Monday, August 27, 2012
The Gay Marriage Debate: Brought to you by Contraception
The Gay Marriage Debate: Brought to you by Contraception=: This article makes more explicit what my connections were in this Weekend's Homily...
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Pastor's Notes for August 26
Dear Parishioners,
Congratulations to Mallory Elizabeth Selfe, daughter of James and Jennifer, who is baptized this weekend.
The last weekend of summer vacation for most of our students (though I know some are already in school because of the school district's options to start early). The school is ready - floors are clean, supplies are stocked, and the teachers are busy decorating and arranging their rooms. I am certain that this will be a great year, and look forward with joy to see our first class of preschool! We welcome Dawn Guetter to our school, and look forward to hearing the patter of (slightly smaller) little feet. One thing that was recommended by the St. Anne's Administrative Council in April was to raise tuition. It has not been raised in at least 6 years, and with the higher price of utilities and the just cause of raising salaries, we recommended raising it fro $660 for in AFC students to $700 per student. Hopefully, $40 is not an undue burden on our families. I am so thankful for you generous support of our school, too. Not only financially, by in the sharing of time and talent, many of our AFC have gone many extra miles to help our school succeed. Thank you, all benefactors and volunteers!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Congratulations to Mallory Elizabeth Selfe, daughter of James and Jennifer, who is baptized this weekend.
The last weekend of summer vacation for most of our students (though I know some are already in school because of the school district's options to start early). The school is ready - floors are clean, supplies are stocked, and the teachers are busy decorating and arranging their rooms. I am certain that this will be a great year, and look forward with joy to see our first class of preschool! We welcome Dawn Guetter to our school, and look forward to hearing the patter of (slightly smaller) little feet. One thing that was recommended by the St. Anne's Administrative Council in April was to raise tuition. It has not been raised in at least 6 years, and with the higher price of utilities and the just cause of raising salaries, we recommended raising it fro $660 for in AFC students to $700 per student. Hopefully, $40 is not an undue burden on our families. I am so thankful for you generous support of our school, too. Not only financially, by in the sharing of time and talent, many of our AFC have gone many extra miles to help our school succeed. Thank you, all benefactors and volunteers!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Truth About the Homosexual Rights Movement
Ronald G. Lee, in an Article entitled "The Truth About the Homosexual Rights Movement" reveals what is behind much of the homosexual movement. An enlightenening, and heart aching, article.
“The Benefits to Children of Having a Mom and Dad Who Are Married to Each Other"
New Marriage Minute Video Released Episode 33: “The Benefits to Children of Having a Mom and Dad Who Are Married to Each Other".
Marriage is more than two adults coming together to form a committed union—marriage is also the most pro-child institution ever created. Simply put, kids deserve a mom and a dad.
Marriage is more than two adults coming together to form a committed union—marriage is also the most pro-child institution ever created. Simply put, kids deserve a mom and a dad.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Pastor's Notes for August 19
Dear Parishioners,
Welcome to Fr. Chuong Cao, C.Ss.R, who is with us this weekend for our annual Mission appeal on behalf of the Redemptorists. We wish him a warm welcome and stay. Welcome, too, to all the visitors to St. Mathias for the 333 Club!
I forgot to print a congratulations to Pat and Arnie Goblirsch on their 50th anniversary, and happy 60th anniversary this weekend to Francis and RIta Goblirsch. Many more happy years. Congratulations, as well, to Tyson Joseph Vogl, son of Joseph and Alicia who is baptized this Sunday afternoon.
Last week, Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, stated to the Knights of Columbus, “The question to ask is this: Are any of the candidates of either party, or independents, standing for something that is intrinsically evil, evil no matter what the circumstances? If that’s the case, a Catholic, regardless of his party affiliation, shouldn’t be voting for such a person.” It is a good reminder that we examine not just the persons in the race, but their positions, in addition to the platforms of the parties. We must face the truth that simply voting for our 'preferred' party is sometimes voting for an intrinsic evil, too, albeit unintended. There will likely be more bashing of candidates, more mudslinging, but as Catholics, we need to stand for life from conception to natural death (and against those that would support the direct destruction of life through abortion, abortifacients, euthanasia, assisted suicide, or embryonic stem cell research) and stand for traditional family of one man and one woman (and the proper ordering of sexual expression in marriage toward the good of children). Much is in the balance for this election, and we need to start now to learn the issues and vote not in conformity with a particular party, but rather in conformity with the faith. For those that are upset with me for writing this, consider the following: If a politician stated that he was in favor of 'eliminating' all people of a particular race, would you ignore this and ask about the rest of his stances? Would that not be an 'one-issue' disqualification? Why should the unborn, or the ill, or the elderly be any different?
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Welcome to Fr. Chuong Cao, C.Ss.R, who is with us this weekend for our annual Mission appeal on behalf of the Redemptorists. We wish him a warm welcome and stay. Welcome, too, to all the visitors to St. Mathias for the 333 Club!
I forgot to print a congratulations to Pat and Arnie Goblirsch on their 50th anniversary, and happy 60th anniversary this weekend to Francis and RIta Goblirsch. Many more happy years. Congratulations, as well, to Tyson Joseph Vogl, son of Joseph and Alicia who is baptized this Sunday afternoon.
Last week, Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, stated to the Knights of Columbus, “The question to ask is this: Are any of the candidates of either party, or independents, standing for something that is intrinsically evil, evil no matter what the circumstances? If that’s the case, a Catholic, regardless of his party affiliation, shouldn’t be voting for such a person.” It is a good reminder that we examine not just the persons in the race, but their positions, in addition to the platforms of the parties. We must face the truth that simply voting for our 'preferred' party is sometimes voting for an intrinsic evil, too, albeit unintended. There will likely be more bashing of candidates, more mudslinging, but as Catholics, we need to stand for life from conception to natural death (and against those that would support the direct destruction of life through abortion, abortifacients, euthanasia, assisted suicide, or embryonic stem cell research) and stand for traditional family of one man and one woman (and the proper ordering of sexual expression in marriage toward the good of children). Much is in the balance for this election, and we need to start now to learn the issues and vote not in conformity with a particular party, but rather in conformity with the faith. For those that are upset with me for writing this, consider the following: If a politician stated that he was in favor of 'eliminating' all people of a particular race, would you ignore this and ask about the rest of his stances? Would that not be an 'one-issue' disqualification? Why should the unborn, or the ill, or the elderly be any different?
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
New Marriage Minute Video Released: "Would passage of the Marriage Protection Amendment end the ongoing conversation that our state is engaged in concerning the appropriate definition of marriage?" | Minnesota for Marriage | MinnesotaForMarriage.com
New Marriage Minute Video Released: "Would passage of the Marriage Protection Amendment end the ongoing conversation that our state is engaged in concerning the appropriate definition of marriage?" Episode 32
No—the opposite is true. Without the Marriage Protection Amendment, special interest advocates could take their cause to activist judges and politicians who could redefine marriage without any input from the voters themselves.
No—the opposite is true. Without the Marriage Protection Amendment, special interest advocates could take their cause to activist judges and politicians who could redefine marriage without any input from the voters themselves.
Monday, August 13, 2012
The Amazing Story of the Hiroshima Eight
The Amazing Story of the Hiroshima Eight: How the Blessed Mother is credited for save the house and lives of 8 Jesuits who were just 8 blocks from ground Zero in Hiroshima, without any side effects of radiation, while others, many further away, died within minutes!
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