From The Pastor’s Desk

May Jesus Christ, the way to everlasting life, be with you!

Our country and local areas have experienced unusual cold weather. Please keep in prayer, the homeless, those living without heat in their homes, they find resources to keep them warm and comfortable.

I ask that you please keep our parish in your prayers, especially those parishioners who have not yet returned to church. Our support, presence, and active participation are vital to the life of our parish community. We also encourage everyone to support and take part in parish events, as they help strengthen our bonds of faith and fellowship.

This week, all the Catholic Schools in the country are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. This annual celebration highlights the value, academic, faith, and community service provided by Catholic education in the U.S. We give thanks to our Catholic schools, the staff, support staff, and benefactors.

I want to thank everyone for your support in our parish. It is important to keep our parish alive and to invite others to share in our faith community.

Next month, our country will celebrate Black History Month. The theme is: “Black History: The Strength of our Past, The Power of the Future.” May we take the time to remember where we came from in history and where we are today.

The readings for today’s Mass is a reminder of Jesus’ call to follow him. We hear it in the Gospel where Andrew and Peter abandon their nets to follow the Lord. We are all called to follow Jesus, learn from him, and then proclaim him. May we hear him, follow him, and proclaim him.

Peace and Blessings,
Msgr. Britto