St. Andrew the Apostle Church 5, 2013.pdf · 5:00 PM H Anna & Anthony Pilla r/o Pat & Butch Sunday, May 5 ... 8:30 AM Special Intention for Victoria Picariello r/o Mom & Dad 10:30

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 4-5, 2013

Parish Office Religious Education 784-3878 783-0550 Emergency Spiritual Life 435-7411 784-8501 Parish Office Fax Youth Ministry 435-7508 784-3878 Little Angels 435-1585

St. Andrew the Apostle Church 27 Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, Gibbsboro, New Jersey 08026

Website address: www.Churchofstandrewsrc.org ♦ E-mail: [email protected]

O God, let all the nations praise you!

PASTORAL TEAM

Monsignor Louis A. Marucci, D.Min., Pastor

Rev. Allen B. Lovell, Parochial Vicar Rev. Howard E. Muhlbaier, Retired Priest

Rev. Mr. Vincent Okoro, Deacon Rev. Mr. William Slaven, Deacon

Kate Vukicevich, Pastoral Associate for Life Long Faith Formation Sr. Alma Gallagher, SSJ, Pastoral Associate for Spiritual Life

Nancy Douglass, Interim Pastoral Associate for Worship & Music Kathy Emrich, Pastoral Coordinator of Public Relations & Communications

Chris Parry, Pastoral Coordinator for Compassionate Outreach Loretta Beal, Pastoral Associate for Parishioner Care

Kathy Emrich, Director of St. Andrew Pre-School (Little Angels) Donato Monforto, Principal, Mt. Carmel Regional School

Anne Marie Gavin, Pastoral Associate for Parish Administration Kathy Sacco, Pastoral Associate of Ministerial Support

Juliette Passalacqua, Pastoral Coordinator of Rectory Services Larry Anlage, Maintenance

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST & SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at the 11:30 AM Mass on the first Sunday of the month, or immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass on the third Sunday of the month, except during Advent and Lent, due to the solemnity of these seasons in anticipation of Christmas and Easter. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings are celebrated on Saturdays @ 2:00 PM. We ask at least one year preparation time.

DAILY: 7:00 AM - Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM - Monday thru Saturday WEEKEND: Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00-4:30 PM (Chapel) or by appointment.

OUR MISSION IS…

To live in God's peace by embracing the mind and heart of Jesus, under the guidance of the

Holy Spirit… Centered in the Eucharist and living

the Gospel as Disciples of Christ, we seek fulfillment through prayer, worship, education and Christian fellowship. As stewards of God's love, sharing our gifts and talents,

we serve others both in and outside of our parish.

OUR VISION IS… To be the model of a vibrant, loving

and diverse faith community, welcoming all in the Catholic

tradition.

From the Pastor… This week we celebrate a Holy Day of Obligation; the Ascension of the Lord. This Solemnity and the weekdays from the Ascension up to and including the Saturday before Pentecost prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit, as Jesus promised. The number of years ago I

stumbled upon the beautiful analogy written to help people understand the meaning of this Holy day of obligation. Years ago Richard Bach wrote a best–selling book called Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It was a fairytale about a young Seagull’s growth from childhood to adulthood. At a critical point in the story, two beauti-ful white seagulls appear and tell young Jonathan that it is time for him to take an important step in his life. Jonathan hesitates, but the two birds insist, saying to him, our school is finished, and the time has come for another to begin.” Jonathan suddenly realizes that it is indeed time for him to leave the familiar beach shoreline that he has become accustomed to as a young gull and to soar up into the sky, beyond the billowing white clouds. Jona-than takes one last look at the beach then with the two white seagulls at his side; he soars into the blue sky and disappears into the billowing clouds. As Albert Cylwricki points out in his book His Word Resounds, there is a striking resemblance between the dramatic episode in Bach’s book and the dramatic epi-sode in Jesus’ life that we will read in the Gospel sto-ry. Obviously, young Jonathan resembles Jesus. He had finished one phase of his life and had to begin an-other. Likewise, Jesus had finished one phase of his life and had to begin another. Likewise, Jonathan’s rising up and disappearing into the clouds resembles Jesus’ rising up and disappearing into the clouds. And, finally, the two white birds who spoke to Jonathan re-semble the two men in white who spoke to the Apos-tles after Jesus had departed. Whether Richard Bach intended it or not, this episode in his story helps us to understand better the signifi-cance of the important Solemnity that we will cele-brate this week; The Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Jesus’ departure is not the end of His work on earth. It is simply the end of the first phase of it; the phase that he carried out in a material body, visible to our eyes. Now begins the second phase; the phase that he

