THE SOLEMNITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

It was a little after 5 AM when the phone rang.

“Dad?”

“Catie?”

“You’re a grandfather!”


By this time, Clare was leaning over my shoulder, squeezing her ear to the phone.

“Cate, are you OK?”

“We’re both fine, Gram. He’s a boy and his name is Hudson.”

Clare and I looked at each other, and without saying a word, our faces asked the same question, His name is what?

A scene that has been played out countless times and in countless families since today’s gospel drama of Elizabeth and Zechariah and their boy John. “Graced by God”—that’s what the boy’s name means in Hebrew. And that’s what was chosen for him. But the real story is found in the last line of today’s gospel, “The child grew and became strong in spirit.”

Hudson has grown into his name. He couldn’t possibly be anyone else except Hudson, especially to his once quizzical grandparents. So it was with John the Baptist; he grew into the name chosen for him and became the one graced by God.

There’s the importance of KidsRelig. With your help and support, we give our kids a Name to grow into—Christ-ian.

KidsRelig Registration 2012-2013

KidsRelig Registration for 2012-2013 is up and running. Thanks to all who have already registered. BUT, there are plenty more out there who need to get on line (or is it online?)

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.)

KidsRelig First-Timers

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.

Love,


Deacon Charlie