Madame Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has just finished attending Mass at St. Anne's Catholic Community. Yes, 'they' call themselves a 'community' and not a parish or church.
We found out yesterday that the Madame Speaker was attending, but we weren't sure which Mass. It has been confirmed that she attended the 11:00 am Mass with Father John F. Robbins, C.S.B, celebrating.
Madame Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in the United States, happens to be Catholic AND has been rated by NARAL (National Abortion Rights Action League) as 100% compliant to NARAL's goals. Which means Madame Pelosi has done everything in her power to pass legislation that kills innocent unborn children. She proudly declares herself to be a 'pro-life' Catholic, but her actions speak otherwise. She promotes the death of innocent U.S. citizens as she hypocritically declares herself a 'Catholic'. From what information I have, she is attending Mass at St. Anne's Church to be a witness to one of her grandchild's First Communion.
It has not been confirmed if she did receive Communion or not from the notorious Fr. John F. Robbins, notorious in the sense that Fr. John takes liberty to interject his personal feelings into some of his homilies. To the best of our knowledge the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston does not an official standing policy prohibiting the distribution of the Eucharist to Catholics who advocate the killing of innocent children. Canon Law 915 states "Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion". For violating Catholic teaching is Nancy Pelosi auto-excommunicated? Pope Benedict XVI said in no unclear terms that those that vote for abortion "have excluded themselves from Communion."
During the homily, Fr. John F. Robbin's proudly chose not to speak about Mother's Day. Instead he preached about 'diversity' and 'appreciating different people'. Fr. John F. Robbins is known in the archdiocese for deviating from Catholic Church teaching by promoting homosexual-marriages and affirming homosexual lifestyles in his homilies.
It's our personal opinion that Fr. John F. Robbins has been a thorn in the side of retired Archbishop Fiorenza and now Archbishop Daniel DiNardo. If you read between the lines of what he said in his homily, he shows his disdain for 'mothers' and 'motherhood' because 'same-sex couples' are incapable of procreating (their own children) by choosing not to touch on the subject. Many of his homilies would normally begin with "The Church teaches this, but I want to say this..." as he would then affirm homosexual lifestyles by using code words such as 'diversity', 'choice', 'differences', etc.
St. Anne's Catholic 'Community' is also known as one of the most 'liberal' parishes in the archdiocese. Openly publicizing drunkfest trips to Mardi Gras in Galveston, publicly participating in events involving Planned Parenthood, and ostracizing practicing Catholics by dismissing them from various St. Anne apostolates. Ironically the parish is also one of the fastest growing churches in Houston, but that can be attributed to the influx of new residents and not to the lack of orthodoxy at the parish.
A word of caution, to be fair, the elementary school run by St. Anne's Catholic 'Community' is one of the best in the archdiocese. Plus there are many, many, orthodox Catholics that attend St. Anne's but are acting as change agents in this church to bring those liberals and unorthodox parishioners back towards the path of holiness and in full communion with the Catholic Church.
Lone Star Times Reports here.
Houston Chronicle Reports here.
(Hat Tip: Matt & The Curt Jester)
Surprisingly a brave and orthodox San Francisco priest told Nancy Pelosi to stop calling herself a 'Catholic'. This priest, who we should trade for say... Fr. John F. Robbins! is Fr. John Malloy of Sts. Peter & Paul Church in San Francisco. To read this fascinating screed click here.
For an excellent explanation on Canon Law concerning pro-abortion politicians click here.
To read what I have to say about Nancy Pelosi click here and here.
To visit the St. Anne's Catholic 'Community' webpage click here.
To learn more about Fr. John F. Robbins click here.
To brush up on your Canon Law click here.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Nancy Pelosi's Houston Adventure at St. Anne's Church
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To be fair, the Planned Parenthood wasn't the primary sponser of the Aids Walk Houston that the Saint Anne Young Adults (SAYA) recently participated in, but only one of several tier one sponsors.
Furthermore, it was Mardi Gras Galveston, which, while still full of abomination, is a far cry from Mardi Gras New Orleans.
