From the corner office for Sept. 4, 2022

From the corner office is Father Mike's weekly bulletin column.

The Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time continues our journey into the “tougher areas” of our faith and relationship with God. The readings these past few weeks have been growing more and more challenging. The raw examples and statements that Jesus has been using might really leave us questioning – is it all worth it?

The First Reading from the Book of Wisdom simply challenges us with asking, “Who can know God’s counsel, or … conceive what the Lord intends?” This passage tells of the earthly and the heavenly. Leading into St. Paul asking Philemon to put the earthly things aside and welcome Onesimus back as a free man, not as a slave. Jesus continues with the message of the challenges of discipleship. Using the language of extremes, Jesus says we need to renounce all our possessions to follow him. Now let us remember though, it is all done with God’s endless mercy and the help of the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Mike

From the Pastor’s Desk:

The tough times are moving into the change of the seasons now with the movement back into the classrooms and adjustments of the kids and grandchildren moving around again. I want to be sure to thank all of the many volunteers who worked so hard this year on the “Summer of Fun Tour 2022”. The many events would not have been possible without the planning, work, and support of all the volunteers and benefactors. Without these many people, it simply would not have been possible. YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE! So, respecting the humility and smirks, I simply say “Thank You ALL!” We are in fact growing as a parish and together as a family of faith. Keep a look out for the fall activities and the school and sports fun here at St. Thomas More!