Pentecost Sunday - Solemnity | Bulletin of May 24, 2026 Message from Msgr. Schwanger

My Dear Family of Our Lady of Lourdes,

Happy Pentecost!
We celebrate today our Lord Jesus Christ sending down His Spirit upon the Apostles, making them His mighty witnesses and missionaries to all nations. Pentecost is celebrated as the birthday of the Church. We, the Body of Christ, have been confirmed in that same Spirit, and we recognize that the gift of Jesus is not ours to keep solely for ourselves, but rather is meant to be shared with others.

Saint John reminds us that to know Jesus is to love Him, and that to love Jesus is to love our neighbor. The authentic Christian lives his love for Jesus by bringing Jesus His life-giving touch to a neighbor in need. To reach out to someone in Jesus’ name sounds daunting. We might wonder to whom we should go and what we should do. And our uncertainty might keep us from doing anything at all.

Help is at hand! In the parish hall this weekend, we are celebrating our Ministry Fair. This is an opportunity to visit with our various parish groups, to learn more about their work and the people they serve. There is certain to be at least one group that can help you bring Jesus to the lives of others. Please come and see. Take advantage of having everyone in the same place to find your place. Take advantage of having everyone together at the same time to make this your time.

Remember that, as parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, we are asked to commit each year to being involved in at least one parish group or ministry. Jesus is essential for the salvation of the world, and as a member of His Body, you are too!

Msgr. Schwanger
Pastor

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