Jan 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, I take this opportunity, after what has been a great celebration of the Christmas Season at OSJ, to express our thanks and appreciation to so many who generously and lovingly served together at our parish. Our celebration of Christmas this past...
Jan 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, Happy New Year! Today, in addition to ushering in 2017, our Church throughout the world celebrates the Solemn Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God which is in the Octave of Christmas. Interestingly, only Christmas and Easter enjoy the privilege...
Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
On December 9th Pope Francis offered his annual blessing of the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square. In his remarks he encouraged the faithful to remember today’s migrants when looking at the crèche. He drew a familiar parallel between the experience of a refugee and...
Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, Peace of the New Born Savior! We all know well that our celebration of Christmas, as difficult as it may be for some, can bring people together and help us to appreciate the love in our lives that we can often take for granted. During this holy...
Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, In this fourth and final week of Advent, I draw our attention to what is probably the most beautiful and poignant symbols of this holy season, the crèche or nativity scene. At OSJ we are blessed to have two crèches—one in the sanctuary (on...
Dec 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
AMDG Dear OSJ Family, Today we arrive at the Third Sunday of Advent known as “Gaudete Sunday.” Its name is taken from the entrance antiphon of today’s Mass: Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near. This beautiful antiphon is taken...
