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Welcome to All The feast of Pentecost prompted me to write this welcome letter. First of all I want to express my hope that you will enjoy being a part of the St. Joseph family here in New Hope and surrounding areas. The opening song for the feast of Pentecost was “One Spirit, One Church”. In the song we were reminded of what it means to be a church: “We are a pilgrim people, a family of believers, disciples of the Lord. United in one spirit, ignited by the fire”. It was fire that the Spirit bequeathed to those first believers. They were so much on fire, they wanted to proclaim it to the world. They spoke of something that made a difference in their lives and they spoke of someone they loved. St. Paul tells us that the “something” they experienced was enough to make them feel like one vibrant body. Today, as in the beginning, the Church is made up of a diverse group of individuals who share a common bond and a common hope. The bond is the Holy Spirit who continues to inspire us. Our hope is for a future bright with promise. Despite human weakness the Church has not only survived but grown. As we encounter Christ in the beautiful liturgies of the Church and in the people who make up this community of believers, we grow in our love for the Lord. May your life in the Spirit bring you peace and joy. Fr. Terry Rassmusssen |
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