Sept. 14: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The feast was celebrated in Rome before the end of the 7th century. Its purpose is to commemorate the recovering of that portion of the Holy Cross which was preserved at Jerusalem, and which had...
View ArticleAngels and the Year of Faith
1. With the Church’s Year of Faith soon to begin, I want to make sure that we have a number of good Catholic resources available to help us continue to grow in our faith. As a result, you might see...
View ArticleWe Are Made for Religion
1. On Saturday, October 6, we will be having our annual candlelight Rosary procession immediately following the 5:00 P.M. Mass. I know that in the past, it has been later in the evening (around 7:30),...
View ArticleOct. 1: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
O Lord, who hast said: Unless you become as little children you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven; grant us, we beseech Thee, so to follow in humility and simplicity of heart, the footsteps of...
View ArticleMice: Here we go again
UPDATE (11-2-12, 1:45 PM): I caught two more mice today. One trap had a catch when I went to the kitchen this morning, and there was another catch waiting for me after the Noon Mass. I’m getting to...
View ArticleNov. 1: Solemnity of All Saints
Let us rejoice in the Lord, celebrating a festival-day in honor of all the Saints: at whose solemnity the angels rejoice, and give praise to the Son of God. (Introit, Solemnity of All Saints, Roman...
View ArticleNov. 2: All Souls’ Day
Merciful Father, hear our prayer and console us. As we renew our faith in Your Son, whom You raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed brothers and sisters will share in His...
View ArticleDec. 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Blessed Virgin Mary, by her title, Our Lady of Guadalupe, is the Patroness of Mexico and the Americas. On December 9, 1531, Our Lady appeared to Saint Juan Diego, an Indian Christian, whom she sent...
View ArticleDec. 25: The Nativity of Our Lord
O God, who hast made this most holy night to shine forth with the brightness of the true light, grant, we beseech Thee, that we who have known the mystery of His light on earth, may attain the...
View ArticleMother’s Day 2013
1. I want to wish all mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and spiritual mothers a Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day and a special wish of love to my Mom and our Blessed Mother too! Mary is truly our...
View ArticleSt. Edward News
Father Acervo’s Corner: February 26, 2017 1. In the mid-19th century, a priest named Fr. Lawrence Kilroy started St. Lawrence Church along Jeddo Road. It was the second Catholic church built in St....
View ArticleUpcoming Events/Fatima Prayers
Father Acervo’s Corner: May 21, 2017 1. Save the dates: There are a few big events that are coming up in the near future. The first is our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on June 11. This will take...
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