It is possible but only with a lot of prayer, sacrifice and a Vision that give people a picture of a desired future – that is possible. It needs to be bold but not unattainable!
Here we are on St John the Apostle’s Day
Be with God in prayer, be with family and friends! Enjoy this day as one of rest and re-creation. Perhaps read a book or watch a really good movie!
1) After Midnight Mass and after Christmas morning Masses there was hot chocolate served. A shout out to Annie and all of her helpers for this Evangelical Hospitality.
2) Fr and I spent many hours hearing confessions – doing our best to “be there” as Christ’s representatives and bestow his merciful love that not only forgives sins but also heals and helps us, encourages us to “begin again.” God’s grace in the sacrament is a continuous reminder that God loves us, that his love is greater than any sin, it is greater than any shame we might feel. God says “up, forward and begin again – I will help you.”
3) The Church as our mother has many feasts during this Octave of Christmas: today, St Stephen, tomorrow St John the apostles, Thursday The Holy Innocents, Friday St Thomas Becket. Really try to attend a weekday Mass.
As you have heard - the 10 Year Vision is driving a lot of initiatives in this parish of ours. Whether it is the younger or older members of the parish there are people striving to implement the 10 Year Vision by way of the 4 Core Values of EH, ED, ML and RT. I
Well – that is it for this week. A lot is happening. We have a Vision and God is blessing it. This Vision is for you!
