Who is my neighbor?

My dear Friends in Christ,

Who is my neighbor? What are the needs of my neighbor? Would we take the time to be a “Good Samaritan” and tend to the needs of our neighbor? In today’s self-centered world, we seem to tend to our own needs, never quite caring about the needs of others. We tend to ignore what is before us at times. Pope Francis, preaching on this reading, said: “The priests and the Levite see but ignore; they look but do not offer to help. Yet there is no true worship if it is not translated into service of neighbor. Let us never forget this: before the suffering of so many people exhausted by hunger, violence and injustice, we cannot remain spectators.” It is never easy to go out of our way to help others in need. So what would you do if you were in this situation? Would you stop and help like the Samaritan or would you just walk on with no concern. Would you allow Jesus to use you as a figure of Himself to bind up wounds and be a healer? Would you let Him take care of you?

Our 2022 weekly Annual Catholic Appeal gift summary is $27,170, or 54% (half way home) of our $50,000 goal. As a parish, we still have work to do to reach our goal. Thanks to all who have made a pledge and sent it in. Pledge cards are available in the Sacristy if you would like to contribute. Thank you for helping us make our goal so that we may receive a nice Diocesan rebate which is very important for us!

May God bless you all,

Father John