The Basilica of Saint John

My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Easter Season is a time of great joy. We had a wonderful celebration this year.  It is always a joy to see the new members who make their commitment to Christ and His Church during the Vigil Mass.  We continue now the celebration of   this great Solemnity.   May it be a time of many graces for all of us.

Bishop Joensen was here 18 April to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. This, too, was a wonderful event.   Please remember to pray for our young people who received this special Sacrament that their faith and commitment to the Lord will grow ever stronger.

Our children will be making their First Holy Communion at the beginning of this month as well.  We pray that their appreciation of this great gift of the Lord will grow ever stronger in their lives.

We still need more pledges for our ADA 2023.  I ask that all of you make some sort of pledge to help the parish reach its assessment.  Working together we can easily make our goal through a little sacrifice on the part of everyone.  Our assessment this year was $157,000.00.  It will have to come out of the operating budget if we do not receive sufficient pledges toward this goal.

Also, we have our Ignite Campaign going on.  Please do what you can to help.

May the upcoming holy Easter Season be one of many graces and blessings for all of you.  I keep you in my daily prayers.

Devotedly yours in the Lord,

(The Very Reverend) Aquinas M. Nichols
Pastor