will carry out in a spiritual body, invisible to our eyes. The time for inaugurating God’s kingdom on earth is over. The time for spreading God’s kingdom across the Earth is about to begin. To put it in another con-text, Jesus has completed his work of preparing his followers for their mission of carrying Good News of God’s kingdom to the four corners of the earth. It is now time to send the Holy Spirit upon them to em-power and to guide them in this mission. This is what we celebrate this week. We celebrate the fact that 2000 years ago on the day of his Ascension, Jesus passed on to us the responsibility of carrying the Good News of God’s kingdom to the four corners of the world. We celebrate the fact that Jesus passed on to us the responsibility of completing God’s kingdom on earth: namely, the work of preaching the Gospel to the poor, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the homeless. In his book The Song of the Bird An-thony de Mello tells the story. He puts it in the first person to give it added impact. He says: “On the street I saw a small girl cold and shivering in a thin dress, with little hope for a decent meal. I became an-gry and said to God, ‘Why did you permit this?’ “For a while God said nothing. That night he replied quite suddenly, ‘I certainly did something about it. I made you.’” De Mello’s story makes the same point that today’s feast makes. On the day of his Ascension 2000 years ago, Jesus passed on to us the responsibility of com-pleting the work that he began on earth. He passed on to us the responsibility of completing God’s kingdom on earth. You and I, in this parish share this responsi-bility. Not one of us is exempt. Each one of us must decide how we can best carry out our part in this re-sponsibility. Perhaps this short prayer will help us to continue to do his work: Lord Jesus, as we prepare to celebrate the solemnity of your Ascension into heaven, give us new eyes to see your face in the faces of those who are in need. Give us new ears to hear your voice in the voices of those who cry out in pain. Give us new tongues to tell your story to those who have never heard it. Give us new hearts to share your love with those who have not yet experienced it. With a Loving and Grateful Heart, Msgr. Marucci, Pastor

For Whom Shall We Pray...

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE

UNDER HEAVEN . . .

“A Time To Be Born…”

“A Time To Be Healed…” Joan Hartman, Joan Kaczorowski, Ashlyn Masterson, Edwin Piasecki,

Maryellen Scharlach, Mary Bauman Soards, Gail Steliga….and all parishioners

who are in nursing homes.

“A Time To Die . . .” Richard Lind

husband of Kathleen Lind Edward Pizzaro

father of Michael Pizzaro Troy Eldridge

husband of Diane Eldridge Doris Evans

“And a Time for Peace. . .”

(especially for those in the military) Jon Beale

SS John M. Ciaccio, USMC PFC. Andrew Francesconi

Brian Frett Lt. Robert F. Ianni

SSG John D. Vozzelli

(Ecclesiastes 3:1)

