Author: Kevin Murray

Looking ahead at the gospel passage we will hear this weekend, I was happy to see that this is one of those special passages in which St. Mark tells us what Jesus said in Jesus’ native Aramaic language. In healing a man who was deaf, Jesus touched his ears and said, “Ephphatha!” That was the first sound that the deaf man heard. The word means “Be opened!” but there’s something special about hearing the same exact sound that the deaf

As I gradually get used to walking and standing again, I am really grateful that I can do so. I don’t think I will ever take that ability for granted. I’m also really grateful to everyone who has helped me get around during these days of healing from my broken ankle, and I’m grateful to all of you for your patience with me. Looking at the gospel passage which we will hear at Mass this weekend, I see that it has

PARKING LOT PRAYER NEEDS YOU! Those who serve in the SSJ Parking Lot Prayer Ministry are looking for a few more parishioners to join the Team! If you haven’t heard about Parking Lot Prayer, then here’s what you need to know: It is an hour-long weekly ministry that is devoted to PRAYER. It is held every Wednesday afternoon in Mondor Plaza from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. One or two ministers sit at the edge of the plaza (fondly known as the