Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Dear Parishioners;

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Second only to Holy Thursday, today’s feast offers us an opportunity to focus on the meaning of the Eucharist. As Vatican II has told us, “the Eucharist is the source and summit” of our Christian life. The Eucharist brings the Church together as it sustains it. The Eucharist makes real the basic mystery of the Christian faith— namely, the saving death and Resurrection of Jesus the Christ. The Eucharist provides spiritual food and empowers believers to follow Christ. In the Eucharist we encounter Christ’ love and healing; here we are strengthened and nourished to live the Gospel and to hope for a share in His eternal life.

he second collection this weekend is for the Church roof. I ask for your generosity.

Our monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Wednesday, July 3 rd . This month because of the Independence Day celebration being held on church grounds, the times for adoration will change. Adoration will begin immediately following the 6:30 A.M. Mass and conclude with Benediction at 11:30 A.M.

The annual Independence Day Celebration sponsored by St. John the Baptist Parish will be on Wednesday, July 3 rd on the grounds of St. Peter Church in Reserve and St. John the Baptist Church in Edgard. The fireworks will begin at 9:00 P.M. There will be lots of food and entertainment before the fireworks begin. Come on out and be with family and friends as we celebrate our nations independence. 

I will be on retreat from Sunday afternoon, June 23 through Friday, June 28.

Have a Blessed Week!