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Dear St. Patrick family,
Our Louisville community suffered an horrific tragedy yesterday. Many have suffered and our prayers as a community go out to all those affected, the first responders, and especially for those who have died and their families. I join with Archbishop Shelton who shared, “My heart is heavy as we learn about another mass shooting, now in our own Louisville community. Even with our Easter hope so recently renewed, we have been quickly reminded that we still live in the shadow of the cross, the cross of senseless violence. For now, please join with me in praying for those who have died and for those who have been injured and for their families. Let us also pray for all in our community as we deal with this tragedy.”
I do want to express my deep appreciation to the many, many people who helped to make our Holy Week and celebration of the Easter Triduum a meaningful and inspiring time for worship together. So much goes into the preparation and participation of these liturgies that every individual effort counts. I am grateful to our community and those who are committed to elevating our worship of God. He has visited his people and the Paschal Mystery of the Lord’s suffering, death, and resurrection brings light amidst darkness, hope amidst fear, victory amidst defeat, love amidst hate, and life amidst death. Thank you to all!
I apologize for the late notice to our wider community, but tomorrow’s daily mass is moved from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. it is one of our school masses for grandparents and will have a large crowd of visitors. Everyone arriving to participate will need to follow our school protocols for visitors and sign in and receive a visitor’s sticker. There will be multiple stations to check in from the lower church entrance by the Celtic Center and in the Gathering Space. Please plan some time to arrive and check in. Welcome to all!
On the Second Sunday of Easter, also called the Sunday of Divine Mercy, we will have a special time of prayer in honor of Divine Mercy poured out for us and for the whole world. Please consider being a part of that celebration, especially as we so clearly see our continued need for God’s mercy. Details are below.
May God hold us all in the palm of his hand and be close to our hearts.
Peace,
Fr. Jeff
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