Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today is traditionally called “Good Shepherd Sunday,” as Jesus presents to us the image of him being our shepherd. The Gospel account today ends with Jesus saying, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” His words are directed at us, the sheep of ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The story of the two disciples trudging the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus on Easter Sunday evening is my favorite of all the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. It is a story that is rich and powerful in meaning, and would take more than one article to explain. I would ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today’s Gospel account gives us the story about the one we have come to call the Doubting Thomas. Thomas was very adamant in his response to the other disciples when they told him that they had seen the Risen Lord. “Unless I see the mark of the nails in ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
I wish to thank those members of our parish who came to spend time in prayer before our Eucharistic Lord on Divine Mercy Sunday. So good to see the number who came and that we could accommodate everyone when they showed up. How respectful everyone was, so that no ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
This Sunday, April 19, is Divine Mercy Sunday. In light of the current global situation we are being asked to spend time in prayer for an end to the pandemic. Therefore, St. Joseph Church will be open this Sunday from Noon until 3:00 p.m. for private prayer before the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
This time of crisis may find us feeling that we are living in darkness. However, on this great Feast of Easter, which lies at the very heart of our faith, we are reminded that Christ has conquered the darkness. The joy of the Resurrection renews the whole world as ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today, Good Friday, we find ourselves on Calvary, standing at the foot of the Cross. As we look up at the Crucified One, we witness his total act of self-emptying. Stretching out his arms, Jesus embraced all of creation from beginning to end, as he handed his life over ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today, on this Holy Thursday, we arrive at the point in our journey through Holy Week where we gather around the Table. While we cannot be physically present with each other this year, we are spiritually linked as we commemorate and remember a sacred meal shared, not only by ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
Today we enter into the holiest week of our liturgical year with the celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. The week begins on a high note as Jesus enters the holy city of Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna!” With ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Our plan for the distribution of palms and the Easter meditation books on Palm Sunday has been cancelled.
The archbishop has asked us not to do such things, as the palms and books cannot be properly sanitized.
I ask for your understanding and know that all of us are ... Read More »