Last Updated on January 8, 2023 by Editor The fall issue of “More Good News” explores the topic of funerals in our Catholic tradition. I’d like to add some thoughts about common myths that sometimes accompany death. When someone says, “When are you going to get over it, the loss?” — they’re really saying your […]
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Parish Volunteers: Always on the go, Gina takes time to enjoy her life
Last Updated on January 10, 2023 by Editor Gina Batson probably doesn’t have time to sleep. She’s always busy working, volunteering, traveling, listening to music, exercising and learning about her Italian roots. Our parish was built by Italian immigrants, and one of your favorite things is learning Italian traditions. Why do you like to learn […]
Church weddings offer more than just the ‘I do’s’
Last Updated on August 3, 2022 by Editor By FRAN PERRITANO Jennifer Sadallah and Justin Worboys really wanted to get married in the Catholic Church, even if they had to travel more than 8,000 miles to do it. PHOTO ABOVE: Jennifer Sadallah and Justin Worboys on their wedding day, Dec. 28, 2019. Jennifer said it […]
Pastor’s Perspective: Marriage blessed in church a ‘beautiful gift to all of us’
Last Updated on October 23, 2022 by Editor It’s always a privilege to officiate at a holy marriage performed in church before the altar of God. The couple is not there just because they love each other. With the eyes of faith, they’re in church to be a sign and echo of God’s love for […]
Our Catholic Heritage: Ezra key in getting Israelites back on track
Last Updated on October 19, 2022 by Editor Final chapter in our series on the artwork in the arch over the altar of sacrifice. In chapters 1 and 2, we learned about the two characters on the left of the arch. In the last chapter we learned the story of Balaam, who appears on the […]
Where are they now? Zachary looks forward to his next crescendo
Last Updated on September 12, 2022 by Editor “More Good News” featured Zachary Slade 10 years ago when he was 8. He was, and still is, a gifted pianist. He is more than a musician, however, as he has matured into a young adult eager for the next challenge in life. How has your life […]
Gallery: Behind the scenes getting ready for festival
Last Updated on July 15, 2022 by Editor It takes many hands and lots of preparation to get our Italian Festival off the ground. Here are photos, courtesy of Terri Panuccio, highlighting some of the work and workers that make it happen before the festival even begins.
Photos from parish festivals from 2011 to 2022
Here are photos of our Parish Festival from 2011 to the present.
Watch videos of past Parish Festivals, processions
Last Updated on July 17, 2022 by Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_IVGhOOx-c&list=PLKL_VcZOam66wM05BfAjIDmRTiW9LGLWg&index=1&t=7s
Volunteers the fuel that keeps our parish running
Last Updated on May 20, 2022 by Editor Michelle Commisso, above, has been a Faith Formation catechist in the parish for 22 years. She said her volunteering led to a professional career. “I absolutely fell in love with teaching,” she said. “… I went back to college to earn a bachelor’s degree in education and […]