Called by Name | Relationship | Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2026
Fr. Will Rooney reflects on how our mission in life flows not first from what we do for God, but from who we are in relationship with Him.
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Growing in Relationship with Jesus | Prayer, Charity, and a Rule of Life | Adult Faith Formation
January 8, 2026
Growing in Relationship with Jesus | Prayer, Charity, and a Rule of Life | Adult Faith Formation This Adult Faith Formation session focuses on how Christians can intentionally grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Will Rooney presents the heart of the Christian life as a response to God’s love—received first as a gift and then lived out through charity, prayer, and daily faithfulness. Drawing on Scripture, the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, and
Your Holy Family | The Mission of the Family – To Educate, Empower, and Evangelize | Feast of the Epiphany
January 7, 2026
A Feast of the Epiphany homily on how every family is called to become an epiphany—making Christ visible to the world through daily faithfulness.
Your Holy Family | Motherhood – To Receive, Reflect, and Respond | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 2, 2026
Motherhood – To Receive, Reflect, and Respond This homily is the second reflection in a three-part Christmas–Epiphany series on the family. Given by Dcn. Chris Haberberger on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, it focuses on the vocation of motherhood as God’s chosen way of giving His Son to the world. The reflection highlights how God’s self-revelation comes not in abstraction, but within the simplicity of a family. Mary’s motherhood reveals the heart of
Your Holy Family | Fatherhood – To Protect and Provide | Feast of the Holy Family
January 2, 2026
Fathers: Provide and Protect As the Church continues to rejoice in the mystery of Christmas, this homily reflects on a profound truth of the Incarnation: God chose to enter the world as a child within a family. The Holy Family reveals not only who God is, but also what the family is meant to be—the original cell of social life, ordered toward love, sacrifice, and life. In this reflection, Fr. Will examines the Christian understanding
Hope Not Optimism | Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent 2025
December 16, 2025
Gaudete Sunday: Rejoice, the Lord Is Near “Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” What are we to make of this Sunday—commonly known as Gaudete Sunday—from the words of the entrance antiphon? Today is supposed to be a day of joy. In fact, St. Paul’s words are written as a command, not as an option. That should strike us as odd. I would posit that, among our many
St. Jose Sanchez Del Rio Chapel
December 10, 2025
St. José Sánchez del Río Chapel Over the summer of 2025, St. Mary’s Catholic School embarked on a meaningful mission: the creation of the St. José Sánchez del Río Chapel, a sacred space on our school campus created to foster prayer, reflection, and spiritual unity within our community. Led by Fr. Will, Dcn. Chris, and dedicated seminarians, the chapel was constructed through the heartfelt efforts of volunteers and donors, transforming a simple room into a
Conversion not Complacency | Homily for 2nd Sunday of Advent
December 9, 2025
Advent Homily: Conversion – Refuse Complacency, Wait Well Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent – Theme: Conversion We are in the season of Advent — Advent means “arrival.” During Advent we prepare for the arrival of the King: the King who has arrived, arrives, and will arrive. Jesus arrived, born of the Virgin Mary about 2,025 years ago. He will arrive at the end of time in glory and majesty. And He arrives in
Advent and Christmas 2025
December 3, 2025
Advent & Christmas Schedule – Join Us for the Holy Days Advent is a beautiful season of anticipation, hope, and preparation. As we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus, we invite you to join us for the many liturgies, events, and prayer opportunities offered here at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Whether you are a parishioner, a visitor, returning to the Church, or simply looking for a place to worship this Christmas, we are
Advent Parish Mission 2025: Mother of Joy ~ Bearer of Hope
November 13, 2025
Join December 12 & 13, 2025 St. Mary’s is kicking off the Advent season with our Advent Retreat, offered on two different days this year for our parishioners. Our Advent Retreat includes moments for reflection, prayer, and creative activities — great for individuals, families, and anyone looking to enter the season with joy. We hope you will join – let us know you are coming by filling out the form here. Click here to register
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