September 28, 2008

Autumn begins this week, signaling a change in the weather for us here in Addison. The days are getting shorter, our evenings are cool, the leaves are changing, and we are beginning to gear up for the coming winter. This is also a time for us to reflect upon our lives and to see what things we may want to do differently or change. The last time we pondered like this was probably on New Year’s Eve—and do you even remember those resolutions you made for the new year? Have you fulfilled them, or do you need a little reminder? As we prepare for the seasons of fall and winter, let us remember that we can still make those changes so our lives will become more like that of our Lord Jesus Christ.

With the election coming soon, it is my hope that we all are taking time to study the candidates and their positions. Beginning next week, I will post some informational Internet sites as well as printed material designed to help us as Catholics decide which candidates we will be voting for in the general election. Also, next weekend is Respect Life Sunday. Please consider bringing some baby items to donate for the Baby Shower playpen in the church lobby. Your support of these types of pro-life activities reinforces the perception that we as Catholics respect life in all its forms from conception to natural death.

I know you will all give a warm St. Philip’s welcome to Fr. Antonio who will be spending three weeks with us. God’s blessings to him as he enjoys the hospitality of our community and parish.

Please remember to keep the date of November 1 free for an evening of wine tasting here in the parish. The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring this evening for us, so please join us as we sample some wine and enjoy the community of St. Philip the Apostle. Have a great week and Remember to Bring a Friend to Christ.

Fr. Mark