One of the great claims the Church has always made about Jesus Christ, is that he isn’t just a great leader or a great king, but he’s King of the Universe. Jesus’ kingdom is the Kingdom of God, which doesn’t have any boarders that separate or divide like we have on earth. Jesus unites us so that we can be one with our Father in heaven.
Uniting includes all those within the invisible boarders that unfortunately still divide people—whether it be a physical trait, a disability, a state in life, economic status, or now as we’re seeing more and more, a point of view.
Jesus encourages us to look beyond the divisions we tend to create to see the human being the way he does—as a child of God and something to be treasured and taken care of. But that doesn’t mean Jesus doesn’t separate. In today’s gospel, Jesus tells us he’ll separate those who value human life from those who choose to overlook it.
If we notice and look after those who are hungry and thirsty, those who need basic necessities like clothes, the strangers among us who are looking to be welcomed, those who are sick or are in prison, then we notice Christ himself.
We’re Noticing!
St. Hubert has always been a parish that feeds the hungry, gives them something to drink, provides clothing and supports those who need shelter. This fall our church and school collected the most food items of any parish in the Archdiocese to help stock the Catholic Charities Food Pantries. We also provide food, clothing, and financial help to St. Aloysius, our sharing parish, as well as to local food pantries and charities, and so importantly to those within our own parish.
Thanks to all those who supported the Thanksgiving Food Drive that helped families here and at St. Al’s, not just for Thanksgiving, but also to get them through the next week or two.
We’re a parish that opens our doors to those who come to us for healing, hope, help, education, faith sharing, and an opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to prayer. St. Hubert has always been known for our hospitality and the warmth that’s felt when we gather to worship together. We love a good party and all are welcome to the banquet.
We have many, many dedicated parishioners who volunteer their time to minister to the sick each week—to visit them, pray with them and to bring them the Eucharist, the bread of life. When we can’t get to church, the Church comes to those who need it.
Through our Peace & Justice outreach, we are finding ways to support the imprisoned through the Archdiocese’s outreach program called Kolby House. It’s not very easy to visit the imprisoned these days, but we pray for them during our liturgies and can support those who are able to do the ministry effectively.
For over 50 years, St. Hubert has been breaking through the barriers that have the power to divide people, by recognizing the power of Jesus Christ—King of the Universe. Thank you for your generosity, your compassion, your commitment to community life, and your powerful witness. Together, we’re noticing Christ among us.
May God continue to bless you in your generosity and desire to help those in need,