This Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day. It reminds us to love as Jesus loved the Blessed Mother. But also celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation, the love of God for us. He is the abiding presence of God in us and the Holy Spirit’s gift to the Church and us.

The Gospel fills my mind with many thoughts, generally about life and how it should reflect the will of the Creator by imitating our Lord, Jesus Christ. Everything is traced back to LOVE as the source of UNITY. Love gives life, love unites, and love abides.

My father’s house is my home. My three brothers and I grew up there, each of us doing our part to turn that house into a place of warmth and belonging. At our table, we were nourished daily—not only by the meals our mother lovingly prepared, but also by the shared responsibilities we carried. My two older brothers and I took turns setting the table, washing the dishes after meals, and cleaning the dining and kitchen areas.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter is called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The Gospel is always from Jn. 10:1-10, although some scripture scholars extend the discourse up to verse 18, The Good Shepherd’s Discourse. Jesus uses two common shepherding images: the “sheep gate” and the “shepherd.” Through these, He alludes to Himself. The “Shepherd” image is easy to understand. Like a good shepherd, Jesus protects, nourishes, guides, and leads His flock to the green pasture.

Two disciples (one of them is Cleopas, the brother of Joseph, the husband of Mary) were on their way to Emmaus when Jesus joined them and explained everything that had happened and how the Scriptures contained all these truths about the Messiah, Jesus. Feeling they needed to know more and the evening was setting in, they asked Him to stay with them; Jesus responded by giving them a great gift: the Eucharist, by which they could enter into a deeper relationship and, at the same time, be more present with them.

Dearest Parishioners,

As we approach the dedication of our new church, on the evening of May 13th, 2026, the Parish development council will be making available to all parishioners a souvenir program for the dedication event.

In a homily at the Cathedral of Hippo, St. Augustine said: You are an Easter people, and Alleluia is your song.

Over a year into our New Church construction and now nearing completion, I joyfully greet you: A Blessed Easter, Alleluia! As we mark this milestone, let us be Easter people - celebrating this achievement and witnessing to Christ. May joy and hope continue to grow in our community, bearing the fruits of the Holy Spirit.