Message from the Rector

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April 21, 2019

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

Christ is risen, ALLELUIA! On behalf of Father Steve, the parish clergy and staff, I wish all parishioners – and those who will be visiting and praying with us this Easter weekend – blessed and joyous celebrations of the Lord’s Resurrection. Saint Augustine said that the Easter Vigil, the night when Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, is to be considered the “mother of all vigils.” During this night, the people of God keep watch as we await the resurrection of the Lord and celebrate the sacraments of initiation. We have the grace of two adults who will be baptized this year, and several others who will be completing their sacraments of initiation and coming into full communion with our Catholic Church. (Ordo, page 201)

The seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost are celebrated as one great feast day. Saint Athanasius called them “the great Sunday.” We sing the “Alleluia” during these days in rejoicing. Each day of Easter Week is celebrated as a solemnity as we continue our Easter Sunday celebration until the Second Sunday of Easter, which has now acquired the additional name of “Divine Mercy Sunday”. At the 12:15 PM Mass on April 28, two of our young parishioners – Joseph and Raphael – will be confirmed by Auxiliary Bishop Christian Riesbeck. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their adult journey of faith, calling them to be courageous witnesses of our Faith as they grow in holiness responding to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Easter Season, we will continue using the Apostles’ Creed, which is the baptismal creed of the Church of Rome.

Father Kevin