Dear Parishioners,

I mused recently on how much more quickly the Easter season has passed than the Lenten season this year. I’m not really sure of the reason, but Lent seemed to move very slowly this year, mostly in a graceful way. But suffice it to say, by the time Easter arrived, I was ready to leave Lent behind and live into the joy of Easter! The opposite has been true during the Easter season. All of a sudden it’s the Seventh Sunday of Easter and we are celebrating the Ascension! We are past the midpoint of the month of May and so many things seem to be happening so fast! I hope the summer will afford all of us some time to slow down, to savor and to relax.

Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Pentecost. Each year on this feast, we recognize how generously and dynamically the Holy Spirit blesses us, with the hope that we will continue to welcome and cooperate with this Holy Spirit. There are so many things we can point to in the life of our parish that only God can accomplish—our new church, the new life of the Sacraments, the newly-registered members in our midst, the cooperation and working together that we as a parish experience daily. All of it is a sign of the Holy Spirit’s lively and exciting presence. Celebrate Pentecost with the hope that the Holy Spirit will continue to shower us with an abundance of divine blessings!

Peace,

Fr. Greg


Reflection Questions for May 19-20

Jesus says that his friends "do not belong to the world." What do you think he means by that?

What are some of the forms of evil in the world that threaten Jesus' followers today?

How are we called to respond to evil?




OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Good Shepherd Parish is a prayerful community of believers who joyfully proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We follow the example of our Shepherd, caring for one another and all those in need. Nourished by the Eucharist and guided by Scripture, we welcome all and share our blessings through worship, education and service.