Blog List

To Renew the Face of the Earth

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 11/06/23

Every year at Pentecost, we ask the Lord to send forth His Spirit and renew the face of the earth; we offer this prayer similarly every time we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, which is like a new Pentecost for those who are called to that great Sacrament. ... Read More »

Memento Mori

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 10/30/23

This is a Latin proverb meaning “Remember: you must die.” Not the happiest of proverbs, but important; remembering the inevitability of death is a powerful means of orienting one’s life around what is most important – eternal salvation. November is a kind of Memento Mori as our focus ... Read More »

Echoing the Mystery

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 10/25/23

Catechesis is a word that means “to echo down”, and we understand that when the Church refers to Catechesis, she is referring to the action of “echoing down” the mysteries of Faith through the ages. This clarifies the important work catechists do in the life of the Church, ... Read More »

Vicars Corner: Knowing God's Will

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 10/25/23

In the first several of my articles, I would like to talk about how to go about knowing God’s will. The first step in this process is oftentimes the most difficult and is a lifelong task, that is to be open to God’s will.

We like to be ... Read More »

Salting and Lighting the Culture

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 10/19/23

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave His disciples (His Church) clear teachings on the meaning of their lives in Him, and how their lives must be lived in Him. Some of His most famous images for how Christians are called to live in the world come ... Read More »

THANK YOU, Dcn. Jerry! 25th Ordination Anniversary

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 9/19/23

Thank you for your service & commitment to our parishes! Congratulations Deacon Jerry Buschur on your 25th Ordination Anniversary!

This Tuesday marks the silver anniversary of Deacon Jerry Buschur’s ordination to the diaconate. A happy and blessed 25th anniversary, Deacon Jerry! In speaking of deacons, the Vatican Council taught that ... Read More »

Perpetual Adoration at St. Wendelin

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 9/15/23

Hello All,

This past week had our first successful week of adoration at our beautiful St.Wendelin church. Thanks to all the hard work and dedication of the Adoration Committee, staff and volunteers as well as all those who so generously gave an hour to spend in prayer with ... Read More »

Greetings from the Holy Land!

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 9/08/23

Shalom! Our group embarked upon the journey this past Tuesday, and we brought all of you with us in prayer; please pray for us, for safe travels and a fruitful pilgrimage. Pilgrimage is such a beautiful and enriching experience of Faith, as we journey beyond ourselves to have ... Read More »

Singing Psalms of Praise

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 9/08/23

Last weekend we shared a bulletin insert with upcoming changes in our weekly schedule. The most significant changes to our weekend Mass schedule are: Saturday Evening Mass will now be at 4:30pm; Sunday morning Mass at Saint Francis will now be at 11am. Both changes take effect September ... Read More »

Upcoming Changes

Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 8/17/23