Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Today you will be commemorating the first church in Christendom, St John Lateran, also known as the Church of our Savior ,and St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. You see we have a particular connection to the ancient Basilica since we are under the same patronage of the Apostle, the beloved of our Lord. And while you are in Honesdale celebrating, we pilgrims will be in Rome at this holy site. Space and time may separate us but not spirit. The Holy Eucharist , which Itself transcends all time and space, unites us though we be continents away. How comforting. Be assured of our prayers.

I would like to offer my thanks to all for our most successful spaghetti dinner this past Saturday. The food was exceptionally good (thanks to the Nicolinis), the service (carried out by our youth group) was first rate, our Knights of Columbus kept everything in good order and moving forward, and those spectacular baskets and those who prepared, collected and donated them certainly deserve our praise. It did a father’s heart good to see, as the Scriptures say: “how beautiful to see all living as one.” People stayed to linger and enjoy each other’s company. It was less like fundraiser, important though that be, and more like a family gathering. Perhaps we can have more events like this in the future.

With Blessings,

Father Langan