4th Sunday of Easter
The Baptism of the Lord Reveals What Nazareth Formed: The Quiet Greatness of God at Work in Ordinary Life (Fourth Sunday of Easter, John 10: 1-10, 26 April 2026) Today we are celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. A few days ago, we left Baby Jesus being visited by the Magi; today we find him […]
3rd Sunday of Easter
From Broken Hopes to Open Eyes and Burning Hearts: The Risen Lord is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread (Third Sunday of Easter, Luke 24;13-35, 19 April, 2026) The Gospel of this Sunday – the Third of Easter – is the famous account of the disciples of Emmaus (Luke 24: 13-35). It tells the […]
Spring Fling 2026
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD PARISH SPRING FLINGA Night at the Races JOIN THE FUN-DUST OFF YOUR BEST HAT OR BOW TIE AND CELEBRATE WITH US SATURDAY, MAY 26:00 PM ST THOMAS CHURCH HALL729 WHITE STREET MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TICKET PRICE-$40.00 EACH TICKETS INCLUDEAppetizers, soft drinks,Grazing Food Stations fromCocina de Carlos, Grape Leaf Express, […]
Divine Mercy Sunday
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord From Christ’s Wounds: The Fountain of Healing Divine Mercy Flows (Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, John 20:19-31, 12 April 2026) Today, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Gospel recounts two apparitions of the Risen Jesus to his disciples, and in particular, to Thomas, the “doubting Apostle” (John 20:19-31). […]
How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Link to Print: How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
STATEMENT FROM DIOCESE OF TOLEDO
The Diocese of Toledo previously communicated information concerning a report against Rev. John Peter Lazaar involving a student. As then noted, despite grossly inaccurate social media posts to the contrary, video evidence unequivocably demonstrated that the allegation was patently false. On April 1, 2026, Lucas County Children Services issued its final disposition concluding that the […]
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
To The Epiphany Family & Friends Dominica Resurrectionis Domini Resurrexit Dominus! Alleluia! The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! (Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, 05 April 2026) The sabbath, which represented the completion of the first creation, has been replaced by Sunday which recalls the new creation inaugurated by the Resurrection of Christ. The Church celebrates […]
Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil
To The Epiphany Family & Friends Sabbatum Sanctum In Tenebris Lucet Spes: In the Darkness, Hope Shines (Holy Saturday, The Easter Vigil, 04 April 2026) The Lord’s descent into hell. What is happening? Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness, a great silence because the King sleeps; the earth was […]
Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord
To The Epiphany Family Passione Domini Amor crucifixus, spes vivens: Crucified love, the Living Hope of the World (Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, 03 April 2026) By giving up his own Son for our sins, God manifests that his plan for us is one of benevolent love, prior to any merit on our part: In […]
Holy Week Schedule
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD PARISH ST. STEPHENS CHURCH (SS) – 1880 GENESEE ST. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH (STA) – 729 WHITE ST. Holy Thursday (April 2): 7 PM (SS) Good Friday (April 3): 2 PM (STA) Easter Vigil (April 4): 8:30 PM (SS) Blessing of Fire & Baptisms Easter Sunday (April 5): 9:30 AM (SS) […]