Sunday, June 22, 2025
This is my (body) blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Mark 14:24
Dear Parishioners of Pope St. John XXIII parish faith community,
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ!
As we gather to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), I wish each of you a truly blessed and grace-filled feast day. Today we rejoice in the source and summit of our Christian lifethe Holy Eucharistwhere we share in the very Body and Blood of our Savior.
The readings this weekend invite us into the heart of this sacred mystery. In the Book of Genesis, we see the priest Melchizedek offering bread and wine in blessing over Abraman image that points forward to Christ, our eternal High Priest. At the Last Supper, Jesus fulfills this foreshadowing, offering bread and wine as His very Body and Blood, a gift He would consummate on the Cross. Each time we gather for the Eucharist, we participate in this everlasting covenant and are commissioned anew in His mission of love.
I warmly invite you and your families to join us for the Corpus Christi Procession, a visible and powerful witness to our belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. My heartfelt thanks to our dedicated Core Team for organizing this beautiful expression of faith and devotion.
We are currently in the midst of our Annual Catholic Appeal. Our goal is 100% participationevery response, no matter the size, brings us closer to securing a rebate that will fund vital summer projects for our parish. If you havent yet filled out your commitment card, please do so before your summer travels begin. Consider enrolling in Online Giving as a simple, consistent way to support our ministries even while you're away.
As you read this letter, I will be accompanying our youth group on a mission experience in Vietnam. Please keep us in your prayers, and know that we will also be praying for you. At the same time, many priests from our Archdiocese will be participating in Priest Days from June 2325an important time of prayer, fraternity, and renewal. Kindly remember them in your prayers as well.
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, I encourage you to reach out to our parish Prayer Group, led by Bob. His contact information is available in the bulletin. Our parish is blessed with many ministries ready to accompany you in times of needand we always welcome new members willing to serve.
A special thank-you goes out to the wonderful volunteers who have been caring for our parish groundsmowing, cleaning, and beautifying the landscape. Your hard work and generosity make our church a more welcoming place for all who come to worship. We invite more parishioners to join in this joyful effort as we continue to care for our common home.
Looking ahead, we are just one month away from the Centennial Celebration of our parish! Please keep our Centennial Core Team in your prayers. They have been faithfully meeting each Monday to plan this important milestone. If you are able to contribute time, talent, or resources to the success of this event, please reach out.
Our Outreach Ministry continues to serve the wider community through the food bank and other acts of compassion. We thank God for all the generous hearts and hands who make this possible.
As summer begins, many of our staff will be taking time for rest and renewal. Meanwhile, the parish and school will be upgrading facilities, hosting summer school, and celebrating weddings. Please pray for the fruitfulness and safety of all these activities.
Finally, I humbly ask for your continued commitmentnot only to the Annual Catholic Appeal but also to the daily stewardship of your time, talent, and treasure. Your faithful support sustains every ministry and makes the love of Christ visible in our parish community.
Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless you abundantly this summer and always.
Sincerely, Yours in Christ,
Fr. Tuan Nguyen, D. Min
Pastor