June 17, 2018

Dear Parishioners and friends, 

The agricultural theme of this week’s Gospel coincides with my thoughts of my father on this Father’s Day weekend.  My father enjoyed planting a garden of tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, etc.  From him, I learned the importance of rotating crops, fertilizing the ground, compost and hydration.  He must have done something right because the tomatoes tasted better then.  In whatever he planned to do or anticipated, my dad’s favorite saying was “God willing.”  

The people who heard Jesus tell the parable of the farmer’s life also shared the wonder of the soil.  The farmer works hard during the day, but he can’t make the seed grow into a plant.  God causes the growth.  Jesus’ point is that like the plants the Kingdom of God is in God’s hands.  The workers in the Lord’s fields must do their best to create the proper environment, but God causes the growth. 

The Church lives on despite the initial persecution from the Romans, despite the internal dogmatic fights and debates of the earlier centuries, despite the Dark Ages and the conquest of the barbarians, despite the corruption from within and outside in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, despite the Christian fratricide of the Reformation and the onslaught of rationalists in the last two centuries, despite the sex abuse scandal and the attacks on Christians by ISIS, and despite two thousand years of martyrdom aimed at destroying the faith, the Church still lives on, and grows.  God gives the growth.  He does wonders with our feeble efforts.  He turns that which is insignificant into that which is substantial…because God is willing. 

As we celebrate Father’s Day, we honor those men who parent us by passing on life in loving fulfillment of duty.  We honor those men who selflessly support and guide us, regardless of their own aspirations, hopes, and hardships.  Knowing that these men protect us, their children, is a great source of security.  And to a higher level, are those fathers who inspire us in faith.  Saint Joseph, guardian of Jesus, models the attributes of a good father. May St. Joseph hear the prayers of our fathers and those who imitate them in our lives.  And for those men who left this world, may they have the reward of the just and honorable servants of God.   
Fathers Piekarski, Coffiey & Martin; Deacons Wuebbels & Fontana; and our staff.

Sincerely,
Father Joe Piekarski

June 10, 2018

Today’s readings present three incidents which are often discussed in religious circles. The first is the way Adam was caught by God after he sinned; he hides himself because he was naked. This really is not about nudity. God created the body and therefore it is beautiful, not something that Adam had to hide from God. No, this is about being exposed before the Lord. Adam wanted to be like God. His desires were more important than God's will. God could not tell him what he could or could not do. Adam hid himself because he was exposed. Adam realized what he was really like, proud, self-centered and disobedient. 

The second incident is in the Gospel where Jesus said that all sins can be forgiven except the sin against the Holy Spirit. What are these? The scribes in the Gospel were also exposed for whom they were. They should have recognized some good in Jesus but there was nothing spiritual about them. The scribes were people who used religion for their own ends. They accused Jesus' good works as coming from the devil. Refusing to see the holiness of the Lord is the sin against the Holy Spirit. This is the only sin that cannot be forgiven. God cannot forgive someone who believes that God does not have the power to forgive him. 

The third incident is also in the Gospel, the references to the mother and the brothers and sisters of the Lord. Jesus’ family is presented here as coming to try to dissuade Jesus from His public action. This phrase is often taken out of context arguing the virginity of Mary. Who were those brothers and sisters? In the context of scripture, Jesus’ family is all believers. Those related to Him in discipleship are concerned, in this passage that He was getting Himself in trouble. A common person had to be crazy to take on the intelligentsia of His nation. But Jesus was not afraid to expose Himself for Who He was. If revealing, exposing Himself meant death, then He would die so the world might experience the presence of God. 

Like Adam, we all stand naked before the Lord. Do we have to hide ourselves, or do we want the Lord to see us exactly as we are? Today we pray that our spirit and actions may be exposed as evidence of true discipleship of the Lord. 

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who directed and supported our Carnival. It was a great success because of the many people who pulled together, again, to create this annual parish event. Therefore, thank you to the Carnival leaders and ALL workers, various committees and volunteers. Your many efforts made this year’s Carnival a memorable one. May you get rest now and know our true appreciation from the Parish Athletic Association and the Parish itself.

