The Second Sunday of Easter

The End of Another Beginning

This past week was our last at KidsRelig. With pizza for the Middlers, we signed up to volunteer for Sunday, May 22nd, in our effort to raise funds to aid in the relief of Japan. The kids have called it: HOPE FOR JAPAN. Then, it was outside, whenever the weather permitted, for as much fun as possible. For the Elementaries, it was making special prayer cards for HOPE FOR JAPAN, which will be offered for purchase on May 22nd as one of many fundraisers. With 4th Grade helping 2nd and 3rd Grade helping 1st, there was a lot of hard work. But hard work was followed by ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Sundaes were made with as much expertise as the prayer cards.

Oh sure, there was plenty of noise, but there was also plenty of laughter and many, many thank yous.

Through it all, I could hear the words of Jesus in this week’s gospel, “Peace be with you.” Not a peace that says don’t worry, go back to sleep. (You could never have slept through KidsRelig this week.) But, instead, be confident that you have come to a good and safe place, filled with a love that lets you find yourself—and most importantly, find yourself in the company of the Lord.

That’s what Easter did for the disciples and made them Easter People. At KidsRelig, we hope we have made Easter Kids.

One Last Grace

A perfect grace for our last days:

Dear God,

Thank you for our families, out pets, our friends, and the world, plus our food.
We are thankful for them all because they are gifts from You Who makes us happy.
Please take care of the people of Japan.

We are sorry for those who died from the earthquake and tsunami because they are no longer with us, except in the hearts of their loved ones. Amen.

~ Written by Raymond North

(Ms. DeMicco’s 4th Grade)

FIRST COMMUNION, MAY 14TH

GRAFFLIN: 9:30 am

WESTORCHARD/ROARING BROOK: 11:30 am

FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSALS

GRAFFLIN
TUESDAY, 5/3 & 5/10, 3:45-4:45 pm

WESTORCHARD/ROARING BROOK
THURSDAY, 5/5 & 5/12, 3:45-4:45 pm

NO BUS TRANSPORTATION ON REHEARSAL DAYS

HOPE FOR JAPAN
May 22nd
1-3 pm

Love,
Deacon Charlie