16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

    We are at the midway point of  summer, so we need to think about the fall.  One of the programs that begin in the fall is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  Do you know someone who does not have a church who would like to be a Catholic?  Is there someone you know who is an adult Catholic who has not been confirmed? If you know of someone who falls into these categories have them call our office and contact me.  Sr. Kathleen and I are starting to plan the RCIA program for next year.

I would also encourage those who have older children who are not baptized or who have not received other sacraments to contact Debbie Patronagio, our Director of Religious Education.  We will be having the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children once again this fall.  Sometimes children who are in school have not had the Sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation). We want to prepare them for these sacraments.

The overall message is that it is never too late to receive the sacraments of the church.  Great graces can come to those who celebrate the sacraments.  Hope and strength can come to the person who chooses to make a Christian Commitment.  Share your faith today by inviting someone to join our church.

May Our Lady and All the Angels and Saint watch over you today.

Fr. Mark