Greetings from the parish office. Please find attached the letter announcing the dates of First Confession and First Holy Communion dates in St. Philip JNS. This post also includes two separate preparation notes for parents – one for First Confession and a second for Holy Communion. Please study the documents...
Today, July 6, we celebrate the feast of *St. Maria Goretti*, a young virgin and martyr whose life is an example of purity and mercy for all Christians. Maria Goretti is best known for her commitment to purity and the courageous defence of her faith at the young age of eleven...
Today, July 4, we celebrate the feast day of *Saint Elizabeth of Portugal* (1271-1336), the “Peacemaker” and Queen of Portugal. Born into royalty in Saragossa, Spain in 1271, the early life of Elizabeth was marked by privilege, but also by grace and piety. From an early age she was a...
Today, July 3, we celebrate the feast day of *Saint Thomas the Apostle * (died 72), original disciple of Jesus, and holy man of change and courage. St. Thomas was one of the fishermen on the Lake of Galilee whom our Lord called to be His Apostles. By nature slow...
Today, July 2, we celebrate the feast day of *Saint Bernardino Realino* (1530-1616), Jesuit priest, and apostle of God. Bernardino was born in Modena, Italy, to a noble Italian family. Initially studying medicine and philosophy at university, Bernardino turned his focus to law. He worked as an accomplished lawyer, as...
This year’s sacramental preparation is very different due to Covid-19. Therefore, we have prepared a short note for the attention of parents and candidates. Please use it as a guideline to prepare your children for the Sacrament.
Today, July 1, we celebrate the feast day of *St. Junipero Serra* (1713-1784), Franciscan Friar and missionary throughout California and Mexico. Miguel Jose Serra was born in Majorca, Spain. At the young age of 16, he entered into service to God, joining the Order of Saint Francis, and taking the...
Today, June 30, we celebrate the feast of the *First Martyrs of Rome* (died 64-68), brave and courageous Christians who suffered for their faith, *who were known as Protomartyrs of Rome.* Following the Ascension of Christ, the disciples had preached the Gospel, spreading throughout the region. Some, as we have...
