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Saturday, May 10, 
« Parish Calendar »May 10 – Roundtable, 6:00 p.m., Aquinas Center Lobby |
Readings for the Week
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This link takes you to the readings page of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' web site. You will find the Bible reference and text for each reading. |
My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
While visiting with the young people from all over the country last month at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers New York our Holy Father said, “Proclaim the Lord Christ… and always have your answer ready for people who ask the reason for the hope that is within you.”(1 Pet 3:15). He went on to speak about the images of six different men and women: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint John Neumann, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Venerable Pierre Toussaint, and Padre Felix Varela of whom he said, “any one of us could be among them, for there is no stereotype to this group, no single mold… inflamed with the love of Jesus, their lives became remarkable journeys of hope”. The Holy Father is pointing out here the universal call to holiness which each of us has received from the moment of our baptism.
Among the people of God, called to a journey of holiness, some are called to serve the Church as priests. Prayerful and financial support for those whom God has called is so very important. We, as God’s family here in Eastern Connecticut, need to continue to call forth, encourage and support those God is calling to serve His Church in this way.
Let us give thanks to God for the three men I will have the privilege to ordain to the priesthood this coming May 31, 2008 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich: Rev. Mr. Tomasz Albrecht, Rev. Mr. Richard Breton, and Rev. Mr. Gregory Jednaki. I ask that you continue to keep in your prayers our other four seminarians, and the five men who are at this time in the process of applying to the Norwich Diocese.
May Jesus, the Eternal High Priest, the focus of our Hope, in whose priesthood we all share through baptism, bless your generosity and may the Holy Spirit open the hearts of many men to respond generously to God’s call to serve as a priest of Jesus Christ. Sincerely in Christ, our Risen Lord,
Bishop Michael R. Cote, D.D.
