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Vacation Bible School June 1st - 5th
Father's weekly message
April 26, 2026, The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer: “Give us this day our daily bread” (1)
What do we ask of God when we pray this petition: “Give us this day our daily bread”? First of all, the phrase “give us” is not simply a personal request, but a communal one, in which we ask God for the gift of bread, which benefits all. Christ taught us that we must pray not simply for our personal satisfaction, but for the relief of everyone who hungers and thirsts for food and drink.
This phrase, “give us,” could be seen as an expression of our filial trust in God’s divine providence. Here, we express not only our need but also our trust and confidence in God, who is capable of providing for His children. There is also an element of “demand” when we say, “give us.” As children look to their earthly father to provide for their sustenance, we too, inspired by faith in Jesus, in a sense ask—boldly—our heavenly Father to provide for both our material and spiritual needs. Thus, in this petition, we express filial trust, confidence, and a certain boldness in our heavenly Father’s providential care.
The Israelites, in their desperate hunger and thirst, demanded of Moses, saying, “Give us food and water” (Exodus 16–17). Though they cried out to Moses in anger, God listened to their cry and provided food from heaven and water from the rock. God listens to us not only when we pray with a humble spirit, but also when we cry out to Him in our desperate frustration. When Jesus said to the Samaritan woman, “Give me a drink” (John 4:7), He had already made her thirst for the living water. Hence, she said, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty” (John 4:15). So when we express our needs, in a way, we are asking God only for those things that He has already intended to give. Therefore, we must pray to Him not only with faith and confidence, but with a deeper trust in His divine plan for our lives.
During this week, let us meditate upon this phrase, “give us.” This request expresses a communal spirit, trust in divine providence, filial boldness, and even a loving appeal to our heavenly Father for both our spiritual and material needs.
—Fr. Jesu.
Announcements for April 26th, 2026
There is a second collection today for Catholic Home Missions.
Hoy hay una segunda colecta para las Misiones Católicas Nacionales.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is this Friday, May 1st. Kindly sign up in the Narthex to spend some time with our Lord. Please know that when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration, someone must be present. So, please sign up.
La Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento será este viernes, 1 de mayo. Por favor, regístrate en el Nártex para pasar un tiempo con nuestro Señor. Recuerda que cuando el Santísimo Sacramento está expuesto para la adoración, alguien debe estar presente. Así que, por favor, regístrate.
On May 2nd the Bishop will be here to celebrate the confirmation for almost 60 members of our parish community. The Mass will be at 10 a.m. followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
El 2 de mayo el Obispo estará aquí para celebrar la confirmación de casi 60 miembros de nuestra comunidad parroquial. La Misa será a las 10 a.m. seguida de una recepción en el Salón Parroquial.
On May 3rd there will be the Crowning of Mary and Children’s Liturgy. Children, please see Ann Lucas or Barbara Cozart if you would like to volunteer to read or usher. All the newly confirmed children must attend.
El 3 de mayo será la Coronación de María y la Liturgia de los Niños. Niños, por favor vean a Ann Lucus o Barbara Cozart si desean ofrecerse como voluntarios para leer o ser ujieres. Todos los niños recién confirmados deben asistir.
Mother’s Day Mass envelopes are available in the narthex. Kindly make use of them to request masses for your mothers, living or deceased.
Los sobres para la Misa del Día de las Madres están disponibles en el nártex. Por favor, utilícelos para solicitar misas por sus madres, vivas o fallecidas.
We will have a Parish Workday on Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Please come and help to clean and organize all of our church facilities.
Tendremos una Jornada de Trabajo Parroquial el sábado 16 de mayo de 8:30 a.m. a 12 del mediodía. Por favor vengan y ayuden a limpiar y organizar todas nuestras instalaciones de la iglesia.
The Ladies Guild is having a bake sale next Sunday, May 3rd. Kindly stop by the Parish Hall and pick up your favorite baked goods! The Ladies Guild would also like to invite all ladies to attend their meeting next Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
El Gremio de Damas tendrá una venta de repostería el próximo domingo, 3 de mayo. Por favor pase por el Salón Parroquial y recoja sus productos horneados favoritos. El Gremio de Damas también invita a todas las mujeres a asistir a su reunión el próximo domingo después de la Misa de las 9:00 a.m.
Hey kids! Get ready for an exciting week of fun, friends, and faith at Vacation Bible School June 1st– 5th! Join us for music, engaging Bible stories, creative crafts, fun games and activities all while learning how to become a saint! All kids must be registered by May 24th. Contact Jade Hopson to volunteer. Please see the flyer in the Narthex or the Bulletin for more information.
¡Hola niños! ¡Prepárense para una semana emocionante de diversión, amigos y fe en la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones del 1 al 5 de junio! Únanse a nosotros para disfrutar de música, historias bíblicas interesantes, manualidades creativas, juegos y actividades divertidas, ¡todo mientras aprenden cómo convertirse en santos! Todos los niños deben estar registrados antes del 24 de mayo. Contacta a Jade Hopson para ser voluntario. Por favor, consulta el volante en el Nártex o el Boletín para más información.
There is a second collection next Sunday for the Rejoice in Hope Capital Campaign.
Habrá una segunda colecta el próximo domingo para la Campaña Capital Rejoice in Hope.
Please prayerfully consider giving to this year’s Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries. Pledge cards are in the Narthex. Please turn your pledge cards into the church office. Do not mail them directly to the Diocese.
Por favor, considere en oración hacer una donación a la Campaña Anual del Obispo para los Ministerios de este año. Las tarjetas de compromiso están en el Nártex. Por favor entregue sus tarjetas de compromiso en la oficina de la iglesia. No las envíe directamente a la Diócesis.