Dear Parish Family,

Wishing all of you, a very Happy New Year!

For many of us this is a time to create a list of New Year’s resolutions which may  end up on the floor after a very few days or weeks. For me I want to be better at  practicing forgiveness, and taking the time to do a little something for others, rather  than feeling it has to be of greater significance. Above all practice my sense of
gratefulness to our almighty Father.

What have you decided for your resolutions?  Do they reflect a greater commitment  to attend Mass more often, be it from home or Church, contact friends or family that  you haven’t been in touch with lately, or share a random act of kindness?  Whatever  our best intentions, it is a start to a better you.  Pope Francis shared his
resolutions.   

1.       Don’t gossip.   
2.       Finish your meals.
3.       Make time for others.
4.       Choose the more humble purchase.
5.       Meet the poor – in the flesh.
6.       Stop judging others.
7.       Befriend those who disagree.
8.       Make commitments – such as marriage.
9.       Make it a habit to “ask the Lord.”
10.   Be happy.

“If you should fail, be humble, and make a resolution to be obedient to God’s will, and  then get up and carry on.” St. Padre Pio

Words can inspire action and when we act with hope, we create a wave of love.  The timeless song by Burt Bacharack reminds us What the World Needs Now, is Love Sweet Love.  This song tells us : there is just too little of and it is not just for some, but for everyone.

With God’s help, may this New Year bring you health and happiness.

Mary Jo