Latest Message from Fr. Paul Cao – May 10, 2026
FR. PAUL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION – Next Sunday, May 17 at the 11 AM Mass, I would like to invite everyone to join me for a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate this milestone in my priesthood. I wish to give thanks to God for all the blessings He has poured upon me over these 25 years. As Psalm 23:6 says: “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”
I remember attending a 50th anniversary Mass for a priest who said that he could not thank God enough on his own; therefore, he invited his family, friends, and parishioners to join him in praising God for everything the Lord had done for him. Indeed, I cannot do it alone! I invite all of you, as a parish family, to give thanks to God with me and to pray for me as I continue to be an instrument of God in service to Him and His people. I have been in this parish for 13 years, which means more than half of my priestly life has been spent with this community. Each of you is part of the family of God to which I also belong. I thank God for all of you, and I am grateful to those who have always shown me love, care, and support. I hope to see many of you at the 11 AM Mass next Sunday, and please join me for a reception immediately following the liturgy.
MOTHER’S DAY APPEAL – Again this year, we are called to support the tremendous work done by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Please be generous in your support this weekend so that they may continue to help those who are less fortunate than we are.
FOR ALL MOTHERS – This weekend, we honor all mothers – living and deceased – as well as all those who have been called to fill that role. Let us hold them in prayer:
Prayer of Gratitude for Mothers – “Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of motherhood. Today, we celebrate the loving sacrifice of mothers, both biological and spiritual, who nurture and guide us in Your ways. Bless them with joy, strength, and love to continue their selfless devotion. May they feel deeply appreciated and honored not just today, but every day. Amen.”
Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers!
Fr. Paul Cao
Pastor of St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish