Holy Trinity ChurchThe voices of our Pastors
Dear family of the Most Holy Trinity Church,
Like in February, I would like to continue to share with you some notes from our previous pastors in celebration of our 165th anniversary. Our second note is from Father Bill Michatek. You know him very well.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build!
Holy Trinity Church… 165 years evangelizing!
God bless you and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always!
Fr. Jorge Ramírez
From the Pastor’s Soapbox
By Fr. Bill Michatek
February 24, 2008
We have moved right along to the Third Sunday of Lent. The theme is obviously Water and Baptism. Year “A” of the Lenten Masses is designed for those planning on Baptism. In the Old Testament reading from Exodus, God miraculously provides water for the people from a rock. In the Gospel we hear the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. Water is a sign of life. Nothing grows in a desert where there is no water. But if the desert is irrigated, it becomes a garden spot. Water is the basis of all life. Through the water of Baptism, God gives us new life… His very own life. During Lent, we renew the spirit of our own Baptism, while we pray for those who are to join the faith this Easter.
Take time to reflect on the significance of your own Baptism. Do you know your anniversary of Baptism? I finally discovered that my Baptism Day is a month past my date of birth on November 10. I have a reminder in my calendar every 10th of November to celebrate my date of being given new life.
Enjoy the journey of Lent.
Fr. Bill Michatek
