Homilies

On this Holy Thursday, we are asked to reflect on priesthood and Eucharist. This has certainly been an interesting time for all of us to celebrate priesthood and Eucharist. Priesthood…

As we enter into this Holy Week, my invitation for you is to watch and to pray.  In the gospel, Jesus says, “So you could not keep watch with me…

Many of us are experiencing a time of isolation and social distancing. You might also be experiencing being quarantined in your own house. Some of us might be feeling stir…

I’m sure many of you remember the old Disney movie the classic “Snow White.” The original scene in the movie begins with the castle. The camera zooms in on the…

The Lord said to Abram, “Go forth to the land of your kinsfolk, and from your Father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make…

I am sure you have all heard about the Coronavirus that is going around.  Shaking a lot of hands before mass here. The doctors say three things about it.  They…

My brothers-in-law and siblings were talking the other day about the first jobs that we had. My first job was working at Dairy Queen. I was 16 years old and…

All of you at your baptism were baptized into the Body of Christ.  You became a member of Christ’s body. You became another Christ for the world today.  In the…

I have been angry with Jesus all week. Have you ever been angry with Jesus? I know it happens because it is part of our humanness. At this point, I…

For those of you who I may not know, my name is Father Michael Denk. I am a son of the parish. My parents, Bob and Dee, are in the…