Pastor: Rev. Thomas A. Sebastian C.S.T.
Permanent Deacon: Deacon Lawrence V. Hammel
Secretary: Ms. Teresa McGee

We the members of Our Lady of Grace Parish are a Catholic Christian, ecumenical community under the auspices of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

We are dedicated to providing an environment for ourselves and for others in which we can grow in a spirit of thanksgiving , worship, and love.  We wish to deepen our individual and collective faith in God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in the Sacraments of the Church, Particularly the Eucharist, and in Mary, Mother of Grace.

We gather together as a community of Faith, based on love, acceptance, interdependence, compassion, and service.

Our purpose as a parish family is to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ by word and example. We use our God-given talents to bring ourselves and others close to God. We accept our Baptismal call to make the faith of the Church known to all people by taking our personal part in evangelization.

Sunday Message:  February 8, 2026

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls His disciples to a life of influence and witness for the world. He uses vivid imagery, describing His followers as the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” These metaphors speak not only of purpose, but of responsibility. Salt preserves and enhances flavor; it prevents decay. In the same way, Christians are called to preserve the moral and spiritual integrity of the world, to bring goodness where there is corruption, and to enliven society with the presence of God’s love and truth. Likewise, light illuminates darkness, allowing others to see clearly. Jesus calls us to reflect His light through our words, actions and choices. Our faith is not meant to be hidden or private, but lived visibly so that others may recognize God’s presence in our lives. This calling challenges us to live with integrity, generosity and compassion, becoming beacons of hope and guidance in a world often overshadowed by fear, selfishness and despair. Jesus emphasizes that our good works should shine not for human praise but to glorify the Father. Through our lives, others are drawn not to us, but to Christ, the true source of light. By embracing this vocation, we participate in God’s redemptive work, influencing hearts and transforming communities. May this Gospel inspire us to examine our lives: are we preserving the goodness of the world, illuminating the darkness around us, and faithfully radiating the love of Christ to all whom we encounter? Let us strive to be salt and light, fulfilling our divine calling with courage, joy and fidelity.