Ignatian Adventure

Join in a an engaging experience of daily prayer, reflection, and a weekly morning small group sharing. We meet on Wednesday mornings, 10am to 12noon in the St. Gabriel Life Center.

Reflections from the Heart – August 7, 2022

19th Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “See, the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness.” Have you ever stopped to consider or spent some quiet, quality, dedicated time to contemplate the fact that God sees us? He...

Reflections from the heart – July 31, 2022

18th Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “For what profit comes to man from all the toil and anxiety of heart?” Why is it so difficult to listen to Jesus? Isn’t that what our Heavenly Father asked us to do? Didn’t he say, “This is my Beloved Son, listen to him?”...

Reflections from the Heart – July 24, 2022

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr. Ivan Olmo “See how I am presuming to speak to my Lord.” Abraham’s disposition and posture towards God is always one of lowliness, of a faithful son and a humble servant. Our father in faith lovingly follows our Heavenly Father with...

Reflections from the Heart – July 17, 2022

16th Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.” Silence and solitude are essential in discerning God’s particular will and call. It is in sacred silence that we are able to determine that God truly speaks...

Reflections from the Heart – July 10, 2022

15th Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” Love is who we are and what we are about. Love is the cause of our being, the reason for our existence. ...

Reflections from the Heart – July 3, 2022

14th Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Go on your way…” Our life is often described and compared to that of a journey. But where are you going? Do you know where you are going? Have you prepared for the journey? Where or what is your final destination? Are you...

Reflection from the Heart – June 26, 2022

13th Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” Freedom is the place we are all journeying to. We do not journey alone. We journey with Christ. Freedom is the state of mind we...

Reflections from the Heart – June 19, 2022

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christby Fr. Ivan Olmo “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.” As we consume Holy Communion and as Holy Communion consumes us, we must place our hands...

Reflections from the Heart – June 12, 2022

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinityby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Have you ever stopped to wonder, to ponder, to consider the mystery of God? To truly sit down without distraction, without hurry, without preoccupation and...

Mission Sunday – Peru

See below for the mission presentation at the 10am Mass on Sunday, June 5th. Missions Peru Donation Parishioner Name(Required) First Last Parishioner Number (if known) Email(Required) Phone(Required)Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City...

Reflections from the Heart – June 5, 2022

Pentecost Sundayby Fr. Ivan Olmo “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” Do you ever wonder what your true gifts are? Those things that are helpful, useful and of some benefit to you or to someone else? Not your skills or...

Reflections from the Heart – May 29, 2022

Ascension of the Lordby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you.” I once heard a person say, “promises are meant to be broken and lies are meant to be kept.” What a sad thing to say and to believe that it is ok to lie and ok to break a...

Chapel of the Angels Renovation

The Chapel of the Angels has been blessed by Bishop Noonan. We hope to have a schedule soon for Adoration to resume. A word of thanks and gratitude to our Lord and to our Lady and to you.  Thank you Lord for the gift and fruitfulness of our Mother Mary, adoration and...

Reflections from the Heart – May 22, 2022

Sixth Sunday of Easterby Fr. Ivan Olmo “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” The Holy Spirit is God’s gracious gift for God pours himself out and gives himself as grace,...

Reflections from the Heart – May 15, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Easterby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them… God himself will always be with them as their God.” Where is God? A good question to consider. We know God is in scripture for the Word has become...

Reflections from the Heart – May 8, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Easterby Fr. Ivan Olmo “We are his people, the sheep of his flock.” A priest once shared that we use two candles at the altar to represent Jesus as the one true light, the Light of the World. One candle represents his divine nature. The other...

Reflections from the Heart – May 1, 2022

Third Sunday of Easterby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” The tension between taking care of our own needs and following Christ with an undivided heart is the same struggle that Peter and the Apostles faced. We struggle to love Jesus...

