As we announced last week we begin the 35th Annual Bishop's Appeal today. We will show the Bishop's video at Mass today and have in pew sign ups. Any of you who are registered should have received a mailing from the Bishop already. He thanks you for your continued support of the works of the diocese. Thank you for supporting our diocese. Any overage will be used on our grounds. Our first reading and the beginning of our Gospel today are very optimistic. Moses tells Joshua: "Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all!" In the Gospel Jesus says: "For whoever is not against us is for us." This goes well with our Baptism Rite when we are ...
I hope everyone has been enjoying the fine weather we have been having. Remember to thank God for this great gift. By now most of you should have received a letter from Bishop Rhoades announcing the 35th Annual Bishop's Appeal. The goal for our parish is $9,327.84. In your letter from the Bishop there are instructions on how to pledge and how to pay your pledge. Next Sunday, September 26, 2021 we will have the annual video from the bishop with sign ups and explanations of the drive. Please be generous. In last Sunday's Gospel, Jesus began to teach his disciples about his coming death. He continues that theme in today's Gospel...
Today is National Grandparents Day. Do something nice for your grandparents today. If they are still with us, a call or visit would mean a great deal to them and to us. If they have gone home to God, a prayer for them and a little remembrance of them will go a long way. Our history is our history. Speaking of history, we do have to remember September 11, 2001 on the 20th anniversary. A Holy Cross priest friend of mine, Father Frank Groggan, CSC, was a passenger on one of the planes that hit the Trade Center. May he and all those killed then and because of the event rest in peace. Our readings today take a very serious turn in the life of Jesus and our lives as well. Once again in our first reading, the Prophet Isaiah gives ...