Latest news from our church!

As we transition to the new camera system, we will be changing how you view recorded Masses. Until now, we...

Robyn Kremer, a parishioner and a nurse in our Parish, recently approached the Pastor about developing a new ministry...

Stuffed Turkey Raffle

The Ave Maria Guild is sponsoring a stuffed turkey raffle. Members of the Guild will be selling tickets throughout the...

RCIA Update

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, RCIA, will resume classes on December 3rd. The classes will be held...

Father Rick's Daily Commentaries

December 1, 2020, ADVENT WEEKDAY
A light shines in the darkness In this first week of Advent, the church highlights the theme of hope. We remember that the “people who walk in darkness will see a great light.” Good news at this time of long nights as we are reeling mentally, physically, financially, emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic and find […]
November 30, 2020, FEAST OF ANDREW, APOSTLE
First responder Saint Andrew has a special place in the collective heart of Scotland. He is sometimes known as the “first called” apostle because of his early encounter and following of Jesus, alongside his better-known brother and fellow fisherman Simon Peter. When confronting his own crucifixion in the year 60, it is said Andrew chose […]
November 29, 2020, FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Keep your eyes open Nothing is more empowering than a fresh start. Advent brings with it a new gospel to guide us through the new liturgical year: Mark, the shortest of the four narratives about Jesus. Consider reading all 16 chapters at the start of the liturgical year to grasp the breathless beauty of Mark’s […]
November 28, 2002, OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Call forth your best self Perhaps you’ve heard that Jesus’ life was foreshadowed in passages from the Hebrew scripture that predated him. But were you aware that Mary’s life and role in salvation history might have been as well? The prophet Isaiah (7:14) speaks of a young woman (sometimes translated as a “virgin”) who will […]