The Seed
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
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 »
To Become Full of Grace
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 8/10/23
When the Archangel Gabriel approached the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, he drew attention to something about Mary that even she likely did not know: that she was – and is – full of grace, and she alone of all creation. And this mystery of her “grace-fullness” was from ... Read More »
The Transfiguration is a Promise
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 8/10/23
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, which has become one of my favorite feasts of the year, but it is one that most Catholics don’t often experience at Mass unless it falls on a Sunday, as it does this year. Every mystery of Christ’s life means ... Read More »