Wow, the end of July is upon us. Where did that month go? As August begins so does back-to-school shopping, and before you know it the stores will be celebrating “creeping Christmas.” As we try to beat the heat during these summer days, think back to February 7 and 8 when we were shoveling snow and the temp was frigid. Enjoy the summer!
Thursday, August 4 is the memorial of St. John Mary Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests. Please take a moment to pray for all priests in the Diocese of Greensburg, especially those who have faithfully served Holy Cross over the years: Fr. John Szczesny (1998-2010), Fr. Al Pleban (1973-1982), Fr. Tom Lukac (1985-1992), Fr. Damian Warnock, OSB (1988-2002), as well as the deceased pastors of Holy Cross. Also take a moment and say a prayer for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.
We need to build the Liturgical Ministry team. So if you have an interest in becoming a lector, Minister of Holy Communion, cantor, or music minister (instrumentalist or vocalist), please see me!
Hampered by the security of food they have at hand, the disciples of Jesus are unable to feed the hungry crowd. Jesus takes and blesses the loaves and fish, the disciples themselves do feed the crowd and “all ate and were satisfied.” This miracle is essentially a sign of God’s kingdom. In that kingdom there is never scarcity or lack of power to respond to others but always the superabundance of God’s nourishing and satisfying presence among and within us. There were twelve baskets left over – an image of the abundance God gives us and the fullness of life we are offered.
