Greetings to all of you!
As this is written, Holy Week and the celebrations of Easter have come and gone and I want to thank all of you who took part in the planning, decorating, and execution of this wonderful event. Again ,this year we had a profound experience of the last days of Christ leading up to the joy of the Resurrection. Without the dedication and self-sacrifice of those involved, this would not have happened. We congratulate all our new Catholics; I can still see the glow in their faces after that wonderful Easter Vigil night when they made their decision to be one with us! Continue to pray for them as they continue this new journey in their lives. What can I say about the new organ that was such a joy to hear and experience on that Easter Sunday! John Paul had that organ singing and it really added to the celebration and joy of this profound experience. To all of you I offer my thanks and blessings for a great Easter, and I look forward to even greater things to come!
Even though the Easter festivities have subsided, we continue to have other events that are also important in the mission of our parish. On May 8th, the youth of our parish will have an Art Auction to raise money for their trip to the National Convention. These trips are so important in their development as faith filled Catholics as they mingle with many youth from around the world who bring their own experiences of this wonderful God. Tickets for the Art Auction are being sold before and after the Masses. I hope you will be able to attend.
We also are having an important retreat day for married couples called, “Married and Loving It”, which will be put on by couples involved in the Marriage Encounter movement. Sign-up will be after the Masses in the next couple of weeks.
Well, that is all for now. I’m still going through my Easter basket full of chocolate candy including this solid chocolate rabbit! I’m hoping I will be able to swing a golf club around my big belly when it’s all over. Continue to love and pray for each other.
Peace,
