Dear Friends in Christ,
Congratulations to our parish children who will be receiving their First Eucharist this weekend and next weekend.
I would especially like to welcome their family and guests who are worshipping with us. Seeing the children receiving their First Eucharist, reminds us of that special moment when we received Christ’s Body and Blood for the first time. Sacraments are communal celebrations so we are especially pleased to gather together as a parish family to pray for our young people. I am especially grateful to their parents for encouraging their families to grow in faith. Thank you for providing an atmosphere in your home where our Catholic faith can be nurtured!
Congratulations also to Deacon Edwin Cardona! You may remember Edwin from his Pastoral Year with us in 2014-2015. He was ordained a Deacon last weekend in South Florida. After a summer assignment in a parish he will return to the Seminary in the Fall in preparation for Ordination to the Priesthood in May 2017.
There are some wonderful activities coming up….
Mother-Son Fun Night (May 13th), Living Rosary (May 10th) and our Parish Picnic (May 22nd). Please look further in this bulletin for more information and save the dates so you can plan on actively participating in the life of our parish.
When you come before the Lord this week, please pray for the Priests and Religious Sisters that staff our parish. Know that we will remember you, your loved ones and your intentions in our prayers as well. May we meet each day in our prayers!
In Christ,
Very Rev. Stephen D. Parkes, V.F.
Pastor
