Happy Labor Day weekend! They say it’s the end of summer, but it’s my favorite time of year: autumn and football! On this Labor Day weekend, we gather to praise and thank God even as we remember with gratitude all who work to make it possible for us to live the way that we do. In today’s scriptures we hear of the importance of using the appropriate processes to address grievances and determine responsibilities. As we celebrate this final summer holiday let us keep in mind these lessons in justice and pray to be able to apply them to the working world around us.
Printed materials have been placed on our vehicles (including mine) throughout the summer by Fr. Bernie Survil. Please note that these messages are not from me or a reflection of Holy Cross Church. Fr. Survil makes his way through the area on Sunday mornings and it is hard to stop him. So, I apologize for my brother priest for placing these printed materials on our vehicles.
This Thursday, September 8, is the Feast of the Nativity (Birth) of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Benedict XVI said, “Mary’s birth constitutes a fundamental stage for the Family of Nazareth, cradle of our redemption, an event that touches all of us, because every gift that God has given her, the Mother, God has given thinking also of each one of us, her children.”
Faith Formation classes will begin on Sunday, September 25. Registration forms are available at the entrances to the church and online. Parents are reminded of their responsibility of making sure your child is trained in the practice of the faith. New to Faith Formation this year will be Sunday Morning Chat for youth in grades 7-12. More information to follow.
Our Responsorial Psalm this week, "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts..." reminds us to open our hearts and pay attention to God’s presence in the world all around us.
