Easter Message From Pope Francis

Mar 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

Today is Easter, the Pasch, a word that means “passage”, for in Jesus the decisive passage of humanity has been made: the passage from death to life, from sin to grace, from fear to confidence, from desolation to communion. In him, the Lord of time and history, I would like to say to everyone, with heartfelt joy, Happy Easter!

May this Easter be for each of you, dear brothers and sisters, and in particular for the sick and the poor, the elderly and those experiencing moments of trial and weariness, a passage from affliction to consolation. We are not alone: Jesus, the Living One, is with us, forever. Let the Church and the world rejoice, for today our hopes no longer come up against the wall of death, for the Lord has built us a bridge to life.

Christòs anesti! – “Christ is risen; he is truly risen!” In this traditional proclamation of the Churches of the East, the word “truly” reminds us that our hope is not an illusion, but the truth! And that, in the wake of Easter, humanity’s journey, now marked by hope, advances all the more readily. The first witnesses of the resurrection show this by their example. The Gospels speak of the haste with which, on the morning of Easter, the women “ran to tell the disciples” (Mt 28:8). Mary Magdalene “ran and went to Simon Peter” (Jn 20:2), while John and Peter himself then “ran together” (cf. v. 4) to the place where Jesus had been buried.

At Easter, then, the journey quickens and becomes a race, since humanity now sees the goal of its journey, the meaning of its destiny, Jesus Christ, and is called to make haste to meet him, who is the hope of the world.

May we too make haste to progress on a journey of reciprocal trust: trust among individuals, peoples and nations. May we allow ourselves to experience amazement at the joyful proclamation of Easter, at the light that illumines the darkness and the gloom in which, all too often, our world finds itself enveloped.  ~excerpted from Pope’s Message 2023

Let us make haste to surmount our conflicts and divisions, and to open our hearts to those in greatest need.

Updates

Mar 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

Installation of Speakers in Our Church

The installation of speakers in our church marks the culmination of a significant sound system project aimed at enhancing the worship experience for parishioners. With meticulous planning and expert execution, the new speakers promise to deliver crystal-clear audio throughout the sacred space, ensuring that every sermon, hymn, and prayer resonates with clarity and reverence. As the final pieces of equipment are carefully positioned and tested, anticipation builds among the congregation for the transformative impact this technological upgrade will bring to their spiritual gatherings. The installation represents a commitment to embracing modern advancements while staying true to the church’s timeless mission of fostering community and devotion. We feel so grateful for all your support!

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for April 2024

Apr 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

For the role of women

We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.