Peace

My dear friends in Christ,

Do you know the peace which surpasses all understanding? In His farewell discourse Jesus grants peace as His gift to His disciples. What kind of peace does He offer? The peace of Christ is more than the absence of trouble. It includes everything which makes for our highest good. The world’s approach to peace is avoidance of trouble and a refusal to face unpleasant things. Jesus offers the peace which conquers our fears and anxieties. Nothing can take us from the peace and joy of Jesus Christ. No sorrow or grief, no danger, no suffering can make it less. How can we attain the peace which the Lord, Jesus offers His followers? Through the gift and work of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, the Lord, Jesus shows us how to yield our passions of anger, fear, and pride to Him so we can receive His gift of peace. The Holy Spirit helps us to live as wise and holy Disciples of Christ.

Please note the Mass Schedule that will begin the weekend of July 6th and 7th. The Saturday Vigil Mass will remain at 4:00 PM. Sunday Masses will be at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. We will give this schedule a trial run for the summer months. If it works out, we will continue it.

Tickets are now on sale for our 60th Anniversary Celebration. A Dinner Dance will follow the 4:00 PM Mass on June 22nd in Bogdan Hall. Please join us for a great night of fellowship and food!

Please consider a donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal pledge campaign.

May God bless you all!

Father John