PASTOR'S PAGE
Very Reverend John D. Byrnes, JV, JCL
Wednesday, May 5th, will mark the “vigil night” of the anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, Fr. Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin, in 1840. This year that anniversary falls during the 250th anniversary of his birth! We are hoping to mark the occasion by inviting the area faithful to attend the Basilica’s usual Wednesday Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations (from 6-7 pm) on May 5th so that we can pray a rosary for the priests of our diocese and have the opportunity to visit Fr. Gallitzin’s tomb during that time of prayer. A group of our diocesan teens will be attending and will be having a cookout after—any parish teens are welcome to join us for that as well! Please consider coming to mark this special anniversary with our May 5th Holy Hour, where Christ will be waiting to pour out His grace for everything we need!
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is tonight. Participants may attend in person in the Basilica or via Zoom conferencing. I have sent out the code access via email.
Confirmation Mass - A reminder that Confirmation will be celebrated at the 10:00 AM Mass next Sunday April 25. As many family and friends will gather with our young people, I expect our basilica to be crowded. You are welcome to attend this Eucharist, or you may consider attending an earlier Mass.
First Communion Mass - A reminder that First Holy Communion will be celebrated with our Second Grade at the 10:00 AM Mass Sunday May 2. As many family and friends will gather with our young people, I expect our basilica to be crowded. You are welcome to attend this Eucharist, or you may consider attending an earlier Mass. For final preparation for the Sacrament, our children will attend a practice Friday, April 30 at 7 PM in the basilica.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is tonight. Participants may attend in person in the Basilica or via Zoom conferencing. I have sent out the code access via email.
Confirmation Mass - A reminder that Confirmation will be celebrated at the 10:00 AM Mass next Sunday April 25. As many family and friends will gather with our young people, I expect our basilica to be crowded. You are welcome to attend this Eucharist, or you may consider attending an earlier Mass.
First Communion Mass - A reminder that First Holy Communion will be celebrated with our Second Grade at the 10:00 AM Mass Sunday May 2. As many family and friends will gather with our young people, I expect our basilica to be crowded. You are welcome to attend this Eucharist, or you may consider attending an earlier Mass. For final preparation for the Sacrament, our children will attend a practice Friday, April 30 at 7 PM in the basilica.
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