Not all volunteer work is done in a parish setting. Good Christians take their motivation from the Lord to other community-based programs and agencies.

Some of you who have children might take time to volunteer at a public school. Even if you do not have children in the school system you might volunteer.

Some of you have pet dogs. Perhaps you and your pet can get certified to do “therapy” and visit nursing homes or children’s hospitals.

Naturally, it is good to see what is needed here in the parish. Not all good works are highly visible. Yet, there might be some simple things to be done.

Wherever you give of your time and talent, bring the Love of God with you. Let people know it is His love for you and your good moral sense that drives you.

Every year, Archbishop Wenski asks each parish to welcome someone from the missions. Over the years we have met many interesting people who have brought the Word of God, in word and deed, to intriguing places of the Earth.

This year Father Barnard will visit us. He represents the Catholic Church’s work in Southern India. This is where Saint Thomas did his missionary work.