“Simon took the child Jesus into his arms and blessed God saying, ‘now Master you may let your servant go in peace. . .for my eyes have seen your salvation. . .a Light for the revelation of Gentiles.’”
“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. . . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.(LK 3:16)
Within the liturgical formality of the Sacrament of Baptism we are granted exceptions from the form due to circumstances.
With our celebration of the Epiphany, The Three Wise Men’s appearance and homage, we have been blessed this Christmas Season with resplendent music, sincere hospitality toward
parishioners and visitors alike, volunteers who shared their presence whether as ushers/greeters, readers or servers, musically—and most importantly, sharing their faith and presence in community.
For several years the parish of St. Malachy has set aside approximately ten percent of their monthly tithing designated to organizations who support lives of individuals and families who are struggling.
Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong to this world.”
As our Savior and Redeemer, our Teacher and Shepherd, and King of the Universe, Jesus would concur with the following thought,
Need a day to shop without little ones underfoot? Want quiet time to yourself? If so, drop off the kids and let us feed and entertain them while you spend the day as you wish. Pre-registration required! All proceeds support our kids attending Catholic Summer Camp.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. . . But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
Henri Nouwen, a Dutch-born Catholic priest was a gifted Christian writer of several challenging spiritual books, served as a professor of pastoral theology, and a pastor in the last years of his life at L’Arche Daybreak, a community for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Veterans (and their loved ones) are invited to join us for our all-school Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 13th. Immediately following Mass, we will have a light luncheon in Fitzgerald Hall.
For the past few years St. Malachy church has given a percentage of their monthly tithing to local charities, a practice of generosity and compassion. But more so, a sacred act of faith sharing our blessings out of our plenty or need, acknowledging our trust in our God who will provide regardless of the times.
“Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. "(MK 10;21) As defined in scripture the root word of ‘treasure’ means “to hoard, to store up anything that is collected together (corn, oil, gold, silver, etc.)”.