From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Long before you were born, your Church was at work making possible a richer, happier life for you. Your Church was planting seeds of truth and justice and good will in human hearts, fighting back the hate and selfishness of the world, … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Your attendance at church every Sunday shows that out of 168 hours each week given to you by God, you can devote two of them to God by participating in the services and sacraments. MOST OF ALL, it shows your love for … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Many of us remember Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, a great children’s show that ran from 1968-2000. He would open each program singing his theme song: “It’s a wonderful day in the neighborhood…” and end with “Won’t you be by neighbor?” Everyone should agree … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco What we know as “Halloween” is, in fact, a product of the Dark Ages (a period that spans roughly from the fall of the Roman Empire, 5th century, to the Renaissance, 15th century) when costumes and masks were worn on the eve … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Many Christians do not have confidence in prayer. They do not think it possible for God to hear either our personal silent prayers or collective public prayers in worship. Or else they think that an All-knowing God doesn’t need to listen to … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco “I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in Me, even though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.” (John 11:25-26) As a priest, it amazes me when someone says he … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Păr. Romey Rosco Mulţi enoriaşi de la Biserica Sfinţii Petru şi Pavel fac efortul de a veni la biserică în fiecare duminică. Dar sînt destui care îşi pun întrebarea dacă să vină sau să nu vină. Aceştia au credinţa că odată sau de două ori … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Many parishioners here at Sts. Peter & Paul do make an effort to go to church every Sunday. But for most others it seems to be an open question whether to go to church or not. To them, going to church once … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Complaint: I don’t go to church because it’s full of hypocrites! Response: The Church is not full of perfect people, it’s true. Our Lord tells us that He came to those who are ill, not those who are well. As your priest, … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco According to an email I just received from the Heritage Newspapers, November 11-17 is American Education Week. Why it runs from Wednesday to Wednesday I don’t understand, but this observance is supposed to emphasize the importance of “providing every child in America … Continue reading
