Fr. Ron's Weekly Ramblings for Feast of Christ the King

November 24, 2013

by Fr. Ron Calhoun

As this month of November winds to a close, there are

several things on the horizon. This weekend we

celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, which yearly

marks the conclusion of our liturgical year. It is a

wonderful feast in and of itself as well as the

association with the time of year that brings

Thanksgiving Day.

I am sure you are in preparation mode for that holiday

as I am. I will be celebrating and cooking at my home

in Uxbridge with Fr. Bob, my sister and a friend and

TWO pups. Yes, Fr. Bob got a puppy a couple of weeks

ago. She is a 12 week old yellow lab weighing in at 11

pounds! She loves Abby - chewing on Abby’s tail and

ears and anywhere she can get her mouth. Abby is more

tolerant than I would be (AM) of the nipping. Anyhow,

it should be an interesting day!

As usual we are planning the Annual Thanksgiving Day

Mass at 8 a.m. Every year it is a moving celebration of

God’s blessings to us personally as well as in our parish

community. We urge you to put your turkey in the oven

and come to celebrate with us.

I am most thankful for all of you and the wonderful

parish staff we have. So much happens here from day to

day, and it is all taken care of efficiently and pastorally.

I am also thankful for my return to health after a long

summer! I am thankful for good friends and for my

wonderful sister who is steadfast and faithful!

Be sure to take some time to reflect on the blessings in

your own lives during this week. As the story of the ten

lepers reminds us, God likes to be thanked too!!

May you own celebrations be filled with love and

warmth, good food and wine, and may you bask in the

goodness of God’s love for you.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Saint Michael Parish