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6,;+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQWednesday, May 1, 2024 Spiritually Speaking Father Thankachan Joseph /RYHRQHDQRWKHU 7KH6FULSWXUHUHDGLQJVRIWKLV6XQGD\R൵HUWKHPHV- sage that Our Lord’s love is universal. He has no favor- ites. Lasr Sunday’s lesson was to remain in His Love or to be grafted in the person of Christ and be fruit- ful. A fruit tree that produces no fruit is worthless. A Christian who does not love his neighbor is in the same category. God wants us to repay His love by loving one another. Let us have the courage to see and admit our failures to love others as we should. Both the second reading and today’s Gospel remind us of how much Christ himself loved us. The First Letter of John (1Jn 4:7-10) admonishes us to love one anoth- er because love is of God. Where tere is love prevails, the kingdom of God can be witnessed. This particular letter invites every one of us to remain in this love, and of course to love one another as Christ loved us. Being created in the image of God, we must exhibit this love. A simple theme is beautifully explained in the letter John: when we love others genuinely, we are truly being and acting like God. When we love sincerely, we testify that the spirit of God dwells in us. The Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 is an account of the conversion of Cornelius and his fam- ily, and how they received the Holy Spirit. As Peter described it, this shows that “God does not have any favorite.” In other words, God’s salvation and love is universal. He wants everyone who would sincerely be- lieve in Him to be saved and participate in Him through the Holy Spirit. :KLOH UHÀHFWLQJ , UHFDOOHG WKH VRQJ which says, “Jesus’s love is so wonderful, so wide you cannot get out of it, so high you cannot get over it, so deep you cannot get under it…” Simply put, God’s love does not discriminate. The Gospel of the day is actually the continuation of the previous Sunday, i.e Jn 15:9-1, “Remain in Christ’s Love.” First of all, we should realize Jesus’s love is prac- tical and emotional. We need to feel warm thoughts for others, but we also need to act lovingly towards them, even when they are unwelcoming to us. Jesus initiated this love with an act of love, washing the feet of the GLVFLSOHV -RKQ± $൵HFWLRQZLOOVRPHWLPHVJURZ as we serve others. But, even when it does not, the com- mand to love remains. &KULVW¶VORYHLVIXOORIKXPLOLW\VDFUL¿FHDQGVHUYLFH and our love should characterize by these traits. Today’s Gospel is a command to love: “What I command you, is to love one another.” As a command, we do not have any option than to love one another. The reason is simple: :HRXUVHOYHVDUHSURGXFWVRIORYH7KLVORYHÀRZVIURP God to Christ and from Christ to us. Our love needs WRHFKRWKHFKDUDFWHURI&KULVW¾VORYH,WLVDVDFUL¿FLDO love. Strong emotion and sentiments may accompany it, but they are not in themselves love. They are sim- ply modes of expressing love. It is the commitment of WKHZLOOWRHQGXUHRUSHUVHYHUHWKDWNHHSVVDFUL¿FLDOORYH steadfast and unchanging. This is the mark of a good DQGWUXH&KULVWLDQORYH+HQFHVDFUL¿FLDOORYHPXVWEH patient. It shows forbearance even under provocation. ,W LV VWHDGIDVW GHVSLWH RSSRVLWLRQ DQG GL൶FXOWLHV ,W LV hard. It is demanding. It requires virtue and brings out the best in all involved in the love relationship. We must be full of Jesus’s love in order to give love to others. How do we remain in His love? By keeping His commandments. We manifest God’s love best when we are in a right relationship with God. When we let *RG¶VORYH¿OOXVDQGVSLOORXWLQWRRWKHUVLWLVDPD]LQJ what God can do through us. I think that Mother The- resa truly understood and lived this Gospel. Her way of life and her goal was to do everything with love – to see the face of Christ in everyone with whom she came into contact. How could Mother Theresa care so tenderly for the dying and the destitute? She obtained much grace to love like Jesus loves through loving her brethren. Many saints did the same. Let us look to them as shining ex- amples of how we can live Jesus’s command to love one another. Have we the courage to live in