Thanks to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s celebration. We welcomed Deacon Michael to ministry, we prayed with our bishop at Mass, and enjoyed each other’s company after the education and faith center blessing. The parish green looked spectacular and a good time was had by all. Special thanks to our readers, servers, greeters, choir and instrumentalists. Thanks also to Jeffrey Taveras for coordinating our festivities and bringing the musicians, ice cream truck, and games to our new landscape. Our Knights of Columbus and Chef Joe Laviola made the food and beverage experience a delight. Thanks be to God and all who supported the project. We are blessed!
Summer is here and that means taking time to rest, relax, and recharge. On more than one occasion, we read in the gospels that Jesus stepped away from his busy life of ministry to go up to the mountain or out in the boat and spend time in prayer with his father. I am hopeful that you will have a chance to step away or just slow down this summer and enjoy the beauty of nature that God created for us. I pray that you will be able to spend time with family and friends and simply enjoy each other‘s company. I wish you moments of reflection and prayer that will draw you closer to God. I encourage you to take time to slow down, breathe and experience God‘s love in the stillness of summer sunrises and sunsets.
I will be taking a break from my column for the summer and the bulletin will be scaled back so we can reflect and recharge before the busy fall season.
Have a happy, healthy, and restful summer!
