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LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP AND CENTERING PRAYERS

Sixth Sunday of Easter / Mother’s Day Weekend Call to worship In today’s Easter season gospel, Jesus asks us to remain in his love. We do this by growing in our love for each other. In our celebration also of Mother’s Day, we gratefully remember the love given to us by our mothers as a […]
LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP AND CENTERING PRAYERS

Fifth Sunday of Easter / First Communion Weekend Call to worship Today’s gospel proclaims the life-giving relationship that we have with Jesus. He is the vine and we are the branches. We become fruitful and strong by remaining bonded to him and by keeping his commandment to love another. To the point: Bearing fruit — […]
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Year of challenges leads to joyful celebrations

By TERRI PANUCCIO Preparing children for their First Communion during a pandemic has proven to be a challenge — but ultimately very rewarding. From New York state being completely shut down, to slowly opening with restrictions in place, I had to rethink my approach to the Faith Formation program, not only in educating students in […]
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Pastor’s Perspective: After 125 years, it’s time to look beyond ourselves

St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish celebrates and recognizes its 125th anniversary in this year of 2021, we are reminded of the importance of not only looking back, but also looking toward the future. There is much to be proud and grateful. The significance of this Catholic parish in the lives, education […]