Today was a very special day. It was the first ever PSR Opening Mass and I want to thank all the families that made it a priority to make sure your kids were here and on time to be able to sit with their class. It is so powerful to see the youth active and involved in mass. The eighth graders were greeting the parishioners as they entered mass and they would love to do this each Sunday.
All of the children were very reverent and I know that sitting in the front they were able to see everything taking place on the altar. It was awesome to see the younger children looking at the older children that were setting the example. This is a tradition we will need to continue.
Our servers were students both past and present taking part in this ministry.
In a very special way we want to thank our Catechists. Their dedication and time to our parish is truly impressive. A catechist is a person who reflects to others what God has spoken to their hearts. You can see how each of us could be called a catechist. First and foremost, parents have a critical role as the primary teachers of the children in the ways of faith. However, this weekend we draw attention to those who take up the catechetical ministry on behalf of our parish.
As Fr. Gerry mentioned in the bulletin, "remember them in prayer and commit ourselves to helping them when they need our assistance. Our catechists are essential to the overall mission of our parish. A special word of gratitude and appreciation to them will be a great encouragement to them as well."