Corpus Christi, June 3, 2018

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, is celebrated this Sunday and a proper time to focus on the meaning, importance, and permanence of the Eucharist. This solemn feast emphasizes our Catholic belief that the bread and wine that is consecrated at Holy Mass becomes and stays the Body and Blood of Christ. Our readings, recall the ritual of ancient days when the blood of animals was used to seal the covenant between God and Israel. The shedding of blood, the life force of all humans, is a most serious gesture of one’s commitment. That is why Christ’s gesture of sealing His covenant with His body and blood on the cross, between God and humanity, is paramount.
In today’s Gospel from St. Mark, our Lord reminds His disciples that the chalice He shared at the Last Supper “IS HIS BLOOD, the blood of the covenant to be poured out on behalf of many.” We look beyond any symbolism to the perfect sacrifice on the cross…and we truly share in it. The presence of the crucified and resurrected Lord goes beyond that moment to every time we “do this in memory of Me.” St. John’s Gospel emphasizes the Eucharistic theme at the multiplication of the fish and loaves (John 6) where he writes: “When they had all had enough to eat, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” And later, in this chapter: “I myself am the living bread come down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread he shall live forever.” Allow this feast to rekindle the respect, awe, and love that you probably had the first time you received the Body and Blood of Jesus. The Lord wants to remain in our midst in a very real, tangible way. We are specially graced to have Him in our Church and take Him out into the world within our very hearts.

The retirement of Deacon Thomas Bailey is well deserved by him and avoid, somewhat, for us. Although Deacon Tom will not be on a permanent rotation at liturgies, he will serve his ministry at certain occasions in our parish and will continue to head our Parish R.C.I.A. program. We want to thank Deacon Bailey for his years of dutiful ministry to our parish. He continues to be an inspiration to all of us. May God continue to bless Deacon Bailey in the days ahead.

Remember Our 52nd Annual Carnival starts this Monday, June 4 to Saturday, June 9. It is a week of fun, food, games, music, and of course carnival rides. Carnival hours are 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday through Friday and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Family night is Tuesday, June 5, which includes unlimited rides for just $20.00. Thursday, June 7, is Alumni night and includes drink and food specials all night. Proceeds from the Carnival benefit our parish and our parish athletic association.
Knowing where and when you were baptized is important information that every Christian should memorize because it is the central data needed for receiving and recording further sacraments. It is where the First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage(s) are recorded, especially helpful for genealogy and record keeping in a mobile society. Also, the baptismal certificate states whether an individual was baptized into the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as do all Trinitarian religions…those who believe in the Holy Trinity. 
 

The Most Holy Trinity, May 27, 2018

When a person is baptized into the Name of the Trinity, that person is brought into the connected, intimate life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit… God. That is what we celebrate today; we are part of the ultimate force, infinite goodness that created us, redeemed us and sanctified us. Together, we wage war against evil and are commissioned to bring others into the fold of God’s Kingdom. 

Memorial Day is a befitting way to remember those men and women who lost their lives defending our Nation and the values of democracy. They paid the ultimate price. Saint John the Beloved Parish will begin this holiday in prayer, at Mass, on Monday, May 28th at 9:00 a.m. (the Mass that day). We will unite our voices and hearts in offering our beloved dead to the Risen Lord who promises us Eternal Life. May they rest in peace. 

In addition, the Catholic Cemeteries of our Diocese will celebrate the 59th Memorial Day Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery on Monday, May 28th at 10 a.m. Immediately before Mass, there will be a brief military tribute followed by prayers for those who died in service of their country, public servants who have died in the line of duty this past year, and deceased military veterans. Bishop Malooly will be the main celebrant of the Mass that follows. All are invited for this touching, prayerful remembrance.

Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018

Everyone is gifted in one way or another. Some are children prodigy like Mozart or Gretzky and others discover their full potential in adolescence like Einstein. Still, others are natural athletes, entertainers or domestics. My one aunt did not discover her woodcarving abilities until she was seventy years old. Even those among us who feel cheated in giftedness…will discover they excel in something that others cannot. Somehow these unique talents are “gifts” because they make each person special and combined with the giftedness of others …make our existence balanced and beautiful.

