Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for yourselves
Matthew 11:29
At its heart, humility is the grace to place God first and to love others with a sincere heart. Humility is not thinking less of ourselves. It is remembering who we are before God and allowing His love to guide how we treat others.
Humility costs us something real. It asks us to release our expectations, to let go of comparison, and to open our hearts to what God is placing before us now. This is not weakness. It takes fortitude to remain open when change is difficult. It takes prudence to know when to speak, how to speak, and when to entrust the outcome to God.
This Sunday, our parish lives this call. We give thanks for Fr. Patrick McCain, who served us faithfully and now continues the ministry God has entrusted to him. We receive Fr. Solomon Akpan, who comes to serve among us as a priest of Jesus Christ.
Christ is one Lord, yet He is reflected through many cultures, nations, languages, and servants. To receive Fr. Solomon with humility is to welcome the work of Christ among us. In doing so, we honor Fr. Patrick with gratitude and continue walking together as one parish family.
Mary shows us the way. At the Annunciation she said, "May it be done to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). She opened her heart and received the will of God with faith, trust, and love. We are called to do the same.
Let Us pray:
Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, open our hearts to receive You in one another. Give us fortitude to release the past with gratitude and prudence to build what is new with love. Bless Fr. Patrick in his continued ministry. Bless Fr. Solomon as he begins his service among us. May our parish welcome, serve, and walk together in Your name.
Amen
Buen camino!
El Rostro de la Humildad
Paz y bien.
"Tomen mi yugo sobre ustedes y aprendan de mí, que soy manso y humilde de corazón, y encontrarán descanso para sus almas." (Mateo 11:29)
En su esencia, la humildad es la gracia de poner a Dios primero y de amar a los demás con un corazón sincero. La humildad no es pensar menos de nosotros mismos. Es recordar quiénes somos ante Dios y permitir que Su amor guíe cómo tratamos a los demás.
La humildad nos cuesta algo real. Nos pide soltar nuestras expectativas, dejar ir la comparación y abrir nuestros corazones a lo que Dios está poniendo ante nosotros ahora. Esto no es debilidad. Se necesita fortaleza para permanecer abiertos cuando el cambio es dificil. Se necesita prudencia para saber cuándo hablar, cómo hablar y cuándo confiar el resultado a Dios.
Este domingo, nuestra parroquia vive este llamado. Damos gracias al Padre Patrick McCain, quien nos sirvió fielmente y ahora continúa el ministerio que Dios le ha encomendado. Recibimos al Padre Solomon Akpan, quien viene a servirnos como sacerdote de Jesucristo.
Cristo es un solo Señor, pero se refleja a través de muchas culturas, naciones, lenguas y servidores. Recibir al Padre Solomon con humildad es acoger la obra de Cristo entre nosotros. Al hacerlo, honramos al Padre Patrick con gratitud y continuamos caminando juntos como una sola familia parroquial.
María nos muestra el camino. En la Anunciación dijo: "Hágase en mí según tu palabra" (Lucas 1:38). Ella abrió su corazón y recibió la voluntad de Dios con fe, confianza y amor. Nosotros estamos llamados a hacer lo mismo.
Oremos:
Señor Jesús, manso y humilde de corazón, abre nuestros corazones para recibirte el uno en el otro. Danos fortaleza para soltar el pasado con gratitud y prudencia para construir lo nuevo con amor. Bendice al Padre Patrick en su ministerio continuo. Bendice al Padre Solomon al comenzar su servicio entre nosotros. Que nuestra parroquia te acoja, te sirva y camine unida en Tu nombre.
Amén.
Buen camino!
Held in prayer
Prayer list
Blessing for Our Country
Bless this land that we love, a land You created, in love. We are at our best when we're close to You. Please inspire, guide, and govern our leaders and our vision, that our greatness may be founded in and defined in You. Amen.
Bendición para Nuestro País
Querido Dios, Bendice esta tierra que amamos, una tierra que tú creaste, con amor. Estamos en nuestro mejor momento cuando estamos cerca de Ti. Por favor, inspira, guía y gobierna a nuestros líderes y nuestra visión, para que nuestra grandeza se funde en Ti y se defina en ti. Amén.
Please Pray For
Those who have died:
Robert Hernandez
Andres Muñoz
Those in Need of Healing
Janet Houston
Rheigina Quijote
Chris Raeder
Adrianna Barron
Derrelle Pridgen
Jenni Rosbury
Jeff Thomas
Peter Froehlich
Petra Carrillo
Amalia Barajas
Mary Kay Schambureck
Oscar Montville
Byron Bullocl
· Lauretta Calamito
Camille Pridgen
Gloria Ortegon
Bernice Bullock
· Amanda Pohlman
Jorge Flores
Beth Long
Lydia Lowry
Rachel Gonzales
Vocations Prayer
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son's kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Visitors find the church to be a calming and peaceful environment, open during work hours for quiet reflection.
The 9:30 am mass can be very full, so it's a good idea to arrive early.
