From The Pastor’s Desk

May Jesus Christ, the eternal sign of the Father’s merciful love, be with you!

Every week, I look forward to Sundays. I get the opportunity to see our parishioners, greet them, and have conversations with them. This allows me to develop a deeper and meaningful connection with them. Together we travel on a spiritual journey towards the eternal kingdom. On this journey, we pray together and encounter Jesus Christ through scripture and the Eucharist. I thank all of our parishioners for your faith, commitment to the Church, and your stewardship to our parish.

Since Ash Wednesday, we began another spiritual journey. This journey is the season of Lent. During the season, we remember all that Jesus Christ did for us even dying on the cross. Use this season of Lent as an opportunity for a personal spiritual encounter with Christ. Take advantage of the spiritual materials given out at Church. Take time for prayer, meditation, and even attend Mass during the week, as well as the Lenten programs: Stations of the Cross or the Parish Lenten Journey. May the season of Lent bring us closer to Jesus Christ and to the eternal kingdom.

Remember our parishioners in your prayers. We also pray for our homebound parishioners and those who have not returned to Church. We pray for our children; that they will be connected to the Church and our parish.

On this first Sunday of Lent, we are reminded how easy it is to succumb to temptations. We face it every day and it seems magnified during Lent. We hear the stories of Adam and Eve and Jesus’ temptation by the devil. These stories are about making the right choice. May the choices we make, bring us closer to God.

Peace and Blessings,
Msgr. Britto