The Resurrected Lord passed from death to Life and sent us, the Church, His Spirit who empowers us with holy, unique Gifts that make us His disciples. In and of ourselves, we may be weak in avoiding evil but the Spirit gives us fortitude; we may be dull to the spiritual insights but the Spirit gives us understanding; we may need direction and the Spirit gives us Counsel. The Holy Spirit, sent to us by Christ, gives us supernatural graces that help us to follow Him. They enable us to transcend the limitations of human reason and human nature and participate in the very life of God, as Christ promised (Jn14:23).

This great feast of Pentecost marks the end of the Easter Season but the beginning of the Spirit’s endless involvement in us, His Church. May the Holy Spirit overshadow you with His countless Gifts.




At today’s 11:30 a.m. Mass we will also share the Spirit’s joy as we celebrate the 60th Priesthood Anniversary and 90th Birthday of Rev. Edward J. Kaczorowski. Father is with us occasionally at liturgies and is one of our weekly confessors. Congratulations Father Ed.

God reward your 60 years of service. Ad Multos Annos!

7th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2018
Mother's Day

Growing up, I recall the song “Up, Up and Away” with The Fifth Dimension. This mid 60s melody echoes in my mind every time we celebrate today’s feast… the Ascension of the Lord. Scripture tells us that Christ commissioned His disciples to continue His mission and empowered the early Church to do miraculous signs, then, Jesus was taken up into heaven. It must have been a spectacular scene to witness the Lord ascending to glory, to the Father. The Lord ascended to the highest dimension, but at the same time, He is with His disciples, working through them and confirming His presence with miracles to this very day.

We are surrounded by miracles. Our children, our wise ancestors are miracles. Our daily healings are miracles. Our advancing grasp of the world around us is a miracle. Our faith and understanding of spiritual mysteries are all miracles. 

Jesus ascends into heaven, but He does not leave His Church abandoned. The Spirit is sent to us to continue what was promised that day of Ascension. The extraordinary has become ordinary. Jesus is present in the proclamation of the Gospel, especially found in the lives of us who have been commissioned to “Go out and preach” that Jesus lives.

The bright month of May reflects the glory of our Blessed Mother in heaven and also the beauty of our natural mothers. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we salute all our mothers who gave us life, nurture us and guide us along the heavenly way. As God’s instruments, may they be blessed in their vocation and at last be rewarded with eternal life.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers!
We will remember each of you at our Masses this weekend.

Next Sunday, May 20, is the Solemnity of Pentecost. At the 11:30 a.m. Mass, we will celebrate the 60th Priesthood Anniversary and 90th Birthday of Father Edward Kaczorowski. All are welcomed to this Mass to celebrate the joyous occasions of the day.

The 6th Sunday of Easter - May 6, 2018

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

It is consoling to know that Jesus knew and cultivated that sentiment that is so precious for us – Friendship.  It is easier to intuit what friendship is than to explain it in words.  It is a mutual attraction, understanding between two people, but it does not have a sexual component as does conjugal love. It is a union of two souls. It can be stronger than a family bond, which consists of the same blood in one's veins.  In friendship one has the same ideals, interests. 

It is essential to friendship that it is founded on a common search for the good and the true. That which binds people who get together to do evil is not friendship but an association that corrupts.  Friendship is also different from love of neighbor. The latter must embrace everyone, even those who do not return it, even enemies, while friendship demands reciprocity; that the other corresponds to your love.  Friendship is nourished by confidences, by the fact that I confide in another that which is deepest and most personal in my heart. 

The Bible praises friendship. "A faithful friend is a strong support; whoever finds one has found a treasure" (Sirach 6).  The proof of friendship is fidelity.  True friendship does not fade at the friend's first problem. We know who our true friend is during the time of trial.  A delicate problem with friendship is whether it is possible once one is married. It is not said that one must completely cut off all the friendships one has cultivated before getting married but there must be a prioritization for the spouse and the marriage. The surest friendships are those that a couple cultivates together. 

