Lent – Easter, 2016
As most of you know and have heard me say on many occasions:
Easter is, by far, my favorite Season in the Church Year. I love it not only
for the Paschal Mystery we celebrate and contemplate; I love it as well
because, like our baptismal faith, it is about renewal and rebirth.
During this Easter Season I would like to extend to you my
blessings and deepest gratitude. St. Stephen’s has become a place and community
in which I am finding myself rejoicing and giving thanks on a daily basis. We
are community constantly renewing itself
in God’s Spirit. Our continued commitment to welcome and include all people
equally in the life of Christ is truly making a difference in people’s lives.
As we near Easter I would like to invite each of you to join with
me in commemorating Jesus’ last week during Holy Week and celebrating this
great and beautiful Event of the Resurrection at St. Stephen’s. There are
plenty of opportunities for worship during Holy Week and the Easter Season. A
schedule of Holy Week/Easter events is included in this mailing.
So, please do join in this beautiful and important time of the
Year by worshipping at St. Stephen’s.
And again, please know of my deep gratitude and joy in being able
to serve alongside you at St. Stephen’s. Each of you remain in my daily
prayers. Please include me in yours as well.
Peace,
Fr. Jamie Parsley
Priest-in-Charge
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