Homily - Third Sunday in Lent - Fr. Eric Tellez

  “Our current situation has many not being able to make it to mass. Today we present the mass, with the Sunday readings and Fr Eric’s comforting homily for these times”.

Homily - Second Sunday in Lent - Fr. Eric Tellez

Fr. Eric speaks to every parishioner regarding our parish, our world, and our country entering into the unknown. We are to remember Jesus gives us a powerful example o...

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent (5 pm Mass - Sunday)

On the 1st Sunday of Lent the Crosier Religious Community joined us for masses. We were blessed with 4 good homilies from 4 Crosier priests. We invite everyone over Le...

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent (10:30 am Mass)

On the 1st Sunday of Lent the Crosier Religious Community joined us for masses. We were blessed with 4 good homilies from 4 Crozier priests. We invite everyone over Le...

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent (8 am Mass)

On the 1st Sunday of Lent the Crosier Religious Community joined us for masses. We were blessed with 4 good homilies from 4 Crozier priests. We invite everyone over Le...

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent (5 pm Mass - Saturday)

On the 1st Sunday of Lent the Crosier Religious Community joined us for masses. We were blessed with 4 good homilies from 4 Crozier priests. We invite everyone over Le...

Homily - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

All three readings are perfect for leading us into the season of Lent. The way we treat others is not always kind, loving or respectful. Here is a plan to help us addr...

Homily - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez & Becky Eldredge

Fr. Eric offers a brief homily. Our keynote speaker, Becky Eldredge, offers a reflection on being light in the world.

Homily - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Mark Harrington

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary time - Fr. Andre Dargis

Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the one who was sent by the Father. Being a “witness” of Jesus Christ is another word for follower of Jesus. What is asked of ...

Homily - Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Eric Tellez

The Baptism of Jesus brings solidarity between the divine and humanity. It raises our status.

Homily - The Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Mark Harrington

Fr. Mark's Homily from the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020. 

Homily - The Solemnity of the Epiphany - Fr. Mark Harrington

Listen to Fr. Mark's homily from the Solemnity of the Epiphany. 

Homily - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Eric Tellez

Many Catholics understand the emphasis on dying and death. When it comes to understanding the role of healing, Catholics could do better. Today’s readings speak of the...

Homily - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Edward Beck, CP

This week we welcome Fr. Edward Beck to St. Patrick Catholic Community. Fr. Beck is a Roman Catholic priest of the Passionist Congregation. He is an author, playwright...

Homily - 1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Eric Tellez

The season of Advent is a call to have patience with God’s plan at the end of time. Impatience can be a challenge, even for Christians.

Homily - The Solemnity of Christ the King - Fr. Eric Tellez

Christians, sometimes, miss the point when it comes to understanding the “end times” that scriptures present. Fr. Eric shares a good insight in how approaching the end...

Homily - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

God is always at work in our lives... even when we cannot see it.

Homily - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Jesus says he wants to stay at Zacchaeus’ house, a known chief tax collector and much hated. Staying at his house also means Jesus eats at table with him. No wonder pe...

Homily - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Each reading this Sunday gives us an insight into humility and how we live it in our daily lives.

Homily - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Our prayers, many times, call God the Almighty... Yet God is also a Vulnerable God. Can we identify with a Mighty God or a God who is willing to be vulnerable? Fr. Eri...

Homily - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

God is not held to human boundaries. God goes beyond such barriers... Disciples are called to do the same.

Homily - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Sin can blind us to God working in the midst of one’s illness. Forgiveness of sins in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick happens. 

Homily - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Gates are common in our world and we how they operate... The Gate in today’s Gospel parable operates differently in the Kingdom of God.

Homily - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

The cost of discipleship in Luke’s Gospel is an invitation to understanding true freedom, not slavery.

Homily - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Jesus accepts the invitation for a meal from those who are difficult. They watch Jesus closely to see if he makes a mistake. It is interesting that Jesus would say, "y...

Homily - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last... Jesus' words can sting if we think we are first in line because we think we are doing all thing...

Homily - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez and Kevin McGloin (Focus on Formation)

Fr. Eric shares his homily and invites Kevin McGloin, our Director of Formation, to join him as they talk about formation as a life long process. 

Homily - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

The real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist comes to us in our brokenness. Why do we deny ourselves of healing, believing we are not worthy to receive?