So much happening today!

Wow Cloë I can't believe how much we learned today at Mass!

You've got that right Tallulah.

Feast Day
First off was the feast day of St. Pius X. Pius X was the Pope from 1903 to 1914. So that's more than a 100 years ago, but certainly not as long ago as St. Bernard, whose feast day was yesterday.

Pius was born in Italy to a poor family. He had 9 brothers and sisters. He was the second oldest. His name was actually Giuseppe Sarto. Pius was the name he chose when he became pope.

He became a priest when he was 23 and pope when he was 68.

I read Cloë that he was best known for encouraging people, especially children, to receive Holy Communion as regularly as possible.

To read more about St. Pius X, click here.

Did you know Tallulah that we have a church in our diocese named after St. Pius X. It's in Long Sault. Here are a few photos.

The Gospel
Another thing we learned today at Mass was just how generous God is, right Tallulah!

Well Cloë I did not think it was very fair that everyone got paid the same even though some did not work as long.

Tallulah you must not have listened to the whole parable.

What is a parable anyway?

A parable is a story with a lesson. Jesus often taught his apostles and the people using parables. It helped them understand the lesson he wanted them (and us) to learn.

Today's parable is called the Workers in the Vineyard. The gist of the story is that the owner of the vineyard came out three times during the day to get workers. This meant that some worked for 8 hours, some for 4 and some for just 1 hour, but they were all paid the same amount of money! Click here to read the full story and to find out why everyone got paid the same.

I'm still having some trouble with this Cloë, but I guess it's pretty cool that God never gives up on anyone and that He is always ready and waiting with His love for everyone, no matter how long it takes.

Now you've got the idea Tallulah!

Our Friend Alex
Finally, the third thing that we found out was about our friend Alex. Remember we told you that he was very sick. Well he is doing better and the two big tumors are gone. But Alex starts new treatments this week and they are going to be very tough.

So please remember to keep Alex in your prayers. We miss seeing him after Mass on Sundays.

Well that's lots for today - Woof!

Hey Cloë, since Jesus said in today's Gospel that the last shall be first, I think my name should go first for a change, especially since you always get to go first.

Ok Tallulah!

Tallulah and Cloë