Greetings from Fr. Dave

Here we go into Week 3 of our fall homily series: Through the Eyes of Jesus. Matthew Kelly identified a number of themes that are universally dealt with in ordinary daily living, and stresses that being followers of Jesus radically shapes how we do this.

Two weeks ago, I spoke about the use of money; last week, Deacon Brett spoke about relationships; this week, Fr. Hans is talking about fear. We will continue this into November.


Personally, I am convinced that fear and anxiety is a normal part of our humanness. Recognizing fear in our life and learning to manage it is solidly in the realm of our discipleship. In my own relationship with Jesus I regularly bring to him the fears I am struggling with — asking for his help, guidance, wisdom, and expressing my desire to trust in Him more fully.

Jesus is no stranger to what we face and is eager to assist us in not becoming paralyzed or obsessed with fear and anxiety. Does that mean we always live in “perfect peace”? Not quite! It does mean we have in Jesus a huge source of encouragement, hope, renewal, and stability — and that makes a tremendous difference.

Here are words from St. Francis de Sales that speaks well to this:

Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring.
The same loving God who cares for you today
Will take care of tomorrow and every day.
He will shield you from suffering
Or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then,
And put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

Beginning next weekend, we will be discontinuing ministering the Blood of Christ. This has been our pattern during cold and flu season. The Church has consistently taught that we receive the “full” presence of Jesus by receiving either the Body of Christ, the Blood of Christ, or both.

Congratulations and blessings to Onyekachi and Kelechi Azukwu, on the Convalidation of their marriage last week!


Holy Day in honor of All Saints’ is this Thursday, November 1st. Masses will be at 8:15am, 2:15pm (with school) and 7:00pm. All Souls’ Day Mass is Friday, November 2nd, at 8:15am in the main church.

Our Book of Remembrance will be in the sanctuary beginning next week, and our annual banners with the names of those whose funerals we have had during the past 12 months will be hung. May all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.