Thanks to All who contributed to the beautiful First Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated last Sunday by Fr. Tom Olson. The concelebrants, the lectors, the servers, the musicians all helped to make the Mass a truly faith-filled event. Thanks also to all who helped to make the reception following the Mass such a joyous occasion, especially the Catholic Daughters who set up, baked, served and cleaned-up. Also thanks to the young adults who helped with the set up.

Father Tom has chosen to celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving here at Saint Columbkille Church (his adopted parish) on this Sun, May 22 at the 5:00pm Mass. All are invited to attend the Mass and come to a light reception in the school dining hall at which time Father Tom will be available to give his “First Blessing” to anyone present. Please come and join us in this wonderful celebration!

This past week, in a letter dated April 21, 2016, Cardinal Sean O'Malley wrote to Deacon Tom Olson,

"It is with great joy and gratitude to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, that I hereby call you to the Order of Presbyter. The ordination Mass will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston, at nine o'clock in the morning. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you abundantly as you prepare to receive this Sacrament and to enter into the service of the people of God as a priest."

This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day and in so doing we honor all mothers both living and dead. We show our appreciation in many ways, recognizing that motherhood was given an exalted position when God himself chose to become a man through the “yes” of a woman, named Mary, from the town of Nazareth. Ever since that “yes” all mothers share not only in the physical care of their children but also in their spiritual care recognizing that motherhood brings about a “Child of God.” In honoring all mothers this weekend we also recognize all women who though not through physical generation, have still mothered nieces, nephews, students, neighbors, and others through their motherly instincts of love and caring. Happy Mother’s Day to all.