St. Catherine of Siena

Today Jesus speaks of a landowner who needs to hire laborers to work in his vineyard. The Master hires workers at all times of the day but pays them each the same wages. That in-and-of-itself might be considered unjust by some in today’s culture—after all, does the landowner have a right to own a vineyard and to expect others to work in it…for his profit, even for pay?

A unique opportunity presents itself for the women of our parish and for the St. Catherine of Siena Women’s Club Ministry. As you know, since the founding of our parish in 1974 many dedicated and devoted women have belonged to—and led—this organization which is an integral part of our parish, historically and for our parish’s future

It is an understatement to say “that forgiveness can be difficult” but it can be because certain kinds of pain or grief linger in the human heart and create a form of “forgiveness reflux,” as the anger or grief just keeps “repeating” on you. We also live in a culture where many will often say that “they forgive, but they will not forget” or that “revenge is a dish best served cold,” which because of insults, perceived and real offenses, tensions, and diverse opinions, i.e., the right of everyone to hear and accept my opinion, makes pardoning and reconciliation sometimes impossible to obtain.

I want to take this time and space to make a very happy announcement about Deacon Joseph MacNeill, newly ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church last 27 June 2020. The Deacon was anticipating returning to Rome this September to finish his seminary training and then he would be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ next May or June 2021.