Dear Parish Family,
This weekend, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the Season of Easter comes to an end.
On Pentecost we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church.
When the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, they preached the Good News of Jesus Christ. Miraculously, people of many different languages and nations could understand the Apostles in their own languages. This miracle reflected God’s desire for the Gospel to be preached to all, and for all the peoples of the earth to be united in faith.
Jesus sends us his Holy Spirit also to strengthen us and to give us courage to spread his Good News throughout the world.
This Sunday at the 11am Mass five of our adult parishioners will receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. We congratulate them and pray their hearts be open to the work of the Spirit.
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Dear Parish Family,
In today’s Gospel Jesus prays for his disciples and all believers, praying that they may be united with him and with one another.
The Church is to be a communion on earth that mirrors the glorious union of Father, Son, and Spirit in the Trinity.
It is important for us to have a close relationship with God through prayer and the sacraments. It is through this relationship that we can experience the fullness of life that Jesus speaks, the love that the Father has for him, and he prays that this same love may be in all believers.
Jesus would pray all the time. His will for us is that we pray in all the chances and changes in our lives. This is what Jesus wants for all of us, to find and nurture that deep, connection to God. When we make time to pray, we grow closer to God who knows us fully and loves us completely. We belong to Jesus, and he prays to his Father on our behalf.
Blessing as we journey to Pentecost.
Fr. Cyrus
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Dear Parish Family,
In the Gospel Jesus is speaking to his disciples at the Last Supper telling them he will soon be crucified. He reassures them that even though he will leave them, he will not abandon them. Instead, he will send them the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, through whom the disciples will continue to live in union with him.
It is important for us to build and maintain a close relationship with God through prayer, the sacraments, and communion with one another. This way we can work towards the unity that Jesus prayed for.
This weekend we also celebrate Mother’s Day. We can’t help but smile as we think of moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, godmothers, and all who share motherly love. It might also bring a tear or two as we recall the memories of dear mothers who are no longer with us, or those we have not seen in many months or even years.
Wherever we are we can be comforted and uplifted by the thought of the one beautiful Mother, standing by the Cross of her Son, accepting her role as mother of us all. How can we best honor our moms? By listening to the words of our heavenly Mother, who tells us, “Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2:5)
Blessing as we continue our journey through these fifty days of Easter.
Fr. Cyrus
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Dear Parish Family,
The Gospel this weekend makes clear that those who follow the Good Shepherd, the Gate, will know life in abundance.
Jesus is our path to all that is good and real. It is through him that we enter safety and rest. Jesus serves as our protection, because he has conquered those evil forces in the world that would wish us harm.
Jesus is telling us that those who come to believe in him and hear his voice, that he, the Good Shepheard, the Gate, leads us to true salvation.
Blessing as we continue our journey through these fifty days of Easter.
Fr. Cyrus
Dear Parish Family,
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Dear Parish Family,
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 remind 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.
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I would like to thank all who helped make our Holy Week and Easter celebrations so beautiful. Your service to our parish is greatly appreciated.
Blessings as we journey throughout these 50 days of Easter,
Fr. Cyrus, Pastor
