Pastor’s Message: May 20, 2022

Dear Parish Family,
Christ is Risen!   Alleluia! Alleluia! 

Happy Easter! 

In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples that he will be going away. However, he will not be leaving them alone. Jesus promises them that in his absence, an Advocate – the Holy Spirit – will be coming to them to teach and remind them of all that he has said to them.
Jesus also tells his disciples, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you,” and “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”
As our celebration of the Easter season is coming to an end (June 5th). We are reminded that Jesus remains with us through the Holy Spirit, who teaches us everything we need to know.
Each morning, when we wake up, ask the Holy Spirit to direct and show you the best way to proceed by praying this prayer.
Father, we thank you for the Holy Spirit who guides us and calms our fears. May no circumstance, trouble, or anxiety rob us of the peace which surpasses all understanding! May we always reside in your peace by believing your word and by doing your will! Amen.
May the coming of the Holy Spirit bring us renewed freshness in our following of Jesus.
Peace be with you!
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: May 27, 2022

Dear Parish Family,
Christ is Risen!   Alleluia! Alleluia! 

Happy Easter! 

Dear Parish Family,
In the Gospel today, Jesus speaks about unity: That all may be one as you, Father, are in me, and I in you: I pray that they may be one in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. Jesus is praying for unity from His followers so that the Body might be strong and whole and that the Body may give solid and united witness to Christ Himself.
As Christians we are called to give witness to Christ by our unity of belief, worship and prayer. Let us pray that God will grant us the graces we need to cooperate with him in building peace and unity wherever we find ourselves, in our families, places of work, and in the communities we live.
Next weekend we will be celebrating the Feast of Pentecost, the first coming of the Holy Spirit to the Church. This gift of the Holy Spirit is the unifying force that binds us together as one in the Church.
Join us at the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday, June 5th. The Haitian choir will be singing.
God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: May 13, 2022

Dear Parish Family,
Christ is Risen!   Alleluia! Alleluia! 

Happy Easter! 

“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13: 34-35). These words from this Sunday’s gospel passage brings together the whole meaning of the Paschal Mystery: Jesus died for us because of his unconditional love for all of us, and we are called to live this new life of unconditional love.

 

Let’s pray for ourselves and for one another that we may grow even stronger and more courageous in our efforts to love as Jesus has loved us. Through us, Jesus is making all things new.

May our God be praised in us!

God Bless,
Fr. Cyrus

Pastor’s Message: May 6, 2022

Dear Parish Family,
Christ is Risen!   Alleluia! Alleluia!  Happy Easter! 

As we gather at Mass this weekend we offer our prayers in thanksgiving for the gift of the Eucharist which sustains us to eternal life, to our Blessed Mother, and for our own mothers who gave us the gift of life and love. May is a month dedicated in a special way to the the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord, and the Mother of us all.

On Mother’s Day we can’t help but smile as we think of all who shared their motherly love with us. It might also bring a tear or two as we recall the memories of dear mothers who are no longer with us.

Wherever we are this Mother’s Day, 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)

This Sunday, our First Holy Communion is a celebration for the whole community at our regular 9am and 11am Masses.

The students are excited to share not only with their families, but with everyone in the parish. Join us as we celebrate our community’s youngest members, through this beautiful sign of unity.

Our First Communion children will join in procession to crown the Blessed Virgin Mary statue during the11:00am Mass.

God Bless,

Fr. Cyrus

 

Pastor’s Message: April 29, 2022

Dear Parish Family,
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! 
Happy Easter! 
Please keep Fr. Cyrus in your prayers as he is on vacation.