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:  Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 5, 2026

We are a resurrection people who follow the risen Christ.

Reflection

In the first reading, Peter speaks of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection and says, we are witnesses of all that he did. In his Letter to the Colossians, Paul writes that our life is with Christ and we will one day appear with him in glory. In the Gospel, Mary of Magdala, Peter, and the other disciple whom Jesus loved find Jesus’ body missing from the tomb. John comes to believe in Christ’s resurrection.  The empty tomb is a sign of hope. Death does not have the final word. If our life with Christ can overcome even the seeming finality of death, God’s mercy can also overcome all pain and sorrow. If we bind ourselves to Christ, earthly suffering will be vanquished. We can rejoice and be glad with hearts full of peace.

Reprinted with permission from Faith Catholic

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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