From the Pastor’s Desk.
Dear Parishioners,
Today is Easter Sunday. I take this opportunity on behalf of the entire parish staff here at St. Martin de Porres to wish you a blessed and peaceful Easter Sunday. Over these last 40 days, we have been preparing ourselves to enter the sacred mysteries of our salvation, that is, our Lord’s passion, death and resurrection. We acknowledge our sins, knowing that we are not perfect, but that the Lord’s merciful love allows us to journey with him to the kingdom of heaven. These days of the Triduum have been prayerful and moving. I thank all of our liturgical ministers for their dedication in enhancing our liturgical celebrations this week. We rejoice that the Lord has been raised from the dead! May this Easter Sunday be a day filled with God’s immense love as we bask in the glory of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter egg hunt will take place today immediately following the 10:15AM Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church. All families are invited to hunt for colorful Easter eggs on the front lawn of the church and rectory. There will also be refreshments served in McGuinness Hall. The event is sponsored by our School of Faith Formation.
Paint & Sip Event
St. Peter Claver Church will hold a paint and sip event on Saturday, April 15 in Msgr. Rodgers Hall from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. There will be a professional paint instructor on hand along with canvas, paints, snacks and wine to facilitate the creative process. Cost for the event is $45 per person. To register please contact Meredith Chandler at St. Peter Claver or call the parish office.
Sight and Sound Trip
Our parish will be sponsoring a trip to the Sight and Sound theater in Pennsylvania to see the show, Moses. It will take place Saturday May 27. To purchase a ticket please call the parish office.
Diocese of Brooklyn Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns Gala Dinner Dance
This year the Diocese of Brooklyn Vicariate for Black Catholic Concerns will sponsor a fundraiser Gala Dinner dance. It will take place on Saturday May 20th at Gargiulo’s restaurant in Coney Island. We will honor Msgr. Paul Jervis, current pastor of St. Francis of Assisi-St. Blaise Parish commemorating his 40th Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination. Tickets are $175 per person. For more information, please call the Vicariate Office.
Wishing you a Blessed and Joyful Easter Sunday,
Father Alonzo Q. Cox