Single fathers usually sit in the back row of their children’s school performances. Fathers who are married usually sit as close to the front of the audiences, with their sp
ouses. Why is this?
Well, we all know how important mothers are to the well-being of a family. However, we as a culture look at single fathers with a bit of suspicion. Fathers are as important as mothers are, but offer a different perspective on life and bring a much
needed role in bringing up children. Let us welcome all fathers today to the front row of our lives and acknowledge how important they have been, and continue to be in our lives.
Let us pray…
Gracious God and Father, our first father,
You are the One who has brought us to life in this world you created.
You created us and everything around us.
We turned away from you
and only after disappointing you did we return your love.
Look with favor on our earthly fathers.
They helped create us in your image.
We have disappointed them,
but have come to realize just how important they are to us.
Bless all our fathers, living and deceased, with comfort and health.
We bring all their needs to you
and ask for strength so they may live worthy lives.
We ask all this in the name of your Son,
our model of what it means to reverence our fathers.
In Christ’s name.
Amen.
St. Valentine Parish Council Meeting Minutes for April 19th, 2016
In Attendance: Lisa Alexander, Mary Anthony, Dan Benard, Beth Jachman, Anthony Janisse, Joe Kelly, Jeff Kramer, Mike Nowak, Alan Pawlik, Frank Zbikowski.
Absent: Fr Henry, Fr Socorro, Walt Bankowski, Patrick Fox, Ron Fron, Allison Wright, Bob Zimmerman.
Old Business
Donut Meet & Greet Sunday – April 10th. Poor turnout; likely due to Confirmation. June 5th is the next date. High School & College graduates invited to attend.
Proper dress & attire for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. Worship commission working on a communication to lectors and EMs.
New Business
Fund Raiser – Looking for ideas. Irish Fest no longer an option. Suggestions included: school reunion, dinner/dance, silent auction & camel race.
Church Picnic – Will be held in the School Gym on Sunday, August 28th, 2016. Need to confirm whether the Men’s Club will sponsor the meat this year. Jeff Kramer to contact David Prowse & Ted Kozlowski about cooking. Suggestion to start cooking earlier & use the new warmer. Need access to the soda machine. Lisa Alexander volunteered to chair games for the children; bounce house & trampoline possible.
Commissions
Christian Service:
Still looking for a volunteer to attend PC meetings. Rosemary Fox sent an e-mail outlining this year’s accomplishments:
November Blanket Drive
Giving Tree
Lunch for the homeless
Collecting pantry supplies for Angels’ Place
Soup Supper (cancelled due to weather)
Right to Life Baby Shower
Worship:
Final plans reviewed for HS & College graduations at the June 5th noon mass.
Rosary will be prayed after weekend masses throughout May.
First Communion will be celebrated on May 1st at the noon mass.
Pentecost Sunday celebrated on May 15th. Parishioners will be reminded to wear red at all masses.
Feast of Corpus Christi is Sunday, May 29th.
Roundtable: