The Date of Christmas
Q. Is it true that the date on which we celebrate Christmas (December 25) has pagan origins? A. The actual date of Jesus’ birth is long...
Dec 25, 2017
Christmas Message
Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, As we celebrate this joyful feast of Christmas and approach the end of the year, I am particularly...
Dec 25, 2017
Dec 23, 2017
Gaudete Sunday-Pink Vestments?
Q. Why, on the Third Sunday of Advent, are the priest’s vestments pink, and the third candle in the Advent wreath as well? A. The color...
Dec 13, 2017
How did St. John the Baptist escape Herod?
Q. How did St. John the Baptist escape the Massacre of the Holy Innocents? A. St. John was only a few months older than Jesus was. We...
Dec 13, 2017
Remaining Confession Times During Advent
Please note that we will not be having Confession on Saturday December 23 in the morning or evening. Our last scheduled time for...
Dec 7, 2017
Online and Computer Resources for Families
Dear St. Catherine's Parish Family Recently I preached on the topic of pornography and offered some recommendations for how to protect...
Dec 6, 2017
Meaning of the name "Bethlehem"
Q. Does the name of the town “Bethlehem” have a literal meaning in Hebrew? A. “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread.” We can see, then, just...
Dec 6, 2017
How long is the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem?
Q. When Mary and Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to pay their taxes, how long would the trip have taken? A. The distance “as...
Dec 6, 2017
St. Vincent de Paul at Burger 21 - March 21st
Please join us on Wednesday, March 21 at Burger 21 on Barrett Pkwy for St. Vincent De Paul Charity day at Burger 21. Burger 21 will...
Dec 1, 2017
