From the desk of Fr. Joe

Dear Parishioners of Holy Spirit,

On Palm Sunday, we enter into the holiest of weeks of our Church year, leading up to Easter. I want to encourage you to do what you can to make this week one that is truly HOLY in your lives. Consider spending time this week coming to daily Mass on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8am. Hearing the Scriptures prepare us for the Passion and Death of our Lord. Spend some quiet time in prayer and enter into the path of Jesus as He moves to the cross. Walk the Stations. Contribute to the feeding of the hungry in our neighborhood or visiting someone who you know is lonely or suffering. And when Thursday arrives, commit yourself to experience the fullness of the Holy Triduum.

This celebration is uncommon because it is one celebration, extending over 3 days. Something unusual for us these days. You are invited to witness the Lord's Supper, the Passion and the dawning of the new light of Christ at the Easter Vigil. You are invited to take part in the washing of the Feet of YOUR brothers and sisters; to embrace the Cross; and welcome new Catholics into the Church. You are invited to “BE” Church together during this celebration of the Triduum in a most important way--TOGETHER.

Let this be your invitation to be together and spend these 3 days with our Lord and with one another as together we move to Easter.

May you be blessed during this coming Holy Week.

Fr. Joe Sharbel, pastor

Attention liturgical ministers

Ministry schedules for April, May and June were emailed out on Tuesday. Holy Spirit Parish uses Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP) to manage our schedules. From the email that was sent, you can easily view your scheduled dates, request a sub and more. If you didn’t receive the email, please let us know. Beginning with the July-August-September schedule, you will have the ability to indicate your availability online. No more having to call or email the office (although you still can if you prefer). More details to come.

We still need ministers for Easter Sunday masses. If you are available, please click here to sign up.

El Salvador Lenten almsgiving

Reminder that a donation jar is in the gathering space for those who are sacrificing something during this Lenten season and would like to donate the savings from that sacrifice to our El Salvador “Support our Students” program. Checks may be made payable to Holy Spirit Parish, or you can donate through the parish website.