Happy Mother's day to all of the women of St. Anne's, you are all welcome to attend Annunciation, where our pastor often mentions the value and importance of motherhood. Today he discussed how, at the time when you face judgement, and the Heavenly Father asks to account for your life of caring for the most helpless, will stand you in good stead, and hopefully He will count you among the sheep and not the goats.
Matthew 25:34-35Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in.
I say to Fr. Robbins, repent! For the time of Judgement is at hand! Matthew 18:6 But he that shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be drowned in the depth of the sea.
God Bless,
Matt
Very interesting entry. I wonder if Speaker Pelosi has a regular parish at home or in Washington, or regularly attends Mass.
Our Speaker of the Assembly here in New York is an Orthodox Jew, but seems to keep his religious and political beliefs far separated in most cases.
The clock is ticking and time is running out for these liberals, as you say Tito, even this ultra-left Parish has a school teaching kids the right things. There are almost no left-wing self-hating Catholics going into seminary anymore, as the dissenting priests go, there will be fewer and fewer to take thier place.
Matt,
I've updated the posting to reflect the changes.
FD,
They're breeding themselves into oblivion. If 'breeding' is the correct term. They contracept to keep their lifestyle choice financially feasible for their trips to Europe and third SUV.
The Pope himself has already warned people like her to stop receiving communion.
I hope she listens, for her own sake.
But, I regret to say, I don't think I'd better hold my breath.
hmmm very interesting, didnt know bout this stuff bot St. Anne's.
St. Anne's looks so beautiful inside, and the tabernacle is in the center right behind the altar too!!
No wonder my confession went by really quick??!!!
(the priest didnt say anything at all, i do not who was my confessor, I just wanted to go to confession for Divine Mercy Sunday and that St. Anne's was the only place left that I am able to make it in time)
But I would say quite a few ppl were going to confession at St. Anne's judging from the line
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4800165.html
Harsh article. I wonder what affiliation the author has with the St. Anne's community? Certainly he would understand the integrity of the church, it's school and its use of the word "Community" in its name. During my years as a student at St. Anne's everything that needed to be done for that school was accomplished because our parents, teachers, pastorate and fellow parishoners pulled together to make it happen. Whether it was classrooms that needed painting, a playground that needed new sod, a a parishoner in need of help or an altogether different community requiring some sort of assistance I learned by watching this amazing community of adults come together for a common cause. They taught me that giving is what a church community is all about. You share Christ with everyone, you don't imprison Him in a church. I made my First Communion and Confirmation in that wonderful church. I played and grew in Christ under the protective arm of that community. I learned what was expected of me by watching those who would lead by example. Was it perfect? No. Was it close? Absolutely. So what is so scary about a community? It's simply a social group of people with shared interests, sharing an environment.
When I'm scared I go to St. Anne's to sit and think and pray. I know I am safe within her walls and find comfort in all I have learned and in the memory of all who have shown me that Christ is love, and that love is acceptance without condition. Liberal love, diverse love, non-judgmental love, praying for those you do not agree with as well as those with whom you have common ground.
I hope my Church's doors are never closed to anyone. You are welcome too my friend.
Lindsay,
I did say the school was one of the best in Houston. It is the pastor that is the problem. Especially when he deviates from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
As far as the word "community", that is why we call ourselves a "parish". Why the doublespeak? Why the need to be "of this world"?
This represents many of the problems of St. Anne's Church because they don't want to be known as a 'parish'. Why are we Catholics?
Why don't we just change the name from St. Anne's to Westheimer Christian Community? Means the same thing doesn't it?
Not once did you mention anything about St. Anne, who she was, what she did. Not once did you mention anything about the Church, why we are on this earth, what our mission is to the non-believers.
All you said was a fatuous 'amazing adults', 'sharing an evironment' and 'common cause'. What does it mean to be an amazing adult? What is our common cause?
Does it mean that we are 'good persons' and our cause is to campaign against 'plastic water bottles'?
Or are we supposed to be Christians praying and worshiping our Lord and spreading the word of God to others?
I didn't hear any of that from your statement.
The Church is for everyone, but we need to proclaim the Truth of Jesus Christ, not become another 'social organization'.
Do you know what it means to be a Catholic?
