From the corner office for Nov. 7, 2021

From the Corner Office is Father Mike's weekly bulletin column.

Admittedly, the readings this week have all the foundation of talking about fundraising and the collection numbers. But, I don’t see this as the place, and (honestly…) I hate talking finances, at any level. These readings do speak of our trust in God, and how St. Paul speaks of Christ having given the ultimate sacrifice of dying for our salvation.

The First Reading from the First Book of Kings tells the story of Elijah asking for the widow to bake him a cake. This may be seen as demanding on Elijah’s part, but it is in this action that the trust in God is shown by the widow. Even in the Gospel of St. Mark, there is a lesson of trust. Naturally, St. Mark has Jesus “people watching” and pointing out the sacrifice of the poor widow. Jesus points out to his disciples how the widow gave from her heart. This is the key line, “…she, [gave] from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” This can only be performed “with faith”, faith that God will take care of all things. Let’s all look for the opportunity to give from our livelihood ~ from our heart…

Fr. Mike

75th Anniversary thoughts:

The Parish Pastoral Council met this past week so that the 75th Anniversary events could be reviewed and the look towards the future could be taken by everyone.

The Council recognized that there is the need to ask for people who may be feeling the call to help out by volunteering on the Parish Pastoral Council ~ to please make it known! We will be looking to move into the season of Advent soon, and the winter holiday season. The 75th Anniversary Year isn’t over just yet, so stay tuned. The hope is that more charitable and spiritual events will help us all round off the anniversary year. Continue to keep your ideas coming in, and the desire to grow closer to God and (also) closer to each other as a Family of Faith, which is St. Thomas More.