For consecrated persons, the more certain friendships are those that are shared with the whole community. Scripture tells us that Lazarus and his sisters were dear friends of Jesus. Yet, the Lord did not refer to Lazarus as "my friend Lazarus" but "our friend Lazarus." Lazarus and the sisters became friends of the apostles too according to the well-known principle, "My friends' friends are my friends." 

This is how the great friendships were between some saints – and this is what Jesus calls each of His Disciples …”FRIEND.”  You and I are counted among the elite and must constantly recall that HE CHOSE US and LAID DOWN HIS LIFE showing the depth of affection. We go forth and bear the fruit of this friendship that comes to us from pure love.

The 5th Sunday of Easter - April 29, 2018

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

It is that time of the year when we get serious about planting the outside garden. Today’s Gospel relates to that natural tendency to see nature grow. Our patron, Saint John, knew the Lord very well and he writes: Jesus said to His disciples, “I am the true vine, you are the branches. No more than a branch can bear fruit of itself apart from the vine, can you bear fruit apart from Me.” How true! A delicate seedling or even a mature plant once separated from the root and stem, withers and dies.

This Sunday is a good time to ponder the Words of Christ. Sometimes we resent being told what God expects from us, or we figure that Christ’s commands are irrelevant for our times or “Me” personally. The dictates of modern life demand that I accomplish many things and be at different places and subsequently have less or no time to keep my relationship with Jesus grounded and growing. Being nourished by Word and Sacrament is not real enough to continue in “my busy life.” Often, our participation in the Life of Christ loses its fervor in the grace and power that it offers when we actively live out our beliefs. For example, The Eucharist is the sacrament of immortality. It can give life or take it (I Corinthians 11:29-30). 

The results are always devastating…faith is weakened, spirituality is suffocated and hope is only found in a tangible world that eventually fails us. And it doesn’t take long. Just like the branch that is separated from the vine, our discipleship dries up and dies. WE cannot bear fruit that lasts forever. We fool ourselves thinking that “we are doing good for the community or others,” but so often it is about serving oneself and one’s ego. We have to be rooted in Jesus and be continually sustained by Him if we desire to be His disciples and bear His Fruit that lasts forever.

The Little Sisters of the Poor are with us this weekend. We welcome them and appreciate the good work they accomplish for many elderly of our community. Please support them as generously as you can.

Sincerely,
Father Joe Piekarski

The 4th Sunday of Easter - April 22, 2018

Thirteen years ago, the beloved and now late televangelist, Billy Graham, commented in an interview about the death of Pope Saint John Paul II.  Graham said:“He lived like his Master the Good Shepherd and he died like his Master the Good Shepherd.”  In today’s Gospel, Jesus claims that He is the Good Shepherd and explains what He does for His sheep. 

Today, we celebrate the Risen Lord as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. The priest in charge of a parish is called pastor because pastor means shepherd of Christ’s sheep. As a shepherd, he leads, feeds, nurtures, comforts, corrects, and protects Christ’s sheep in the parish. The earliest Christians saw Jesus as the fulfillment of the ancient Jewish dream of a Good Shepherd. 
 
I and St. John the Beloved Parish are committed to maintaining the safety of our parishioners, students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus.  As part of this commitment, the parish has implemented a Safety and Security Committee in December of 2017. This group of Parish volunteers consists of active and retired Delaware State troopers, New Castle County and City of Wilmington Police officers, First Responders (EMS and Fire) and interested parishioners.  
 
The committee will work together to create a Campus Safety Plan, containing a comprehensive listing of parish policies, procedures, and information relating to campus safety, emergency management and the health and welfare of the St. John the Beloved faith community while on campus.  Our First meeting was in January and our second meeting was in March. Moreover, we have already made additions and changes to our processes.
 
For example, in addition to the Traffic Control Police officer on Milltown Road for Masses, during activities on campus, take notice that these officers will now be joining us in church during the Mass and patrolling the parking lot and school halls during events.  You may also see some volunteers assisting with parking during the Saturday and Sunday Masses.  In case of an emergency, the parking lot has to be accessible to all emergency vehicles.  We are purchasing a two-way radio system for our staff, school staff and for our officer and ushers at Masses. We have purchased additional emergency resources for EMTs, nurses, and doctors.
 
