Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

    By now, those of you who like to have a summer garden, be it flowers or vegetables, have planted your seeds and sprouts and are awaiting fruitful yield.  In today’s Scriptures we hear a lot about planting and waiting and subsequently the “surprise” that comes from patient waiting and cultivating.  We take our lesson from the natural cycle around us.  But we know that if the garden and the field are not well tended all of our efforts could be a flop!

   How much more than our souls and our spiritual life?  Our Faith reminds us that the interior life needs diligent attention and nourishment.  Our Lord provides for us with the Sacraments.  Each in its own way provides nourishment for the soul, most especially the Holy Eucharist. To disregard the grace and gifts that God offers us continually means that we will dry up and perish.  What then do we have to show for ourselves when we stand before the just judgement seat of the Lord?

   On Thursday, June 20th, our planning committee for the 100th anniversary of St. Bernard’s will meet at 6;30pm in the Church.

     Keep in mind and prayer Deacon WIlliam Asinari who will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on June 29th at 10 AM in St. John’s Church.  This is a blessed day for our Parish.  Please make every effort to attend, as well the First Mass the next day at 10;30 AM.

With Blessings,

Father Langan