"Whatever we are that is good, we attribute to you O God." ~St. Augustine
This Sunday we celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist whose life was fueled by one burning passion - to point others to Jesus Christ and to the coming of God's kingdom which he does, not only by his preaching but by the example of his life. His task was made more difficult because it was directed at a people who were unconcerned with the things of God. Sound familiar?! Like John, we are given the task to awaken the interest of those around us, unsettle them from their spiritual complacency, and arouse in them enough good will to recognize and receive Christ. No easy task but we don’t do it alone. As was John, we too are filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit received at our Baptism; we are called to stir those gifts up through our participation in the life of the Church so that by our words and example we can courageously and confidently call others to Christ. In preparing for Mass this weekend, reflect on one practical way you might help draw someone in your life closer to Christ.


Congratulations to Fr. Bryan Kerns, OSA who was ordained to the priesthood last Friday, June 15 in Saint Thomas of Villanova Church, Villanova, PA by Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap.  Fr. Bryan celebrated his first Mass on June 16 at Saint Thomas of Villanova Church. 
Join Dcn Mike Curren and Fr. Ed Enright, OSA for an 11 week study of our Church's first 500 years of history. Includes video presentaton from Ascension Press' "Epic" series and facilitated discussion.

Thursdays, Sept. 6th - Nov. 15th, 7-8:30 PM in the parish center. Register by email with Deacon Mike .


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