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A Note From

Rev. Joe Koyickal

Holy Week — An Invitation to Walk with Jesus

Today, on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we begin Holy Week, the most sacred & important week of our Liturgical Year. During these holy days, we remember with gratitude what Jesus has done for us through His suffering, death, & Resurrection. The best way to express our gratitude is to be present with Him & accompany Him through the celebrations of Holy Week.

Saint Andrew of Crete, an eighth-century bishop & theologian, reminds us that it is not only palms or branches we offer to Christ, but ourselves-our time, our hearts, & our presence. This week specially invites us to walk with Jesus & remain with Him through the events that gave us salvation.

· On Holy Thursday, we remember the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, God’s greatest gift to us, & the gift of the Priesthood. We witness Jesus humbly washing the feet of His disciples, teaching us to love one another with humility, generosity, & sacrificial love.

· On Good Friday, we stand at the foot of the Cross & remember His suffering & death, the price He paid for our salvation.

· At the Easter Vigil, the holiest night of the year, we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ-the victory of life over death, light over darkness, & hope over despair.

This year, our celebration of the Easter Vigil will be especially meaningful as 10 OCIA candidates will be received into the Catholic faith. What a grace & blessing for our parish! Their journey of faith reminds us of our own call to renewal & deeper commitment to Christ. Your presence at the Easter Vigil will be a powerful sign of welcome & support for them as they take this beautiful step into the life of the Church.

I warmly encourage everyone to make a sincere effort to attend these special services. Too often, we celebrate Palm Sunday & return only for Easter Sunday, missing the heart of our faith that unfolds during these sacred days.

Let us set aside time this week to nurture our spiritual lives, deepen our faith, & grow closer to the Lord. Let this Holy Week be different. Let it be meaningful. Let it be a time of renewal for each of us.

Blessings of Peace and Joy Always! 

Fr. Joe