A few years back, the Swiss did a study on the roles of parents in passing on faith practice to their children. Some of their results: If both father and mother attend church regularly, 33 percent of their children will end up as regular churchgoers, and 41 percent will end up attending irregularly...
Coming from India to the United States, I’ve become more aware of the value of time. People are so busy here, and everyone travels in cars— it seems like the whole city is moving! Each person is meticulously scheduled, and it makes sense to me that some people say they don’t have time to pray...
In this informative presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister, provides the biblical basis for the Church's teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi, and gives us a greater understanding of our vocation to be the living presence of Christ in the world.
Have you been on an ACTS retreat yet? If not, join us on August 24-27, 2017 for our next English Men's ACTS Retreat! The retreat’s goals are to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ, renew us spiritually, give new meaning to our prayer life and Sunday Liturgy, and build lasting friendships with members of your parish and faith community.
During some of my time away these past few months, I found myself on the road and had the opportunity to face the challenge of finding and attending Mass. As we enter the more intensive road trip season, it’s a blessing to know that weekend and weekday Mass is available all over the place and that there are apps to make the search much easier...
Mercy Ministry and our Guatemala Missionaries would like to thank everyone who helped make our first Chili Cook-Off on Saturday a tremendous success! It was a wonderful day! God bless our Chili Cooks! Click here to learn about winners and see photos of the event!
I awakened to my daughter saying, “Something’s happening at the neighbor’s house. All kinds of emergency vehicles are there.” Something told me to run over, and when my friend opened the door, her words were chilling, “. . . she’s not responding.”
To My POP Family, At the end of May, I will finish my time serving as POP’s Echo Apprentice. It’s been a wonderful two years during which I’ve seen so many changes at POP—new buildings, new ministries, new faces, death and new life—I’ve truly witnessed the ebb and flow of parish life, and it’s been a privilege...
Join us May 31st for the start of our a 10-week summer series on Bishop Robert Baron’s newest project, Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. It will be held on Wednesdays in the St. Andrew Discipleship Center from 5:45-7 am, and coffee and breakfast will be served...
Join us on Tuesday, June 6th as we welcome back our friend Joe Zambon in concert! 7pm in our new St. Andrew Discipleship Center. Admission: Free will offering!
by Valerie Delgado, Youth Evangelization Ministry Assistant
Growing up, I never had a devotion to Mary. I knew who she was, and I prayed my Hail Marys, but that’s as far as my relationship with her went. Over time, I’ve learned that Mary is one of the greatest gifts we’ve been given as Catholics, and I’ve fallen in love Our Mama. Here are my top three reasons why...
The image of the shepherd is used about a hundred times in the Bible. In the Old Testament, Israel was God’s flock and the leaders were called shepherds. In the New Testament, Jesus calls his listeners a “flock without a shepherd.” And, in the Gospel today, Jesus says he is not only a shepherd but also a guardian: “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved.” Jesus invites us to find our way to him, and through him, because he is the path to a “life of fullness.”
There are so many children and young people in our community who need our help and prayers. Submit a child for our Catholic Grandparents Association to pray for, or sign up to pray for a child in need...
Learn more about the Familia book study program or to join a team at POP. We invite all women to explore their feminine genius through a 15-session program based on St. Pope John Paul II's Letter to Women, Mother of the Redeemer and The Dignity of Women. Or, both men and women are invited to learn to understand the four different temperaments through a study of the book The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett...
Happy Easter Greetings! We’ve had some changes here at POP - new staff members, new roles, and goodbyes - and we’d like to take a moment to offer thanks and share the news with you. We’ve recently experienced our own “resurrection” story in our community. Our pastor spent time in the tomb struggling with multiple blood clots in his lungs, heart, and legs – there is still a clot in his leg. Soon after the clots, he suffered disc-spinal nerve damage..
I had a rocky start with the Bible. I almost failed my Old Testament class in college. (Who knew Tobit had a dog, am I right?) As a Theology major in college, I saw other people’s Bibles and they were so marked up, so loved, so used, and I desired that for myself.
One and all, thank you for your many prayers and ongoing expressions of support and goodwill! I still carry a blood clot in my lower leg, but it is in the process of slowly disintegrating. My plan to return to ministry hit yet another obstacle recently when I developed what they diagnosed to be a small blockage in my lower spine. Despite the pain, this is not a cause for concern. I saw the doctor and was given an injection to speed the healing process along...
