Dear Friends in Christ at Holy Spirit, St. Helen’s, and St. Mary’s,

He (Jesus) went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people.  Mathew 4:23

March 12th Mass for Healing at St. Helen at 7 pm.

The proclamation of God’s Kingdom goes hand in hand with healings.  By these works, Jesus’ word was verified and His Gospel embraced.  Jesus sends out His disciples to preach the Good News and likewise their ministry is accompanied by great signs and wonders.  This didn’t end with the death and resurrection of Christ but continued to be a hallmark of His Apostles and Disciples as they went forth to proclaim Jesus Christ.

The Church has continued Christ’s healing ministry.  Throughout the history of the Church, we can be witnesses to healings and miracles great and small.  Today it can be found in the hospitals and health centers established by the Church around the world and often in the midst of the poorest of the poor.  A great healing ministry is found in the Sacrament of Confession.  Confession is good for the soul and the healing mercies of God received in this Sacrament are incredible.  We also have the beautiful Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. 

Our One Catholic Family is launching a new bi-monthly ministry.  Starting March 12th and continuing every other month we will offer a Mass for Healing.  Our first such Mass will be hosted at St. Helen starting at  7pm.  We will celebrate the Sacrifice of the Mass which is the greatest healing prayer of all.  Those who are able will be invited to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. But, anyone can come forward to ask for prayers.  The plan is to have both priests and deacons on hand to pray for and with you.  You can all also pray for and with each other.

Those who are in need of  physical healings are encouraged to attend.  But  the grace and mercy of  God’s healing touch goes   further than that.  Do you have a marriage that needs healing, other broken relationships, depression, anxiety, even a broken heart?  Bring those wounds to Church.  We will be honored to pray together for these and more.  I look forward to seeing you there.   P.S. Please bring a friend or two…

Love, Fr. Ian