Today is a special kind of anniversary for our parish. On this day in 1976, Bishop Cassata established boundaries for St. Philip's, giving this parish the care of all souls living within a defined geographical area. Similar to a wedding anniversary, today we reflect on how things have grown and changed since then, in what ways that original mission has been fulfilled, and in what ways we still need to do more to bring souls to Christ. And because it is also Our Lady's dearest wish to bring souls to her Son, we ask her help most particularly in fulfilling our parish mission to the people of this area.