From the Pastor's Desk
January 1, 2023
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
For the weeks leading up to Christmas, we focused on preparing ourselves for the coming of Jesus. Part of our preparation was reflecting on “Mary’s yes.” Mary’s willingness to do God’s will set our salvation on a new path. The beautiful life that God had originally planned ... Read More »
December 25, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
If there’s one word people use the most to describe the Season of Christmas, it would be “CUTE.” I agree that everything associated with Christmas is cute.
But the first Christmas was NOT cute. Nor was it cuddly. In Luke 2:7, it says, “She wrapped him in ... Read More »
December 18, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
At the Annunciation, Mary was called by God. She said YES. That changed her life forever. In life, all new things start only with a Yes. A new relationship only starts if you say Yes. A new job starts the moment you say Yes. Same thing with ... Read More »
December 11, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
I found this quote in the internet: “If the joy of the Lord is in your heart, inform your face.” Let your face know.
The Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally known as “GAUDETE” Sunday. The Latin word means “Rejoice,” taken from the first word of the ... Read More »
December 4, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
Come to the Water
Throughout the Bible, we read about people who were called by God to preach a specific message or perform an important mission. One of the most influential and unique people is John the Baptist. John was a man with “true grit,” so to ... Read More »
November 27, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
There was a young farmer riding furiously on his horse. A startled passerby yelled at him saying, “Where are you going in such a hurry?” And he yelled back, “Don’t ask me. Ask the horse!”
In our day-to-day activities and hectic schedules, we have to pause occasionally ... Read More »
November 20, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
As a priest, in terms of proclaiming the Good News, I’ve realized that preaching is never enough. The Word has to become flesh. After preaching for 29 years, here’s what I noticed: At first, people will listen to the message of a messenger. But after awhile, people ... Read More »
November 13, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
It is quite natural to think about what the future will bring. After all, we must make plans so that we will be prepared for what comes our way. But sometimes we get a little too worried about a future which is, in reality, unpredictable. We can ... Read More »
November 6, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
Things are not always what they seem to be. One of the challenges we face in our faith is not understanding the depth of God’s love. We all know God created the universe, and within, He created man and woman. We all know that He made it ... Read More »
October 30, 2022
Posted by Fr. Jose Erlito Ebron
Dear Parishioners,
Zacchaeus and the Sycamore Tree
We once again hear about a tax collector in this week’s Gospel. His name is Zacchaeus, and he was known by the people as a very dishonest tax collector. People hated when Zacchaeus came to their door because he was always ... Read More »