From The Pastor

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Parish is a people of living faith rooted in the Gospel, centered on the Eucharist and led by the Holy Spirit. We are inspired by the example of Mary to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by ministering to all.

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Homily: Mary and Martha
July 18 , 2010

Homily: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 11 , 2010

Homily: Walking in the Spirit
June 27 , 2010

Homily: The Merciful Heart of Jesus
June 13 , 2010

Homily: Corpus Christi
June 6 , 2010

Homily: Pentecost Fire
May 23 , 2010

Homily: Ascension
May 16 , 2010

Homily: Mother's Day: Love and Obedience
May 9 , 2010

Homily: Love Is Repaid By Love Alone
May 2 , 2010

Homily: Divine Mercy
April 11 , 2010

Homily: Easter
April 4 , 2010

Homily: Passion Sunday
March 28 , 2010

Homily: Prodigal Son Returns
March 14 , 2010

Homily: The Personal Judgement: Encountering the Living God
March 7 , 2010

Homily: Solid Rock Faith
February 28 , 2010

Homily: Beatitudes for Living
February 14 , 2010

Homily: Saints to Sinners
February 7 , 2010

Homily: Love Is...
January 31 , 2010

Homily: Unity In The Body of Christ
January 24 , 2010

Homily: Mary's Intercession
January 17 , 2010

Homily: The Epiphany of the Lord
January 3 , 2010

Homily: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
January 1 , 2010

Homily: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27 , 2009

Homily: Christmas: The Nativity of the Lord
December 25 , 2009

Homily: 4th Week of Advent: Expectant Faith
December 20 , 2009

Homily: 3rd Week of Advent: Practical Advice from John the Baptist
December 13 , 2009

Homily: 2nd Week of Advent: Prepare the Way of the Lord
December 6 , 2009

Homily: 1st Week of Advent: Waiting on Christ
November 29 , 2009

Homily: The Final Day
November 15 , 2009

Homily: All Saints Day
November 1 , 2009

Homily: Heal My Blindness
October 25 , 2009

Homily:
September 27 , 2009

Homily: The Greatest Is The Least
September 20 , 2009

Homily: Faith and Works
September 13 , 2009

Homily: August 30 , 2009

Homily: August 23 , 2009

Homily: August 16 , 2009

Homily: July 26 , 2009

Homily: July 12 , 2009

Homily: July 5 , 2009

FROM THE PASTOR August 15, 2010

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

Today we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven.  Because it is a Solemnity in Ordinary Time, this feast takes precedence even over the twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.  Let us thank Our Blessed Virgin Mother for all she does for us, interceding for all our needs in Heaven.  Happy Feast Day, O Mary assumed into Heaven!

SISTER MARY EDMOND’S VOWS
Last weekend, on the Feast of the Transfiguration, the daughter of Deacon Bob and Karen Morrow, Markley Morrow took her first vows as a Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist.  Taking the name of Sister Mary Edmund after the English martyr, Edmund Campion, she will offer herself in a martyrdom of love for many years to come.  Her joy was intense as a new bride of Christ and she radiated Christ’s love to all there attending.  Even the Oprah Winfrey crew was interviewing the newly-professed Sisters for a possible show in the months ahead.  Keep an eye out for this program on the Dominican Sisters, for it will surely be moving.  Congratulations Sister Mary Edmund and all the Morrow Family!

PRAYER GARDEN
The beautiful statue of Jesus Christ has arrived from Italy and now graces our new prayer garden! This marble statue of Jesus Christ will be an inspiration for years to come.  If you need a place to calm a little child during Mass or simply want to make a prayerful visit during the day or in the  evening, you will find this to be a perfect setting for peaceful meditation.    For a memorial donation  of $1,000 or more, we will add your name to a plaque to be dedicated in the vestibule of our church. We are also still accepting gifts of $1,000 or more for the Fountain of Living Waters, which will also be memorialized in the vestibule.  Thanks to all who are donating to these final projects commemorating Annunciation’s 50th anniversary.

COLLECTION FOR THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

The Little Sisters of the Poor will speak at all the Masses next weekend and will take up a collection for the support of their work among the elderly poor.  The Little Sisters conduct the center for the aging in Gallup located at 1900 Mark Avenue.  For over 25 years the Little Sisters have been caring for the needy elderly, providing them with a home, nursing care, and above all, love and respect, which is so important.  Any help you may be able to give them will be deeply appreciated.