March 24, 2024

Dear Friends in Christ,

This Sunday, March 24^th begins the church’s celebration of Holy Week, where at the start of the Passion/Palm Sunday Mass, we hear these words that introduce this sacred week in the life of our church:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Since the beginning of Lent until now we have prepared our hearts by penance and charitable works. Today we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning of the celebration of our lord’s Paschal mystery, that is to say, of his Passion and Resurrection, for it was to accomplish this mystery that he entered his own city of Jerusalem. Therefore, with all faith and devotion, let us commemorate the lord’s entry into the city for our salvation, following in his footsteps, so that, being made by his grace partakers of the Cross, we may have a share also in his Resurrection and in his life.

That introduction in many ways summarizes the purpose of Holy Week. It also invites us to enter these days more deeply and give them a special priority in our lives. Please note in our parish communications the schedule for liturgies this week, and make a point to attend one, or more, or all of them. You won’t regret it!

United in prayer,

Fr. William Heric, Pastor