Happy Friday of the Octave of Easter! My name is Lyn Pajk and I am the director of Faith Formation for Blessed Sacrament. I'm sorry that Mrs. Cathcart can't be with you today, but she is in the hospital right now. You see, Mrs. Cathcart, who has been VERY, VERY careful about mask wearing and social distancing ended up getting the Corona virus. The VERY ,VERY good news is that the doctors are taking EXCELLENT care of her, and hopefully she will be home today or tomorrow.
And even though she is feeling kind of crummy, yesterday she sent me a text asking if I would send you all a note letting you know about a few things and telling you how much SHE LOVES YOU!!! Mrs. Cathcart is the BEST!!!
CORPORAL WORK OF MERCY FOR APRIL:
GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTY
Did you know that between 50% and 60% of the human body is made up of water?? IT'S TRUE! Because our cells and body systems can't function without it, you can see why it's so important for all of us to have access to plenty of fresh clean water. In Old Testament times and during the time of Jesus, they didn't realize how much of their body was made of water, but they sure knew that it was essential for life! Much of the Holy Land is very dry and so water was and still is a scarce and precious resource for humans, plants, and animals.
Mrs. Cathcart was going to tell you a wonderful story about the Israelites wandering in the desert and needing a drink after they escaped slavery in Egypt, and when they couldn't find any, they complained to Moses. Since I'm not a very good story teller please watch this video to see how the Israelites got the food and water they needed in the dry, dry, desert:
Isn't it wonderful how God provided the water that the Israelites needed in the desert!! Jesus asks us to provide water for those who are thirsty too. In the New Testament we hear Jesus talk about how important it is to give drink to the thirsty in Matthew 25 and in Matthew 10:42 he says:
“Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple, amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward”
You can live this work of mercy out today by filling the water cups on the dinner table for your family and by refilling them when they get low! If you go out for dinner be sure to thank your server when they bring you a drink and when they refill it!
EASTER EGG HUNT!
Please join us in hunting for 1500 treat filled Easter eggs AFTER 11:00 Mass this Sunday! No need to register. Bring your baskets, your friends, your cousins, your neighbors. Find one of the 2 golden eggs for a special surprise!
Do you see how gently this little chick is being held? That is how God is holding Mrs. Cathcart right now as she heals from her sickness. Do you remember the Corporal Work of Mercy from February, Care for the Sick? Wouldn't it be lovely if we practiced that by praying for Mrs. Cathcart to get better. Maybe you would like to send her a get-well note in the comments section of this Flocknote, or even send a card to the parish center for her. The address is 3109 Swede Ave, Midland, Michigan 48642!
Thank you for all of the ways that you have been the hands and feet of Jesus to others this year! No wonder Mrs. Cathcart loves you all so much!!
With Easter Hope and Joy, Lyn