Update from Father Michael – April 28, 2020
“If God sends you many sufferings, it is a sign that He has
great plans for you and certainly wants to make you a saint.” St. Ignatius of Loyola
We continue to stay the course. But we are also beginning to
think of the future and what that might look like. A few of us are signed up
for a webinar on Wednesday by FEMA which is particularly geared for houses of
worship. Several pastors have been meeting via Zoom to give direction to the parishes
of the Archdiocese of NY. What does seem clear is that changes will have to
take place slowly. There is much to learn and to put in place. Patience will be
asked of all.
I will meet by Zoom with Core Staff (Priests, Deacons,
Sisters & Gary) on Monday, May 4 at 11:00 am, the Parish Council on Monday,
May 4 at 7:00 pm, and with the Finance Council on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm.
Lizzie Garcia is our Cardinal’s Appeal representative from the
Archdiocese of NY. Lizzie sent out an email to let parishioners know that she and
other reps will be making phone calls about the Appeal. This is done with my
knowledge and permission. We lost the possibility of an In-Pew Appeal which
often brings in over 25% of our goal. Please make Lizzie and the other reps feel
welcome and consider their request. We are very aware that this is a difficult
time for many, so if you are in financial duress, please do not feel
obligated to donate this year. But, if you can help, please support all the
good works of our Archdiocese. You can give by going to: https://cardinalsappeal.org/donate.
Our staff is simply amazed at your generosity. You are
keeping us out of the red! We are especially delighted that so many are using
We Share and E-Giving. And thanks to all who are mailing in their donation or
dropping it in the SVDP box at the entrance of the church. God bless you and
thank you!!!
John Thompson is our Adult Education Director. He is a great
teacher and very dedicated to our program. We are about to begin a new venture –
remote Adult Education by Flock Notes. Bishop Barron’s programs are fully
integrated with Flock Notes. Soon you will hear about our plans for the next
few months to bring us together and learn about our faith remotely. We are
excited about the possibilities. More details to come.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Please do send in
your Mother’s Day Intentions. We will offer prayers for our Mother’s, both
living and deceased, at Mass on Mother’s Day and at Masses that following week.
Mother’s Day cards and Intention envelopes can be found in the narthex of the church.
God bless you and stay safe!
“Mental and physical suffering is everywhere. Pain and
suffering have come into your life but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but
the kiss of Jesus-signs that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss
you. Accept them as a gift-all for Jesus.” St. Teresa of Calcutta
