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Dear Families,

Praying for you.  This Sunday, we are reminded that Jesus is gentle and humble of heart. 

 

In the First reading the Prophet Zechariah’s message is that our King would come as a savior, not a ruler.   Our Responsorial Psalm is a prayer of praise to God our King.  St. Paul in the second reading tells us that when we find rest in Jesus, we are not in the flesh but live in the Spirit.  In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus offers a prayer of thanksgiving to the Father for the things he reveals to his little ones. He also tells us “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give your rest”.

 

Jesus knows all our weakness and that at times the little strength we have can fail us. Jesus is inviting us to go to him with a humble heart and tell Him all our problems, because it is only in Jesus that we can find rest.

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Dear Families,

This week’s Gospel teaches us we belong to God.  He created us and loves us. When Jesus tells us to give “to God what belongs to God,” he reminds us that we are God’s children!  We should give ourselves completely to Jesus and do what he wants us to do.

 

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. How do you show God that you belong to him?

 

Family Prayer:  Jesus, help us to see you in everyone we meet!  Amen

 

give God what belongs to God

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My dear families,

I pray this email finds you all well and praying as a family.

When the 11 disciples went to the mountain, Jesus said to them “Go and make disciples of all nations”.  The Ascension of the Lord, Thursday May 21st  is often called the “Great Commission”.  

We are called to be disciples and observe all that Jesus has taught and commanded us to do.  Through our actions we lead people to Christ. 

Witnesses to this “Great Commission” are our Pastor Father Stan, Father Victor, Father Charlince, lectors, cantors, musicians, and altar servers, seen when mass is livestreamed into our homes.  Deacon Andres setting the technology and managing the videos and Deacon John with his daily reflections. 

Our priests are not just taking care of our spiritual needs but also our physical needs by distributing food to our parishioners in need.  Marge who is always there for all of us.  All who donate to Parish Outreach and all volunteers who pack the food donated and keep our Church clean and looking beautiful.  Our families who through their trials are demonstrating the virtues of love, patience, kindness, humility.

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Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us about the importance of praying together.

We can pray with our family, our friends, and our church.  Whenever two or more of

us are together our prayers become stronger!

 

As a family, watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.

Why can’t you always see the answer to prayers right away?

 

Family Prayer:  Dear Jesus, help us to remember that we can help each other

when we pray together.  Amen

 

praying together

 

 

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