I am sure it was difficult to have me gone but it was an important step in my learning how to be away from them so that I could eventually be on my own. This past weekend was the 4th of July. It is always one of the poorest attendance at weekend Masses of the whole year. I do believe that it is good for us all to go on vacation. That gives us the opportunity to unwind, renew and refresh ourselves for the next period of time as we come back to home life. Welcome “home” to St. Joseph the Worker until the next break for you and your family. Know that you were missed here but I am glad you have come back to join us for our family meal at the Eucharistic table of Jesus.