I wanted to include in our bulletin the announcement from the Archbishop regarding the lifting of the dispensation, as the last phrase is very important:

“Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski is lifting the dispensation of the faithful to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation as of July 1, 2021. We understand that these continue to be uncertain times for everyone, and we want all to feel safe returning to Mass. Please note that parishioners who are sick, homebound, immunocompromised and gravely concerned for their health retain the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass, WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CASE IN NORMAL TIMES.”

So, that’s the ancient Catholic tradition, anyone with a serious health issue is not obligated to attend Mass.

We recently mailed out the ACA cards to those who had not as yet responded to the appeal. There is always a short time-lag in the records we receive from the ACA Office, so if you did already contribute but received your card in the mail, MY APOLOGIES!

Remember, even a small donation, when joined with all your fellow Catholics throughout the Archdiocese, can do a lot of good for a lot of people in need, especially this year. My personal thanks to all who have participated in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal.

Attention parents of grade school children and high school youth. Encourage your young ones to join us for Totus Tuus (Latin for Totally Yours) a summer catechetical camp here at our parish campus sponsored by our Youth Ministry for the week of June 21 – 25. Further information is in this bulletin.

Legacy. It’s an important word. I hear it most often during the eulogy at a Funeral Mass. How do we want to be remembered? What kind of impact will we leave behind? Regardless of your age or economic status, I encourage you to begin thinking about the legacy you wish to leave behind and consider remembering your parish in your estate planning. Naturally, most people first consider their families, but I gently remind you to also think about your parish or your parish Catholic school. When doing your estate planning, I encourage you to remember your parish that serves you today and to secure the future of our parish and our school. What will your Catholic legacy be?

Many have asked about the summer musical presented by The Fr. Scheid Players. Our Director has decided, for the sake of everyone’s safety, to cancel this summer’s production. We love our audience! Hope to see you next year!

God bless you!