Celebrating the Jubilee 


“Jubilee” is the name given to a particular year as a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of Creation. It is a “Holy Year” since it is a time in which God's holiness transforms us.  The frequency of Holy Years has changed over time, with the most recent in 1983, 2000 and 2015.


The Jubilee Year begins with the traditional opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on December 24, 2024 by Pope Francis and continues until the closing of the Holy Door on January 6, 2026, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Other basilicas and cathedrals also practice this tradition. 


Each Jubilee has a theme, which for 2025 is Pilgrims of Hope. For more details, read the introductory letter from Pope Francis at www.tinyurl.com/pilgrims2025


The logo shows four figures stylized to indicate humanity coming from the four corners of the earth. They are embracing each other to indicate the solidarity and brotherhood which joins the peoples. The figure at the head is holding onto the cross.


There is also an app for the Jubilee.  Go to your favorite app store on your mobile device and search for “Jubilee 2025” to find Jubilaeum25.


The Jubilee calls for us to set out on a journey and to cross boundaries. When we travel, we do not only change places physically, but we also change ourselves. Hence, it is important to prepare ourselves well, to plan the route, and learn about the destination. In this sense, the Jubilee pilgrimage begins before the start of the journey itself; the starting point is the decision to set out. 


The journey takes place gradually. There are various routes to choose from and places to discover; it is made up of particular sets of circumstances, moments of catechesis, sacred rites and liturgies. Along the way our traveling companions enrich us with new ways of understanding things and fresh perspectives.



Watch for the Jubilee banners that will be present in both of our parish churches

First Friday Holy Hour

February 3, 2025
Please join us on the first Friday every month at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Humility Church for a Holy Hour. The Sacred Heart of Jesus said to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: “Make reparation for the ingratitude of men. Spend an hour in prayer to appease divine justice, to implore mercy for sinners, to honor Me, to console Me for My bitter suffering when abandoned by My apostles, when they did not WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME.” The Sacred Heart of Jesus began this devotion of the Holy Hour of preparation when He entered the Garden of Gethsemane on Mount Olivet. He said to His apostles: “My soul is sorrowful even unto death. Stay you here, and watch with Me.” Later he said to them, “Could you not watch one hour with Me? Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation.” (Matthew 26: 38, 40, 41) The Legion of Mary will be sponsoring a Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus every First Friday of every month at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Humility Church. Please come pray with us, and console the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Fellowship at St. Brigid

January 29, 2025
Fellowship and Donut Sundays at St. Brigid Take a few minutes after Mass to enjoy some breakfast sweets & drinks and make new friends at the same time! The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Humility sponsor a Donut Sunday once a month, usually on the third Sunday (but check the bulletin for confirmed dates). The times are 9:00-11:30. St. Patrick has a "Fellowship Sunday" on the first Sunday of each month after each Mass - sweet treats with coffee and juice are "on the house" for your enjoyment. What a great way to meet new people!