March 30, 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we come to the final stretch of Lent, I wanted to say a few words about some upcoming opportunities within our parish to enter more deeply into the spirit of this season of the Lord’s Passion. We’re almost to the finish line of Easter—but let’s make sure we stay just as enthusiastic as we were back at Ash Wednesday! First, if you haven’t yet had a chance to get to Confession, there are many opportunities for reconciliation between now and Easter. I would point out in particular our Parish Penance Service this Thursday, at 6pm. If that doesn’t work, there is also our usual Saturday afternoon at 4pm, plus some additional times during Holy Week (particularly on Good Friday). Second, I would invite everyone to be a part of our Spring Cleaning Day, on Saturday, April 12, at 8:30am. This is a parish tradition, with the idea being to give our church and grounds a deep cleaning just before Holy Week and Easter. I think it’s a great way both to put some “sweat equity” into our observance of Easter, as well as to reach out a hand in welcome to the many visitors we will have over the coming weeks. Finally, there is a lot going on at St. Thomas during Holy Week! Be sure to give the schedule a good look-over. These are truly some of the best days of the church year, and I would invite everyone to join us for at least one of the special liturgies. As always, in our journey along the way of the Cross towards the day of Resurrection, we lift up our hearts to seek God’s blessing, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Sorrows, and our patron St. Thomas. God bless,

Father Jantz