Dear Parishioners,
Our sympathy to Audrey Turbes and family on the death of her sister Gretchen's husband, and the Lensing family on the death of their cousin. May they rest in peace.
Happy Mother's Day! I hope that all mothers are properly honored this weekend. I will have spent Friday evening with my mom and family in anticipation of the day since my sisters both work Sunday evening. With the first copies of my book, my mom remarked that my parent's must not have been all that helpful for me. I whole-heartedly disagreed (though with my father, it is perhaps debatable). While I know that things were not perfect, my mom helped me in immeasurable ways. In fact, she is the source of one of the greatest attitudes toward decision-making I have every heard, and I quote her frequently, too. After stating my uncertainty about going to a particular college freshman year, she simply stated that my decision might not have to be right forever, just right for now. What a wise saying! It has helped me time and again - what is the right decision now, trusting that each one is leading me to God's will forever. This is the beauty of a good mother - to help her children make wise and holy decisions in the concrete. Mothers, thank you for helping your children do that!
We received the bid for the landscaping around St. Mathias, which will include the removal of some of the old and straggly trees, planting of some larger (4" trunks) trees, and seeding. Hopefully, we will have that done soon. This will be primarily paid for out of the Capital campaign monies (thanks to all who contributed), but if there is someone who wishes to make a donation toward a tree, please make it known!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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