Archive for the Pastor’s Corner Category

August 16-17, 2025 Dear parishioners, In this article, I would like to offer a few brief thoughts on a somewhat complex topic: reported visions (apparitions) of Our Lady.  As a starting point for this discussion, it is important to note that the proper authorities at the Vatican

July 19-20, 2025 Dear parishioners, Thank you to all those who worked to make our parish picnic a great event last Sunday!  There were many volunteers who helped set-up, run, and clean-up the event, which allowed everything to run very smoothly.  Thanks also to everyone who made

July 12-13, 2025 Dear parishioners, You likely remember that, in my most recent article, I highlighted a very common misconception about the reception of Communion.  As you recall, I quoted St. Thomas Aquinas’ commentary on the Gospel of John, in which he specifically states that we are

June 21-22, 2025 Dear parishioners, On this solemnity of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the tremendous gift of Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist.  In a special way today, we give thanks to Christ that, at the Last Supper, he transformed the bread into his own body, and

June 14-15, 2025 Dear parishioners, Now that summer is here, mark your calendars for our annual Vacation Bible School, which will be taking place from July 21-24 at Divine Mercy School in Payne.  Note that the location is different than the last few years.  The facilities on