A
Prayer for Father’s Day
Let
us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work,
marriage, and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice. Let
us praise those fathers who, lacking a good model for a father, have worked to
become a good father.
Let
us praise those fathers who by their own account were not always there for
their children, but who continue to offer those children, now grown, their love
and support. Let us pray for those fathers who have been wounded by the neglect
and hostility of their children.
Let
us praise those fathers who, despite separation or divorce, have remained in
their children's lives. Let us praise those fathers whose children are adopted,
and whose love and support has offered healing.
Let
us praise those fathers who, as stepfathers, freely choose the obligation of
fatherhood and earned their step children's love and respect. Let us praise
those fathers who have lost a child to death, and continue to hold the child in
their heart.
Let
us praise those men who have no children, but cherish the next generation as if
they were their own.
Let
us praise those men who have "fathered" us in their role as mentors
and guides.
Let
us praise those men who are about to become fathers; may they openly delight in
their children.
And
let us praise those fathers who have died, but live on in our memory and whose
love continues to nurture us.
Happy
Father’s Day to all fathers in our parish!
GRADUATION
MASSES THIS WEEK- Please pay special attention to the weekday Mass times for
the coming week as they are changed in order to accommodate the graduation
Masses and celebrations for our schools. The times are listed in the left hand
column of this bulletin.
Congratulations
to all of our graduating classes 2015!
Archdiocesan
Capital Campaign: As you know, the capital campaign has begun here in the
parish. You will be receiving more information regarding literature and
meetings over the summer months.
I
wish you all a wonderful and safe summer.
Fr. Phil
