This Is the Day Our Church Came to Life
Friends,
Happy Birthday! Today, our church came to life when the Holy Spirit came down on the followers of Jesus, and our church came to life. The Holy Spirit invited everyone from all over the world to join in this great event. We are children of that first Pentecost. Our little church on San Pablo Avenue reflects that wondrous diversity, and we support and love one another in our cultural differences, but especially in our love for Jesus and our commitment to our parish. Once again: Happy Birthday, Church.
Medical update. A week and a half ago, I developed pneumonia and spent four days in Alta Bates Hospital. The great medical care given by the staff took care of the pneumonia, and I was able to be with our 12:30 First Holy Communion group of children and parents last Sunday. God blessed me to be here, even though I am out of breath and rather fragile. I deeply appreciate your prayers and love. God is so good. I can never thank God enough.
Peace,
Fr. John
