Pastor’s Desk on the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year C
Fr. Janusz Mocarski
Often people ask us, priests, what to do in order to deepen their spiritual life. We all can come up with different answers and there are certainly many ways to greater spiritual life. There is, however, a more proven method that has helped many Christian Catholics to be on the fast track to holiness and to better understanding of spiritual life...
Pastor’s Desk on the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, year C
Fr. Janusz Mocarski
I am sure that all of us are stunned and horrified by the wildfires in Southern California impacting now hundreds of thousands of its inhabitants. The speed and ferocity of fire only proves how fragile we are as individual human beings and as humanity by and large...
Prayer for Those Affected by the Fires in California
Heavenly Father,
We turn to You in this time of great trial, as the wildfires rage across Los Angeles. Protect those in danger, comfort those who have lost their homes, and welcome into Your eternal embrace the souls of those who have perished.
Lord, we pray for the firefighters and first responders. Grant them strength, courage, and safety as they battle the flames. May Your guiding hand lead them to protect lives and property.
Holy Spirit, inspire us to be instruments of Your peace and love, supporting our brothers and sisters in need with our prayers, resources, and compassion.
Mother Mary, Queen of Angels, intercede for us in this hour of need. Bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the afflicted.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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Pope Preaches ‘Very Strong Bond’ Between Adoration and Service
Justin McLellan
During the Holy Year 2025, Christians should deepen their spiritual lives through adoration and then transform their prayer into concrete acts of service, Pope Francis said. “There is a very strong bond between adoration and service, which we must not forget,” the pope told members of the Archconfraternity of Sts. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist of the Knights of Malta from Catanzaro, Italy...
Christmas Letter
Fr. Janusz Mocarski
Who really needs Christmas today? it seems that in the current milieu of the Western World to be a Christian is to be a loser. Practicing Christians, and particularly practicing Catholics, from year to year decrease in number in the West and there is much confusion among them about morals, and even the commandments are viewed as outdated...
Pope Francis to Open 5 Sacred Portals
Vatican
Pope Francis will commence a centuries-long Catholic tradition on Christmas Eve and introduce a first-time, historical addition to the holy ritual. Starting on Dec. 24, the pontiff will open a series of five Holy Doors throughout the Vatican, including St. Peter’s Basilica, plus Rome’s three other basilicas to commence next year’s Catholic Church jubilee — a joyful commemoration of faith that normally occurs every 25 years...
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Official Diocesan Statement
Diocese of Rockville Centre
For the sake of abuse survivors and the Church's mission on Long Island, we pray that the Plan brings some measure of healing to survivors and allows the Church to carry on the saving mission of Jesus Christ. Victim survivors of child abuse deserve our respect, our prayers, and our pastoral support. The Church is grateful for their courage and perseverance...
Solidarity with Our Immigrant Brothers and Sisters
Chieko Noguchi
Compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and recognizing the inherent dignity of each person as a child of God, we stand in firm solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters who live and labor in these United States. From the founding of our nation, immigrants have been essential to this society’s growth and prosperity...
Harvest Dinner Dance 2024
Saint Joseph the Worker
We are filled with joy as we reflect on the wonderful day at Saint Joseph the Worker Church. It was truly uplifting to see so many parishioners coming together, sharing moments of connection, smiles, and laughter, all while embracing the spirit of our faith. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us—your presence made the day unforgettable, and we are deeply grateful for each of you.
The Growing Danger of
Physician Assisted Suicide
A Pastoral Statement to the People of God
of the Diocese of Rockville Centre Most
Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville
Centre
Legislation pending in Albany seeks to upend the doctor-
patient relationship at its most vulnerable moment via
physician-assisted suicide. The bill, which seems to be
gaining momentum, authorizes doctors to dispense pills
that literally poison patients who have been given terminal
diagnoses...