Welcome to Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM (For Sunday Obligation)
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Weekday
Monday–Saturday: 8:30 AM
Holy Days: As announced
Confession Times
Monday–Friday: 8:00–8:20 AM
Saturday: 8:00–8:20 AM & 4:00–5:15 PM
Eucharist Adoration & Devotions
First Friday
of the month to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)
First Saturday
of the month to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)
Divine Mercy Chaplet
on the third Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm
Novena to BVM and St. Jude
September - June: Every Monday after 8:30 am Mass
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
on the Third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am (after 8:30 am morning Mass)
Message from the Pew
Easter is like…..?
Easter is more than a date on the calendar. It is more than Lilies, Music, Joyful Hymns, Chocolate covered Bunnies and Colored Easter Eggs. Easter is the turning point of history, but sometimes we understand it best when we see it through everyday life.
Easter is like the sunrise after the darkest night.
On Good Friday, the world seemed covered in darkness. Fear, Sorrow, and Uncertainty filled the hearts of Mary and the disciples. But just when it seemed like night would last forever, the Son rose. Light broke through. Hope returned. Just like the morning sun reminds us that darkness never wins, Easter reminds us that God’s light always overcomes.
Easter is like the greatest comeback after total defeat.
Imagine a team losing badly, fans walking up the stairs and leaving early, hope almost gone as they think should I renew my season tickets for next year and then, in the final moments with a 60 yard Hail Mary pass down the sideline, everything turns around. Victory snatched from the jaws of defeat. On Calvary, it looked like the end. But the Resurrection was heaven’s comeback story. What seemed like a loss became eternal victory.
Easter is like a cell phone that was completely drained, thinking that my contacts are lost forever as the phone would not turn on and then, suddenly it’s fully charged. We all know that feeling of being cut off when the battery dies. But once it’s recharged, everything works again. Easter reconnects us to power, not electric power, but divine power. The Resurrection restores what was broken and renews what was empty.
And, Easter to me is like hearing the words, “You’re going to be okay.”
When we fear the worst and brace for bad news, those words bring relief and peace. Easter is God saying to humanity,
“You are not alone. Death does not have the final word. You are going to be okay.”
That is what we celebrate. Not just an event long ago, but a promise for today!
Darkness does not win. Defeat is not final. Power can be restored. And hope always rises.
Christ is Risen, and because He lives, Hope Lives.
Amen and Happy Easter!
Joe Marateo
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Our Mission
As the People of God, entrusted with the sacred deposit of faith and guided by the Holy Spirit, we, the faithful of Holy Spirit Parish, solemnly declare our commitment to:
The Eucharist as the Source and Summit of our Lives
The Eucharist as the Source and Summit of Our Lives
Recognizing the Holy Eucharist as the heart of our faith, we dedicate ourselves to reverent worship, fervent prayer,
and a deepening of our shared faith, striving for holiness and union with Christ.
Faithful Stewardship of God’s Gifts
We acknowledge that all we have is a gift from Almighty God. Therefore, we pledge to cultivate and use our Godgiven talents in service to His Church, that Christ may be ever more present in our families, our parish, and the world.
A Community Rooted in Charity and Truth
A Community Rooted in Charity and Truth
Inspired by the love of Christ, we strive to be a parish that upholds the dignity of every human person, fostering an
environment of true Christian charity, while remaining steadfast in the unchanging truths of the Catholic faith.
Catechesis and Formation in the One True Faith
We are committed to the authentic formation of all parishioners, ensuring that our faith is passed down in its fullness, without compromise, to future generations.
Living the Gospel in Word and Deed
Following the example of Our Lord, we seek to serve those in need, upholding the Church’s mission to bring the truth
of the Gospel to all souls, particularly those who are suffering, lost, or in need of God’s mercy.
Fully Aware of our Dependence on Divine Grace
We entrust ourselves to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and invoke our Patron, the Holy Spirit, to guide us in fidelity to Christ and His Holy Church, that we may truly become a People of God.
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This Week's Gospel
