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The upcoming weeks are sure to be full of new information and opportunities at the parish. Please remember, the best place to find the most current information is at www.popolathe.org/covid-19-resources . Mass ResourcesOur Sunday Mass will be live-…

A pastor, as the word itself signifies, is essentially a “shepherd” entrusted with the care of souls for those in his parish. The pastor’s responsibilities are laid out in Canon 528 of the church’s Code of Canon Law. They are multiple and include…

With the re-opening of church this weekend, I thought I would address a few changes that are being implemented in accordance with the Archbishop’s directives. The Archbishop has maintained the dispensation from attending Mass until further notice.…

I looked up the definition of an orphan, and it said, “a child whose parents are dead.” And so in the Gospel for this weekend, our Lord Jesus states “I will not leave you orphaned; I will come to you." For more than 40 years now, Prince of Peace has…

There are times like now when I really don’t want to do this reflection. BUT, I also know that it’s times like this where I MUST lean on our faith and open my heart to hear God in my life. There’s nothing better to do than to read the Gospel for…

I am sure when I was a youth that I went to my mother for many things — food, help with clothes, compassion when hurt, etc. WE all depend on our mothers for many things, from the moment we are conceived and for the rest of eternity. There can be…

The 4th Sunday of Easter is often referred to as ‘Good Shepherd’ Sunday as we always have a Gospel reading referencing the ‘good shepherd’, (ironically enough, I know). In Cycle A readings, the reference is a bit different from the regular: ‘I know…

In light of the suspensions of public worship, may Catholics have asked, “Am I required to watch Mass?” in other words, is it a sin to not try to attend virtually, since it is impossible to go to Mass in person. No, it is not required that you watch…

We begin our Masses this weekend with the glorious proclamation of Christ’s resurrection – a theme that we repeat each week during this Easter season. Today, that hymn is “Festival Canticle: Worthy is Christ” by Richard Hillert, an American composer…

I presume that when this is printed we will all still be in isolation, trying to pray in our usual or unusual ways. If you are like me, I have always found myself too tired, distracted, caught up in daily tasks, pressured by work, short on time,…