Fr. Chuck's blog
Lent has Begun: Time to Change and Celebrate Christ’s Life!
Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:28pm.
After his baptism by John in the river Jordan, Jesus heard the voice of God, His Father, saying, “You are my son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” In that moment Jesus probably discovered who he really was and that he was sent by God to be the promised Messiah, the Savior.
Eating Together is Healthy and Blessed
Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:16pm.In the Hispanic community, family is a priority. Hispanics pride themselves on valuing family as the most important part of their lives. Many people make tremendous sacrifices for their family, and they are most troubled when problems divide their families.
Today Jesus teaches us to think about what is most important in our lives. It is not money nor food nor clothing. He urges us to seek first the “Kingdom of God” and all else will be added.
Our families are under constant attack in our society.
Unique and Inspiring Celebration of Good Friday at St. Pius V
Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 11:33am.Many St. Pius V parishioners will participate in the Living Way of the Cross on Good Friday (April 10) in the Pilsen neighborhood.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation as a Celebration of God's Love and Forgiveness
Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Mon, 03/23/2009 - 10:25pm.
At St. Pius V we will celebrate Communal Reconciliation this Saturday, March 28, at 6:30 pm. Everyone is invited.
After the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church changed the name of the Sacrament of Penance, also known as Confession, to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Church leaders wanted to emphasize the sacrament's purpose of reconciling us to God, restoring our relation with the God of love; a relation which has been broken by our sin.