On March 25 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the mystery wherein God takes on flesh and comes to dwell in the womb of Mary. This mystery has always had a special place in Catholic devotion and piety...
June 17, 2017A few years back, the Swiss did a study on the roles of parents in passing on faith practice to their children. Some of their results: If both father and mother attend church regularly, 33 percent of their children will end up as regular churchgoers, and 41 percent will end up attending irregularly...
June 8, 2017Coming from India to the United States, I’ve become more aware of the value of time. People are so busy here, and everyone travels in cars— it seems like the whole city is moving! Each person is meticulously scheduled, and it makes sense to me that some people say they don’t have time to pray...
June 6, 2017In this informative presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister, provides the biblical basis for the Church's teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi, and gives us a greater understanding of our vocation to be the living presence of Christ in the world.
June 5, 2017Have you been on an ACTS retreat yet? If not, join us on August 24-27, 2017 for our next English Men's ACTS Retreat! The retreat’s goals are to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ, renew us spiritually, give new meaning to our prayer life and Sunday Liturgy, and build lasting friendships with members of your parish and faith community.
June 4, 2017During some of my time away these past few months, I found myself on the road and had the opportunity to face the challenge of finding and attending Mass. As we enter the more intensive road trip season, it’s a blessing to know that weekend and weekday Mass is available all over the place and that there are apps to make the search much easier...
May 27, 2017Fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)
May 23, 2017Mercy Ministry and our Guatemala Missionaries would like to thank everyone who helped make our first Chili Cook-Off on Saturday a tremendous success! It was a wonderful day! God bless our Chili Cooks! Click here to learn about winners and see photos of the event!
May 23, 2017I awakened to my daughter saying, “Something’s happening at the neighbor’s house. All kinds of emergency vehicles are there.” Something told me to run over, and when my friend opened the door, her words were chilling, “. . . she’s not responding.”
May 20, 2017To My POP Family, At the end of May, I will finish my time serving as POP’s Echo Apprentice. It’s been a wonderful two years during which I’ve seen so many changes at POP—new buildings, new ministries, new faces, death and new life—I’ve truly witnessed the ebb and flow of parish life, and it’s been a privilege...
May 19, 2017Join us May 31st for the start of our a 10-week summer series on Bishop Robert Baron’s newest project, Catholicism: The Pivotal Players. It will be held on Wednesdays in the St. Andrew Discipleship Center from 5:45-7 am, and coffee and breakfast will be served...
May 19, 2017Join us on Tuesday, June 6th as we welcome back our friend Joe Zambon in concert! 7pm in our new St. Andrew Discipleship Center. Admission: Free will offering!
May 11, 2017Growing up, I never had a devotion to Mary. I knew who she was, and I prayed my Hail Marys, but that’s as far as my relationship with her went. Over time, I’ve learned that Mary is one of the greatest gifts we’ve been given as Catholics, and I’ve fallen in love Our Mama. Here are my top three reasons why...
May 7, 2017The image of the shepherd is used about a hundred times in the Bible. In the Old Testament, Israel was God’s flock and the leaders were called shepherds. In the New Testament, Jesus calls his listeners a “flock without a shepherd.” And, in the Gospel today, Jesus says he is not only a shepherd but also a guardian: “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved.” Jesus invites us to find our way to him, and through him, because he is the path to a “life of fullness.”
April 28, 2017There are so many children and young people in our community who need our help and prayers. Submit a child for our Catholic Grandparents Association to pray for, or sign up to pray for a child in need...
April 28, 2017Learn more about the Familia book study program or to join a team at POP. We invite all women to explore their feminine genius through a 15-session program based on St. Pope John Paul II's Letter to Women, Mother of the Redeemer and The Dignity of Women. Or, both men and women are invited to learn to understand the four different temperaments through a study of the book The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett...
April 2, 2017I had a rocky start with the Bible. I almost failed my Old Testament class in college. (Who knew Tobit had a dog, am I right?) As a Theology major in college, I saw other people’s Bibles and they were so marked up, so loved, so used, and I desired that for myself.
March 23, 2017On March 25 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the mystery wherein God takes on flesh and comes to dwell in the womb of Mary. This mystery has always had a special place in Catholic devotion and piety...