Once again, I want to express my deep appreciation for your ongoing generosity for the Church Painting fund as we reach the $100,000 mark. It is truly amazing that we have raised so much so quickly! Please consider your donation if you have not yet done so.

Last Saturday evening the three pastors of our proposed collaborative met for dinner and discussion. The dinner was delicious (yes I cooked!!!) and the discussion was fruitful. Our conclusion, at this point, is that we need to get some more clarification from the archdiocese before we continue moving ahead. Once we have that, I will share it with you as well.

As I am sure you have read, many parishes in the archdiocese have already formed their collaboratives and the “bugs” of the process are being worked out. Hopefully by the time our collaborative is formed the process will be fine-tuned!

It is hard to believe that the Easter Season is almost over. Having celebrated Ascension Thursday this last week, Pentecost Sunday next weekend will conclude the season. Many will also be relieved that the sprinkling will be over too!!

Memorial Day follows the next day, Monday, May 25th. Be sure to make plans to celebrate our cemetery Mass at 9:00 a.m. as usual. Each year, we have a moving celebration and memorial to all those buried at St. Michael’s Cemetery with special mention of those who died this past year. Last year, we had to move to the church because of rain; hopefully this beautiful weather will continue and we can stay outdoors!