Posts by Kathy Lucci

Easter Bunny Brunch -Thanks to All!
We express a very big THANK YOU to all who came together in some way to make the Bunny Brunch such a nice event for our parish families. The food was great, the fun and games were led by our PSR staff, we were able to make 34 Easter baskets for the children’s raffle, and we even had a visit from the Big Bunny himself! We are so blessed to be part of this faithful, generous, and loving parish!
Easter Season Blessings to all, Karen Bartos

Health Ministry Team
We would also like to thank our Health Ministry Team for facilitating the Health Fair held in our Parish Center on March 28th. The turnout was great and beneficial to all that attended. We are so blessed to have so many of our parishioners passionate about their ministries, giving their time and talent with joyful hearts.

God bless, Deacon John

As another season of Lent comes to an end, many of us reflect on what we’ve done over the past 40 days. I’m sure that all who are reading this have taken part in almsgiving in one way or another. Almsgiving isn’t just giving the physical gifts of money or food to those in need; it is also giving of ourselves. Within our parish, our clergy offer so much, including gifts of their time, support, and knowledge.

Recently, Deacon John Bartos gave of his time to the 5th and 6th grade classes in the Parish School of Religion (PSR). Deacon John welcomed the children into the church for a tour. This was not only a tour through the facilities, it became an informational tour of structures within the church, artifacts, robes and statues. They had the opportunity to visit the sacristy, the sanctuary, the altar, and pray as a group at the tabernacle. The information provided to our students will now be with them as they further their understanding of the Catholic Church. Working alongside Milton Gonzalez (6th grade), and Chris Buccino (5th grade), we can’t thank Deacon John enough for his time, knowledge, and energy during the tour. We are also very proud of our students who were attentive, responsive to questions, and respectful inside of the church. This tour was very enlightening for all involved, May God Bless Deacon John for taking this time to meet with our children, and we look forward to doing it again the future.

Regards, Bob Meluch (6th grade)

At PSR class on the third Sunday of Lent, Deacon John prayed with the third grade class and blessed the students and the crucifixes they made.

Thank you to Mrs. Love and Emily for answering God’s call to be stewards of the faith to God’s children, as well as all the catechists and their assistants who faithfully and passionately mentor our children in our Catholic faith each week.

The foot of the cross on Calvary represents the ultimate act of divine stewardship, where Christ gave up his life for us. It is a place of humility and equality where we are called to trust in his sacrifice and to offer our lives to him in return.

Love, Deacon John

Stewardship is a beautiful response to the truth that everything we have is a gift from God. When we offer our treasure to the Church, we aren’t simply making a donation. We are making an act of worship.

Giving with a joyful heart transforms our perspective. It moves us from a mindset of “having to give”. By sharing our resources, we become the hands of Christ, sustaining our parish, nurturing our ministries, and reaching those in need. Let our gifts be a celebration of God’s abundance offered in gratitude and love. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide our parish in a way that is pleasing to God.

Love and thanks,

Deacon John