FATHER HANK'S PICK OF THE WEEK:

Lectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre

 ​Episode 1 

https://watch.formed.org/lectio-mary-with-dr-brant-pitre/season:1/videos/the-new-eve-1

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Dear Parishioners, 

I would like to thank all of you for such a warm welcome. I am so excited to be back home at Nativity; the church that nurtured my vocation. I am so thankful to Bishop Holley and Father Flynn for all they have done for the past year. They have made my transition to Nativity very smooth. I want to ensure everyone, that I am here to serve all of Nativity's faith filled parishioners and I look forward to meeting all of you. 

With the current COVID-19 situation, so many activities and practices are on hold; however, Father Flynn , the staff and I are still here to serve our faith community. We have not stopped working and praying for you all. 

I also want to thank you all for your ongoing spiritual and financial support which you have continued to give Nativity. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 

If you have any questions, suggestions, or are in need of prayer, please do not hesitate to call me. I will be more than happy to speak or pray with you. 

May God's blessing and peace always be with you. 

Pax, 
Father Hank Lech 

Deacon Blog

Prayer and Distractions.  Keith Miller was plagued by distractions.  His mind would flit from a phone call he should make to a letter he should write.  A friend suggested he keep a note pad next to his “prayer chair.”  When such thoughts came, he should jot them down and go on praying.  He did this, and to his surprise he found that a number of distractions were things he should do.
Daddy entered the kitchen without greeting little Jennifer, who was eating her cereal.  She grabbed his arm kissed him, and said, “Daddy, you forgot to say hello!”  Daddy hugged her and said, “Sorry, Jenny! I didn’t notice you.  I was thinking about a problem that I must deal with today.”  Jennifer said, “Did you say your prayers yet?” “No,” he said.  “Come with me!” she said, leading him to her prayer corner in her room.  Closing her eyes, she paused momentarily.  Then she said in a soft voice: “Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid, I am always with you.””  After another pause, she looked up and said “Daddy, think about that a minute and you’ll feel much better.”  They hugged and both went on their ways.  What might I do to help children discover Jesus as Jennifer discovered him?  “The hand of the Lord feeds us, he answers all our needs.”[1]  

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