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Homily for December 2, 2012: First Sunday of Advent: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 12/01/12
December 2, 2012
First Sunday of Advent
Reading 1 Jer 33:14-16
Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
R. (1b) To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. Reading 2 1 Thes 3:12-4:2
Gospel Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Jesus said to his disciples:"There will be signs in the sun, the ... Read More »
Homily for November 25, 2012 (Solemnity of Christ the King): Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 11/28/12
Solemnity of Christ the King—November 25, 2012
Reading 1Dn 7:13-14
Responsorial PsalmPs 93:1, 1-2, 5Reading IIRv 1:5-8
GospelJn 18:33b-37Pilate said to Jesus,"Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your ownor have others told you about me?" Pilate answered, "I am not a ... Read More »
Parish Truck for Sale
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 11/15/12
1996 Ford F250 4x4 auto. 82,888 miles. $7000. Blue. Power door locks and power windows, cruise, and A/C. 7'6" Meyer Plow, push button control salt spreader, tailgate mount wired with cab control box, newer tires, new battery, very good condition. Parish owned since 2001. Call the parish office for ... Read More »
Homily for November 11, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 11/10/12
GospelMk 12:41-44Jesus sat down opposite the treasuryand observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,"Amen, I say to ... Read More »
Homily for November 4, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 11/03/12
With the election just a couple of days off, I know I’m supposed to remain non-partisan, but . . . .I don’t know what I will do if President Obama is not re-elected. He is our single best hope for America. If he is not re-elected, it will be ... Read More »
Homily for October 14, 2012: Deacon David McGhee
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 10/30/12
28th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Year B, October 14, 2012
The game of FOLLOW THE LEADER is familiar to all of us over 50 who grew up before the age of technology took over. FOLLOW THE LEADER was a kids’ game in which each player tried to imitate the actions ... Read More »
Homily for October 28, 2012: Deacon David McGhee
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 10/30/12
30th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Year B, October 28, 2012
In your mind’s eye, picture this scene which could be happening in homes anywhere in the world at this very moment. A father is carefully holding his baby. His rough and calloused hands gently caress the child as he nestles ... Read More »
Homily for October 21, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 10/22/12
Homily for October 21, 2012
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In 1656, a small girl names Tekakwitha was born into the Mohawk tribe of Native Americans near what is now Auriesville, New York, upstate towards the Canadian border. All was normal in this life of relative obscurity until, at ... Read More »
Voter Guide from ICC
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 10/17/12
Use this link to access a helpful flyer with information for voting in Iowa from the Iowa Catholic Conference:
http://www.iowacatholicconference.org/bins/site/content/documents/ICC2012flier.pdf?_resolutionfile=ftppath|documents/ICC2012flier.pdf
Homily for October 7, 2012: Parish Value of UNITY: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 10/08/12
HOMILY:
For that last three weeks, we’ve been reflecting upon the ideals that must characterize our parish, if we are to be a vibrant Catholic Community of the Christian faith:
Three weeks ago we spoke of the ideal of FIDELITY: Our need to be faithful to gospel of Jesus ... Read More »