Last year as we journeyed with St. Mark, he started his gospel with: The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In his short gospel, St. Mark helped us understand the truth about Jesus, as the Son of God. In fact, towards the end of his gospel, at the crucifixion scene, he affirms this truth in the words of the centurion as Jesus breathed his last: “Truly this man was the Son of God.” Mark guided us in unraveling the meaning of this title. In short, to be the Son of God means to manifest who God is in His life. Everything He said and did was all about God. As we went deeper into Mark’s gospel, what is interesting to note is that he invited us to discover how we, too, are God’s children. In Jesus and through Jesus, we share in that gift.

SEASONS OF HOPE SESSION THREE will start January 23, 2025 for six weeks. Watch for details as we get closer.

A few weeks ago, I told the students that Thank You comes from the word “think.” And they were surprised. I explained to them that giving thanks is connected to the act of remembering. I remember the gift, so I give thanks. I remember your kindness, so I say: thank you. In fact, remembering is the very foundation of the Jewish Passover. Every year they gather because they remember and give thanks for what God did for them - their freedom from slavery. This is also at the heart of the celebration of the Eucharist. We give thanks because we remember the paschal mystery, the passion, death, and resurrection - the Lord, the Christian Passover, Jesus’ passing over from death to new life.

Join us for a Mental Wellness event on December 3, 2024, at 7PM at Holy Spirit Parish. Click here for more information.

The Parish Office will be open from 10AM-12PM on Wednesday, 11/27/2024 in anticipation of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Parish Office will be closed, Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans' Day. God bless our Veterans. Thank you for your service!

In 2017, Disney released the movie, “Coco.” The story is centered around the beautiful Hispanic tradition called Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. “Coco” follows the journey of young Miguel to find his great grandfather in the land of the dead. The movie is a strong reminder that despite death, family history transcends the years and continues to shape our families for generations to come. “Coco” is a movie that reminds us of the power of family, how bonds and connections with those who died never end and how our traditions and stories keep our loved ones alive.