From the Pastor’s Desk:

April 5, 2026

Dear Parishioners,

We find ourselves in the glow of the Easter Candle for the 50 days after

Easter. Lent has ended very quickly, perhaps before some even knew it had

begun. Our secular society is rushing after whatever will sell next in the stores, but the Catholic Church continues to celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior. Christ walked the earth following His resurrection, appearing and strengthening the apostles and disciples for their mission ahead. Within the liturgy of the

Catholic Church, we relive those events of Jesus’ life.

As we celebrated the liturgies of the Triduum, each of those liturgies were

a reliving of those most special events of Jesus’ life. Those liturgies use all of

our senses to help us experience those events. From the washing of feet, to

processions, to incense, music, candles, extra readings, darkness, fire; all the senses were engaged. Some

may ask what is the importance of celebrating these liturgies each year. Easter is Easter, let’s go to Church,

out to eat, and get on with the next thing.

We as adults are no different than children, repetition is an important role in imprinting both our brains and our spirits. Symbols and signs connect us to the universal church, through generations and across the world. Our Easter Candle is an essential part of our worship, as it proclaims Christ alive, shining in a world

of darkness and sin. The Easter Candle is light during the Easter Season, during each baptism, and the

celebration of a funeral liturgy. Throughout the Easter Season, our churches are decorated in flowers, white and gold altar cloths, along with the Easter Candle—all in celebration of the risen Christ.

It was the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. that established that Easter should be observed on the first

Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. That made it a moveable feast that can fall

between March 22 and April 25. Next year, Easter will be celebrated on March 28. Easter blends religious

and cultural elements. Many traditions, such as Easter egg hunts, festive meals, and family gatherings

symbolize renewal, new life. Easter is also linked to Passover, which highlights its roots in Jewish tradition.