May 25, 2023
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We come to the great feast of Pentecost which is also the end of the Easter season. This is also known as the birthday of the Church. Several of the readings that are proclaimed on this Sunday reveal to us the nature of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is a gift from God given to God’s children. The 7 gifts of the Spirit are: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord or Awe. The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are: love, peace, joy, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. With these virtues and gifts we are able to not only live a life in union with God but also to witness to others so that they will desire to be one with the Lord as well. It is the Holy Spirit who now guides the Church in truth and Holiness. Pope Francis tells us to listen to the Holy Spirit who teaches us to begin, shows us what path to take, rekindles God’s love in our hearts and directs us on our journey.
I invite you to please respond if you are going to attend our parish picnic following the 75th Anniversary Mass, at 12 noon celebrated by Bishop Juan Esposito and concelebrated by many of the former priests who have served at Annunciation. On June 11 the Feast of Corpus Christi we will have a Eucharistic Procession around the block of Annunciation Catholic Church following the 10 AM Mass. Your presence will make this a joyful day.
God’s Peace,
Fr. Mike
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We come to the great feast of Pentecost which is also the end of the Easter season. This is also known as the birthday of the Church. Several of the readings that are proclaimed on this Sunday reveal to us the nature of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is a gift from God given to God’s children. The 7 gifts of the Spirit are: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord or Awe. The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are: love, peace, joy, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. With these virtues and gifts we are able to not only live a life in union with God but also to witness to others so that they will desire to be one with the Lord as well. It is the Holy Spirit who now guides the Church in truth and Holiness. Pope Francis tells us to listen to the Holy Spirit who teaches us to begin, shows us what path to take, rekindles God’s love in our hearts and directs us on our journey.
I invite you to please respond if you are going to attend our parish picnic following the 75th Anniversary Mass, at 12 noon celebrated by Bishop Juan Esposito and concelebrated by many of the former priests who have served at Annunciation. On June 11 the Feast of Corpus Christi we will have a Eucharistic Procession around the block of Annunciation Catholic Church following the 10 AM Mass. Your presence will make this a joyful day.
God’s Peace,
Fr. Mike
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