Dear Parish Family:
Welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Easter! Today’s Gospel begins Jesus’ Good Shepherd discourse. When Jesus says that He calls each of us by name, he’s saying that he knows us uniquely, loving our talents, gifts, desires and limitations. Jesus also knows our differences and that we all form one whole – that all of us are in God!
Our annual Parish Fair is next weekend starting Friday with a Blessing of the fairgrounds at 5:00 PM. After Mass this weekend, a fair table will be set up outside of the residence garages where you can buy ride, food, and opportunity tickets. We still have a few slots open for you to volunteer and please join the 400+ who will make the fair a success by offering 2 to 4 hours of your time.
Pope Leo just concluded his first missionary journey to Africa. Let’s continue to pray for Pope Leo who will continue as the Vicar for Christ to speak out against war, promote peace and dialogue and encourage multilateral relations around the world.
Please welcome our newest Catholics: four of the above were baptized in other Christian faiths and on Sunday, April 12 at the 10:30 AM Mass they made a Profession of Faith, were Confirmed in the Holy Spirit and then made their First Holy Communion. Welcome to those baptized Catholics who completed their initiation by celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. A special thanks to Sr. Eva and her team in the OCIA who worked with these adults and young people to bring them to faith in Christ. Pray they may be faithful disciples on the journey to eternal life!!
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
Easter Blessings,
Msgr. Kevin