Additionally, we are working on getting estimates for closed-circuit cameras for the church, front and back parking lot, the school and the hall.  These estimates also include estimates for a keyless entry system for the school, hall and Vianney Parish Office.  As originally proposed from our Sustaining Hope Campaign, we will be improving lighting in the parking lot.  Of course, all of this takes money and time, but our priority is your safety.  If you can prayerfully consider supporting our endeavor financially, please call the office for more information.
 
Appreciative to everyone who is a part of this committee and anyone who cooperates in making our parish campus safe, we are being pro-active during disturbing times.  Together, these programs and more to come comprise the working plan for maintaining a safe campus for all.

Sincerely,
Father Joe Piekarski

The 3rd Sunday of Easter - April 15, 2018

St. Luke recalls for us, in today’s Gospel, that it was only when Jesus opened their eyes and minds through His explanation of the scriptures and the breaking of the bread that the two disciples on the road to Emmaus came to recognize Him. As men and women of faith, we are like those disciples, living our lives in the real world, walking along with Jesus who is always there accompanying us, whether we recognize Him or not.

Our Lord teaches us that at the end of our mortal life, He will call us to be with Him for all eternity. He will do so because of His great love for us and because of our response to do what He has asked: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked and attend to the needs of our brothers and sisters not only in our parishes and diocese but throughout the world.

The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal, with its theme, “Disciples of Christ, Witnesses of Faith” challenges each of us to bear witness to our faith and open our minds and hearts to bring those less fortunate closer to God’s table. To know Christ is to know His message of salvation; to love Christ is to imitate His love for all people, and to serve Christ is to manifest His teachings through acts of Christian Stewardship.This weekend you are invited to participate in the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Our parish target is $175,000. Your financial support of the Appeal also provides funding for our parish since 100% of monies collected above our target will be returned for our own ministry needs. It is important that our parishioners and friends made a contribution, as possible, because any shortfall from the parish target is made up of our parish resources. Please give prayerful consideration to your resources and the needs of those served by the Appeal. Please respond by pledging a sacrificial gift to this important campaign.

To learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal,
visit www.cdow.org; click “Giving” then “Annual Catholic Appeal”. 

- Father Joe Piekarski, Pastor  

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 2018

This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. Mercy is the foundation of the Easter Season.
Jesus came to bring God’s mercy to the world. Look closely at the first meeting of the Resurrected Christ with His disciples. It is in today’s Gospel. He stood among them and said, “Peace with you, as the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He empowered the disciples and through them, the Church, to be the vehicle of His Mercy. Thomas missed this encounter and subsequently doubted what he heard from the first witnesses of the Resurrected Lord. Perhaps Thomas really doubted himself and the disciples who deserted the Lord.

When Thomas met the Resurrected Lord, wounds and all, he must have been humiliated. But the Lord understood his doubts and forgave Thomas for his misgivings. Thomas represents all of us who ever have doubts. Adolescents and early Teen years are often the times when we challenge a lot of things; perhaps, even God. The images of our childhood God lost weight as we grew older. Realizing that God was infinitely greater than our minds could figure out was a lesson to be learned and we begin to appreciate the Divine Mercy that Christ extends to our arrogance. We pray for faith today. We seek forgiveness for our times of doubt, and we are convinced that His mercy will fill us with His Life. After all, this is Divine Mercy Sunday.

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated today. This feast, the second Sunday of Easter, was promulgated by Saint John Paul II and Pope Francis asked the Church to take advantage of God’s mercy and share it with one another. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin, today, April 8th, at 2 p.m. in our church. Reconciliation will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3 p.m. and Mass will conclude the feast at 5 p.m. 

- Father Joe Piekarski, Pastor   

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

to redeem us, save us from the effects of our turning away from God. Jesus showed us the way back to the Father and made a lasting covenant between God and humanity by shedding His own blood on the cross. Today celebrates the victory of Jesus over sin and death, His triumph over the forces of evil and the ultimate joy of His Kingdom that awaits us who follow Him. Today, we share in the promise of resurrection for ourselves and all the faithful where the decay of a passing world is no longer a reality. You see...God is faithful to His promise.

