Solemnity of Pentecost this weekend

This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, the culminating feast of the entire Easter season, which we have kept already for a full fifty days. Today is observed as the“birthday” of the Church, when the same Holy Spirit Who hovered over the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation was sent by the Risen Christ into the hearts of the first disciples gathered in prayer together in the Upper Room with Our Lady, making them witnesses of the Lord’s promises to theends of the earth.

The Holy Spirit bestows and liberates gifts. Speaking of gifts, please begin to discern what gifts God may be asking of you to give to the parish. We are in need of help within many ministries. Please be on the lookout in the bulletin for descriptions of different ministries.

Please make sure to join us for Mass at 5:30 pm this Friday as we celebrate St. Anthony dePadua’s feast day. FollowingMass, the parish will be providing a meal so we can celebrate and join in fellowship. Please make sure to invite family and friends, neighbors and coworkers to join us. I look forward to seeing you there.

St. Anthony de Padua, pray for us! 
Fr. Bob
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Rev. Robert Garrow
Pastor, St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Parish