Voice of the Laity

    "God wants to speak through us, to announce good news, not only through the strengths and gifts we each have, but through our willingness to endure weakness and suffering for the sake of building God's reign." This was the message from the readings of today.  Fr. Jack points this out, I used to take communion to the elderly homebound in the community, mostly Avery Village.  All were unable to out, had aides come and tend to their needs, but to a person, in spite of their pains, prayed for other people. When I think of my back, like now, and the pain, I think of those folks who prayed and gave thanks. I have to pray and give thanks.  Amen

BE CAREFUL IT IS ICY OUT THIS IS THE BEAUTIFUL PLANT/FLOWER THAT I BOUGHT AT LIDL'S IT STARTED AS A BIG LUMP IN A GLASS BOWL, I ADDED 1/2 CUP WATER AND:   

  This has been declared the Year of St. Joseph the Worker by Pope Francis. This link is to the Letter from Bishop[ Barres to all of us in the Diocese; It is worth reading.  Copy and paste this URL https://www.stjosephpastoralletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/z-Go-To-Joseph-English.pdf

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  TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY. Well, for those who keep up with detail, today is Saturday, December 12, 2020.   Joseph and Mary are probably getting ready to set out for the Journey to Bethlehem, a trip of about 70 miles, which could take 3-5 days, Joseph was on foot and Mary got the donkey.  This Map gives an idea of the area. (This is important to understand what Mary went through in the coming weeks to the birth of Jesus). Today is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Patroness of the Americas, a special devotion from our Hispanic community here at St. Joseph the Worker.   Mother Mary, hold us close to you as you held you son Jesus, tell us not to worry, He is with us on our journey.

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