Dear Parishioners,
Happy Feast of Corpus Christi. This feast gives us time to reflect on the great mystery of the Eucharist, the Body of Christ. It is a mystery that we can not grasp fully - how God becomes man, to become the "Bread of Life". Most of the texts for the Mass this weekend are from St. Thomas Aquinas, who was tasked by the Pope to write them. The texts are beautiful and eloquent, theologically rich and poetic, but even with all of that insight, St. Thomas knew he fell short of capturing the grandness of the Eucharist. It reminds me that I cannot come too casually to the Eucharist, neither in my participation in Mass or reception of Him in the Eucharist. We need to prepare ourselves, to reflect on the state of our souls and our ability to receive the Eucharist worthily and well.
This Friday, we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart, and we will have the First Friday Mass (typically dedicated to the Sacred Heart already) at St. Mary's. I hope that many would attend Mass in thanksgiving for the Love that Jesus reveals to us in His Sacred Heart, which was pierced for us.
As the School year ends, I thank all of our generous benefactors again form your time, talent, and treasure that you have given so generously to St. Anne's School. Please know my deepest appreciation.
St. Anne's and Public Schools' Students: Enjoy your summer break! Keep safe, and keep learning! Teachers and staff: Thank you for your dedication and hard work!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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