Dear Parish Family,
Today is "Respect Life Sunday" when as a Church we pray
for the gift of human life from its moment of conception to its
natural passing.
Please try to join in our 'Life Chain' event
this afternoon (3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.) when peacefully and
prayerfully sign posters are displayed with each person
holding one in a line along the curbing of Carteret Avenue. It
is an expression of faith witness to keep the message that
abortion, euthanasia, suicide are rejections of life's blessing
and separate us from God's peace, love, and truth. If you
cannot participate please try to pray the special Rosary for Life
found on the website "Usccb.org" under the tab 'prayer' and
click on 'pro-life rosaries'.
I am very grateful to our Religious Education Ministry
directed by Marcelle Doherty and served by our dedicated
catechists for their efforts in bringing our 42 young men and
women to the reception of their Confirmation this past week.
May their faith confirmed in the Spirit guide their hearts,
minds and freedom to follow the Lord's abundant promises.
May Mary, Queen of the Rosary intercede for us in a special
way during this month.
God Bless you all,
Msgr. John