Sunday, June 14th 2026

Dear Parishioners of Pope St. John XXIII parish faith community,

Welcome you to the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. While we witness God’s Mercy bringing the people of Israel out of slavery with mighty arm in the first reading, we hear God’s unconditional love in sacrificing His son for our salvation in the second reading. At the same time, we see in today’s Gospel that Jesus’ compassion moved Him to send out twelve of His disciples as His Apostles, entrusting them with His divine authority to proclaim the Kingdom of God, cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, and drive out demons. They were to be His chosen instruments of mercy, reaching out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel—those in dire need of God’s truth and healing grace.

Today, Jesus sends each of us forth in a unique way to be a beacon of light and mercy to others. He first calls us to love those closest to us—our family and friends—not in an ordinary way, but in a radical self-giving that mirrors His own love. We must allow our whole beings to be moved with divine compassion for them, reassuring them of both our love and God’s love. But our mission cannot end there. After loving our families, we must extend that same compassion to all whom God places in our lives, offering the same depth of mercy that filled Jesus’ Sacred Heart long ago.

As we reflect on being merciful and compassionate, I am grateful for your support towards the Ministry of Foodbank for the poor. We have a wonderful team of volunteers who support this ministry by serving the poor and less fortunate. They sacrifice their time and energy day after day. I am also thankful to all of you who make enormous donations for the food bank, as we never run out of the basic necessities to help those who come to us.

We have concluded our academic year; the school children have begun their summer vacations. It's important that you spend more time together as a family to make the family bond strong while visiting your grandparents and relatives. I assure my prayers for your safety and wellbeing. I request that you also remember our parish community wherever you be.

We also encourage you to complete your pledge card for the Annual Catholic Appeal. This is an annual campaign conducted by the Archdiocese and is separate from the regular stewardship contributions you make to our parish through your Sunday envelopes. Your parish offertory supports the day-to-day operations and ministries of our parish, while the Annual Catholic Appeal supports important ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese. At this time, we have reached only about 24–40% of our goal, which is behind where we were at this point last year. As your pastor, I feel a responsibility to continue reminding and encouraging everyone to participate. If we do not meet our assigned goal, our parish must make up the remaining balance from parish funds. However, if we exceed our goal, the excess amount is returned to our parish and can be used for local projects and ministry needs. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all who have already responded to this appeal with generosity and faith.

Please Remember Your Parish in Your Will! This reminder also applies when you are away on vacation. If you are unable to attend Mass at your registered parish, online giving is available through our website for your convenience. Your stewardship of time, talent, and treasure is the foundation that sustains the ministries and mission of our parish.

Once again, thank you to all the volunteers at our campuses who lovingly care for our churches and truly make them feel like a home for our parish family. All parishioners are welcome to submit a volunteer form and choose a specific area or zone of the church to help maintain and care for. Together, we can continue to keep our parish grounds beautiful and welcoming for all.

Wishing you a happy, peaceful, and blessed week.

Sincerely, Yours in Christ,

Fr. Tuan Nguyen, D. Min

Pastor