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A Message from Our Pastor
Dear Parishioners,
Humility is the over-riding theme of today's scripture. Do I live my life for show and prestige? Or am I respectful and assisting of the needs of others? We are privileged to have received an education, to live in fine homes, to have access to good medical care, to live in a community without fear of violence or raging war. Do I take that privilege for granted, do I flaunt it, or do I willing use it to help better the lives of others?
We must use the blessings and gifts we received to always build-up the kingdom of God. I am proud of St. Gilbert community for your overwhelming generous response to our visiting missionary two weeks ago. Through Fr. Setonga's sharing of experiences and needs of his diocese in Tanzania, you have contributed over eight thousand dollars to assist his diocese. This is a tremendous display of your gratitude to God for gifts you have been given and your reaching out in love to others. I am proud to be shepherd of this humble community!
Mass Time Changes...
Last year the Evangelization Ministry gave out a survey seeking your response in various areas of parish life. One area was seeking Mass time changes so we can better celebrate certain rituals and ceremonies and still have people in on time and avoid certain parking problems.
A strong suggestion from your response was making more time between the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses. Our parish Liturgy committee discussed this issue, made a proposal which was discussed and accepted by the Pastoral Staff and approved by our Parish Pastoral Council.
Thus, beginning Sunday, September 5th, the last two Masses on Sundays will be 10:45am and 12:15pm.
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