Easter Season: A Time of Grace and Miracles
We have every reason to rejoice and to be thankful for the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. On Easter Sunday and its Holy Vigil, we welcome many family, friends, and visitors to our parish celebrations. We are privileged to witness the Easter Sacraments and “full communion” of the Elect, our catechumens, and our candidates to the Catholic Church. In our midst and within our liturgies many Catholics “are returning” to the Lord’s house for whatever reasons and responses by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Our first encouragement is one of warm welcome to friends and companions “on the road” with us to the Kingdom of God. Hands are outreached: the Sign of Peace is extended. May we also engender the hope that many will find in our Church(es) their homecoming and “a return” for whatever reason or grace at work in their lives.
Fr. Joe and I have postponed the former “Catholics Returning Home” traditional ministry this time of year for a “reset and a renewal.” We want to hear from you, and your ideas, concerns, and suggestions of how to revive this parish ministry and to reach out to the many lives and souls within the family of God no longer journeying with us. Join us on Monday, April 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center (KofC room) to continue this conversation and “listen” to your valued input for the future of “Catholic Returning Home” parish ministry.
International Travels on Fr. Skip’s Agenda
By way of an FYI to all the parishioners of Blessed Trinity Catholic parish, last October at the Annual Assembly of the La Salette Missionaries (Renaissance Hotel, Orlando) I was one of two delegates elected to the International General Chapter of the La Salette Congregation to be hosted in the Province of Madagascar. This event takes place every six years within our congregation. The outgoing Superior General (offices and residence in Rome) has decided that the delegates from around the world will all meet from April 7th till May 8th in Antsirabe, Madagascar for our important sessions, liturgies, and the election of a new Superior General and his Councilors. Of course, your prayers and intercessions will be most welcome for this important event in the life of the Congregation of La Salette Missionaries. Thanks very much.
And on this very special Feast Day of Saint Patrick:
Christ behind me, Christ before me . . . Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Praise to the Lord of my salvation. (St. Patrick, pray for us.)
Fr. Skip – Pastor
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