We Pray For Those Bearing New Life And Expecting

Adoption …

Joanna C. Fabello Rhoda Mangaser Ilustre

Leslie Fabello Sloan

Sanctuary Candle…

The Sanctuary Candle this week burns for Marie & Albert Reda

requested by her children and grandchildren

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, May 4 8:30 AM H Domenic & Rosemarie Disco r/o family 5:00 PM H Anna & Anthony Pilla r/o Pat & Butch Sunday, May 5 8:30 AM H Blasé Salvatore r/o Rottler family 10:00 AM H Jim Southwick r/o Deacon Bill & Janet Slaven 11:30 AM H Mary Macchia r/o Joe & Elaine Falco 6:00 PM H Corenlius Patrick Macauley r/o Favorite niece Cindy DeMarco Monday, May 6 7:00 AM H Joan Crowley r/o Angela Mc Carville 8:30 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM Mass at Voorhees Care & Rehab Center Tuesday, May 7 7:00 AM H Louise & Charles Pisano r/o Marie, Joe & Andreea Cardani 8:30 AM H Agustia Ferrariz r/o Tizon family 10:15 AM Mass at Brendenwood 10:30 AM Mass at Emeritus at Voorhees Wednesday, May 8 7:00 AM H Marie Anlage r/o Jean & Larry Anlage 8:30 AM Special Intention for Victoria Picariello r/o Mom & Dad 10:30 AM Mass at Kressonview 7:00 PM H Graciela Manrique r/o her children Ronnie & Aura Thursday, May 9-Feast of Ascension of the Lord 7:00 AM H Joseph F. Martin r/o Grandchildren 8:30 AM H Gloria De Medio r/o Carl & Irene Minniti 10:30 AM Mass at Voorhees Senior Living 12:00 PM H Joe Andruszka r/o Dee Friday, May 10 7:00 AM H Alfred Cardani r/o Marie, Joe & Andreea Cardani 8:30 AM H Thomas C. Jones Sr. r/o Anne Marie 10:30 AM Mass at Genesis Saturday, May 11 8:30 AM H Jim Rottler r/o family 5:00 PM For All Mothers Sunday, March 12 8:30 AM For All Mother’s 10:00 AM For All Mother’s 11:30 AM For All Mother’s 6:00 PM For All Mother’s

News and Notes...

$1,000 Knights of Columbus Scholarship The Knights of Columbus Council #6551 will award the Mignogna Family Me-morial Scholarship, a tuition scholarship of $1,000, to a student attending a Catholic High School in September 2013 and who is a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. Candidates must submit an essay (500 words or less) on their service (e.g., parish, school, community). Essays should be emailed to Steven Mignogna at [email protected] and should include the stu-dent’s name, grade level, address and telephone number. All essays must be received no later than May 20, 2013. The winner of the scholarship will be no-tified by June 17, 2013.

SANTACRUZAN Sunday, May 19, 2013—1:00 PM

Santacruzan is a Spanish word meaning “ Holy Cross”. Santacruzan is a celebration of the exultation of the Cross. Legend has it that in 300 AD, Saint Helena searched for the true Cross of Jesus Christ with the support of

her son Constantine the Great. At the excavation site in Calvary, three crosses were found. To determine which was the true cross, Saint Helena had a sick servant lie on each cross. The servant was healed after lying on the true Cross. The finding of the true Cross was celebrated around the third week in May. The Spaniards brought the commemora-tion of the finding of the true Cross to the Philippines. It evolved into the Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo meaning Flowers of May. The month of May is also celebrated as the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The two celebrations had since been inseparable. This tradition has been handed down from generation to generation and is still celebrated in every part of the Philippines around this time. Please join us in celebrating the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the commemora-tion of the finding of the relic of the true Cross by Saint Helena. Filipino Mass will start at 1:00 PM followed by the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, procession of the Reinas, Ave Marias and Little Angels while Rosary is being re-cited. Reception will be held at the parish hall after the procession.

God will never, never, never let us down if we have faith and put our trust in Him. He will always look after us.

Mother Teresa House of Charity Status Update We are getting close! We have received 450 gifts and pledges so far totaling $201,855 which puts us just $43,145 short of reaching this year’s parish total of $245,000. Heartfelt thanks to all of our St. Andrews’ House of Charity donors, your great generosity is most appreciated! If you have not made or renewed your pledge yet please do so, as each new gift now directly benefits St. Andrews and also moves us closer to reaching this year’s parish total. Pledges and gifts can be made to the St. Andrews office, online at the St. Andrew’s website http://www.churchofstandrewsrc.org (click on House of Charity), dropped in the Mass collection basket, or you can contact our St. Andrews House of Charity Member (Marie Di Stefano 856-952-5728).

