“Faith Renewed—Mission Sustained”

Dear Parishioners,

        As we come together, the readings for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time offer a beautiful and powerful call to embrace God's abundant love. The prophet Isaiah reminds us that the Lord has prepared a rich heavenly feast where every tear is wiped away, and death is forever defeated. This theme of radical welcome echoes in the Gospel, where Jesus invites everyone to the wedding banquet of the Kingdom—an open invitation that simply asks us to come with open hearts, clothed in renewed faith and love. St. Paul’s inspiring message to the Philippians, that we can “do all things in him who strengthens us,” reassures our parish community that renewal comes not from our own limited strength but from accepting God's generous invitation. This weekend, we are called to set aside everyday distractions, sit at His table, and allow His grace to supply all we need to move forward as a revitalized people of God.

        Last weekend, we reflected on our parish's mission and the many ways it comes to life each day. We discussed the celebration of the Mass, faith formation, outreach, service, prayer, and the countless acts of care that happen quietly behind the scenes because people love this parish and are willing to serve.

        Our parish's life is renewed each time someone prays, serves, welcomes, teaches, gives, visits, listens, or quietly helps carry our shared mission forward.

        This past weekend, during Mission Weekend, we reflected on the many ways our parish is sustained by parishioners' faithful commitment. Thank you to everyone who took time during Mass to reflect on your Renewal Card and recommit to the mission and ministry we share. Thank you all for participating. I have taken time to read everything you wrote and to pray over your prayer intentions on the Reflection Card. 

        I am grateful for the commitments made this weekend and excited to see what God will do through our renewed prayer, service, participation, and generosity in the year ahead. When a parish renews its commitment together, ministries are strengthened, people are served, families are welcomed, and the mission of the Gospel continues to take root in new ways.

        Please keep your Renewal Card where it can remind you of your commitment, our parish's ministries, and the mission we are called to sustain together. Our parish is strengthened when each household takes an intentional role in its life through prayer, participation, service, and generosity.

        If your commitment includes renewing or increasing your offertory support, I invite you to take that next step this week. If you give online, please log in to your parish giving account to update your recurring gift. If you have not yet set up online giving, now is a good time to begin. Automatic recurring giving is one of the best ways to provide steady support for the ministries that renew faith and sustain our parish's mission.

        Thank you for helping renew our faith, strengthen our parish, and sustain our shared mission. Take the card home and place it where you can see it. Each faithful step helps make our parish stronger, more vibrant, and more ready to serve Christ and one another.

In Christ,