Pastor’s Corner

Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, The liturgy for this weekend (January 07, 2024) celebrates the Epiphany of the Lord Jesus. Epiphany is a Greek word that denotes “manifestation”—that is, Our Savior Jesus manifests Himself to the Gentiles, who are represented through the three magi (astrologers ~ in the old liturgical tradition, these magi or astrologers…

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Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, “Behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy: A Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord” (Luke 2:10). With these words of the angel of God to the shepherds of Bethlehem, Jesus entered our human world and took on human flesh — “To take…

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Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, I warmly greet you in the Lord Jesus. We are in the middle of the month of October, a month in which we devote ourselves to Our Blessed Mother who always leads us to Her Son. Last Friday, we had a big turnout for the annual Marian celebration. With my…

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Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, August is here, and I hope you and your family have some family time during the summer. On this first weekend of August, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus. The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event, in which Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant…

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Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, Greetings and peace always in the Lord Jesus. Hospitality and kindness are virtues that we are called to live and to practice. Since my arrival to this beautiful family of Saint Polycarp, you never cease to shower me and my brother priests with your hospitality and kindness. You accept and…

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Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, We are at the last weekend of June: half a year has gone by. Time silently goes by and does not wait for us, but God patiently waits for us. He continues to be active and to invite us to trust in Him. Trusting in God is the main scriptural…

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