Recently someone asked if we include parishioners who celebrate birthdays in the Prayer of the Faithful at the Masses during the week as we do on the weekend. The answer is yes. I chose to do this at all Masses as a means to be more "personal" in a parish that is large and therefore challenged to be "personal" in the ministries and activities that are done here. If a parishioner for some reason does not want to be prayed for by name on his or her birthday, please let me know by phone or through my e-mail address, and I will respect your wishes. Speaking of birthdays, I want to thank all of those who remembered my birthday last week through spoken words, songs, cards and/or gifts. God bless you for your thoughtfulness to me.