Move Beyond Fear

My dear friends in Christ,

We have all heard this parable of the talents. The first two servants take what the master has given them and they go out and make a return on the investment thus pleasing the Master. The third servant buries his share in the ground. This was a common practice in the ancient world for keeping valuables secure. The Master sees this as a sign of wickedness and laziness. The fear of the Master’s authority and power should have led to servant to invest the Masters money. The servant wasn’t willing to move beyond fear and take a risk. He was afraid to look ahead. He was not alert, ready, or prepared. We must be willing to take risks like the first two servants on behalf of the Kingdom, another way to be ready for Christ’s return.

I would like to thank the Knights of Columbus and Women’s Auxiliary for their hard work last week. They collected food for Catholic Charities. Thanks to all who contributed food items or a monetary donation.

This Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It’s a time to gather with our families and friends and share that big meal (turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, pies) etc ... and, of course, watch football. Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November to be "... a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens." We are truly blessed for the many blessings that God bestows upon us. Why not show how blessed and thankful we are by attending Mass this Thursday. The Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00 AM in the Church followed by refreshments in Bogdan Hall.

May God Bless You All and Happy Thanksgiving!

Father John