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Stewardship of Finance
I have a vision for all of the parishes in the region. That vision is that I want our parishes to grow. I want more people to the Masses we celebrate. I want all of our liturgies to be beautiful and welcoming. I want more people to be baptized, receive the Holy Eucharist, be confirmed, and celebrate the sacrament of Marriage.
Most importantly, for those that are receiving the sacraments, I want them to make a home in our churches and unceasingly continue to practice their faith. Ultimately, I want people to grow spiritually and become zealous in their faith. I want to provide opportunities for us to be together through social events and ministries that touch hearts and create encounters to give everyone an opportunity to grow in their relationship with Jesus, and to know that they are loved. I am motivated to do this because that is what Christ calls me to do as your pastor and calls all of us to do as well.
To do this takes the generosity of all of us. Giving can be hard for some and may not be a habit for others, but if you can truly join me in this vision in building up the kingdom of God, we will together embark on the greatest adventure possible—an adventure in Christ. Let us do that together, now and always.
Amen? Amen.
Father Jamie Weber-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pastor's Ramblings
1 | Catholic Medical Association. A group of Catholic physicians, residents, and medical students went to Nashville over the weekend for the Catholic Medical Association Annual Education Conference. The local guild is increasingly active with events to “inspire physicians to imitate Jesus Christ.”
2 | Flynn Twins at Oktoberfest. It was so fun to see Ava Elizabeth & Abigail Elise Flynn were born on August, 30 to Sean Patrick & Whitlee Paige Flynn.
3 | Floor Restoration. After 50 years of being covered over by carpet St. Cecilia’s marble floor has been uncovered, and restored practically to its original condition. This restoration project has been in the planning for over 4 years now and nears its completion. The only significant task left to do for the floor project is to reinstall a communion rail.
4 | Caught on Vacation. Saint Cecilia parishioner Joanne Brinkman was caught taking it easy on vacation celebrating her birthday in Gatlinburg. This so happens was her first trip to Gatlinburg ever. Her son, Ron & daughter-in-law, Diane made that dream come true.
5 | Rest In Peace. Mass Christian Burial was held for Frank Marzig on October 4th at St. Cecilia. Frank, who passed away September 22, was 95 years old. He was a long time resident in Oakley. May he rest in the peace of Christ.
6 | Welcome, Children of God. On October 6 the Sacrament of Baptism was ministered twice at St. Cecilia. Let us welcome into the Christian community, Grady Joel, son of Nathan and Morgan Wallace, and Birdie Scott, son of Jaren and Alice Bindel.
7 | Congratulations. We recently celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage three times at St. Cecilia. Please congratulate and pray for our newly married couples: Courtney Ott and Patrick Dreier, Emily Feldkamp and Greg Demary, Hayley Kerschen and Jeff Antonelli.