Dear Friends in Christ,The month of May brings with it continued Easter joys, and there are two joys that are especially connected with this month every year, First Communion and Confirmation. And this year we celebrate a special joy for our parish, our fiftieth anniversary Mass.
This weekend our school’s 2nd Graders continue their Christian initiation by receiving the most Blessed Eucharist for the first time. They have been preparing by the Sacrament of Reconciliation, studying, and prayer for this great moment. Now they will join us in receiving the Lord Jesus in Holy Communion and be filled with the grace of His real Presence. Please join me in praying for all of them that this Communion will be the first of many to come.
Later this month our Confirmation candidates, both youth and adults, will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit at the hands of Bishop Cirilo Flores. This will complete their Christian initiation as they join the ranks of those strengthened to be witnesses for Christ.
Please mark your calendars for the great climax of our parish’s 50th anniversary. You are cordially invited to our:
GRAND 50TH ANNIVERSARY MASS
MOST REVEREND TOD D. BROWN
BISHOP OF ORANGE, CELEBRANT
SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010 10:00 AM
This Mass will feature all of our parish choirs in a special premiere choir piece written for this occasion. There will be refreshments and a “Hall of Memories” following the Mass. We are fusing the 9:30 AM and 11 AM Masses into one for this special event. Please tell your friends and relatives who have any connection with St. John’s to join us for this great event.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Hildebrand
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