The Jubilee Mass for our Priests will beheld on

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM St. Peter Celestine Church (Christ Our Light Parish)

402 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill

All the people of the diocese are invited to attend this special Mass.

Come and Celebrate with the priests of our diocese We celebrate the

following Jubilarians.

25 Years Rev. Jose Manjakunnel

Rev. Gerard C. Marable Rev. Thomas A. Newton Rev. Joseph T. Szolack

40 Years

Rev. Patsy C. Amabile Rev. Francis W. Danella, OSFS

Rev. James T. Dever, OSFS Rev. Francis X. Devlin, OSA

Rev. Alvaro Diaz Rev. Albert E. Harshaw Rev. Walter A. Norris Rev. Terry M. Odien Rev. Michael P. Rush

50 Years

Rev. Marjan L. Bober Rev. Msgr. William P. Brennan

Rev. Msgr. James P. Curran Rev. Msgr. Thomas B. Fitzsimmons

Rev. Richard T. Kunzman Rev. Edward B. Rosinski

May Gog grant them many more years of service to our Diocese

and to His people.

More News and Notes...

What’s Happening. . . (excludes Religious Education, RCIA, &

Little Angels Pre-School schedules) Monday, May 6th 9:00 AM Legion of Mary (Nursery) 6:00 PM Faith Dimensions Meeting, Lounge 7:00 PM Spiritual Life Meeting, Lounge 7:30 PM SLA Meeting, Nursery 7:30 PM Evangelization Committee, Classroom 2 7:30 PM House of Charity Meeting, Classroom 1

Tuesday, May 7th 9:00 AM MOPS Meeting, Parish Center 5:00 PM Children’s Choir, Church 7:30 PM Compassionate Outreach Board, Classroom 1 7:30 PM Contemporary Ensemble, Church

Wednesday, May 8th 9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Faith Sharing, Lounge 7:00 PM Vigil Mass - Ascension of the Lord, Church

Thursday, May 9th 7:00 AM Mass - Ascension of the Lord, Church 8:30 AM Mass - Ascension of the Lord, Church 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry, Lounge 12:00 PM Mass - Ascension of the Lord, Church 7:00 PM Art & Environment, Dining Room 7:30 PM Knights of Columbus, Classroom 1&2

Friday, May 10th 7:30 PM Family of God Prayer Group, Chapel

Saturday, May 11th 9:00 AM Women of Joy Event, Hall 6:00 PM Reflection on Faith with Fr. Allen, Nursery

Sunday, May 12th 11:30 AM Jubilee Dedication of BVM Shrine, Church

MSGR. MARUCCI’S HUMOR BOX… An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services, when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled: “Stop! Acts 2:38!” (Repent and be Baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar: “Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a scripture to you.” “Scripture?” replied the burglar. “She said she had an ax and two 38s!”

Thank You! YOUR STEWARDSHIP: Last Sunday’s collection was $8,679.17. Our Mail-in offering the week prior amounted to $1,824.00 . As always, your support and generosity to the Church of St. Andrew is greatly appreciated. The Church depends on your stewardship to maintain the budget. Thank you for your generosity. Catholic Communication Campaign Next Week our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This Collection communicates the Good News through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese, so please be generous. Pastoral Council Nominations

Would you be interested in becoming involved in the Pastoral Leadership of our Parish? Then consider serving on the Parish Pastoral Council. The Pastoral Council is an advisory council

that assists the pastor in developing the strategic pastoral plan for our Parish. It meets on a monthly basis during the months of September through June. If you are interested in serving on the Council or would like more information please contact Rosemary Pinizzotto at [email protected]

WELCOME New Parishioners

To Register at St. Andrew the Apostle, please stop into

the Parish Office, drop this form in the collection basket, or mail it to the address above.

Thank You.

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WORSHIP AND MUSIC... Contact Nancy Douglass, Interim Pastoral Associate for Worship and Music

(856-784-3878 or [email protected])

“Peace I leave you” The beginning of peace must be acceptance of lack of peace, just as the beginning of relaxation must be acceptance of tension….

