Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Gilbert Marat celebrating.

A Compassionate Approach to Valentine’s Day

Caring Tip For some people, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating a loving relationship or enjoying lighthearted times with friends and family. But for those grieving the loss of a spouse, dealing with a divorce or break-up, facing a long-term separation, [read more...]

Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (School Mass)

Father Gilbert Mashurano celebrating with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Mark Augustine celebrating.

Into the Desert

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our 40-day Lenten journey. Lent is a season of reflection, prayer, repentance, and sacrifice – a time to prepare our hearts and minds to walk beside Jesus into the barren desert and, ultimately, into [read more...]

Adoration, Make a Lenten Commitment

You may have seen this statistic – In 2019, a study by the Pew Research Center reported that only a third of Catholics believe the Eucharist is the real Body and Blood of Christ. Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised by [read more...]

That Man is You: Becoming A Man After God’s Own Heart

Join OLW’s Men’s Group in the Gathering Place for food, fellowship and faith discussions this Saturday at 7 am. VIDEO: Becoming A Man After God’s Own Heart This Session explores the three fundamental obstacles in the spiritual life. Our Lenten [read more...]

Lenten Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs

Father Gilbert Mashurano celebrating.

Join Us for Friday Morning Bible Study

You are invited to attend Friday Morning Bible Study, in the Cabrini Room of OLW Parish Center, for opening prayer at 9:30 am. Bible study also meets “live online” via Zoom, and welcomes homebound parishioners and participants outside our geographical [read more...]