Dear Parishioners,

Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! On behalf of all our staff here at Holy Trinity, I wish you and your family a blessed and joyful Easter Day and season. I pray that all our hearts are open and receptive to our Risen Lord’s presence as he gathers us together “by his love, and when, as once for the disciples, so now for us, he opens the Scriptures and breaks the bread” (Eucharistic Prayer for Masses of Various Needs). This important reality should set us on fire once again to go out and share this Good News.

For some, this is also a time of remembrance of Easters’ past and a reminder of those who have gone before us. Without faith, these thoughts would be simply sad and possibly lead to despair — but we are a resurrection people! We place our hope in Jesus’ glorious Resurrection from the dead and his desire to bring all creation to himself. So take heart! God’s got this. He’s in charge. He has done all the heavy lifting. We simply need to let him into our hearts and change us.

As this is my first Easter with all of you, I am especially excited to celebrate all of the special liturgies surrounding this time. It’s hard to believe I’ve been here for nine months now! I am both inspired and spoiled by your love and support (as is Snickers). As I write these words, my thoughts turn toward the proclamation from the Scriptures (Ps 118:24 & Is 25:9): “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!”

Blessing,

Fr. William Holtzinger
Pastor