October 18-19

Dear  Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

     Today is World Mission Sunday on which funds are collected to be distributed by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for the spreading of the Gospel.  Recent pontiff’s have continually reminded us that we are all in a sense missionaries for it is our privilege to make Christ known to all whom we encounter.  There are, of course among us, who go the extra measure in serving the Church as missionaries who leave home and families to serve peoples in the remote corners of the world.  Our present Holy Father, Pope Leo was one of them.

    Very often these missionaries find themselves in very precarious assignments.  First, there is the necessity of learning a foreign language, and then adapting to a different culture, and the deprivation of amenities one has grown accustomed to in their own native land.  Sacrifices to be sure.  Many times these missionaries are thrust into place of dire poverty and even resistance to hearing the proclamation of the Good News.  We, by our prayers and generous contributions, become their lifeline.  

   Over the course of time, we reap the benefits of the good seeds sown by our charitable giving. Those who were the recipients of the missionaries’ selfless works are now missionaries to us and how tremendously grateful we are to them.  Please cooperate in the Church’s missionary work by your generous response to today’s special collection.

With Blessings,

Father Langan