I want to thank you so very much for welcoming me back to the parish. It will take me a little while to get back into the swing of things and to get caught up on all the things that have happened. I wish to again thank Msgr. Watkins, Fr. Adam, Fr. Francis, Fr. Larry, and Fr. Oberle. I also want to thank the Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Annunciation School Advisory Board, and all who have worked so diligently in maintaining a vibrant worshiping community.
One of the great needs of humanity is nourishment. Without eating, we whither up and pass away. We also know that nourishment comes in many forms, obviously food for one. There is also the need for proper health, shelter, communication, and interaction with others. Jesus choses the time near Passover to satisfy not just the need for food but for a deeper relationship with the Father. The 6th Chapter of St. John’s Gospel will provide an opportunity for to search our souls for what is truly important for our lives. We hear so much of how we can be independent and self-sufficient. We know from the moment of birth that this is not true. As we mature we come to realize that the world offers us many signs that there is much more beyond ourselves. The Creator continues to reach out to us so we may encounter Him as love and the source of life. Over the next several weeks we will reflect on Jesus as the Bread of Life and the gift of the Father. Please take time to sit down and pray with Chapter 6 of St. John. Spend moments each day contemplating on the Word so that our lives may be satisfied. God’s Peace, Fr. Mike