Our joy today is a mere glimpse of what awaits us and stirs us on in Christian hope. May the Resurrected Lord touch your hearts and deepen that longing that we all have for the “Peace” that He alone can give. You and your loved ones, living and deceased, are remembered in our Easter Masses.

A Blessed, Joyous Easter!

Fathers Piekarski, Coffiey & Martin; Deacons Bailey, Wuebbels & Fontana and the staff of
Saint John the Beloved Parish

Remember the Celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 8 in Saint John the Beloved Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 2 p.m. followed by confessions to 4:30. Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3 p.m. and Benediction follows at 4:45, followed by Mass at 5 p.m.

A Big Thank You to one and all who make the celebration of the Easter Season a real possibility here in our parish. All those involved in liturgies and church music ministry; everyone who helps set up, cleans and decorates our worship areas... Thank You. Those Knights that assist in parking detail and our Outreach Programs and those who contributed to them for the extras needed for the holidays...We are grateful. The Parish School and our Parish Staff that always pitch in with helping hands...we are appreciative. Lastly...to everyone who cooperates on the parish campus in allowing schedules and procedures to flow nicely AND everyone who make any contribution and donation to the parish and “extra” collections...we would not be here without out... Thank You Very Much. May your generosity of talent, time and treasure be rewarded a hundredfold. A Special Thank You to Our Parish Life Committee who contributed the funds to purchase our new repository (tabernacle) used on the Holy Thursday Altar of Repose. Your assistance to the parish in this and many other ways are appreciated. 

 

Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018

Today, with the Universal Church, we enter our High Holy Days...the most important solemnity of our faith. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ, together, are called the Paschal Mystery and that is what we celebrate. These coming days are the fulfillment of the Jewish Feast of Passover; a foreshadowing of God’s plan of salvation begun by Moses delivering Israel from Pharaoh’s slavery. Jesus by His death, burial and resurrection delivered humanity from the tyranny and slavery of sin and death.

+ Holy Week Schedule +

MONDAY:                   6:30 & 8:00 a.m. *No Confessions this evening.

TUESDAY:                 Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 a.m.,
                                   2 noon to 1:00 p.m. Confessions
                                   7:00 p.m. Parish Penance Service

WEDNESDAY:           Mass at 6:30 & 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

HOLY THURSDAY:    No morning Mass. Prayer at 8:00 a.m. and 12 Noon.
                                   7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
                                   Visitation to the Repository, concluding with Tenebrae at 10 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY:         (Fast & Abstinence) Prayer at 8:00 a.m. & 12 Noon.
                                   Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00 p.m.
                                   Confessions at 6:00 p.m.
                                   Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.

HOLY SATURDAY:     Prayer at 8:00 a.m.
                                   Blessing of Food at 10 a.m.
                                   Only 1 evening Mass at 8 p.m.
                                   Easter Vigil --- Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection 8:00 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY:    7:30 a.m. (church) 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. (church & hall). *No Mass at 5 p.m

What is Tenabrae? It is the service held in our church after the faithful keep vigil at the Repository (the tabernacle that holds the Blessed Sacrament after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper) on Holy Thursday. Beginning at 10 p.m., this prayerful service, from the Middle Ages, depicts the “darkness” that overcomes the world when the disciples depart and Jesus enters His Passion. Please feel welcomed to join us in this old, yet new, service that concludes our Holy Thursday.

Please Help! The Easter Sunday Masses are overflowing with visitors. Once the church is full, the overflow must go into the gym/hall. Please be considerate and welcoming to our guests. Remember, a good experience for them, from you, is an invitation to come back. Please cooperate with our ushers who have to oversee the seating, safety, and needs of people. If you want a certain seat or need a certain number, make sure you come early. Nobody can reserve seats. Lastly, there are plenty of parking spaces in the back of the church, including handicapped spaces. Follow the direction of our parking lot attendants (from our Knights of Columbus). Cooperation from everybody will make it a safe and joyous holy day.