Summer Fun
As we celebrate fathers today, I’d like to challenge all of the dads out there with an exercise in keeping the faith in their families. Your kids are watching you, and they value what you value. If you dress up for Mass and make it a priority in your life, your kids will notice. When you open up the hymnal and sing at Mass, they will be encouraged to sing along. If you make Mass the most important part of the day, then they will learn to schedule their weekends around it, as well. I know it isn’t easy. You’ve had a busy week and want to relax and maybe want to watch a game or get yard work done, but the children will notice if you show them the value of putting God first and planning your weekend around Mass time.

For all of the dads out there, try to take on this challenge and lead your children to Jesus. Show them how to pray, and let them know just how much they are loved by Our Lord.

Amen? Amen!
Fr. Jamie

Pastor's Ramblings
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSIONS: On the Feast of Corpus Christi, Eucharistic processions have become more commonplace in the archdiocese. In our region, both St. Cecilia and St. Margaret-St. John had wonderful neighborhood processions after their Masses.

FR. JASON’S FAREWELL: We have been blessed to have Fr. Jason  for the past two years. My hope was to have him another two years, but he will start his new assignment July 1. His farewell Mass will be June 24 at 5 PM at St. Cecilia, followed by a reception at SMSJ cafeteria. Please RSVP at any of the doors of church. If you would like to participate in a cash gift to Fr. Jason, please mark it as such and put it in the collection basket.

CONGRATULATIONS:
I want to congratulate and lift up in prayer Mr. and Mrs. Chase & Heather (Jung) Cox. Chase and Heather were married on June 2 at St. Cecilia.