October 2023
My sisters and brothers in Christ,
At the heart of our identity, we are each beloved daughters and sons of God. So loved, that Jesus Christ - God’s only son - died for us to offer us the gift of eternal life. It’s a gift none of us deserves but is freely offered!
Accepting this gift is a choice to follow Jesus. The mercy, peace, and joy we receive will allow us not just to survive the storms of life, but to thrive in them. Jesus tells us that he is the vine, and we are the branches. (John 15:5) When we stay connected to him, we WILL bear fruit!
Essential to a life of following Jesus are:
I invite you and your family to discuss, pray about, and renew your commitment to following Jesus in these 3 areas, then complete the Commitment Form below. As a parish community, we will do this each October as a powerful act of worship, expressing our desire to accept and share the gifts Jesus offers.
In celebration of our annual re-commitment to discipleship, the names of participants will be included in our lobby/narthex display through late November.
In the joy of Christ Jesus,
Fr. Richard
If you plan to apply for a MACS "Participating Catholic" school tuition discount voucher for next school year, you must complete our online MACS Commitment Card - not the one below.
COMPLETE THE MACS COMMITMENT CARD
In celebration of our annual re-commitment to discipleship, the names of participants will be included in our narthex display through late November.