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Sunday after Sunday we should recall in a spirit of gratitude the gifts which the Blessed Trinity is bestowing upon us. The Father creating us; on the first day of the week He began the work of creation. The Son redeeming us; Sunday is the "Day of the Lord," the day of His resurrection. The Holy Spirit sanctifying us, making us His temple; on Sunday the Holy Spirit descended upon the infant Church. Sunday, therefore, is the day of the Most Holy Trinity.

We have completed the journey through Easter. We’ve learned to live and love and worship in a new reality where our expressions of welcome and community have been disrupted, perhaps changed forever.

The invitation and introduction to the mass contained in the Introit is one of exhortation and hope. The message is said, now let us do what has to be done: live our lives and trust in life.

The heart of the Church's life and mission is to be a witness to Christ's resurrection. So, apostles and bishops, are to be living evidence of the risen Christ. But not just bishops. Peter says "a witness with us," and "us" refers not to the 11 Apostles but to the gathered Christians, all the companions of Jesus, all of us.

The command to “proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard” is saying two things: affirmation—you will be set free, and call—when it happens you must respond. God’s plan for our lives includes active involvement in His work.

After consultation with other Johnson County parishes and medical professionals in the parish, the following adjustments will be made at Masses effective May 8, 2021.

What a gloriously new thing indeed is God's forgiveness! It is marvelous in our eyes. Those who have just been baptized and those who have been received into full communion are singing a new song, very different from what they had sung; wonder and joy has expanded, and their song has changed. Since the grace of God gives us a new heart, that same grace will put a new song into our mouths.

The Gospel of St. Matthew describes Joseph as a “just man”, which in the language of the Bible means one who loves and respects the law as the expression of the will of God.

Special thanks to the Family Life Office in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas for publishing this newsletter. Enjoy reading the May/June 2021 issue.