Reflections from the Heart – April 24, 2022

Sunday of Divine Mercyby Fr. Ivan Olmo Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” There is an inner room within our hearts.  A secret place we keep safe, guarded and protected. We keep it under lock and key. There we hide...

Reflections from the Heart – April 17, 2022

Easter Sundayby Fr. Ivan Olmo “The Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day.” Easter reminds us of the patient longing of the Father, of his deep desire for Holy Communion with his precious creation, of the suffering love...

Reflections from the Heart – April 10, 2022

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lordby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” At the height of his physical suffering, moved with deep love and compassion, Jesus asks the Father to forgive. Who is he asking forgiveness for? Could it be the...

Reflections from the Heart – April 3, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Lentby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.” In the Act of Contrition, we express our sadness and sorrow for hurting God with our sins. We seek God’s mercy and beg for his peace.  We promise God, our Father that...

Food Drive Online

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Vacation Bible School – VBS – Youth Volunteer

 We are now accepting volunteer applications for youth volunteers for Vacation Bible School – June 8-12 – Rainforest Falls- Exploring the Nature of God Youth volunteers must be at least a rising 6th grader. Please apply using these form below:...

Reflections from the Heart – March 27, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Lentby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” Pope Francis graciously shared the loving gift and holy inspiration the Lord shared with him to celebrate a Year of Mercy and remind the world to be “Merciful like the...

Reflections from the Heart – March 20, 2022

Third Sunday of Lentby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Repent, says the Lord; the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Retreats are wonderful opportunities to escape from the busyness of life and enter the sacredness of silence to encounter Christ on his journey to Jerusalem and our journey...

Holy Week – Easter 2022 Schedule

Holy Week APRIL 10 – Palm Sunday – Regular Mass Schedule APRIL 11 – Tenebrae Service – The Passion of the Lord – 7pm APRIL 13 Chrism Mass – National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe -11amReconciliation – 7pm to 8pm APRIL...

Reflections from the Heart – March 13, 2022

Second Sunday of Lentby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Because the Lord loved you and because of his fidelity he brought you out from the place of slavery, and ransomed you from the hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt.” Every person has an “Egypt” – a place that tends to enslave and...

Reflections from the Heart – March 6, 2022

First Sunday of Lentby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days.” The scripture readings during the great and holy season of Lent point us to the profound reality of the...

Reflections from the Heart – February 26, 2022

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” In the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus invites us into a prolonged suffering. He welcomes us into his prayer, into his pain, into rejection, into...

Reflections from the Heart – February 20, 2022

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” True love is a divine gift, a holy mystery, a blessed experience, a beautiful thing. Why is something so...

Reflection from the Heart – February 13, 2022

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” When we spend time in silent reflection contemplating the salvific events surrounding our redemption and salvation and exploring the...

Middle School Youth Ministry Campfire Kick-Off

Join us Friday, February 11th from 6pm-9pm for our Middle School Youth Ministry Campfire Kick-off behind Padre Pio’s Place. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy a fun night of pizza, s’mores, and an outside movie! We look forward to some cool weather fun as...

Reflections from the Heart – February 6, 2022

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” Think about your worst fear. You know, that thing you fear the most. That thing or person that causes you to have sleepless nights, over eat, weep...

Reflections from the Heart – January 30, 2022

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “O God, you have taught me from my youth, and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.” To be a disciple of Christ is to know him, follow him, learn from him and ultimately to be like him. For Jesus, every moment...

Reflections from the Heart – January 23, 2022

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness.” Do you ever wonder why you are here and say to yourself,...

Reflections from the Heart – January 16, 2022

Second Sunday in Ordinary Timeby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?” At times, we fast for medical reasons. We need blood work done or need to prepare for a routine checkup or undergo a surgical procedure. We also fast for...

Reflections from the Heart – January 9, 2022

The Baptism of the Lordby Fr. Ivan Olmo “I am baptizing you with water. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Our baptism is an important day in our spiritual life and an important part of our spiritual journey. It is the entryway into the Father’s...

