From Fr. Ron's Desk...
Of Mind and Heart
Welcome to Fr. Dave who is doing the 4:30 Mass this weekend as I help a former parish celebrate their 150th Anniversary, St. Henry Church in Rosebush, where I served for 9 years.
We just finished a busy September and it looks like October may be even busier. I’m writing this before I left for retreat. First of all, I wanted to update you on the Kitchen Update and the fire suppression system for the stove. The original estimate we received was $ 14,978 and as of September 19th the donations given total $17,875. We have contacted Baron Mechanical and told them to proceed with the project. The goal is to have the kitchen approved for cooking by the Health Department. This will open up possibilities for its future use. We are grateful to the 33 donors who came forward to help us. God has indeed blessed us.
This weekend Knights of Columbus members will do their Tootsie Roll drive after mass and in the greater community. These funds support those working with special needs children and adults.
The Daughters of Isabella will be praying the rosary in our church parking lot on Saturday, October 12th at noon. This commemorates October honoring Our Lady of the Rosary. You are most welcome to join them in prayer.
This month is also Respect Life month as well. Today is Respect life Sunday in fact, as we work and pray for the respect for human life from conception to natural death.
One last thing, earlier this week the Synod on Synodality began in Rome. The work on the Synod began in 2021 and the final report is due in October of 2025. It’s a discernment process trying to listen to the Holy Spirit through prayer and dialogue and sharing. Let’s keep the delegates in prayer this month.
Peace,
Fr. Ron
Fr. Ron Wagner, Pastor
Oct 6, 2024
Resurrection of the Lord Parish