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A New Mission Statement for Our Parish

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are a multi-cultural Catholic family who live out the teachings of Jesus Christ by

nurturing faith, building community and serving others with love and compassion.

FROM SEMINARIAN KHOA TRAN

Dear Parishioners,

We are walking on the Lenten journey. Just as God’s people in the past walked in the desert for 40 years towards the Promised Land full of milk and honey, each day we live with joy and hope to move towards heaven.

The determination to return to heaven is the driving force for us to live every day in this world. Therefore, in this weekend’s reading of the letter to the Philippians, Saint Paul earnestly reminds each of us, even with tears, that “our citizenship is in heaven.” No matter how preoccupied we are with building our career, family, position, fame and other earthly realities, we still should not forget to look towards the destination of our life, which is the Kingdom of God.

How can we set our hearts and minds on heaven amidst the chaos of life today? The answer comes from this weekend’s gospel reading. Let us place our life’s support in the heart of Jesus to first find peace. In the face of the storms and challenges of life, have the courage to listen and follow the words of Jesus, the One whom the Father truly loves. Only through Him, with Him and in Him, can we enter and possess the eternal land as our ultimate inheritance. Our journey following Jesus to the Kingdom begins today.

We are still in need of Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit volunteers throughout the weekend of March 14-16.

Please sign up for a two hour shift if you would like to assist.

Volunteer Sign-Up Here

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Confessions During Lent

Please note that the start time of Saturday afternoon confessions now is at 2:00 PM in the Main Church. We will also be having a Day of Reconciliation on Tuesday, April 15.

Parish Outreach Initiatives

Mato Grosso Food Drive - Weekend of March 15/16

We will collect COOKING OIL ONLY in the bins in the Narthex to benefit missions across South America.NO OTHER FOOD ITEMS ACCEPTED.

Easter Basket Outreach

Take a tag off of the Giving Trees this weekend and return to the designated outreach bins before April 6 to support our parish outreach project.

Adult Confirmation

Any baptized adult (18+) who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation is encouraged to participate in our Adult Confirmation sessions starting Sunday, April 25^th. Those completing the four sessions will be Confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, June 8^th at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Please contact Paul Gallagher at pgallagher@shgparish.org for more information.

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In Search of Religious Items

We will be collecting second hand and gently used religious items in the month of March for our December Christmas Fair.

Please drop off at the Welcome Desk or Parish Center.

2025 Twelve Day Pilgrimage to Italy with

Fr. Jerry

Join Fr. Jerry in Italy during 2025, a special jubilee year, as we visit the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Palermo, Naples, Pompeii, Assisi, Monreale and Agrigento.

Deposit of $500

Enrollment Deadline Extended to March 30!

Final Payment due June 25, 2025

Learn More Here

Save the Date!

Vacation Bible School

June 23—27

Details coming soon!

Easter Memorial Flowers

Flowers are a symbol of life, new beginnings, and joy, especially during the Easter season.

Please let us honor your loved ones by making an Easter flower donation. Their names will be posted throughout the entire Easter season in both churches and posted in the bulletin and Flocknote. Envelopes are available in the Narthex and parish center. Online donations can also be made by clicking on the link below.

Flower donations are due by Monday, April 14

Easter Flower Donations

Register Here

Purchase Tickets Here

Do you have loved ones who are struggling in their faith journey and are in need of prayer? The St. Monica Ministry invites you to join for sharing, support, and praying the rosary for your loved ones monthly in Room 105 after the 4:00 PM Saturday Mass.

Join us also for a special holy hour on Saturday, April 5 from 5:15 - 6:15 pm.