God’s love by loving the things that God loves? &DQGLGDWHIRUXPDWWKH 0D\'D\FHOHEUDWLRQ A candidate’s forum will be held at the Lexing- ton School on Saturday, May 4 th , 2024. The Morrow County Republican Party has been organizing this event. “About a dozen can- didates have let me know they are excited about meet- ing Morrow County Voters. These are individuals who are running for county and state offices, and judge positions. This will be an opportunity for Morrow County voters to meet these candidates in person be- fore marking and returning their ballots.” said MCRP Chairman Clint Carlson. All voters are welcome to come by and enjoy a cup of coffee while learning from candidates. The forum will begin at 9:3am. Then, stay for Lexington’s May Day Parade celebration activities. ~ Letters to the Editor ~ -Continued from PAGE THREE values instilled in them by their upbringing. It’s clear that Todd leads by example, nurturing a sense of duty and service in his family. Todd’s approach to governance is refreshingly realistic. He doesn’t make empty promises. Instead, KHR൵HUVSUDFWLFDOVROXWLRQV and a pragmatic outlook on what can be achieved in Salem. In Todd Nash, we have a candidate who embodies integrity, family values, and a realistic approach to gov- ernance. I wholeheartedly endorse Todd for Senate and urge my fellow citizens to join me in supporting him for a brighter future for our community and casting their vote for Todd Nash this May. Penny Ottmar Hermiston OR 3URXGWRVKDUH P\HQGRUVHPHQW +DQVRQSDVVHV 3KDUP7HFWHVW :RUGHQVLJQV IRU(28 $ULDQQD:RUGHQPhoto by Heppner Jr/Sr High School +HSSQHU-56U+LJK 6FKRRO Congratulations to Arian- na Worden on signing her letter of intent at Eastern WK Oregon University. Ari- anna will be joining the will also be student sci- Mountaineer’s Track team ence projects on display in the fall of 2024. and treats provided by the Heppner PTC. The science festival is open to Heppner WWW.HEPPNER.NET Elementary students and Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ their families. Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ Todd Nash has our votes for Senator of Dis- trict 29, and we hope he has yours too. We’ve known Todd and his wife person- ally for many years, and we can attest to Todd’s unwavering dedication to our community and his outstanding leadership as a Wallowa County Commis- sioner. Todd’s deep roots and his commitment to its res- idents make him an ideal candidate to represent us in the state senate. Through- out his tenure as County Commissioner, Todd has consistently demonstrated integrity, compassion, and DVWURQJZRUNHWKLFWR¿QG solutions. He listens to the concerns of community members and takes decisive action to address them. One of Todd’s greatest strengths is his ability to bring people together to find common-sense solu- tions to complex issues. He understands the challenges facing rural communities like ours and is dedicated to advocating for policies that will improve our lives. Whether it’s supporting local businesses, preserving our natural resources, or expanding access to health- care and education, Todd is committed to making Senate District 29 a great place to live. We have no doubt that 7RGG1DVKZLOOEHDQH൵HF- tive and tireless advocate for our communities. He has the experience, the passion, and the leadership skills needed to represent us with integrity and dis- tinction. Join us in voting for Todd Nash for Senate District 29 this May. Dave & Terri Denton, Heppner Sharon Wilson, Joseph Ken Sorweide & Sharon Marshall, Elgin Greg & Leanna Zollman, LaGrande As a county commis- sioner deeply invested in the well-being of our re- gion, I am proud to share my endorsement of Todd Nash’s candidacy for Sen- ate District 29. Todd’s com- mitment to serving every unique county, community, and corner of our district is unmatched. Over the time we have worked together as fellow commissioners, I’ve seen Todd embody the qualities of a leader: integrity, expe- rience, a listening ear, and genuine concern for the needs of all constituents. His extensive background in public service and lead- ership roles exemplifies the depth of character and expertise