Letter From Our Pastor

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Easter Message

Christ is Risen!  Truly He is Risen!  Easter Sunday is the most important day of the year for Christians where we celebrate that Jesus truly rose from the dead after the brutal events of Good Friday and the silent waiting of Holy Saturday.  The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ astounded the first witnesses of this miracle two thousand years ago and its meaning continues to amaze us.  Despite all our technological advancements, our progress in science and medicine, our manufacturing and agricultural accomplishments, there are two things humanity has not solved:  sin and death.  When Jesus rose from the dead, God broke the reign of sin and death on humanity allowing us a future beyond this time and place.  Perhaps now more than ever, we see the effects of sin in our world played out on the world stage but also within our communities – bigotry, resentment, greed, anger, and other damaging attitudes.  Despite our scientific achievements that are prolonging life and helping people enjoy greater capacities well into their nineties (and beyond), we haven’t found a solution for our mortality.  Here is where the resurrection of Jesus Christ finds its meaning:  Jesus proves God’s love triumphs over the worst of our actions and God’s love even breaks death’s hold on us.  Our natural death is not something to be feared anymore but to embrace as a part of our ultimate journey home to God.  May the celebration of the days of Easter Season bring you and your family an increase in peace, hope, faith, joy and love of God and neighbour!  Happy Easter!  Christ is Risen!  Truly He is Risen!

Father Geoffrey Kerslake

Pastor

Sunday Reflection:  Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2026

Make disciples of all nations.

Ascension Sunday Reflection

In his last instructions, Jesus gives us our earthly mission:  “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”  Being a disciple, being a Christian, is about being someone with a calling, a purpose in life.  Have you ever noticed that we are quick to talk about a positive experience we had like a great vacation, or to share pictures of the family’s newest baby?  We aren’t embarrassed to talk about these things.  So, why are we hesitant to tell others, even family, about positive experiences of our faith?  We share good things that happen to us all the time with others.  Isn’t the experience of our faith, our love of the Lord, the very best thing that happens to us?

Father Geoff

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To all the Parish’s generous faithful

Thank you to all who donate to the ongoing operation of the parish.  For e-Transfer please send it to admin@holyspiritparish.ca and use the password, Holyspirit (all one word with a capital H).  We currently have a significant number of parishioners who contribute via bank auto debit.  If you would like more information about the program or wish to participate, please contact the parish office at 613-836-8881 or email admin@holyspiritparish.ca