This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. The gospel this week includes the final commission, when Jesus tells his apostles to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).
Isn’t it wonderful that we once again have access to Holy water in the baptismal fountain in church? I have missed the ritual of stopping by the fountain and crossing myself when I enter the Church. In the past year I have seen some people still touching where the water should be and crossing themselves. This act has been ingrained in us from a young age. When we touch the Holy water and cross ourselves, repeating “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” we are remembering our Baptism and that we are all one in the Holy Spirit. In our Baptism we are all called to be priest, prophet, and king. How can we live out this Baptismal calling? Priest- engage actively in the Eucharist and Mass. Prepare for Mass by reading and reflecting on the scripture readings of the day before you come to Mass. This way you are better prepared to listen as the Word is proclaimed. Sing and pray aloud with the congregation to join in the communal offering of prayer and sacrifice. Our parish offers Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 11am Sunday Mass so that even our youngest parishioners can learn to actively engage in the Mass and understand the Word. Prophet- take advantage of opportunities to deepen your own understanding of the Faith and to share it with others. All parishioners have access to FORMED, a fantastic online platform of Catholic video and audio resources as well as e-books. With restrictions loosening up, there will be more opportunities for people of all ages to engage in faith formation in-person programs. In order to make these opportunities possible, we will need people who are willing to share their faith with others. King- we all have a responsibility to serve one another. Take time to reflect on how you serve others. As we start to open up more, YOU are needed to help revitalize our parish. There will be many opportunities to serve and share your gifts. If you need help finding the right opportunity for you, contact the office to find out where you might be needed. Here are some upcoming opportunities:
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