Dear Parish Family,

This weekend is the Third Sunday of Easter. Jesus appears to his disciples after his resurrection and offers them peace. He also opens their minds to understand the scriptures and reminds them of the prophecies that were fulfilled through his death and resurrection.

We are reminded that Jesus still offers us peace in the midst of our struggles and doubts. He also invites us to open our minds to understand the scriptures and to see how they point to him. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus has fulfilled the promises of God and has given us hope for eternal life.

Let us take some time to reflect on this passage and to ask Jesus to open our minds and hearts to his message of love and salvation. May we find peace in his presence and be strengthened to live as his disciples in the world.

May the grace of the Risen Christ be with you and your loved ones this throughout the Easter Season.

God Bless
Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

The Easter season will continue for the next 50 days. This extended celebration allows us to reflect on the significance of Easter and its message of hope and renewal. Let us continue to embrace the spirit of Easter as we journey through the next 50 days, spreading joy and positivity to those around us.

It was a wonderful seeing so many of our parishioners as we celebrated The Triduum, and all the Easter Sunday Masses.

In the gospel this weekend we see the disciples gathered together in a room, afraid and unsure of what to do next. When Jesus appears to them, he offers them peace and reassurance, showing them his wounds and forgiving them for abandoning him. Jesus shows mercy to Thomas, even in his doubts.

After the Resurrection, Our Lord spent forty days on earth, consoling His disciples, clarifying His teaching, and preparing them to receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Through his death and resurrection, Jesus offers us the gift of new life and the hope of eternal salvation. Like Thomas, we may struggle with doubt and uncertainty, but through faith and trust in Jesus, we can experience the peace and joy that comes from knowing the risen Christ

This reminds us that we are not meant to live out our faith alone, but rather in community with other believers. We are called to be there for each other in times of doubt and fear, to offer support and encouragement, and to share in the joys and struggles of life together. Through our relationships with one another, we can bear witness to the love of Christ and grow in our own faith.

Thank you to all who helped make our celebrations holy, joyful and beautiful. Your service to our parish is greatly appreciated.

May the grace of the Risen Christ be with you and your loved ones this throughout the Easter Season.

God Bless
Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

Lent has come to an end and we begin the 50 days of the Easter Season. The Gospel tells us about the disciples’ discovery of the empty tomb. They did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead. We are invited to reflect upon a most amazing gift of faith in Jesus and his Resurrection.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone, as we celebrate the beautiful gift of life that God has blessed each of us with.

It is important to gather as a faith community to remember and celebrate what God has done for us. “Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important truth of the Catholic faith. It’s the crowning event of the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s suffering, Death, and Resurrection. It’s the promise that gives us hope and encouragement in our daily struggles. It reminds us that light follows darkness, spring follows winter, and eternal life follows death.  Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let us rejoice because Christ our Lord has truly risen! May the blessings and joy of the Easter Season fill your hearts and homes with peace and love.

God Bless
Fr. Cyrus

Dear Parish Family,

As we approach the end of the Lenten season, we are reminded of the sacrifice and self-denial that we have committed to in preparation for the celebration of Easter. This upcoming week, known is Holy Week, an especially important time for all of us. It is a time to reflect on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the events that led up to it.

During this week, we will participate in a series of solemn and meaningful services that will help us to better understand the significance of this holy season. From Palm Sunday to the Easter Vigil, we will walk with Jesus on his journey to the cross and beyond.

I invite you to join us for these services and to take time for personal reflection and renewal during this sacred time. Let us come together as a community to celebrate the gift of salvation and the hope that it brings.

May this Holy Week be a time of spiritual growth and deepening of our faith.

God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus