Dear Parishioners,

 

It feels like the summer is flying by. I clearly remember Memorial Day, which seems like only a few hours ago, and here we are at the start of August already. This has certainly been a tumultuous summer, I honestly cannot remember when we had so many violent and damaging storms as we have had this year. There is still a month to go, and yet already we are witness to numerous “back to school sales.”

 

While we all want the summer to continue for as long as possible, we do need to look ahead to the fall and to the many opportunities that will present themselves for our involvement in the life of our parish. Already plans are being made for numerous events which we hope will encourage you to participate.

 

It is again time to register, or re-register, your young people for Religious Education Classes. The ongoing and regular formation our children in faith is one of the highest responsibilities that parents and parishes have, and we take that very seriously.

 

Our Helping Hands Group is already working on another series of Sunday Morning special events along with the Café Gens groups. They are planning a few new themes which I am very excited about, and you know that they will all be delicious.

 

Fr. John and myself are working on two different adult education opportunities which we will be presenting for your consideration shortly after Labor Day. These will be in addition to the ongoing OCIA process, which is already in place for those who need it. This is only a small sampling of what is going on, there’s more to come. As these things occur, please know how welcome you and your entire families are to be part of what makes us a parish.

 

Fr. Armand