Dear Parishioners,

This weekend we celebrate Memorial Day. On this last Monday of May, we remember all those who have given their life in service to our country. Fulton Sheen used to say, “The vocation of a soldier is next in dignity to the priesthood, not only because it commissioned him to defend justice on the field of battle and order on the field of peace, but also because it called him to the spirit and intention of sacrifice.” We honor all those who sacrificed themselves to defend us. May God’s will and peace reign on the earth so that no more wars need to be fought according to His will.

Remembering all our fallen men and men we pray:

God of power and mercy, You destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in Your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into Your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(from Catholic Household blessings and Prayers)

God bless,

Fr. Carter