We are an Easter People
Alleluia is Our Song!
We are called to be an Easter People who REJOICE.
We journeyed through Lent praying, fasting and giving alms.
We are now given an opportunity in this Easter Season to spend
50 days rejoicing in the resurrection of Jesus.
Let us come together as a parish family to celebrate the Resurrection through:
+Prayer +Rejoicing +Acts of Kindness
For many, it might be a challenge to rejoice during this difficult time.
Although our church doors may be closed for worship, our Church is not shut down.
Instead, it has been deployed!
The Faith Formation Commission would like to offer you some ways to continue to celebrate Easter
in solidarity with your parish family.
Alleluia is Our Song!
We are called to be an Easter People who REJOICE.
We journeyed through Lent praying, fasting and giving alms.
We are now given an opportunity in this Easter Season to spend
50 days rejoicing in the resurrection of Jesus.
Let us come together as a parish family to celebrate the Resurrection through:
+Prayer +Rejoicing +Acts of Kindness
For many, it might be a challenge to rejoice during this difficult time.
Although our church doors may be closed for worship, our Church is not shut down.
Instead, it has been deployed!
The Faith Formation Commission would like to offer you some ways to continue to celebrate Easter
in solidarity with your parish family.
Prayer
· Pray the Via Lucis (Way of the Light) Stations of the Resurrection each Sunday during Easter
(Prayer with pictures)
· Commit to one holy hour a week (at home, live-streamed with the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
or in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament)
· Begin each day with a prayer of Thanksgiving (suggestions found here)
· Pray each daily rosary using the Glorious Mysteries
· Continue viewing daily mass
· Offer the day's inconveniences for someone who is sick or suffering
Rejoicing
· Listen to an Easter playlist (Youtube Mix or Spotify)
· Choose to listen to media that will only uplift your spirit (Catholic podcasts, Relevant Radio, etc)
· Hold a weekly Feast to continue the Easter celebration
· As you lift each new drink say a prayer of gratitude to God
· Go for a hike and observe God's artistry in nature
· Let the rejoicing spirit "Move" you and commit to a regular exercise plan
Acts of Kindness
· Leave a bouquet of spring flowers on a neighbor's OR parishioner's front porch
· Mail a simple greeting card with a note to say Hello!
· Think of someone that is going above and beyond during this time and write a Thank You card or email to them
· Pray the rosary, chaplet, etc. for someone and leave an anonymous note letting them know you did it
· Call a family member, friend, or parishioner and enjoy a chat
· See if a neighbor or parishioner in need would like you to do their yard work
· Pray the Via Lucis (Way of the Light) Stations of the Resurrection each Sunday during Easter
(Prayer with pictures)
· Commit to one holy hour a week (at home, live-streamed with the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
or in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament)
· Begin each day with a prayer of Thanksgiving (suggestions found here)
· Pray each daily rosary using the Glorious Mysteries
· Continue viewing daily mass
· Offer the day's inconveniences for someone who is sick or suffering
Rejoicing
· Listen to an Easter playlist (Youtube Mix or Spotify)
· Choose to listen to media that will only uplift your spirit (Catholic podcasts, Relevant Radio, etc)
· Hold a weekly Feast to continue the Easter celebration
· As you lift each new drink say a prayer of gratitude to God
· Go for a hike and observe God's artistry in nature
· Let the rejoicing spirit "Move" you and commit to a regular exercise plan
Acts of Kindness
· Leave a bouquet of spring flowers on a neighbor's OR parishioner's front porch
· Mail a simple greeting card with a note to say Hello!
· Think of someone that is going above and beyond during this time and write a Thank You card or email to them
· Pray the rosary, chaplet, etc. for someone and leave an anonymous note letting them know you did it
· Call a family member, friend, or parishioner and enjoy a chat
· See if a neighbor or parishioner in need would like you to do their yard work