As most of you know, I celebrated my big 6-0 birthday this past Thursday. The one thing about these milestone birthdays is that it gives you a chance to pause and reflect on where the years have gone and where God is calling next. Looking back on the past 60 – one thing is very clear; the church girl grew up to become the church lady. I say this with a smile, because the church has been central to who I am as a person.
Happy Father’s Day Week! Did you know that Father's Day began as a Catholic tradition to honor fathers and celebrate the influence of fathers in society? It all began in European countries during the Middle Ages and has been celebrated on March 19 (Saint Joseph's Day). This celebration was brought by the Spanish and Portuguese to Latin America, where it is often still celebrated on March 19th.
It’s Official! We officially have so many blessings! Congratulations to Deacon Tom Tierney, his wife Debbie and his daughters Catherine and Sarah on his Ordination last Saturday. What a blessing Deacon Tom is to our faith community and what an incredible accomplishment!
What a challenge it was to choose a date for vacation this year. I was hoping to go in May after Easter, but there were lots of events taking place here at Sacred Heart and with family. The Church consecration, confirmation, First Communions, a family wedding and then, the wonderful ordination of Deacon Tom Tierney and his Mass of thanksgiving this weekend. I certainly didn’t want to miss any of those significant events in the lives of our Catholic Community. I will be missing some Graduation Celebrations but know that each person that has invited me to join them understands my absence.
We gather together for what most people celebrate as the “official” beginning of summer. Memorial Day weekend begins our summer mass schedule; Saturday is at 4:00 P.M. as usual, and on Sunday we have one Mass at 9:30 A.M. I am hoping that all of us, when we are not traveling will make the effort to attend one of these two Mass times so that we as a community continue to support each other during these vacation times. Remember, there is no vacation from our vocation as Disciples of Christ.