From the Pastor's Desk
Most Reverend
Thomas A. Donato
Many years ago, a mother wanted to encourage her young son in learning
the piano.  She took him to a concert featuring the renowned Paderewski.  
Once seated, the mother spotted a friend and went to greet her.  The little
boy wandered away from his seat, and pushed open a door labeled “No
Admittance”.  The house lights dimmed as the mother discovered her son
was missing.  Suddenly the stage curtains parted and there he was, sitting at
the Steinway grand, picking out “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”.  Paderewski
made his entrance, moved to the piano and whispered, “Don’t stop.  Keep
playing!”  The great pianist began a bass part with his left hand and a running
obbligato with his right.  Together, the old master and the novice transformed
the situation into a wonderful, mesmerizing experience.  That is the way it is
with God.  We try our best, but we accomplish little on our own.  Yet, with
the hand of the Master, our life’s work truly can be beautiful.  When you
commit to the life of a disciple, listen carefully to the voice of the Master
whispering “Don’t stop.  Keep playing”.  Feel God’s loving arms around you
as God’s strong hands play the concerto of your life.
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READINGS FOR 2/28/10
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18;
Ps 27; Phil 3:17—4:1 [3:20—4:1];
Lk 9:28b-36

READINGS FOR 3/7/10
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15;
Ps 103; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12;
Lk 13:1-9