I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches

04-28-2024Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred Adamson

Dear Parishioners,

This week we hear Jesus says, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” This is a reminder that Jesus desires to be connected to us – to be in a relationship. He invites us to remain in him so that he might remain in us. So what does that mean? How do we stay connected to Jesus? To his peace, truth and goodness?

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Good Shepherd Sunday

04-21-2024Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred Adamson

Dear Parishioners,

Last weekend was a great celebration for the parish as over 50 young people were confirmed and received First Holy Communion. The Church rejoices in God’s saving love. Congratulations to these young people.

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Sacramental life of the Church

04-14-2024Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred Adamson

Dear Parishioners,

The Easter Season is one of celebrating the Sacramental life of the Church. We have been blessed with eleven Baptisms, seven Confirmations and Holy Communions at the Easter Vigil. This weekend we celebrate with Fr. Don Kline, the Dean of our Vicariate, over fifty Confirmations and Holy Communions. What a gift it is to share in God’s graces.

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Octave of Easter

04-07-2024Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred Adamson

Dear Parishioners,

Today, April 7th we complete the Octave of Easter. Eight days of an intense celebration of the Risen Lord, but not still in the fifty days of Easter. Called as a people to continue to celebrate that we are an Easter People. That Jesus is risen from the dead. We live with new hope, joy and peace in Him.

I found this beautiful Easter prayer from our patron, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux:

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