Dear Parishioners,
Our deepest sympathy to Lucy Moldan and family on the death of her mother, Mildred Tauer. May Mildred, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Merry Christmas! It is so good that the Christmas season lasts longer than just Christmas Day! I, for one, need the extra time to reflect on the mystery of the Incarnation, in addition to rest from all the additional time commitments of Advent.
I am thankful of two 'groups' of people this week. First, thank you to all that made the Christmas Liturgies what they were. Like the First Christmas itself, if one of the smallest elements had been deleted, it would not have been the same, and that goes for the servers, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, musicians and choir members, and those behind the scenes who decorated the Churches so beautifully! Special thank you to Art Rohlik for the beautiful wooden creche and table at St. Mathias. All of these made our liturgies what they were. This year, it was especially an honor to be assisted by Deacon Mike.
This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. Last year, because Christmas fell on a Sunday, it was transferred to the Friday, so it is good to celebrate it with more people. This year, I am more aware than ever of the need for the example of the Holy Family. We continue to seek ways to strengthen family and marriage in our area and culture.
Monday evening and Tuesday is another Holy Day of Obligation as we celebrate the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. It gives us another opportunity to reflect on the mystery of the Incarnation, that a woman would give birth to God!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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