January 13, 2022
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
In the Gospel of John, the account of the water becoming wine is the first of the signs that Jesus is the Messiah. It is the beginning of His public ministry and the response to Mary’s concern for this young couple recently married. Jesus enters into the events of our lives, whether it is marriage, birth, death or any other. He is there at every moment. As His brothers and sisters, we are called to open our lives to His presence and whatever He asks of us. Sometimes the ask is very challenging. Recently I have been witnessing people in the process of dying. There is faith and fear at the same time. There is reaching out to express love and a turning in on oneself. However, it is belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior that we persevere to the end.
Saint Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, shares with us the truth that the Spirit of God bestows on each of us many gifts, and these gifts are to be used for the good of all. How we live is a gift we can offer to God. Let us drink deeply of His love in our service to one another as we build up the Kingdom of God.
Shortly we will be announcing the various days and times we will be holding our parish Synod meetings. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Please pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to be upon our sessions and that the work of God and the good of the Church may be accomplished through Christ our Lord.
Thank you to all for your blessings to the parish during the Christmas season. May the Lord reward you with His peace and joy.
God’s Peace,
Fr. Mike
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
In the Gospel of John, the account of the water becoming wine is the first of the signs that Jesus is the Messiah. It is the beginning of His public ministry and the response to Mary’s concern for this young couple recently married. Jesus enters into the events of our lives, whether it is marriage, birth, death or any other. He is there at every moment. As His brothers and sisters, we are called to open our lives to His presence and whatever He asks of us. Sometimes the ask is very challenging. Recently I have been witnessing people in the process of dying. There is faith and fear at the same time. There is reaching out to express love and a turning in on oneself. However, it is belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior that we persevere to the end.
Saint Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, shares with us the truth that the Spirit of God bestows on each of us many gifts, and these gifts are to be used for the good of all. How we live is a gift we can offer to God. Let us drink deeply of His love in our service to one another as we build up the Kingdom of God.
Shortly we will be announcing the various days and times we will be holding our parish Synod meetings. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Please pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to be upon our sessions and that the work of God and the good of the Church may be accomplished through Christ our Lord.
Thank you to all for your blessings to the parish during the Christmas season. May the Lord reward you with His peace and joy.
God’s Peace,
Fr. Mike