Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The Holy Family was obviously a place where there was deep love of God; it was a place where the scriptures and things of God were discussed and honoured. This is suggested by Jesus being found in the Temple asking and answering questions. Mary and Joseph had evidently taught Him well, their example of love and obedience paved the way for Jesus to be open to all that His heavenly Father would teach Him. Families today are called to be a mini-church asking God for the grace to love Him and be obedient to Him even if we do not always understand. As we ponder chapters one and two of Luke’s Gospel, let us pray that we as families and as individuals may be filled with wonder and awe at the marvels of God.
Father Noon, Father Paul, Bishop Ustrzcyki and Father Mulhall thank everyone for their prayers, cards, gifts and many acts of kindness at Christmas time and throughout the year. As your pastor I welcome the opportunity to THANK ALL OF YOU for all that you do for our parish community in gratitude to God for our giftedness. The Parish Staff; School Communities; Stewardship Committee; Knights of Columbus; CWL; Ministers of the Word and Eucharist; Ministers of Hospitality; Children’s Liturgy Leaders; Musicians; Parish Choirs; Altar Servers; Sacristan and Decorators. I extend to all of you my prayerful good wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Holy 2018.
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
Sunday, December 31st – 5:15p.m.
Monday, January 1st, 2018 – 9a.m. & 11a.m.
(New Year’s Day is a Holy Day of Obligation – Feast of the Motherhood of Mary)