Parish News

“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure”. When we think about treasure, we think about gold, silver or some expensive material things. Some people are called treasure hunters.

Jesus speaks with parables, that is, stories, concise, clear, simple stories, and its purpose is to transmit a teaching in the most understandable and easy way to remember.

The Parable of the Sower reminds us to bear good fruits. “But some seed fell on the rich soil and produced fruits, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear”.

“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth” (Mt. 11: 25) for having chosen me as Pastor of Saint George Parish. I want to thank my parishioners for the great hospitality and welcome.

Don’t forget to call and schedule an appointment with Linda Reyes, as 1st communion and confirmation registrations have began.

A person who us trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones". These are the words of Jesus to his disciples. Discipleship is not only about following God but being I trustworthy of God's gifts.

This parable is called "The Prodigal Son" but other commentaries called it, "The Forgiving Father". God is a loving and forgiving God, he forgives us because he loves us. He rejoices seeing us coming back to him. God is filled with compassion. He will run to us, embrace us and kiss us upon seeing us returned to him. This is the greatest lesson we learned from this parable.

Join us for the 34th annual feast day celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila (the 1st Filipino Saint & Martyr).