A few notes for the Easter Season:
The opening of the Mass books for 2025 has gone very well. Virtually everyone who wanted to book Masses has been able to do so. When we see the pace of booking slow down, we will make Masses available to anyone who wishes, even if you have already booked your five allowed Masses. Thanks to all for your patience and understanding.
The most important thing is that we have two churches open, and Masses at each one, and these will continue, even if schedules change and Masses are fewer. Our parish community will continue, and will thrive, because Jesus is at the center, and we celebrate His presence whenever we gather to celebrate Eucharist.
Over 40 children from Saint Mary School celebrated First Holy Communion this past Saturday, a joy for our parish. Over 50 children will celebrate First Holy Communion on next Saturday from our CCD program, a sign that we are a vibrant and growing parish. We should all pray for these children, and pray that First Communion is the first of many Holy Communions to come.
We are blessed with so many good people in our parish. Three adults were Baptized at the Easter Vigil, and four adults were received into the church and Confirmed this Sunday. Good people want to join us, and that is a reflection on all of us, and the community that we are. God has blessed us in so many ways, and the most important way is how He has blessed us with one another.