Dear Parishioners,
In last week’s bulletin, Deacon Steve announced that he was being reassigned to St. Mary’s in Annapolis, effective July 1, 2021. While it is sad to see him go, it will be a relief for him and his wife, Rochelle, to serve in a parish much closer to their home. Deacon Steve has been a tremendous help to the parish and me personally. St. Mary’s is getting a choice blessing with him and his wife. We wish them all the best.
This weekend, we celebrate Trinity Sunday and look to this central mystery of our faith. It’s all about God’s family—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who live in an eternal relationship and community of mutual love and support. It’s a community like no other, for as you travel about, you find many lovely communities. However, the nicest are usually gated to keep out unwanted visitors. The Holy Trinity is an open community where all are welcome. When we were baptized, we were welcomed into this community and given membership privileges to dine with the Trinity at Mass and socialize and converse with them in prayer. At the same time, we are expected to reflect their behavior of love both towards God and neighbor.
May we always strive to make the Trinity proud to call us part of the family.
Fr. Carl
