Pocoparishes

09/07/2026

Some photos from saturday's 7th Annual POCO Run...

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time AD MMXXVI

09/04/2026

Early polling data indicates that most pilgrims will complete tomorrow's POCO Run in cars and trucks. If you plan on riding, bring rain gear and be extra cautious to make sure the shiny side stays up. Some sections of road haven't received enough rain yet to wash away oil and other substances which have accumulated over the past two months.

Lunch will be served by the Knights of Columbus.

09/04/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oBUCpp6NuE&t=4s

09/01/2026

Here is this week’s quiz over the readings and homily. The answer key is at the very bottom.

Here is a link to the homily from Sunday: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/j7SSULPz55b

1. In the gospel, what did Jesus do after Simon Peter swore to protect Him from danger?
a. thanked him
b. payed him
c. rebuked him
d. none of the above

2. True/False: Although Simon Peter had good intentions, his plan would have been disastrous.

3. This gospel passage takes place immediately after which important event?
a. after Simon Peter cuts a guard’s ear off with a sword
b. after Simon Peter walks on water
c. after Jesus heals the mother-in-law of Simon Peter
d. after Simon Peter professes that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah

4. True/False: In order for sins to be forgiven, the Lamb of God had to undergo death.

5. In the second reading, what did Saint Paul encourage the followers of Jesus Christ to do?

6. Which three gifts of the Holy Spirit were mentioned in the homily?

7. True/False: Many forms of artificial contraception can cause an abortion.

8. True/False: According to Jesus Christ, all people will go to heaven.

9. How can you know God’s will for your life?
a. by being conformed to the world
b. by allowing God to transform your mind
c. by consulting the internet

answer key:
1. c
2. true
3. d
4. true
5. do not be conformed to the world, but to be transformed by the renewal of your mind in Christ Jesus, so that you can know and discern the perfect will of God
6. wisdom, understanding, knowledge
7. true
8. false
9. b

Homily from the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, A.D. MMXXVI.

08/30/2026

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time AD MMXXVI

08/28/2026

Many faithful Catholics approach the end of life without adequate preparation. Some are unsure about how to make ethical medical decisions. And unfortunately, many do not have the proper Catholic funeral rites (or even the funeral Mass itself) because their family members no longer practice the Catholic Faith. This workshop will help you to become educated and make good decisions which will ensure that these things do not happen to you.