Service-Joyce Reich
Spring has arrived and with it a new Pope. Even though there is sadness at the passing of Pope Francis, new beginnings are always a time of freshness and renewed hope. May Pope Leo XIV continue to serve the Church with his humility and love of the Lord.
Spring also brings ample opportunities to do Corporal Works of Mercy. Cleaning up yards and gardens comes to mind, either at your church or for a neighbor who may be unable to do the necessary work. New priest assignments are effective in June. Welcome your new priest with "We're glad you are here" recognition celebration in some way. And recognize in some way your outgoing priest in appreciation of their service to your church and his vocation.
- Please remember to collect used eye glasses and to support the pregnancy centers in whatever way your Parish Council of Catholic Women has decided to provide support.
Know that all the things you are doing in your parish and your community are more valuable and appreciated than you can image. Keep doing all the wonderful things that you do!
We know too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.
- St Mother Teresa
And I might add, without drops, there would be no ocean!
May God continue to bless you in the work that you do!
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