Parish Priest's Message

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I trust you are well.

Last Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord. The Gospel on that Sunday reminded us that before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His disciples an important mission. He said to them: “Go and make disciples of all nations” and He assured them: “I am with you always.” Therefore, the Ascension is not only the departure of Jesus from this world but is the beginning of the mission of the Church in the power of His presence.

The disciples were given an important mission to carry forward. But before beginning that mission, they were told to wait for the gift promised by the Father, the Holy Spirit. As we journey towards the great feast of Pentecost this Sunday, we are invited to enter ‘spiritually’ into that same upper room with the disciples, praying with expectant hearts for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

We need the Holy Spirit to help us live our Christian life to its fullest.

And so, as we prepare for Pentecost, I encourage you to spend some time in prayer this week. Invite the Holy Spirit into your home, your work, your relationships, and your heart.

May this coming Pentecost renew our parish community with greater faith, unity, and missionary zeal. Let us ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of the Church, to intercede for us as she prayed with the disciples awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Wishing you God’s abundant blessings

Fr. Michael.