Browsing the February 2022 archive of MESSAGES FROM FR. PECCHIE

Fr. Pecchie's Message 02/20/21

Posted by Web Staff on 2/27/22

Today’s readings remind us that Our Lord has taught us a truly human way of living, giving us an example in His earthly life so that we gradually learn to treat others not necessarily as they treat us, but as how Our Lord would treat them. In today’s First Reading not-yet-King David is being pursued by King ... Read More »

Fr. Pecchie's Message 02/13/22

Posted by Web Staff on 2/20/22

St. Luke tells us that a great crowd had gathered, from all over Palestine. It must have been like the World Youth Day gatherings with the Pope: a whole stadium full of people: rich and poor, the suffering, the curious, the young, the old - all looking hopefully up at Jesus. Jesus "fixes His eyes on them", St. Luke ... Read More »

Fr. Pecchie's Message 02/06/22

Posted by Web Staff on 2/14/22

Bosco Gutiérrez Cortina, a wealthy executive in Mexico, shares a story of when he was kidnapped. The kidnappers wanted to extort a large amount of money from his family. They kept him in a room with no windows and no clocks; they piped in the same hour-long music mix ... Read More »

Fr. Pecchie's Message 01/30/22

Posted by Web Staff on 2/14/22

Many thanks to all who came out to celebrate Deacon Manny’s retirement and farewell as he returns back to the Azores. Again, we are grateful for his 20+ years of service to our parish family. We wish him Joy and Blessings as he begins this new phase of life. Sometimes our Christ-like example is the best way to ... Read More »

Fr. Pecchie's Message 01/23/22

Posted by Web Staff on 1/31/22

Many people last year participated in the Bible in a Year, with Fr Michael Schmitz which he will conduct again this year. I highly encourage all to participate in it. Today’s readings remind us of the importance of the Word of God in our lives and of those who help us to understand it. Our Lord ... Read More »