When we think of ordinary, we think of things that are common, normal and sometimes even boring.  But there is nothing boring about Ordinary Time in the Church.  Take a moment and read what the USCCB says about Ordinary time…

Christmas Time and Easter Time highlight the central mysteries of the Paschal Mystery, namely, the incarnation, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time, on the other hand, take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ.

Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

To enter into the life of Christ, to enter a time of conversion, growth and maturation is definitely not ordinary at all—it is an adventure!  Let’s enter into the adventure with Jesus and get ready to grow in love of Him!

Thanks.  As you see the Art and Environment is back to its ordinary self, it is a good time to thank all those volunteers and staff members who made our beautiful Christmas season possible.  Thank you to Shirley Clark and our maintenance staff who made it visibly beautiful!  Also, thanks to Colleen McVicker, along with our choir and ensembles, who led us in praising the Lord well!  Thanks so much!

Special Thanks.  I have been overwhelmed this week by the prayerful support of this parish family, our diocesan family and the presbyterate as we journey through the aftermath of a tragedy.  Please keep these prayers going as they have been essential and effective in helping all involved.  Thank you again for being such a prayerful community.

Live in His love,
Fr. Jeremy

PS Thanks for welcoming my uncle Fr. Dave.  He really enjoyed his time here and found you all to be so gracious.  You will see him again I’m sure.  Thanks again.