Chalk Blessing

Chalking the Door – The Epiphany House Blessing Blessed Chalking Kits were handed out at all of the Masses on the weekend of January 2nd – the Epiphany of the Lord. Kits are available in the Parish Office and you are welcome to pick one up to bless your...

Reflections from the Heart – January 2, 2022

The Epiphany of the Lordby Fr. Ivan Olmo “Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more.” Our spiritual lives play out in the rhythm of the Liturgical Year. We live in concert with the changes of the seasons as we welcome the birth of...

Middle School – Campfire Christmas – January 7th

Join us Friday, January 7th from 6pm-9pm for our Campfire Christmas Middle School Youth Ministry Kick-off behind Padre Pio. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy a fun night of pizza, smores, and an outside Christmas movie…yes it will still be Christmas! We look...

Reflections from the Heart – December 26, 2021

Feast of the Holy Familyby Fr. Ivan Olmo “After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” Have you ever stopped to consider how easy it is for us to change our minds but how difficult...

Office of Readings – 4th Thursday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Fourth Thursday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-4th-Thursday-of-Advent.mp3 From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop Truth has...

Office of Readings – 4th Wednesday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Fourth Wednesday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-4th-Wednesday-of-Advent.mp3 From a treatise against the heresy of Noetus by Saint...

Office of Readings – 4th Tuesday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Fourth Tuesday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-4th-Tuesday-of-Advent.mp3 From a commentary on Luke by Venerable Bede, priest The...

Office of Readings – 4th Monday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Fourth Monday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-4th-Monday-of-Advent.mp3 From a commentary on Luke by Saint Ambrose, bishop Mary...

Office of Readings – 4th Sunday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Fourth Sunday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-4th-Sunday-of-Advent.mp3 From a homily In Praise of the Virgin Mother by Saint...

Office of Readings – 3rd Saturday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: December 19, 2020 - Third Saturday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Saturday-of-Advent.mp3 From a treatise Against Heresies by...

Office of Readings – 3rd Friday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Third Friday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Friday-of-Advent.mp3 From a letter to Diognetus God has revealed his love through...

Reflections from the Heart – December 19, 2021

Fourth Sunday in Adventby Fr. Ivan Olmo “The holy Spirit will come upon you… the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” Have you ever considered what makes a person or place or an object holy? Perhaps a holy card or a holy rosary, holy water, holy...

Office of Readings – 3rd Thursday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Third Thursday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Thursday-of-Advent.mp3 From a letter by Saint Leo the Great, pope The mystery...

Office of Readings – 3rd Wednesday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: December 16, 2020 - Third Wednesday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Wednesday-of-Advent.mp3 From a treatise Against Heresies,...

Office of Readings – 3rd Tuesday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Third Tuesday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Tuesday-of-Advent.mp3 From the Imitation of Christ On humility and peace Do not...

Office of Readings – 3rd Monday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Third Monday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Monday-of-Advent.mp3 From a discourse On the Contemplation of God by William of...

Office of Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Third Sunday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-3rd-Sunday-of-Advent.mp3 From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop The Voice is John,...

Office of Readings – 2nd Saturday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Second Saturday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-2nd-Saturday-of-Advent.mp3 From a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, abbot Mary...

Office of Readings – 2nd Friday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Second Friday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-2nd-Friday-of-Advent.mp3 From a treatise Against Heresies, by Saint Irenaeus, bishop...

Reflections from the Heart – December 12, 2021

Third Sunday in Adventby Fr. Ivan Olmo The angel Gabriel came to Mary and said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you: Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Have you found favor with God? A profound yet wonderfully challenging question to...

Office of Readings – 2nd Thursday of Advent

Click on the audio link below to pray this Office of Readings with Fr. Ivan Olmo: Second Thursday in Advent https://s10367.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Office-of-Readings-2nd-Thursday-of-Advent.mp3 From a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop Love...