WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – April 1st – Fr. Thomas.

At a church in Bangladesh, the congregation was watching a film about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The audience was filled with people who had never heard of the Gospel before. The children sat in front, and the adults stood in the back. As the story of Jesus’ crucifixion unfolded, and his body laid in the tomb, there were tears and audible gasps. As the affected audience watched, one young boy suddenly spoke up. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “He gets up again! I saw it before!”

Have we heard the story of the Jesus’ death and resurrection so many times that we’re almost “immune” to its effect on us and the world over the centuries? True, we know the end of the story, but isn’t the resurrection the beginning of the real story of life, death, and eternity in God’s Kingdom, on earth and in heaven? Are we so caught up with the concerns and challenges of the present life, that we forget that our true and eternal home is the next life? So, “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ALLELUIA! AMEN!

NOTICES:

Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s mass – there are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel.

The Holy Triduum:
Maundy Thursday – April 1st – 7:00 pm, followed by one hour Adoration in the church.
Good Friday – April 2nd – 12:00 noon-1:00pm – Stations of the Cross.
Holy Saturday – Vigil Mass – April 3rd – 7:00 pm, followed by a festive reception.
Easter Sunday – April 4th – 8:00 am & 10:00 am.
Easter Egg Hunt – April 4th – after 10:00 am mass – 11:15 am.

Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at https://www.myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.

ECW Meeting: A lunch meeting is scheduled on April 9 at 11:00 am in the church.

No Sunday School on Easter Sunday. Join the Easter Egg Hunt after the 10am mass.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 am.
Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 pm.
Wednesdays: Holy Eucharist and Rosary 6:30 pm.

PLEASE PRAY – For the sick: Alfredo, Andi, Barbara, Beth, Calvin, Cindy, Danny, Donna, Francis, Irene, Jeanne, Joaquin, Kip, Max, Miguel, Patricia. For birthday celebrations: Victor Champagne, Beverly Wilson, Walter Dzubiak, Emma Erickson, Martha L’Abbe. For anniversary celebrations: Charles and Margie Sandell, Matthew and Maria Hogan. For expectant mother: Andi.