Brown-eyed susans in the Garden Sanctuary labyrinth
Dear Friend,
Three funerals in the past two weeks have led me to think more deeply about life, specifically the ways we are connected not just to those who have come before us, but also to those who will come after. The choices we make now, as individuals and as a society, will certainly impact the quality of life of those who will follow us. This past Monday, 19 people gathered at the Catholic church nearby for a funeral mass for my father-in-law. Two of his adult children flew in from Hawai’i, four grandchildren drove across the country from California, and another grandchild arrived today from Hawai’i. After the formal mass, we came home, place the box containing his ashes on the living room floor, scattered green boughs, flowers, photographs, and his favorite cane on the floor in the center of a circle of chairs. We went around and shared memories, sentiments, songs, tears and laughter. Later that afternoon, as I was on my way to my car to go back to work, I walked by one of the many pine rounds that line our driveway and I noticed the young life springing forth from the old.
Isn’t that just how it is? The young are in need of what the elders have provided. The new societal movement grows from the old ways. Christianity grew from Judaism. The longing for peace is strengthened through times of chaos. The link between the past, present and future is undeniable. Let’s celebrate it.
“May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us nor forsake us.” -I Kings 8:57
Dublin Community Day this Saturday
On July 26, from 11 am – 2 pm SEE SCHEDULE HERE Our Church is hosting a Coffee Shop and activities for kids
Help is needed in the following ways: *pick-up food to go along with coffee *setting up the day before, Friday at 4 *10:00 on Saturday for putting things out Contact Archie if you are interested or have questions: 1-860-574-4235
A message from my oldest nephew, here visiting from California:
Hello! I am Cyrus Kalvaitis, I’m looking for handyman, short term work while in New Hampshire, and on summer break from my job with people with disabilities, as a behavioral aid.
Have skills in, House painting, Gardening, Cleaning, Working with people with disabilities, Child care,
Looking for all types of short term work (one to two months), please reach out and inquire at 603-843-7409
Thanks, Cyrus
Please join me in a spirit of prayer.
O Holy One, I sense you in the green growing things, in the lapping of the waves of water on the lakeshore, in the clear skies, and in the hum of the insects. Speak to me from everywhere. Lead me to your peace. Guide me with your brilliance. Balance me with your patience. Fill me with pure love. This I pray in the name of Christ. Amen.
“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.” -Daniel 12:3
