As they say in Spanish, poco a poco. Even though the government did not approve Phase 1 for Madrid, they have decided to allow us to gather together for Mass STARTING MONDAY. NOT TOMORROW, OK? Thanks to David, Esmeralda, Emeka, and the priests of San Dámaso/OLM, the church is ready for daily Mass. I will […]
Hello, I am trying to get this out earlies so as to help the catechists of OLM who are preparing classes for Sunday. I have attached all the resources and I hope they help you feel closer to our Lord. Please pray for Nancy from CCD who will be having an important surgery on Tuesday […]
Hello again from your pastor. I have four things for you that I hope you will find helpful. First, since I am American, I celebrate this Sunday as Mother’s Day. Here is a poem you might enjoy: A Mother’s Love There are times when only a Mother’s love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our […]
1) It was nice to see Elke and some Choir members sing to us a very appropriate hymn. We should record a zoom applause for them! See and hear it here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1NXjKiFUE1W5wF417 2) After 4 days hospitalized Fr. Sebastian was discharged from the hospital. Although he was admitted for Covid19, he later tested negative. In […]
What a beautiful weekend! And we can even go out and enjoy it, at least for an hour! Poco a poco, right? A big Thanks to our parishioners who made a contribution to the Good Neighbor Fund. May our God who sees the good you do, reward you abundantly when you meet on judgment day! […]
Hello again. I wanted to send you some more things to help you during this difficult time. 1) Elke sends us the Sunday playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkzaCrU7PUC_Ev1vJ0FtiX8asqeIUnmXd Thanks Elke! 2) Also, one of our parishioners in an epidemiologist, her name is Ilona and she has created a website in English that we may wish look at as […]
Congratulations! You are hanging in there, God willing, we are coming to a close to our confinement. I hope you are doing well. I am attaching the Sunday resources for you, if you would like to enhance your Sunday prayer. I also recommend Bishop Barron as a great Sunday Mass homilist. https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/ I want to […]
Me again. Just to send you the music from Elke for your Sunday worship. I also share a reflection, if you are interested. Thanks again for those who are making donations, David told me that Costco has also donated food. There is so much good in this world. Thanks for your part. From Elke: There are […]
Hi, How are you holding up? I know it is getting difficult for a lot of people but with each passing day, it is one day less of confinement. I think during these times we really depend upon the gift of our Lord’s peace. I pray that His Easter peace touches all our hearts. I […]