Peace comes about through acceptance of truth; if we accept the truth of ourselves—the shifting truth of what we are from moment to moment—and constantly give it over into the truth of peace and wholeness in Christ, to which we have access in the church, then we shall be in fact in peace, whether or not we feel ourselves to be at peace. Peace is, then, something which enfolds us rather than something which we grasp….

Peace is being what you are, what you really are, what you are in God, what you are in obedience to the creative Word of God, the “implanted Word” which is the law of your freedom.

To be a peacemaker is…to declare the truth of God and the truth of creation; it is to announce that a fallen world can be remade. It is to proclaim that the oneness of God has taken possession of the fragmented world of sin….

Peace and unity are not to be achieved by paring down the complications of life, but by entering into the magnetic pull of God’s unity.

-- Father Simon Tugwell, O.P.

Father Simon Tugwell is a Dominican priest, the author of several books on theology and spirituality, and a member of the Dominican Historical Institute.

This Week In Music…

Tuesday, May 7 @ 7:30 PM Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsal

PLEASE NOTE:

Regan Peiffer has gone on maternity leave. Please direct any questions to Nancy Douglass, who is filling in for her. You may reach Nancy

in the Parish Office at (856) 784-3878.

PRESIDER SCHEDULE FOR MAY 11-12

Saturday, May 11 5:00 Msgr. Marucci Sunday, May 12 8:30 Fr. Howard** 10:00 Msgr. Marucci 11:30 Msgr. Marucci 6:00 Fr. Allen**

** Denotes Deacon preaching

O God, let all the nations praise you!

“The meaning of Christ’s Ascension,” writes Pope Benedict XVI, “expresses our belief that in Christ the humanity that we all share has en-tered into the inner life of God in a new and hitherto unheard of way. It means that man has found an everlasting place in God.” It would be a mis-take to interpret the Ascension as “the temporary absence of Christ from the world.” Rather, “we go to heaven to the extent that we go to Jesus Christ and enter into him.” Heaven is a person: “Jesus himself is what we call ‘heaven.’” -- Magnificat, May 9th

The Ascension of Our Lord

Life Long Faith Formation... Contact Kate Vukicevich, Pastoral Associate for Lifelong Faith Formation

(856-783-0550 or [email protected])

May Procession May is the month of Mary. She is the Mother of Jesus, Mother of the Church and also our Mother. She will be honored on May 5, 2013 with a procession and a living rosary after the 11:30 AM Mass. We invite all parishioners, their families and all First Communicants to join us in giving praise and honor to the Mother of God. Hospitality will follow after the procession at the parish Hall.

All are welcome! After the 11:30 AM Mass, all those participating in the proces-sion are requested to assemble in the Parish Hall.

Spiritual Life Formation… Contact Sr. Alma Gallagher, Pastoral Associate for Spiritual Life

(856-784-3878 or [email protected])

Speaker: Sister Helen Cole SSJ

Women of Joy is a delicious monthly breakfast followed by a speaker on topics of prayer and spirituality.

Registration is appreciated because of food preparation. Please call or e-mail: Cathy : 856-784-8019 [email protected]

Betty: 856-782-4946

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Saturday, May 11th.

Parish Hall

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Cost: Donation

Compassionate Outreach... Contact Chris Parry, Pastoral Coordinator for Compassionate Outreach

(856-784-3878 or [email protected])

“Called to our Baptism, we the followers of Christ at St. Andrew’s Parish, invite all to share their time, talent and treasure, as we seek justice and charity for those in need.”

