Father Maassen's Message - 9/15/24

Dear Missionary Disciples of Christ, 

 We will begin RCIA or OCIA on October 6 at 10:00 am at St Francis Borgia.  We used to call it the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, but now we call it the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. This opportunity is for all non-Christians who have never been baptized and Christians of other denominations; it is for anyone. If you know someone who is not Catholic, please invite him or her to come. They can call Deacon Dave Tobben or any of the clergy. There is no fee, no force, and no contracts to sign.   
 
I have heard many stories of those who started their journey to love and follow Jesus Christ with an invitation.  I love our Catholic faith, founded by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, and I pray you do too.  We are missionaries by nature, and have been since Jesus said, "Go therefore make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you  ...
 
Thank you!
 
A huge thank you to all who volunteered for the Fall Festival; it was wonderful.  
Yet, another thank you so much to all those who volunteered and set up our inaugural Gold Tournament.  I would like to thank especially those who took leadership roles in both.   Volunteering is essential for our parish events, so again, I thank you.   
 
Building community is very important, and fundraising helps us continue the mission of Jesus Christ, which ultimately brings people to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to share in the Resurrection.
 
Peace, Father Maassen