From The Pastor’s Desk

May the Holy Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit shower upon us many blessings, grace and protection.

The season of Easter has come to a close with Pentecost Sunday. Our Universal Church returns to the season of Ordinary Time. However, the Church celebrates two more special liturgical events: the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, and the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). We continue to celebrate Jesus’ presence in our life and all the blessings given to us.

Beginning tomorrow, June 1st, the Catholic Churches in the U.S. will be consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. During this month, pray this prayer for families, our country, and our parishes.

Please pray for the soul of Bishop John Ricard one of our African American Bishops who passed away. He was very instrumental of reestablishing the National Black Catholic Congress. May he rest in peace.

Our American Church is blessed by the appointment of Fr. Robert Boxie as Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, D.C. Bishop-elect Boxie is the latest African American Bishop appointed by Pope Leo. The Church needs more Black Catholic Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Religious Sisters. Congratulations to Bishop Boxie.

Next Sunday is the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Take a few moments before or after Mass to spend some quiet and prayerful time before Jesus n the Blessed Sacrament, before the altar in Church.

Our readings for today remind us of the role of each person of the Holy Trinity. God the Father created us out of love and gave us Jesus out of love. Jesus’ love for us was demonstrated on the cross. The Holy Spirit is charged to lead and guide us while proclaiming the message of Christ. May we always be open to the grace, love, kindness, and mercy of the Holy Trinity

Peace and Blessings,
Msgr. Dr. Britto