Dear Parishioners:
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The Church teaches that the family is the “domestic Church,” the place where we first encounter God’s love. True love requires sacrifice, forgiveness, time, and effort. Many years ago, the Knights of Columbus sent out posters to every parish in the United States. The poster was a picture of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The caption read: “The family: it’s work but it can be a work of art.” Make your family a work of art!
A parishioner sent this in the mail recently, and I thought you might like it.
Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ
- Date: Every Day
(Traditionally, December 25th but He’s always around) - Time: Whenever you’re ready.
(He is very patient and doesn’t want you to miss out) - Place: In your heart
(He will meet you there, and you will hear Him knock) - Attire: Come as you are
(He will wash you clean as snow. New white robes and crowns) - Tickets: Admission is free, but you must accept.
(He has already paid the price, and it cost Him everything)
Refreshments:
New wine, bread, and “Living Water.”
(Followed by a feast that is out of this world)
Gift Suggestions:
Your life. He has everything else. (He’s very generous in return though.)
Entertainment:
Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness, Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing Power, Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more!
In Christ,
Fr. Brian McNamara
P.S.: Don’t forget to hand in your chances for our 50/50 drawing, which will take place after Christmas. Send them in by mail or drop them off at the rectory. As the saying goes, “you have to be in it to win it!” So, be in it and win it. Give them as Christmas gifts to your adult children! It will be a nice way to help the parish at the sa