FATHER JIM'S JOTS - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 2, 2023

 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 2023

FATHER JIM'S JOTS

Greetings!

This week marks the holiday, Fourth of July.  Because of this, our Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Please note that both Fr. Jim and Deacon Chris are away; therefore, no Daily Mass on July 5, 2023.  For the many people traveling this weekend, I pray that everyone will have safe travels and reach their destinations safe and sound.

Fourth of July Prayer

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being.  Help us to continue a good work begun long ago.  Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth.  Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship and to find safety only in the common good of all.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.

I would also like to say a big Thank You to all those involved with this year's Vacation Bible School.  Thank you to the staff from St. Elizabeth's, Holy Rosary and All Saints for coordinating and planning the event, especially All Saints Catholic School for generously hosting at their school.  They had a total of 29 children, 14 from St. Elizabeth's and 15 volunteers,7 from our parish.  Teaching our children about our faith is an important thing we do as Christians.  See the Good News section of this bulletin for pictures from VBS.  Thank you!!!

Blessings and Peace,

Fr. Jim

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