Principal’s Message “May 10, 2022 the church celebrates the memorial of St. John of Avila, Doctor of the Church. St. John was beatified in 1894, canonized in 1970, and declared a doctor of the Church on October 7, 2012. A doctor of the church is a person whose teaching of the faith has been deemed … Read more
Principal’s Message “May is a beautiful time of the year in the life of the church. In a very special way, the church dedicates the month to the Blessed Mother. Communities all over the world celebrate the gift of Mary to the church as the first disciple of Jesus and as the Mother of God. … Read more
Principal’s Message “During the second week of Easter, the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist is celebrated by the Church. One of the four gospel writers, St. Mark shares the story of Jesus as the Son of God and miracle worker. He portrays Jesus as the suffering servant that gives himself to his father in … Read more
Principal’s Message “This week at Holy Spirit we celebrate the Solemnity of the Octave of Easter-one great Sunday spread over eight days. The celebration begins on Easter Sunday and concludes with the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday. Each day of the Octave is a solemnity and celebrated as a “little Easter”. The … Read more
Principal’s Message “The celebration of Easter defines who we are as followers of Christ. The resurrection of the Lord brings us to the doors of eternal life. We no longer have to be afraid but can live with purpose and meaning in Christ. Happy and blessed Easter to you and your family. May the risen … Read more
Principal’s Message “Holy Week is a sacred time for the Christian world. Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil mark the holiest times of the year for us. Our observance of Lent will conclude at the Evening Celebration of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. The Holy Thursday Mass is the memorial of … Read more
Principal’s Message “We are just two weeks away from the start of Holy Week in the church. This year, that week takes on a deeper meaning for all of us. Last week, the universal church, led by Pope Francis, prayed the rosary for the people of Ukraine and Russia during this time of conflict and … Read more
Principal’s Message “The Gospel Acclamation for Tuesday, March 23, tells us that the words of the Lord are Spirit and life. The Lord has the words of everlasting life. As our Lenten journey continues this week, let’s remember the power of God’s word in the scriptures to transform our lives. Let us pray that the … Read more
Principal’s Message “It seems so hard to believe that Spring Break has arrived! I pray that this week is a time of refreshment and rest for all of our families and staff. As you prepare for vacation or staycation, let Christ be a part of this time away. Whether it is family prayer, attending Sunday … Read more
Principal’s Message “Be merciful or Lord for we have sinned” is the psalm of Ash Wednesday and beckons the start of the Lenten Season. Our hearts are open to be washed clean and renewed. Over the course of the next 40 days, our community will pray, do service, participate in the sacred liturgy, and celebrate … Read more
