Fr. Chuck’s Column, June 21, 2020

Happy Fathers’ Day to all Father’s, God Fathers and father figures! Your service is difficult but essential. Thank you and may God the Father of us all bless you abundantly.
Being a father in this society and time is very difficult. Roles in families have been changing, and we are in the process of creating new ones. The situation is confusing, and it is easy to make a mistake.
There is a crisis in the state of fatherhood in our society. So many children grow up without a father, usually to their detriment. Fa-thers are very, very important. So important that we even call God “Our Father” as Jesus taught us.
Fathers neither need nor want ties, golf clubs, or other presents. Fathers want for us to tell them “Thank You!” They want to know that their hard work at fatherhood is appreciated. They want us to forgive their mistakes, and to appreciate the efforts that they have made. Happy Fathers Day to all you fathers out there!
Happy Birthday to St. John the Baptist, which is celebrated this coming Wednesday, June 24. This also means that it is only six months to CHRISTMAS!!! With the corona virus still raging, the economy in flux, and an election year to boot this will be a unique Christmas celebration!
Finally, this Father’s Day, June 21, also happens to be my own earthly Dad’s 99th Birthday! Please