Pastor's Pen - April 5, 2015

The journey of Lent and the great days of this past Holy Week
have brought us to the real
 focal point of our lives and the crowning
truth --- JESUS' RESURRECTION. 
He really is divine. What an intervention by God in our history.
What a manifestation of God's power. Nothing greater has ever happened on this earth or in history for the benefit of
people. 
Our belief in Resurrection colors our whole life with new and deeper levels of joy, hope, love, peace, unity and forgiveness. Struggles, crosses, tears, stresses, separations and even death are able to be born, conquered and transformed into redemptive experiences for all of us in this age and time. Jesus'
Resurrection leads to our own newness of life, even as we live on this earth and make our way to the Kingdom. 
Because of our belief in Jesus and His Resurrection we are swept up into Christ's divine life and we become WITNESSES OF RESURRECTION. We become signs of hope and joy for others. It started in the waters of Baptism and continues to be fortified through the Sacraments, especially in the Sacrifice of the Mass and the reception of Holy Eucharist. 
Every time we join Jesus and one another in the celebration of Mass we "power up" and "tune into" the true meaning of our lives. Frequent participation in the Mass enhances our own personal and communal sharing in the dying and rising mystery of life--- Christ's and our own.
We, the staff and priests, want to extend a great big wish for a Happy Easter to you and your families. May Easter be not a "day," but a continual experience of NEW LIFE in your lives!
The glorified Christ be with you! 
Fr. Ralph/Fr. Chuck

We want to say "Thank You" to the many people who have poured out so much of themselves for the spiritual good and growth of others this Lent and Holy Week!
Our prayer, liturgies, education, formation, community building and our lives were so deeply enhanced by the efforts of so many beautiful people. THANK YOU ALL!
Fr. Ralph/Fr. Chuck