Palm Sunday

Sometimes, our own words get in the way of the Word. So, this week, we simply read the Passion slowly and reverently. We stopped here and there to let the power of the Word fill our hearts and minds and souls. And I can tell you that when we came to the verse that proclaims, “Jesus cried out again in a loud voice and give up his spirit,” the only sound in the church was the sound of silence.

GRACES

Three graces this week—one for each day of KidsRelig

Ms. McGetrick’s 3^rd Grade Grace

Dear God,

We thank you for creating us in your image.

We thank you for the food and water you give us.

We thank you for the beautiful Earth we have.

Help us to be respectful and kind and to live as Jesus wants us to. Amen.

A Grace by Jay Maher & Matthew Eiden

Dear God,

Thank you for our world

and for making us,

the earth, the water and the animals.

Thank you for our love, our family and our friends.

Thank you for the food we eat

and the water we drink.

Bless us as we settle down to eat this meal.

We will remember you as we eat this meal.

And we bless your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Ms Kucharik’s 4^th Grade Grace

Dear Holy Family,

we love you with all our hearts.

Thank you for our food, shelter and families

and all other things that you have given us.

Thank you for your love and care for us. Amen.

First Communion Parent Meetings

Thanks for taking the time to attend these meetings. It was so good to have the opportunity to pray together and to talk about the upcoming celebration of First Communion.

JAPAN RELIEF SUNDAY

May 22^nd

Enjoy the Spring Break!!! April 26, 27 and 28 will be our last regular classes together. We will be busy preparing for Japan Relief Sunday and celebrating our last days in this year’s KidsRelig.

Love,

Deacon Charlie