necessary to nav- igate the complex chal- lenges facing our state and make him the best advocate in Salem. Anybody who knows Todd knows he prioritizes people over politics and works on behalf of the interests of all residents, rather than succumbing to WKHLQÀXHQFHRIDSULYLOHJHG IHZ+HKDVEXLOWVLJQL¿FDQW relationships at all levels and has become a trusted voice in the legislature and state. He is the only candidate with a proven track record of getting things done for the residents in Senate Dis- trict 29. I urge voters to join me in supporting Todd Nash for Senate District 29. Together, let’s elect a leader who will uphold the values of fairness, transparency, and accountability in the halls of government. $VKOLH+DQVRQ0XUUD\V Steve Kramer 3KDUPDF\ZRUNHUPhoto by Murrays Pharmacy Wasco County Commis- sioner Congratulations to Dufur OR Ashlie Hanson for passing KHU1DWLRQDO&HUWL¿HG3KDU- macy Technician Test! +HSSQHU(OHPHQWDU\WR KRVW6FLHQFHIDLU0D\ Heppner Elementary will be hosting a Science Festival next Tuesday, May 7th from 5 to 7pm in the school gym. OMSI will be present with several hands- on learning activities. There 7RGG1DVKKDV our vote /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ 6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5PM +5/RGJHWRKRVW %,1*20D\ WK Holly Rebekah Lodge ZLOO EH R൵HULQJ D YDULHW\ of homemade soups, din- ner roll, cookie and drink for only $5 at their Lodge Hall at 135 Main Street in Lexington following the parade. At 3pm BINGO will be held. The cost is also $5 for a packet of 10 BIN- GO cards. This is a family friendly event. 7KH60&6%DZDUGV VFKRODUVKLSV The South Morrow County Scholarship Board is pleased to be awarding 11 scholarships to seniors at Ione and Heppner High Schools. Recipients were evaluated based on aca- demic achievement and school/community/work in- volvement. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher to apply. Students must be continuing their education at a Community College, Trade School, or Four-Year College or University. Each senior received the scholar- ship in the amount of $1,200 and have been awarded to Thomas Bales, Morgan Cutsforth, Kelly Doherty, Caden George, Piper Kelt- on, Irelynn Kollman, John McElligott, Camerson Proudfoot, Jolene Serrano, Leelynn Vandever and Ari- anna Worden The Coach Del LaRue Scholarship was developed in memory of Del LaRue, a long-time teacher and coach at Ione High School. Del had a passion for coach- ing basketball and track and loved seeing students set and achieve their goals. After retiring from teach- ing, Del continued to coach track for twelve additional years, during this time he helped many student ath- letes achieve their goals and was honored as National Track Coach of the Year. This fund awards one $1,000 scholarship to a college-bound Ione High School Senior based on demonstrated academic achievement, community involvement and with pref- erence given to students who have participated in the Ione High School Track Program. Students must be con- tinuing their education at a Community College, Trade School, or Four-Year Col- lege or University. Appli- cants must have a minimum 3.0 accumulated GPA and show involvement in com- munity/school activities. The Board selected Kelly Doherty to receive this year ’s Coach Del LaRue Scholarship. 83&20,1*(9(176)250$<$1'-81( May 2nd Ladies Night Dinner 0D\WK<RXWK1LJKW'LQQHUDQG5D൷H,WHPV June Glen Ward Memorial Fishing Derby June 14th Flag Day Service June 16th Father’s Day Picnic /RGJH0HHWLQJV 1st thru 4th Thursday of the month at 8pm. Except June, July & August the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Thank you for 20 years working for Morrow County! May 3rd marks 20 years working in the Morrow County &OHUN¶V2൶FH$%,* thank you to Theresa Crawford! Theresa has always gone above and beyond the normal expectations to support the people that come in or call the Clerk’s RIÀFH,ZDQWHYHU\RQHWRNQRZKRZ WKDQNIXO,DPWRKDYHKHUZRUNIRUPH DWWKHFRXQW\DVP\&KLHI'HSXW\&OHUN Thank you for your hard work and GHGLFDWLRQ%REEL&KLOGHUV Morrow County Cl erk WWW.HEPPNER.NET Sɲɟɪɦɱ1ɢɴɰ$ɡɳɢɯɱɦɰɦɫɤ $ɫɫɬɲɫɠɢɪɢɫɱɰ /ɢɱɱɢɯɰ7ɬ7ɥɢ(ɡɦɱɬɯ 6ɢɫɡ8ɰ3ɥɬɱɬɰ 6ɱɞɯɱ$1ɢɴ6ɲɟɰɠɯɦɭɱɦɬɫ
