A Word from Your Pastor September 19

The call of our age is for Justice. Each individual seeks to have acknowledgment of the rights that are proper to each of us as a unique person. The sad reality of our time, however, is that many call for Justice in their own regard, but ignore the cry of others when it is heard. With rights also come responsibilities. We are called by God to work on behalf of Justice, to hear the cry of the poor and to ensure that their needs are met. Have you heard this cry, or are your own concerns with what you believe is your “due” drowning out the voice of others in need? God’s plan for His Kingdom includes all. Giving God His due also means returning to Him in gratitude what He has given you as a gift. Do you have a talent that you have kept to yourself? It is not yours alone. You may use it, but it is also your duty to share it with God’s People.

One need we have at St. Timothy Church is to fill the chairs in front of the Church with those whose voices can lead us in praise of the Lord through song. Men especially are needed to provide a full complement of harmony to sing a joyful noise. Wives: you do a good job of getting your husbands to church, now tell them to step up to the current need. Make him sing! Children, if your Dad does a good job when he sings “Happy Birthday” to you, tell him you want to see him in a blue robe. Men, don’t let the ladies be the only ones to share the fun of the Choir Christmas party. Come forward and let your voice be heard.

This past week, we had our first gathering of the R.C.I.A. class for the year. We have a number of new members on the team and several adults who are exploring the Catholic Faith to discern whether God is calling them to join us. School and P.S.R. are now in session. We are moving along in the life of a busy parish. As we go about our business, we ought to make sure that we keep our eyes open to see who the Lord may be calling to join with us in Faith. Have you heard your invitation to become more involved with your Faith? God is calling.



The Tuesday morning Bible Study took a field trip this week to the Holy Family Jubilee Museum. We had a wonderful tour through reminders of the “way we were.” If you have never had an opportunity to visit the museum, give Fr. Kevin Lutz a call and arrange for a tour sometime.