One of the realities of offering three Masses every weekend, is that some presentations are made at only one Mass and those who go to the other two Masses are not aware of what was presented and whom it was presented to at that Mass.  Thankfully, I have my pastor's column to make sure everyone knows (or at least, those who read the bulletin).

Last Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass I presented a certificate of appreciation and flowers to Marge Stehling who, after 22 years, has recently given up the leadership of the ministry of bringing Communion to our shut-ins in their homes and other parishioners who reside in nursing care facilities, group homes, or rehabilitaion centers who can't come to church for Mass.

I want to sincerely thank Marge again for coordinating this ministry and making the assignments of Extraordinary Ministers of Communion to these people and keeping an updated list for me and others to know who has been taking Communion to our homebound parishioners.  After Mass last Sunday, Marge let me know what a blessing it has been for her to head up this ministry.  She expressed her desire to continue being one of those who is available to bring Communion to anyone in need of it.

I want to let you know, Sue Glinka has agreed to take over the leadership of this important ministry.  Her name and phone number will be in the fulletin under HOMEBOUND COMMUNION.

Please do not hesitate to call her if you or your loved one is unable to come to Mass because of sickness or the inability to be mobile enough to come to church for Mass.  We have quite a few ministers who are ready and willing to bring Communion to you, give you a bulletin, and visit with you for a bit if you are up to it.

I want to thank those who have been trained in this ministry and are doing it or have done it in the past.  Finally, know that I am always ready to come to visit with our shut-ins and offer them the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation and/or Holy Communion as requested.