THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

“And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him “

The Emmaus gospel—an iconic story of Eucharist. In the disciples’ journey, the encounter with Jesus in word and action is real. But as real as it may be, it is only fully revealed when the bread, which is blessed and broken by Jesus, is shared among those to whom it is given. Although we cannot explain this truth, we cannot escape it. Where there is Eucharist, there is the Risen Lord. Is it any surprise, then, that our hearts should burn within us whenever we are invited to the Table of the Lord!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

And these days at KidsRelig, it’s all about Eucharist!!! Next Saturday, May 14th, we will celebrate with 71 of our Second Graders and their families:

FIRST COMMUNION, MAY 14TH

GRAFFLIN

9:30 am

WESTORCHARD/ROARING BROOK

11:30 am

We ask the entire parish to remember our Second Graders and their families in their prayers.

PARISH MASS OF THANKSGVING

&

CELEBRATION

OF THE

SECOND GRADE COMMUNION CLASS

Next Sunday, May 15th, at the 10:30 AM Mass, there will be the opportunity for the entire parish to gather with the Second Grade Communion Class and their families and celebrate in thanksgiving for their First Holy Communion. A parish reception will follow in Skelly Hall.

FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSALS

GRAFFLIN

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

WESTORCHARD/ROARING BROOK

THURSDAY, 5/12, 3:45-4:45 pm

No Bus Transportation On Rehearsal Days

***First Communion Parents—Please Watch for Last Minute Emails***

HOPE FOR JAPAN

May 22nd

1-3 pm

Watch for signs and posters at church next week and for more news in this column and on the parish website about this joint effort by our High School & 7th and 8th Grade Youth Groups, the Confirmation Class, the 8th Grades in KidsRelig and all our kids.

Love,

Deacon Charlie