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Dear Parishioners, This is not our first epidemic. In October 1918 Cardinal Gibbons ordered the closure of the Churches in Baltimore. Here is an excerpt from the Baltimore Sun from that time: Tuesday, October 15, 1918 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: The city’s leading Catholic clergyman... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, This is a bittersweet day. It is still Holy Saturday. I will still celebrate the Easter Vigil. But, without all of you and without baptizing and confirming our Elect and Candidates. They have been working hard during this year preparing for this Holy Night. Our... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, Today is the most solemn day in the Church calendar. The Passion and Death of our Lord pierces us to the heart. When we realize that He died for love of us and for love for His Father, we are truly filled with humility and gratitude. Ash Wednesday seems ages... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is holding a Litany of the Sacred Heart tomorrow, Good Friday, at 12 Noon EDT. There is a plenary indulgence for participating. The website is: https://lacatholics.org/sacred-heart/ Here is a link to the Archdiocese of... Read More →

Dear Parishoners, Today is Spy Wednesday, so called because, after taking the thirty pieces of silver, Judas looks for an opportunity to hand him over. We also read about that portion of the Last Supper where Judas is revealed as the betrayer. Why did Jesus continue with him... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, Tonight there will be a full moon, the first full moon after the Spring equinox. That makes this Sunday the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring equinox, hence Easter Sunday. I am finalizing plans for the Sacred Triduum. Deacon Klco and I... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, If you are following the lectionary readings we see the plot against Jesus starting to come together. Judas is upset that Mary wasted perfumed oil to anoint Jesus’ feet. We find out that Judas didn’t care about the poor but wanted the money since he... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, I opened the church this morning at about 6:30, turned on the lights, sat in a pew and prayed the Office. The office is the prayers that clergy and religious pray throughout the day. Finishing that, I looked at the empty church and thought about what should be... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, We may be entering into our worst week for Coronavirus victims. We pray for those afflicted and for those caring for those afflicted and for those who have died. We can’t help but relate this time with Holy Week. We know that the Passion and Death of our... Read More →

Dear Parishioners, Catholic Charities is running a virtual food drive. There are many people who cannot obtain food during this time. Our own Marlboro Food Bank is completely shut down. You can contribute to the virtual food drive by clicki... Read More →