“Gratitude Abounds”
I am so grateful to so many who put together the beautiful and bountiful receptions following the morning Masses last week in surprising me with a 70th birthday to remember! Thanks to all of you who sent cards and such generous goodness my way. I am humbled, and I am blessed indeed. Thank you.
375 people are expected at our Hot August Nite celebration on Friday,
August 27 which is our annual thank you to all who serve our parish in so many ways, in so many ministries. A parish is only as strong as the women, men, and young people who offer their individual time and talent for the good of all. Thanks so much to Amy and Lance Ishmael who annually organize, plan, and then put on an incredible evening of gratitude and fun. A special word of thanks to Miguel Viveros of Viveros Catering who, along with his team, prepare a delicious, cooked-on-the-spot feast of Mexican food!
As we come to the end of August, let’s pray especially for our parishioners who begin the school year under challenging situations. As children, parents, faculty, staff, administrators and classified staff come together for another year of learning, may God bless them mightily! We also wish blessings upon our young people heading off to college, near and far, asking the Lord to guide them in this new adventure of higher education.
Finally, let’s keep in mind Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the upcoming month of September:
“We pray that we will all make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.”
