Getting a "thank you" note in the mail speaks nicely of a person or persons who are appreciative of something done for them, or a gift given to them. Lately, I have been getting quite a few "thank you" notes from organizations from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Your generosity of money in our collections has led our Social Justice and Charitable Outreach Committee to receive a donation from our parish.
Soon we will be inserting in the bulletin a list of the organizations that were helped in the last fiscal year and how much was given to them. I want to THANK YOU, our parishioners, for your generosity in general, and for all the "special needs" collections that we take up during the year. It's a blessing to be surrounded by such giving people, who give in so many different ways.
Soon we will be inserting in the bulletin a list of the organizations that were helped in the last fiscal year and how much was given to them. I want to THANK YOU, our parishioners, for your generosity in general, and for all the "special needs" collections that we take up during the year. It's a blessing to be surrounded by such giving people, who give in so many different ways.
A few weekends ago, I promoted two publications. One of these, "Living the Faith" (1564 Fencorp Drive Fenton, MO 63026-2942) which has a daily reflection from one of the readings for Mass every day of the year ($10 a year), also has a publication for kids (8 to 12 years of age) which helps them daily to grow in relationship with Jesus and the Church. It is called "Living Faith-Kids" and costs $12 a year. What a great gift to give to grandchildren. I also mentioned a book entitled "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo, about a four year old who, after a near-death experience, tells some astonishing things to his parents about heaven and people he has seen there. It is a New York Times best seller, and gives us a great deal to ponder about heaven. I hope you will consider these offerings.
I am composing this Pastor's Corner from beautiful (and cooler) Syracuse, New York where I am visiting a priest friend for a few days. Today I was given a tour of their cathedral which was beautiful in many ways. They have many small stained glass windows depicting various saints of the Church high above the floor of the cathedral. It reminded me that the saints are on high praying for us and bringing our needs before the throne of God. Let us not forget these great role models of virtue and faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ. They definitely show us the way to Him.