LOCAL OUTREACH Women jeans, pants, shorts size 7-8. XL tops, Casual dresses, Queen sheets, Vacuum cleaner, Air conditioner, Full size bed frame Washer and electric dryer CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD: Grocery list: Peanut butter/jelly, pancake mix, syrup, canned meats SECOND SATURDAYS Our next trip to Camden will be Saturday, May 11. In the Second Saturdays program, volunteers gut vacant buildings, clear vacant lots, and plant trees to revitalize the neighborhood near Ferry and Broadway in Camden. Last month, seven parishioners from St. Andrew the Apostle cleared debris from a vacant lot in Camden and painted the Heart of Camden’s main office. Parishioners of all ages may participate in this rewarding program (Second Saturday every month, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM). We will meet volunteers in the church parking lot at St. Andrew's at 8:15 AM, and we will leave at 8:30 AM. Please email Sam Parry ([email protected]) if you plan to attend or if you have any questions about this program. Hurricane Sandy Mission Project After the success of the 2012 Mission Trip to Kentucky many people have asked to have a Mission Trip during 2013. The 2013 Compassionate Outreach Mission Trip will occur Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2013 assisting a family whose home sustained damage during Hurricane Sandy. Our Mission is to remove and rebuild a garden shed and landscaping. To help raise funds for this trip there will be a bake sale after Masses on Sunday May 19th. If you can donate fresh baked goods or would like to participate in this project please contact Stacy Roche’ at 609-332-3126 or email [email protected]. May Job Ministry Workshop: 30-Minute One-on-One Interview Practice Session Saturday, May 18 from 1-4P in church nursery Sit down with St. Andrew's Career Advisor for 30-minutes to fine tune your interviewing skills! Practice relevant questions and re-ceive on the spot feedback that will make you stand out from the competition. Call Robert at (856) 469-5867 to reserve a private 30-minute time slot.

St. Andrew’s Pre-School-Little Angels

Contact Kathy Emrich, Director of St. Andrew’s Pre-School (856-435-1585 or [email protected])

Looking for a Summer Camp for your

3-5 year old?

Little Angels Camp Junebug

Registration for Summer fun is Now Open!

Spaces are Limited!

Call 856-435-1585 www.LittleAngelsAcademy.org

A Premier Preschool in the Catholic Tradition

It’s Open Enrollment Time for September! Don’t Miss Out! Classes are Filling! Outstanding Curriculum Warm, Nurturing Environment

Experienced Faculty Small Class Sizes State Licensed

fàA TÇwÜxã à{x TÑÉáàÄx ctÜ|á{ ]âu|Äxx Jubilee Dedication of BVM Shrine Sunday, May 12th, 2013 Join us as we dedicate and bless our beautiful new Marian shrine. Following the dedica-tion of the BVM Shrine at the 11:30 AM Mass, we will honor and celebrate Mary, Our Mother with a May Crowning, a Living Rosary and a Rosary Balloon lift off from the park-ing lot. Let this May crowning mark a new spiritual season or you and your family.

Mark your Calendar for Upcoming Events in May May 5th – May Procession May 19th – Santa Cruzan

May 31st – Flores de Mayo

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Don’t Miss Our Pasta with the Pastor and Talent Night! Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Dinner Tickets will go on sale after Masses beginning May 4th

To kick off the evening, Mass will be celebrated at 5 PM, Dinner at 6 PM, and talent show ends by 8 PM. Dinner includes, salad, pastas, desserts and beverages. Cost is only $7/adults and $5/child (5th grade and younger). This promises to be a delightful and entertaining evening!

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A special Thanks-For-Giving Mass of Appreciation will be celebrated at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in honor of the many parishioners and supporters of the Congregation who have given and continue to so generously of their time, talent and treasure over the past 50 years. All past Clergy, Religious, and Pastoral Staff, that have served at St. Andrew the Apostle will be invited to attend. In addition, all those who actively serve in our various ministries will be honored during this Eucharistic Celebra-tion.

This special liturgy will enable us to give thanks and to celebrate the many things we are grateful for and that includes the blessing of each one of you. It is fitting that we honor and celebrate our gratitude for you, our generous and faith-ful parishioners, and those who served faithfully in leadership in the past, at this Eucharistic table.

It is here that we find abundance in Christ, whose life and mission is our constant source of strength and inspiration.

Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we celebrate

our call to service and ministry to the Lord and his Church!