By fralex on 2/23/2010 1:53 PM

Dear Parishioners,

 

After seven wonderful grace filled years as your Pastor, I am leaving for a sabbatical-time to rest, pray and ... Read More »

By fralex on 2/12/2010 9:27 AM

 It is with a mixture of sadness (for us) and happiness(for him) that we say good bye and thank you to Fr. Alex.  We will have a parish-wide celebration for him on Saturday, February 27th in the Parish Center beginning at 6:15pm. We will have “finger foods”, drinks and entertainment. We are looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of the reception (planning, cooking/food preparation, setting up, serving food and drinks at reception, clean-up).  We woul ... Read More »

By fralex on 1/24/2010 6:21 PM

About a year ago, I asked my Religious Superior permission to take a year of Sabatical = time away from the pastoral work in order to rest, pray and study. This was recently approved.

I will be leaving the parish by the end of February and a new pastor has been appointed. He will arrive in the second week of February. His name is Father Moacir Balen, c.s. 60 year old and has been a priest for 32 years. He speaks English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

After I leave here, I will take a few days of vacation to see my family, then, I will be stationed at our Theology House in Bogota, Colombia for this year and in September I plan to go to Rome for a few months at t ... Read More »

By fralex on 1/13/2010 11:39 AM

After a beautiful Christmas season we are getting back into the swing of things. The stores and business are already talking about Valentines Day but we Catholics are on a different time cycle. If you follow the Catholic calendar that you received—(I gave out the last of the thousand), you can grow in holiness as an individual and as part of a community of faith—our parish of Resurrection. Yes we are a community of sinners trying to grow in holiness.

Oh, how I wish I could wave my hand whisper a prayer and solve all you needs and wants, but...I always do pray for you. I feel so happy when I see you in church worshipping God and loving your neighbor, when I see you sharing your Time, Talent and Treasur ... Read More »

By fralex on 1/13/2010 7:11 AM

Health:

1.    Drink plenty of water.
2.    Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3.    Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants....
4.    Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.
5.    Make time to pray.
6.    Play more games.
7.    Read more books than you did in 2009.
8.    Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9.    Sleep for 7 hours.
10.  Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11.   Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what the ... Read More »

By fralex on 12/8/2009 12:14 PM

We are trying to live these hectic days of Christmas time with a sense of expectation, preparation, and serenity. We can easily get caught up with the purely material aspects of life thinking that all of these preparations will make us and our families and friends happier. Deep down we do realize that this is not so and that real happiness can only come from spiritual things. We can name just a few of the more important ones: love, real friendship, forgiveness, and prayer.

      &am ... Read More »

By fralex on 11/16/2009 10:34 AM

ALIVE IN CHRIST CAMPAIGN

Last Sunday, November 15 you were not given the usual sermon or homily but a DVD message concerning our Alive in Christ Campaign and the reasons for this Diocesan initiative which is for the benefit of the Diocese and of our parish. I hope and pray that the presentation of this message gives you a better picture of the needs of our Diocese (and also of our parish) that arouse from our Diocesan Synod. This is a five year commitment and I’m sure you will pray over this decision in the next few weeks when you make your pledge.

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By fralex on 11/7/2009 1:23 PM

From:   Bishop Thomas Wenski

To:   ALL CATHOLICS OF RESURRECTION

Re:       URGENT: Nationwide USCCB Bulletin Insert on Health Care Reform

Dear Father:

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By fralex on 9/29/2009 11:23 AM

Now that we have begun our normal routine (I wonder what is normal as a priest), I thought I would give you a preview of some activities that lie ahead.

Faith Formation (CCD) has started off well and classes are full. I see more parents are conscious that they and their children need more of God in their lives. We cannot be ignorant or put God aside. If anything, we must walk at the side of Jesus. We will be having special Children's Masses throughout the year. Soon we begin Advent, preparation for the Christmas Giving Tree, our English and Spanish Christmas Pageants, Christmas and then New Year.

We are also preparing  for the "Alive in Christ" campaign which should be toward the beginning of December. More information will be available via the bulletin and our website.

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By fralex on 8/3/2009 11:11 AM

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