In Christ,
Tito
Tito - I must have missed school the day they handed out the memo that stated that proselytizing was a requirement of the Catholic faith. I think leading by example is a far better teaching tool and considerably more effective than bullying someone verbally or by some twisted guilt into conversion.
You failed to mention where you got your PhD, or better yet your ThD in "What It Means To Be A Catholic". Since it's seem you fancy yourself the authority. Here's an idea - give up all your creature comforts, physical relations and forget those sunday mornings sleeping in, in fact forget life as you know it; join the priesthood and lead a consecrated life! Then you can take Father Robbins' place in the Church and fill us all with YOUR wisdom, cause you know what they say - if you want something done right...
As to Saint Anne - well it's a curious thing that a church in her honor should teach 'diversity' and 'appreciating different people', since there seems to be some dissension in the historical and theological community as to how accepted she would be in the Church community today. Varying theologians have believed either that Joachim was Anne's only husband, or that she was married thrice. Ancient belief, attested to by a sermon of St John Damascene, was that Anne married once. In late medieval times, legend held that Anne was married three times, first to Joachim, then to Clopas, and finally to a man named Solomas, and that each marriage produced one daughter: Mary, mother of Jesus, Mary of Clopas, and Mary Salomae, respectively (Golden Legend II.131). However, this view was rejected in 1677 by the Roman Catholic Church, which has since held that Anne was quite elderly when Mary was born, and that Mary was the only child of Anne and her sole husband Joachim.
Similarly, in the 4th century, and then much later in the 15th century, a belief arose that Mary was born of Anne by virgin birth. Those believers included the 16th century mystic Valentine Weigel who claimed Anne conceived Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit. This belief was also condemned as an error by the Catholic Church in 1677. Instead, the Church teaches that Mary was conceived in the normal fashion, but that she was miraculously preserved from original sin in order to make her fit to bear Christ. The conception of Mary free from original sin is termed the Immaculate Conception -- which is frequently confused with the Virgin Birth or Incarnation of Christ.
Oh by the way - the feast day of St. Anne is 26 July.
I believe in the Sacraments and the Eucharist and the Saints and all the priests and sisters I've had the fortune to know. I also believe that loving your neighbor, even if they aren't exactly like you, as yourself is a testament to the Lords teachings. That's what my church taught me, not the fear and skepticism that runs through your letters. I'm a Catholic - much to the chagrin and disbelief of my largely academic cohort here in Louisiana, my present home. And since you mentioned it and I quote, "This represents many of the problems of St. Anne's Church because they don't want to be known as a 'parish'.", the word parish -- is that a word soley associated with what you consider to be a 'good' church? 'Cause you might want to talk to the Governor of Louisiana and for that matter the framers of the First Amendment to the United States Constitiution. Seems Louisiana uses the word 'Parish' to delineate what you know as a 'County'. And if the word 'parish' is so sacrosanct and its application makes or breaks a 'church' the phrase, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…" becomes very salient to a direct violation all over Louisiana Parishes, supposedly very Catholic places, yet all governed by the laws of the land. Very odd... Do you see the inanity of it all? My point is that are many ways to worship - that became evident during the time of St. Thomas Aquinas.
It comes down to this - if you truly believe in God and accept his purpose for us then you have to also accept the things that are, such as Father Robbins giving the Homily. Perhaps God has a reason that is bigger than you and I for placing him at St. Anne's. How dare we question Him? How dare we. You question my beliefs - asking if I am truly a Catholic. I was baptized in the Church. I made my First Communion in the Church. I was Confirmed in the Church. One day I will receive the Last Rites Of The Catholic Church just like my father and grandparents and my funeral procession will start at St. Annes Church. I was educated in that same church and one day, if I'm lucky enough to have kids, they too will learn in that church. I believe my God is loving, just, forgiving and ever present. I am a sinful person but every morning I ask the Lord to help me not to be, to show me the path he wants me to walk. I am nothing without my faith, my foundation in Christ and those in my life who would help me along this path. Am I a Catholic? Maybe not a perfect one, but I'm working on it.
Hi Tito,
I heard an advertisement on the radio for this year's AIDS Walk and was wondering if St. Anne's would be participating again. They are.
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