Happy Father’s Day! ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
A Father’s Hands
God chose a father’s gentle hands to guide, protect, and care;
To lift his children when they fall and keep them in his prayer.
A father’s love reflects the heart of our Father up above,
Who teaches us through sacrifice, through patience, faith, and love.
He leads not only by his words but by the life he lives each day,
Showing strength with humility and walking in Christ’s way.
For every lesson, every smile, for every quiet sacrifice,
A father gives a gift of self - a love that mirrors Christ.
Today we thank our fathers, Lord, for their guidance, care, and grace.
Bless them with Your peace and mercy; may they always seek Your face.
And may St. Joseph, faithful father, be their model and their guide,
That they may lead their families well with Jesus at their side.
Happy Father’s Day!
May God bless all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers,
and spiritual fathers with strength, wisdom, and abundant grace!
Las manos de un padre
Dios eligió las manos gentiles de un padre para guiar, proteger y cuidar;
Para levantar a sus hijos cuando caen y mantenerlos en su oración.
El amor de un padre refleja el corazón de nuestro Padre celestial,
Quien nos enseña a través del sacrificio, la paciencia, la fe y el amor.
Él guía no solo con sus palabras, sino con la vida que vive cada día,
Mostrando fortaleza con humildad y caminando en el camino de Cristo.
Por cada lección, cada sonrisa, por cada sacrificio silencioso
Un padre da un regalo de sí mismo: un amor que refleja a Cristo.
Hoy damos gracias a nuestros padres, Señor, por su guía, cuidado y gracia.
Bendícelos con Tu paz y misericordia; que siempre busquen Tu rostro.
Y que San José, padre fiel, sea su modelo y su guía,
Para que puedan guiar bien a sus familias con Jesús a su lado.
¡Feliz Día del Padre!
¡Que Dios bendiga a todos los padres, abuelos, padrinos y
padres espirituales con fortaleza, sabiduría y abundante gracia!
Father's Weekly Message
June 21, 2026, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer: “Deliver us from evil.”
We come to the final petition in the Lord’s Prayer: “Deliver us from evil.” But what is this evil from which we seek deliverance? Evil is not an abstract principle or an impersonal force; rather, it is a real and active personal power set in opposition to God and His creation. We can speak of three forms of evil: the devil, sin, and death. Sin and death are the fruits of the devil’s rebellion. Therefore, when the devil is cast out and definitively defeated, sin and death lose their dominion. For this reason, Jesus does not simply teach us to pray, “deliver us from sin and death,” but more profoundly, to ask the Father to “deliver us from the Evil One.”
Sacred Scripture reveals the devil through many names: the Serpent (Gen 3:1; Rev 12:9), Satan, the Adversary, the Great Dragon (Rev 12:9), the Accuser, the Slanderer, the Tempter (Matt 4:3), the Father of Lies (John 8:44), the Evil One (Matt 13:19), the deceiver of the whole world (Rev 12:9), a roaring lion (1 Pet 5:8), the ruler of this world (John 12:31), and Beelzebul (Matt 12:24). Jesus Himself describes him as “a murderer from the beginning… who does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).
Those who deny the existence of the devil must know two things: first, if there is no devil, how would one explain the existence of moral and social evils in our world. Second, if there is no devil, then why would Jesus add this petition in his prayer. But Jesus clearly affirms the reality of the devil, who persistently wages war against God and humanity. Therefore, He teaches us to pray earnestly for deliverance from the snares of the Evil One. In His priestly prayer, He intercedes for His disciples and for all who will believe in Him: “Holy Father, protect them… so that they may be one as we are… I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the Evil One” (John 17:9–15).
In this final petition, we unite ourselves to the prayer of Christ, asking the Father to protect us and to manifest His victory over the ancient serpent and the great dragon. At the same time, this prayer calls us to examine the presence of evil within ourselves. As St. Augustine teaches, “The evil from which we ask to be delivered is present with us in this life… Through God’s justice, by our own faults, this life has become mortal; but through His mercy, we are being delivered from that mortality.”
Finally, this petition is also a call to perseverance in the spiritual battle. We must ask for the grace to “fight the good fight,” as St. Paul declares: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim 4:7). Thus, in praying “Deliver us from evil,” we entrust ourselves to the saving power of God, who alone can free us from the dominion of the Evil One and lead us into the fullness of life.
— Fr. Jesu
Announcements for June 21, 2026
We have a second collection today for the Priest Retirement Fund.
Hoy tenemos una segunda colecta para el Fondo de Retiro de los Sacerdotes.
Father’s Day Mass envelopes are available in the narthex. Kindly make use of them to request masses for your fathers, living or deceased in the month of June.
Los sobres para la Misa del Día del Padre están disponibles en el nártex. Por favor, utilícelos para solicitar misas por sus padres, vivos o difuntos, durante el mes de junio.
All High School students who want to attend the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) please contact JoAnne Henson to register. Flyers are available in the Narthex.
Todos los estudiantes de preparatoria que quieran asistir a la Conferencia Diocesana de Jóvenes Católicos, por favor pónganse en contacto con JoAnne Henson para registrarse. Hay volantes disponibles en el nártex.
If you or someone you know has questions about Catholicism or would like to join the Catholic church, consider joining the OCIA group starting August 9th at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Flyers are in the Narthex.
Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene preguntas sobre el catolicismoo le gustaría unirse a la Iglesia Católica, considere unirse al grupo OCIAque comienza el 9 de agosto a las 10:30 a.m. en el Salón Parroquial. Hay volantes en el Nártex.
Let’s celebrate 250 years of freedom together on Saturday, July 4th at dusk. We will have BBQ sliders, hot dogs, chips, fruit cups and drinks for purchase. Plus, a great view of the fireworks! All proceeds will go to St. Therese Rejoice in Hope campaign.
Celebremos juntos 250 años de libertad el sábado 4 de julio al anochecer. Tendremos sliders de BBQ, hot dogs, papas fritas, vasos de fruta y bebidas a la venta. ¡Además, una excelente vista de los fuegos artificiales! Todas las ganancias serán destinadas a la campaña Rejoice in Hope de St. Therese.
We will have a second collection next weekend for Peter’s Pence.
Tendremos una segunda colecta el próximo fin de semanapara el Óbolo de San Pedro.