Pastor's Message - May 31/June 11, 2025

My Dear Friends in Christ,

I pray that these summer days are filling your hearts with gratitude. The beauty of the season is a gentle reminder of God’s grace in our lives.

This past Monday, we came together as a nation to observe Memorial Day—a day set aside to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. I hope you were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends, reflecting on their sacrifice.

Airports, in many ways, reflect the human experience. They are places of joyful reunions and tearful farewells—where hearts swell with excitement or ache with longing. We stretch to catch a first glimpse of a loved one, or we linger for one last look before parting. In a similar spirit, this Sunday we celebrate theFeast of the Ascension, marking Christ’s return to the Father.

This feast is a profound reminder of who Jesus is—the Risen Savior who ascended, not to abandon us, but to empower us. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Christ entrusted his disciples with a sacred mission: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” That mission is now ours.

Even after 2,000 years, two-thirds of the world still has not fully heard or embraced the message of Christ. There is no doubt that the world “out there” is in desperate need of Him—of hope in despair, courage in fear, faith in doubt, and light in darkness.

The baton of the Gospel has been passed to us. As baptized believers, it is our sacred duty to share the Good News—not for our comfort or personal gain, but for the transformation of the world. Life is not about climbing the hill to enjoy the view alone. Life is a mission. It is a shared vision of God’s justice, peace, and integrity for all creation.

My friends, the world is still yearning for this Good News. Do not drop the baton. Hold it tight in your heart, and hand it to the next person you meet. A real Christian is someone who lives with the urgency to bring Christ’s love where it is most needed.

Through us, the Lord longs to bring joy into a world troubled by war and injustice. Through us, He seeks to shine the light of understanding, love, and compassion into the shadows of competition and hate.

Let us rise again today to embrace this mission. Let us face the world’s brokenness, just as the disciples did after the Ascension—by proclaiming Christ with courage and love.

May we be inspired by the words of Pope Leo XIV, who called us to labor in making the world “a better place.”

In Christ’s Peace,

Fr. Geoffrey



P.S.

Next Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church! Let us gather with joy to thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who continues to guide, strengthen, and inspire us in our mission.