The Precepts of the Church are five mandatory minimum requirements for Catholic faithful, designed to ensure basic growth in spirit, prayer, and moral effort. For now, I would like to focus on the fifth and final precept: You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.

In March, we transition from winter to spring, symbolizing the Lenten journey of growth in prayer, fasting, and charity.

St. Margaret of Scotland School will be expanding the services that we provide in our Learning Lab, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

Father Patrick Baikauskas emphasizes that the pulpit should not serve as a platform for partisanship but rather as a space to discuss the integral connection between faith and politics. He argues that the Gospel’s moral teachings must address societal issues, urging Catholics to engage with the community while remaining principled, not partisan.

Lent is right around the corner, so this year I am inviting our parish to participate in our annual Lenten Project by supporting the Wellston Center. 

This coming Tuesday, February 3, is the Feast of St. Blaise. We will offer the St. Blaise blessing as the final blessing at each Mass this weekend, and will also offer the blessing individually to people in the sanctuary after Masses, as well. St. Blaise, pray for us!