Unfortunately, there is a scam email circulating, claiming to be from Fr. Mosimann, that starts with “God Bless You (your name)”. It looks like it is from Fr. Mosimann but it is not. Please do not respond to this email, but mark it as junk.
Dear Folks,
Just a brief reflection on a simple little sign of grace from the past week. After preaching and celebrating Mass, I had a parishioner come up to me to say, “Father, that homily was for me! I was struggling with the very things that you talked about today, and God knew I was overwhelmed. Thank you!” She was overjoyed to see God speak to her so directly.
I bring this up to ask you, “Do you see God working in your life in this way?” I really hope so. I too have had that experience of walking out of Mass and saying that the priest was preaching directly to me and only to me! This is a sign of the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and that the Spirit is the one who is reaching out to our souls directly. If God can use the longish, and sometimes circuitous preaching of this pastor to speak directly to you, then that is more proof that “nothing is impossible with God.” There is something so wonderful and delightful in recognizing these gifts from God personally loving each soul directly.
All of the solemnity that we try to celebrate the liturgy with is directed to our knowing the sublime glory of God. All of our preaching is an effort that you might know and love Jesus Christ. Even doctrine, yes doctrine, is so that you can know the Truth. Truth is a person, and His name is Jesus. Let us remain faithful to Him and all that He has revealed. And be reminded of the direct, specific, and indeed infinite love of God for each and every one of His children.
Sometimes folks say that they get nothing out of Mass. There is no greater gift than God Himself giving His Flesh for you in a one-flesh union and embrace of Holy Communion. Could you possibly know God any more intimately and personally? No way. Now we just have to become what we are and recognize what we celebrate.
pax,
Fr Mosimann
▪ Join in the engaging Call to Evangelization series — more information on bulletin page 7.
▪ Our Annual Parish Picnic is RESCHEDULED to Sunday, June 24 — Find more information on bulletin page 9
▪ Father’s Day Novena will begin June 17 — more information on bulletin page 7.
▪ Theology on Tap presented by St. Mary Young Adults, Monday, June 18 — more information on bulletin page 8
▪ Important information for all parish organizations– on bulletin page 7
▪ Summer Youth Group activities — more information on bulletin page 11.
▪ You’re invited! Mary’s Shelter Annual Soirée — Find more information on bulletin page 8
All graduating High School Seniors are invited to wear their cap and gown to the 12:30pm Mass on Sunday, June 10th. They will process in with Father at the beginning and sit in reserved seats in the front of the church and be recognized for their achievements!