Two things I wanted to mention in this letter:

First, while I didn’t see it beforehand, I got to watch the intro video for last Sunday’s Mass (the one with so many pictures of parishioners), and it just about brought me to tears.  I loved seeing your faces.  The original idea we had was that we would be showing that and y’all would be saying hello in the comments.  Then when I saw it, I realized that was not happening – and I understood – because I didn’t want to take my eyes off the screen.  Thanks to all who helped make that happen.  Keep sending in your pictures ( selfies@saint-mikes.org).  I miss you all and look forward to when we can get together safely again.

Second, I wanted to mention that May will be a month focusing on Mary, Meditation, and Marriage.  In connection with this last topic, I want to encourage couples to take part participate in a four-part offering that will be starting this Sunday (and presented the next three Sundays).  This is aimed at enriching all marriages, offering support for couples as they face married life and its challenges and joys.  More details will be available on our parish website and in Flocknote.  I encourage couples to take advantage of this marriage enrichment opportunity.