It was the year 2000—the turn of the century and the beginning of a new millennium (maybe?). The Class of 2012 was moving up from kindergarten to the big time of 1st Grade. They were definitely seedlings, who have now grown into giant plants, and, in some cases, towering trees.
Growth has meant big achievements and giant steps. All of these we will applaud this weekend as we pray at Baccalaureate and cheer at Graduation. But growth is simply what happens to us; maturity is what we make happen.
The mustard seed in this Sunday’s gospel grows big and becomes a giant plant. Its size, however, is not the sign of God’s Kingdom. After all, monsters get big enough to become giants. The sign of the Kingdom is in the last line of Jesus’ parable—“’and the birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.’” It so happens that the mustard seed grew big, but, more importantly, the mustard plant became mature enough to make something extraordinary happen and to make it happen for others. Imagine--room for everyone, no matter what sky they fly and a welcome that says, “You’re home.”
To the Class of 2012, grow; don’t worry, it happens. And always mature; make it happen for others.
KidsRelig Registration 2012-2013
KidsRelig Registration for 2012-2013 is up and running. Almost 80 kids have already been registered.
PLEASE REGISTER NOW! Go to the Parish Website at www.sjsmrcc.com and click on the Religious Education (CCD) tab on the left. This opens the Religious Education Page with a welcoming letter and important links at the top of the page. There are two links:
• 2012-2013 Registration Form
• 2012-2013 Fees & Payment Options Page with credit card payment program.
For newcomers, it’s quick and easy. For veterans, it’s as easy as ever.
(Bus registration will come later, once we see how many have registered for KidsRelig.)
First Time Registrants
REGISTER & GET CONNECTED
Are you new to the parish or is your #1 going into First Grade? It is so important that you register as soon as possible. Registration gets you into our email address book, which is the lifeline of communication for KidsRelig. You won’t know what’s happening unless you are connected online.
Thanks for Responding to the Invitation to Join Us
Our invitation to join us as new teachers, new substitute teachers, new assistants, new helpers in the office and the hallway has already inspired responses, and we are so very grateful. We need as many of you as possible. Not just to do the jobs that have to be done, but to create a wider and deeper community of parishioners sharing in the awesomeness and joyfulness of KidsRelig. Please give it some serious and prayerful thought. It’s you we need, and you and you and you. Say “yes,” and contact me at
Love,
Deacon Charlie
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