Dear Parishioners:

Last week we celebrated the birthday of our Church with the Feast of Pentecost. As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity this Sunday I would like to share with you what some young members of our parish spoke about concerning our faith in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Do we see ourselves as real partners with the Holy Trinity? Do we believe that we can do just a little bit more to promote the Kingdom of God in our midst? The following was written by some young students and speaks to the previous two questions which might help us as Christians to follow through on what God calls us to do:

I will do more than just belong – I will participate.

I will do more than just care – I will help.

I will do more than just believe – I will practice.

I will do more than just forgive – I will love.

I will do more than just teach – I will enrich.

I will do more than just live – I will grow.

I will do more than just be friendly – I will be a friend.

There are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit; To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another the to another faith by the same Spirit; to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit; to another mighty deeds; to another prophecy; to another discernment of spirits; to another varieties of tongues; to another interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person as he wishes.

Lord you have made each one of us unique for some purpose. May the Holy Spirit empower each of us to wisely use our time, talent, and treasure as sons and daughters of the risen Lord.

Blessings!

Msgr John Shamleffer