Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am
Weekday
Tuesday: 8:00am
and all First Fridays
Confession Times
Saturday: 3:00pm to 3:45pm
or by Appointment
Holy Hour
Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00pm
A Note From
Rev. Joe Koyickal
Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church
The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary, exactly fifty days after Easter Sunday. Filled with the Spirit, the disciples were transformed from fearful followers into courageous witnesses of Christ. It was a turning point in the life and ministry of the Apostle. For this reason, Pentecost is often called the “Birthday of the Church.”
Pentecost reminds us that the Holy Spirit is alive and active in our lives today. Through Baptism and Confirmation, we have received the same Spirit, who strengthens us with His gifts, guides us in truth, and empowers us to live as faithful disciples of Jesus.
As we celebrate this great feast, let us open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and pray for a renewed outpouring of His grace. May the Spirit fill us with wisdom, courage, and zeal, so that we may bear witness to Christ in our homes, our parish, and our community. Let our prayer be:
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.”
Blessings of peace and joy Always!
Fr. Joe
