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Prayer is a conversation with God. Take some time to evaluate your prayer life. Is it intentional? Is it spontaneous? Is it a conversation of give and take? Is it consistent? Is it something turned to only when there is a crisis? Is there an aspect of listening?

Psalm 97: “The Lord is King, the Most High over all the earth!”

Greetings to all! I would like to express my gratitude to our pastor, Fr. Christopher Emminger, and the entire staff at EMCC for the opportunity to minister as the new Director of Music, especially during this period of transition for the community. I, too, shall begin this season of my life anew, commencing on my exact 40th birthday, and living outside New York City full-time as I yet have never.  I would like to thank the entire EMCC for welcoming me, and I pray that I might fulfill my duties with zeal, temperance and humility.  Alex Violette  Director of Music, Organist & Cantor 

I have heard at various times in my life references to “CANON LAW!” Hearing the phrasing, “Well, according to Canon Law…” makes me, a faithful Catholic, intuitively know that whatever is going on is not up for negotiation; somewhere there is a definitive stance that the Catholic Church adheres to. So what is Canon Law? Does it have Canon Police to apprehend those who break Canon Law? (no) Does it have Canon Jails and Courts in which to hold and try those apprehended? (no and yes) Are there Canon Lawyers to see these trials through? (YES!)

Psalm 67: “O God, let all the nations praise You!” Happy 6th Anniversary of Deaconate Ordination to Deacon Matt! May 25, 2019

Ahh! Nothing says Sunday morning like the smell of a fresh, brewing, pot of coffee.

Psalm 145: “I will praise Your Name forever, my King and my God.”

Happy 21st Priestly Ordination Anniversary to Fr. Greg Jakubowicz on May 15th!

With gratitude and thanksgiving, we have an American Pope! Pope Leo XIV! Let's pray for Pope Leo!

We are planning a Retirement Party for Sister Regina on Sunday, June 29 after the 11 am Mass. Please save-the-date and come wish Sister Regina a happy and restful retirement! Click on title for complete article.

CATHOLIC vs. PROTESTANT BIBLE

Psalm 100: “We are His people, the sheep of His flock.”

Over the next few weeks, pray for the Cardinals that have gathered in Rome to choose the next pope - that the Holy Spirit, the moving force within the Conclave and the Church - inspires them to elect a man who is holy and of God’s heart and mind.

Psalm 30: “I will praise You, Lord, for You have rescued me.”