ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Dear Parishioners,

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. Traditionally, it was observed on the Thursday prior to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Over twenty-five years ago, most of the dioceses of the United States, received permission from Rome to transfer the Ascension to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. This year we read from the Gospel of Saint Matthew, where Jesus gives the “Great Commission” to the Apostles and the early Church—telling them “Go out into the world and tell the Good News—know that I will be with you always until the end of the world.” Jesus is with us here today in the Word proclaimed, and in the Eucharist, His Body and His Blood. We are also commissioned to bring the Good News of Jesus into the world.

Can’t believe that school will end for this academic year on Friday. I pray that everyone, teachers, parents, and students will have a restful summer.

Next Sunday, the second collection will be for the Peter’s Pence collection.

As I announced last weekend at Mass, a new ministry is being developed at St. Peter. It is called “Moving Mary.” Parishioners are encouraged to sign up to bring a statue of the Blessed Mother home and commit to pray one Rosary for one week for St. Peter Parish and your personal intentions. What better way than to entrust our parish to our Blessed Mother. Please consider signing up.

Have a Blessed Week!