Catholic Index is not affiliated with St. Mary Cathedral. Information is sourced from the parish website and public bulletins and may contain errors. Report a correction →
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for yourselves
Matthew 11:29
At its heart, humility is the grace to place God first and to love others with a sincere heart. Humility is not thinking less of ourselves. It is remembering who we are before God and allowing His love to guide how we treat others.
Humility costs us something real. It asks us to release our expectations, to let go of comparison, and to open our hearts to what God is placing before us now. This is not weakness. It takes fortitude to remain open when change is difficult. It takes prudence to know when to speak, how to speak, and when to entrust the outcome to God.
This Sunday, our parish lives this call. We give thanks for Fr. Patrick McCain, who served us faithfully and now continues the ministry God has entrusted to him. We receive Fr. Solomon Akpan, who comes to serve among us as a priest of Jesus Christ.
Christ is one Lord, yet He is reflected through many cultures, nations, languages, and servants. To receive Fr. Solomon with humility is to welcome the work of Christ among us. In doing so, we honor Fr. Patrick with gratitude and continue walking together as one parish family.
Mary shows us the way. At the Annunciation she said, "May it be done to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). She opened her heart and received the will of God with faith, trust, and love. We are called to do the same.
Let Us pray:
Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, open our hearts to receive You in one another. Give us fortitude to release the past with gratitude and prudence to build what is new with love. Bless Fr. Patrick in his continued ministry. Bless Fr. Solomon as he begins his service among us. May our parish welcome, serve, and walk together in Your name.
Amen
Buen camino!
El Rostro de la Humildad
Paz y bien.
"Tomen mi yugo sobre ustedes y aprendan de mí, que soy manso y humilde de corazón, y encontrarán descanso para sus almas." (Mateo 11:29)
En su esencia, la humildad es la gracia de poner a Dios primero y de amar a los demás con un corazón sincero. La humildad no es pensar menos de nosotros mismos. Es recordar quiénes somos ante Dios y permitir que Su amor guíe cómo tratamos a los demás.
La humildad nos cuesta algo real. Nos pide soltar nuestras expectativas, dejar ir la comparación y abrir nuestros corazones a lo que Dios está poniendo ante nosotros ahora. Esto no es debilidad. Se necesita fortaleza para permanecer abiertos cuando el cambio es dificil. Se necesita prudencia para saber cuándo hablar, cómo hablar y cuándo confiar el resultado a Dios.
Este domingo, nuestra parroquia vive este llamado. Damos gracias al Padre Patrick McCain, quien nos sirvió fielmente y ahora continúa el ministerio que Dios le ha encomendado. Recibimos al Padre Solomon Akpan, quien viene a servirnos como sacerdote de Jesucristo.
Cristo es un solo Señor, pero se refleja a través de muchas culturas, naciones, lenguas y servidores. Recibir al Padre Solomon con humildad es acoger la obra de Cristo entre nosotros. Al hacerlo, honramos al Padre Patrick con gratitud y continuamos caminando juntos como una sola familia parroquial.
María nos muestra el camino. En la Anunciación dijo: "Hágase en mí según tu palabra" (Lucas 1:38). Ella abrió su corazón y recibió la voluntad de Dios con fe, confianza y amor. Nosotros estamos llamados a hacer lo mismo.
Oremos:
Señor Jesús, manso y humilde de corazón, abre nuestros corazones para recibirte el uno en el otro. Danos fortaleza para soltar el pasado con gratitud y prudencia para construir lo nuevo con amor. Bendice al Padre Patrick en su ministerio continuo. Bendice al Padre Solomon al comenzar su servicio entre nosotros. Que nuestra parroquia te acoja, te sirva y camine unida en Tu nombre.
Amén.
Buen camino!
Held in prayer
Prayer list
Blessing for Our Country
Bless this land that we love, a land You created, in love. We are at our best when we're close to You. Please inspire, guide, and govern our leaders and our vision, that our greatness may be founded in and defined in You. Amen.
Bendición para Nuestro País
Querido Dios, Bendice esta tierra que amamos, una tierra que tú creaste, con amor. Estamos en nuestro mejor momento cuando estamos cerca de Ti. Por favor, inspira, guía y gobierna a nuestros líderes y nuestra visión, para que nuestra grandeza se funde en Ti y se defina en ti. Amén.
Please Pray For
Those who have died:
Robert Hernandez
Andres Muñoz
Those in Need of Healing
Janet Houston
Rheigina Quijote
Chris Raeder
Adrianna Barron
Derrelle Pridgen
Jenni Rosbury
Jeff Thomas
Peter Froehlich
Petra Carrillo
Amalia Barajas
Mary Kay Schambureck
Oscar Montville
Byron Bullocl
· Lauretta Calamito
Camille Pridgen
Gloria Ortegon
Bernice Bullock
· Amanda Pohlman
Jorge Flores
Beth Long
Lydia Lowry
Rachel Gonzales
Vocations Prayer
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son's kingdom as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Visitors find the church to be a calming and peaceful environment, open during work hours for quiet reflection.
The 9:30 am mass can be very full, so it's a good idea to arrive early.
Catholic Index is not affiliated with St. Mary Cathedral. Information is sourced from the parish website and public bulletins and may contain errors. Report a correction →
