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Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.19.2026 - World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Dedicated to Grandparents and elderlyAs we come to the end of July, this will be our last Pastor's Corner until September, as w...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.19.2026 - Trusting God's Patience
One of the most difficult questions people ask is: If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? We see wars, violenc...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.12.2026 - What Kind of Soil am I
In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 13:1–23), Jesus tells us the familiar Parable of the Sower. At first glance, we may think the ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.05.2026 - Living in the Spirit
In the second reading for this Sunday (Rom 8:9, 11-13) St. Paul reminds the Romans that they are “not in the flesh; but in the ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.28.2026 - When Christ is First
Dear Parishioners, In a world filled with competing priorities, Jesus invites us to ask a simple but profound question: What oc...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.21.2026 - Trust God
Trust God in Difficult Times and Be His Witnesses The readings for this Sunday offer us a powerful message of hope, courage, an...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.14.2026 - The Church Lives from the Eucharist
Dear Parishioners,First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in and helped organ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.07.2026 - The Eucharist
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)"The Eucharist: Food for the Journey and a Call to Witn...
Encountering God in prayer
Joseph D'Souza, OP
Pastor's Corner Oct.5.2025 - The Power Of The Rosary
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the most powerful prayers of our Catholic faith. The rosary is mor...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
Pastor's Corner July.13.2025 - The Good Samaritan
We have the well-known parable of the good Samaritan for this 15th Sunday. It is well known because it is relevant at any time,...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
Pastor's Corner June.29.2025 - Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Pastor’s Corner 29.06.2025Solemnity of Sts. Peter and PaulSt. Peter and St. Paul are the principal pillars of the Church. That ...
PRAYER FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD ON PENTECOST
Heavenly Father,Send forth your Holy Spirit, Light of Radiant Joy, to take possession of our hearts!As we celebrate the great f...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
Pastor's Corner - Jan 14th, 2023
Early in November, Holy Father Pope Francis announced that the year 2024, in preparation for the Jubilee 2025, would be dedicat...
Prayer to St. Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.To you God entrusted his only Son;in you Mary placed her trust...
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Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.19.2026 - Trusting God's Patience
One of the most difficult questions people ask is: If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? We see wars, violenc...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.12.2026 - What Kind of Soil am I
In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 13:1–23), Jesus tells us the familiar Parable of the Sower. At first glance, we may think the ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.05.2026 - Living in the Spirit
In the second reading for this Sunday (Rom 8:9, 11-13) St. Paul reminds the Romans that they are “not in the flesh; but in the ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.28.2026 - When Christ is First
Dear Parishioners, In a world filled with competing priorities, Jesus invites us to ask a simple but profound question: What oc...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.21.2026 - Trust God
Trust God in Difficult Times and Be His Witnesses The readings for this Sunday offer us a powerful message of hope, courage, an...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-06.07.2026 - The Eucharist
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)"The Eucharist: Food for the Journey and a Call to Witn...
Father Gabriel de Chadarevian, OP
PC-05.31.2026 - Trinity Sunday
On this Trinity Sunday, the Church invites us to enter the deepest mystery of our faith: the Most Holy Trinity — one God in thr...
Gabriel de Chadarévian
PC-05.24.2026 - Pentecost Sunday
Brothers and sisters in Christ, Pentecost is the summit of Easter — the 50th day of the Resurrection, the birthday of the Churc...
Building Community
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-07.19.2026 - World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Dedicated to Grandparents and elderlyAs we come to the end of July, this will be our last Pastor's Corner until September, as w...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-02.08.2026 - Let Your Light Shine
As we draw closer to the holy season of Lent, today’s Sunday readings offer us a timely and challenging reminder of what it tru...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-02.01.2026 - Walking the Humble Way with Hope
As we begin the month of February, the Holy Father invites the whole Church to pray for children suffering from incurable disea...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-01.25.2026 - Sisters of the Child Jesus
Sisters of the Child Jesus (S.E.J.) in Saint Mary's, 1931-2026.A milestone in the history of our parish occurs at the end of th...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-01.18.2026 - May All be One
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” (Ephesians 4:4) In the Gospel of ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-01.11.2026 - Chosen, Beloved, and Sent
This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, a beautiful moment that brings the Christmas season to a close ...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
PC-01.11.2026 - Solemnity of the Epiphany
Dear Parishioners of St. Mary’s,As we step into the first Sunday of the New Year, the Church invites us to celebrate the Solemn...
Joseph D'Souza, OP
Pastor's Corner Dec.21.2025 - Approaching Christmas
Pastor’s Corner 21.12.2025As we approach the final days of Advent, the Church gently leads us into the heart of the mystery we ...
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