I want to thank with all my heart: Lisa, Ana María, the catechists, the parents, and our children who gave the “yes” to God in preparation to receive the sacraments of reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. At the same time, I want to remind both parents and children that their learning process in everything related to the Church does not end here with the sacrament they received; on the contrary, it is now where it begins, since you must put into practice what the Church has taught through doctrine. I ask the parents of the boys and girls that received First Communion to register them for the catechetic year that will begin in September. Remember: It never hurts or is enough to learn in life and even better if you learn from God.
Thanks also to our Bishop Joel Konzen, for coming to share his love and faith with this beautiful community. I ask you to keep him as well as our other bishops in your prayers.

Mourning in the Community
Last Sunday, Father God called our sister Delfina Macías to be in his presence. I ask you with all my heart for prayers for her and for the family that is suffering the loss of a loved one. The funeral was held this past Wednesday.

REFLECTION:

Reflection
Easter time should not only be a time to consolidate the attitudes and values of the Gospel; it must also be a privileged space to review the conscience and the options of life, because everyday selfishness and pride lurk in us. We are called to produce fruits for God, others and for ourselves. What kind of fruits am I producing?

For more Words from Fabio, please click on Weekly Bulletin above, and then on Bulletin Insert for 4-28-24.

We only have one week left before we meet as a community and family to celebrate the festival. Let’s remember that it’s up to you that this is the best Cinco de Mayo festival. All the money we collect will be used for the projects we have in the parish. I ask that when you pass by the store or supermarket to buy and bring sodas and water, which will be of great help to us at the festival. We are waiting for you, and please bring friends. ~Father Fabio

*For all the details about the Festival, please click on Weekly Bulletin above, and then on Bulletin Insert 4-28-24.

Donations needed for the Tombola!
Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, May 4
Household goods, personal care items, games, gift items, toys, new tools, etc.
(valued at $5 or more). Drop off donations at the Parish Office or leave in the
Narthex with a note: For Tombola

Have you heard Fr. Fabio mention a Capital Campaign during mass and wondered what it is, why we are doing it, what’s the goal, timing and so on? Wonder no more. Come visit the Capital Campaign table during the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 4 or the Knights breakfast after the 8 and 10 am masses May 12 to learn and have all your questions answered.

The Knights of Columbus are now accepting applications for the 2024 High School Graduate Scholarship.
Applications are available in the narthex or in the parish office. Completed applications must be turned in by 1:00 pm on May 10th. Scholarship winners will be announced at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 26th at 10:00 am.

If you would like to be a vendor at the Cinco de Mayo Festival Saturday, May 4, application forms are available in the parish office. Application fee is $25 ($15 for registered parishioners) for one space with one 6 ft. table. For more information,email [email protected].

Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 4th, 2024
The 2024 Cinco de Mayo Festival raffle tickets are now available for sale in the narthex.
Each envelope contains 15 tickets and each ticket is $2.
You may take as many envelopes as you would like.
Please complete the smaller portion of the ticket stub and return it in the same
envelope together with your check or cash with you next attend mass by
dropping it in the offertory basket OR hand it to any user OR you may also drop it off at the church office.
Your participation is most appreciated.

The Hispanic Ministries will be having Spanish food sales twice a month, starting this Sunday March 24. They will be selling food after the 10:00am and 12:30pm Masses.
The food sales will be the first and last Sunday of each month. Some ministries
will have the sale after all Masses on Sunday and some ministries will only sell after the 12:30pm Mass. There will only be one food sale in April due to Confirmation Celebration. Please bring cash to purchase this delicious homemade food.

The Parish is in need of a Volunteer Usher for the Vigil Mass for Saturdays at 5:00pm. If interested in helping, please contact Andy Brackett: Phone: 706-969-3073
Email: [email protected]