Dear Parishioners:
We are a very active community. The Spring calendar fills up so quickly. In a short time we will be finishing up
another academic year an moving into the Summer. As this happens, let us take the time to be
sure that we are centered on what is most important. Every decision we make is a revelation about
what we hold most dear. God ought to
have first place in our lives. Church,
Family, Friends and all those entrusted to us by our vocation and by God are
next. Then come work and leisure
pursuits. Living in a world that has
long taught us “looking out for number one,” meaning myself and my own desires
and interests, my wants and my preferences, it is hard for us to think
differently.
Good Shepherd Sunday reminds us that
Jesus is our Shepherd and it is His responsibility to lead us. We are to follow and hear His voice. If we listen to Him, we will discover that He
has a plan that will lead us all to green pastures.
This weekend, we congratulate our
First Holy Communion Class who received Jesus for the first time in the Holy
Eucharist on Saturday afternoon. May
they always know the joy of the Gift of Jesus as the Bread of Life. May their families work diligently to ensure
that these children may receive Holy Communion every Sunday and so grow in
their love for the Lord Who hides Himself under the forms of bread and wine.
All are invited to make plans for
May as a month of Marian Devotion. Pray
the Rosary. Sign up to welcome the
pilgrim statue of Our Lady into your home.
Learn a new Marian prayer. Create
a May altar. Do something beautiful to
acknowledge our Heavenly Mother for her prayer and intercession in your life.
As you make plans for the summer and
next year, keep your priorities straight and let God lead you to the life He
has in store for you. We are destined to
live forever!
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