome, Father Jamie Dennis! If you can drive, you qualify for our new Driver Ministry for Fr.  Jamie; simply contact our  parish office, leave your name, telephone number, and time you will be available. Secondly, because of Fr. Jamie’s blindness, it will be more convenient and sanitary for him to give you the Body of…

I. Vacation Bible School Theme: Living in God’s Kingdom! Monday, June 20th through Friday, June 24th, is a good time, not only to learn more about our faith, but also to help create community! The success of this week, 9:00am to 12:00 noon each day, depends on good volunteers–parents and teen helpers. Childcare is provided for volunteers.…

I. Welcome Fr. Jamie Dennis! Newly ordained on May 28th, with Deacon Basileo Az Cuc, Fr. Jamie will arrive Tuesday, June 14th, to be the parochial vicar (assistant pastor) at Saint Stephen Cathedral. Before I realized there would be a change of assistants here, I have previously planned to be away from noon on Monday, the…

I. Sam Rasp Commits To FOCUS (The Fellowship of Catholic University Students): founded in 1997, by Curtis Martin and Dr. Edward Sri, at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. It began with two staff members and 24 students. In 1998, Curtis met with Pope John Paul II, who told him, “Be soldiers!” FOCUS’ purpose, what the…