Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

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

Christ is Risen!

Dear Friends,

Happy Easter! I hope you and your family are together enjoying a wonderful day celebrating our Lord’s resurrection. As Catholic Christians, Easter is actually a season. Even more so, Easter is our point of reference for our entire life, for we believe that since Jesus died and rose again, we too, can overcome our deaths in our life and ultimately rise with him. Christ’s resurrection has opened the gates of heaven for those who believe.

Easter is also a time when we recognize that we can be forgiven for our sins. It is a time when we also recognize that we have sinned against other people and need to seek out forgiveness. As a church, we wish to express our heartfelt sorrow for any wrongdoing we may have done. As the pastor, I too, wish to ask for forgiveness if I have hurt you in any way. The Catholic Church is your home. It is here that you should be able to find healing through Christ.

If you’ve been away for some time, please consider returning back home to your family of faith. Each year at this time, we begin a process called “Welcome Home Catholics.” It’s a process, whereby people who have been away for awhile are reintroduced to the church, her sacraments, and most especially, can have answered any questions they have without criticism or judgment. We simply want to welcome you home for Easter.

So, may the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ bring you deep and everlasting joy!

Blessings,

Fr. William Holtzinger
Pastor