Dear Parishioners and Friends:

The Scriptures often urge us, as the community of believers, to pray without ceasing. The Lord Jesus Himself, our hope and model of discipleship, often went apart to a quiet place to find communion with God and drew His disciples into this communion as well. As a Parish, at this time, we confront a moment of crisis. Our Faith, however, teaches us that even moments of crisis can and should be moments of hope, that God Himself is with us and that He is ever faithful. Please join the Parish Council for an Evening of Prayer on Tuesday July 23 at 7pm in the Church. Together, may we as a Parish rely more fully on God and draw strength from one.

Monday, July 22 the Church honors Saint Mary Magdalene, the first witness of the Lord’s Resurrection. Mary’s personal relationship with Jesus in both his public ministry and Resurrection offer hope, that our daily encounter with the Lord will one day lead to the fullness of his promise. 

Tuesday the Church honors St. Bridget of Sweden, a Saint through whom God communicated to the Church a spirit of devotion and reform. Bridget was called to a special life of communion with Jesus, the Man of Sorrows. She spent many years involved in the Church’s political struggles of the day and founded a Religious Order.  

Thursday the Church honors St. James the Greater, Apostle and Evangelist to Spain. James’ own calling from Jesus, which took place as he was fishing with his Father and St. John the Apostle, reminds us that the Lord often calls us from and through the ordinary to the extraordinary. 

Friday the Church honors Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary. Not mentioned in the Canon of Scripture, Joachim and Anne, we know, had a special mission from God…to care for the beautiful child that was theirs and to allow their child to be faithful to God in her own calling. 

The Parish Finance Council will meet Monday evening to consider the Parish Budget for the coming Fiscal Year, which beings September 1. Thank you to all who so generously support the life and mission of Blessed Sacrament.

The new digital organ is now fully installed. This realization was the work of many people, from musicians and artists to the donors who helped the Parish realize a shortfall in its funding. Our church now has two worthy instruments to support its Liturgies and programs, the Steinway Piano, acquired last year, and now the Marshall and Ogletree Organ.

Pray for peace.