So now we are into June of 2021. This past year plus has been long and difficult and trying on all. We struggle to get back to what we might think is normal, but normal now seems to be having nagging fears and anxieties. Let me report some good news:
We are being blessed with the possibility of new parishioners from the former Christ the Redeemer Parish. We welcome all who wish to come and worship here at one of our two churches. We hope your personal heartache of having your parish close can find some healing in the community of Precious Blood Parish. If any of you wish to continue in ministries you were performing at Christ the Redeemer such as lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, contact Deacon John at dcn.hoffman@aohct.org, or call 2038783571, and ask for Deacon John.
June finds us hosting four celebrations of First Communion, with around 100 children participating. This is a sign of life. Our Saint Mary School has graduated 28 students from eighth grade on June 4, in the context of their graduation Mass. This is a sign of life. Many are joining us in worship. This is a sign of life.
We slowly add things back into our weekend Masses. With this in mind, we are looking for those who may want to serve as cantors at our weekend liturgies. Cantors will be singing at the 4:30 PM Saturday vigil, and the 10:00 and 11:30 AM Sunday Masses at Saint Mary, and the 5:00 PM vigil and the 10:30 AM Mass at Saint Agnes. The hope is to attract a group of cantors that can operate on a rotating schedule. These would be paid ministry positions. Cantors are anticipated to begin in early July 2021. For information about becoming a cantor, please contact Deacon John (dcn.hoffman@aohct.org).
May the sunshine of longer days serve to warm your home and heart. May the God of all bring peace to your home and heart. On this feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, may we all turn to the Risen Lord, in the living presence of His Body and Blood, to give us the strength that we need, the peace that we seek, and the hope we desire. God bless you all.