Hospitality

One of the ways we live in God is to extend God's hospitality to all. As an old Irish rune says, ''Often goes the Christ in the stranger's guise."

The woman of Shunem offered hospitality to the prophet Elisha in the form of dinner and a place to stay. He rewarded her hospitality with the promise of a son. Christ explains to us just what hospitality means: ''Whoever receives you receives me'' and shall not lack for a reward. As theologian Paul Wadell teaches, when we offer hospitality, we not only offer food and drink, or a place to stay, or other kindness, we offer ourselves; we offer our attention to a stranger's story, wherein we learn another person's perspective, and in doing so we listen to God's story.

In warning us that ''Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me..." and also, ''Whoever finds [their] life will lose it, and whoever loses [their] life for my sake will find it'' Jesus proposes that we cultivate detachment from things that we now consider primary in our lives. Christ loves us and wants us to put him first before other commitments or desires. Our hospitality to strangers puts Christ before ourselves in just this way.


Hospitalidad

Una de las formas que vivimos en Dios es compartir la hospitalidad de Dios a todos. Hay un dicho irlandés que dice "Cristo a menudo va disfrazado de desconocido".

La mujer de Sunem ofreció su hospitalidad al profeta Eliseo invitándolo a comer y ofreciéndole un lugar donde descansar. El agradeció y recompensó la hospitalidad con la promesa que tendría un hijo. Cristo nos explica lo que es la hospitalidad: "quien me recibe a mí, recibe al que me ha enviado" y no quedará sin recompensa. Así como el teólogo Paul Wadell nos ensena, cuando somos hospitalarios, no solamente ofrecemos agua y comida, o un lugar donde quedarse, u otro tipo de generosidad, nos ofrecemos nosotros mismos; ofrecemos nuestra atención a la historia de un desconocido, donde conocemos la perspectiva de otra persona y cuando esto pasa, escuchamos la historia de Dios.

Al advertirnos que "el que ama a su padre o a su madre más que a mí, no es digno de mí..." y también "el que salve su vida la perderá y el que la pierda por mí, la salvará” Jesús propone que aprendamos a despegarnos de las cosas que ahora consideramos indispensables en nuestras vidas. Cristo nos ama y quiere que lo pongamos primero ante otros compromisos o deseos. Nuestra hospitalidad con personas desconocidas pone a Cristo ante nosotros solo de esta manera.

First Friday

July 3rd will be the First Friday of the month.

We will have confessions at 7:30 am, and Mass is at 8:00 am.


Primer Viernes

El Viernes 3 de Julio es el Primer Viernes del mes.

Tendremos confesiones a las 7:30 am y la Misa a las 8:00 am.

Happy 4th of July! ¡Feliz 4 de julio!

As the Holiday of Saturday, July 4th, 2026 will be observed on Friday, July 3rd, the Parish Office will be closed.


Como el feriado del sábado 4 de julio de 2026 se observará el viernes 3 de julio, la oficina parroquial estará cerrada.

Our Second Collection this weekend Peter’s Pence Collection

This weekend our parish participates in the "Peter's Pence 2026 Collection" for the Works of the Holy Father.

Each year the Holy Father asks us to help him provide for our neediest brothers and sisters throughout the world - those who suffer due to war, oppression, and natural disasters.

Join the Holy Father in this act of justice and kindness. Please pray for the Holy Father and give generously to this special appeal. Thank you.


Este fin de semana, nuestra parroquia participa en la "Colecta del Óbolo de San Pedro 2026" para las Obras del Santo Padre.

Cada año el Santo Padre nos pide que le ayudemos para auxiliar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas mas necesitados a través del mundo - aquellos que sufren debido a la guerra, opresión y desastres naturales.

Únanse al Santo Padre en este acto de justicia y bondad. Por favor oremos por el Santo Padre y apoyemos generosamente esta campaña especial. Gracias

Archbishop's Charities and Development Drive 2026

Our parish goal for the 2026 ABCD Campaign is
$51,863.00

Total Pledged and Received:
$44,167.00

Text "Magdalen" to (833) 336-9083 to give

Donate Online Video in English

Campaña de Caridades y Desarrollo
del Arzobispo de 2026

Nuestra meta parroquial para la Campaña del ABCD 2026 es $51,863.00

Total prometido y recibido:
$44,167.00

Envíe un texto con "Magdalen" al (833) 336-9083 para donar

Donar en línea Video en Español

Gluten-Free Hosts

If you have gluten intolerance and wish to receive Holy Communion, please inform one of the parish ministries. They will gladly provide a gluten‑free host for the Mass you plan to attend.

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Sacrificial Giving

We thank those who generously support our parish.
Thank you for your generosity!

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Our food pantry needs donations!

Collection boxes are available at the entrance of the Church

¡Nuestra despensa de alimentos necesita donaciones!

Cajas de colección están disponibles a la entrada de la Iglesia

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The Importance of Church Registration

Being registered in the church, (as well as the use of envelopes) is vital in order for us to issue accurate reference letters that you may require.

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Becoming a Man After God's Own Heart

That Man is You! Thursdays at 7:00 pm

Men - there’s still time to join for the That Man is You! men’s program.

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Becoming a godparent/sponsor in the Catholic Church

Being chosen as a godparent for baptism is an honor, for the godparent traditionally becomes a spiritual companion to the one being baptized in a journey of faith. Please decide if your faith life makes you ready to publicly pledge that you have been leading a life in harmony with the Catholic tradition.

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