On Tuesday, May 18, Fr. Bill sent an email to everyone subscribed to our clergy mailing list regarding his plan for improving security at Holy Ghost. If you are not subscribed to his email list, which he uses sparingly to distribute important news and other information, you can subscribe here. Here is the text of Father’s email: Dear Friends in …
Vacation Bible School Registration
Vacation Bible School Cat. Chat’s “Marvelous Mystery – The Mass Comes Alive” Vacation Bible School is coming to Holy Ghost the week of June 14-18! Kids will develop a new appreciation for the Catholic Mass and will deepen their love for Jesus in the Eucharist through faith teachings, catchy music, fun games, crafts, and more! VBS will be from 8:30am-12pm, …
Photos of the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
There was a special procession and May crowning immediately following the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 2, led by our first communicants. For centuries, the month of May has been a traditional month to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary with crowns of flowers, pilgrimages, and several celebratory feast days. Just as we honor our own biological mothers on Mother’s …
Men of the Cross Videos
The Knights of Columbus recently hosted an online men’s conference called “Men of the Cross.” Here are the links for each of the recorded sessions: Men of the Cross YouTube Video Links Video 01. Michael McCusker – Welcome & Opening Remarks https://youtu.be/GYPc45nWzL0 Video 02. Jimmy Dee – Introduction (7 Attributes of Spiritual Health) https://youtu.be/wbek4EwdVfM Video 03. Dr. Jonathan …
Photos of the Via Crucis Viviente / Living Stations of the Cross 2021
The Living Stations of the Cross was once again enacted and prayed by the Hispanic Community at Holy Ghost on Good Friday. Many thanks to Jim Richmond for his photos. Click on any image to open a larger image.
Schedule! Celebration of Paschaltide
Come join us at Holy Ghost parish for the celebration of Paschaltide! Schedules are below.
A Special Evening of Parish Unity
submitted by Mary Wilson Friday, March 19, 2021 was a very special evening at Holy Ghost as all of the different parish groups celebrated the Solemnity of St. Joseph. The evening was for many a culmination of weeks of meeting, praying and studying in preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph. The numbers of participants were impressive! Also impressive was the …
COVID-19 Vaccines: Some Considerations
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, As you may know, there are currently hundreds of vaccines under development worldwide to help people avoid contracting COVID-19. Of these, over a dozen are in the final stages of testing. This letter intends to help us all be well-informed as to the moral and ethical considerations. This is particularly important as it pertains …
Fr. Bill’s Thanksgiving Letter
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus; On this blessed Thanksgiving Day, we call to mind our many blessings as a nation, church, and individually. Part of me wishes 2020 were already behind us, but we can certainly be thankful that the Lord our God has sustained us thus far and will continue to do so. It is important to …
Changes in our Mass ordinary for Advent 2020
At every Mass we sing or say the words of the Ordinary (the unchangeable parts of the Mass), for example, the Gloria; Holy, holy, holy; and Lamb of God. In ordinary time—the liturgical season we’re in now—our parish has for quite a few years sung the simple ordinary in English from the third edition of the Roman Missal. In Lent …