Dear Disciples of Christ at Holy Spirit, St. Helen’s, and St. Mary’s,

GAZEBO REFLECTIONS 2025

At the last supper, our Lord gave us an incredible gift. Himself! As we pray in one of the Easter Eucharistic prefaces (the prayer the priest offers right before the Holy Holy). He is the Priest, the Altar, and the Lamb of Sacrifice. Pope Pius X famously said. “The surest, easiest, shortest way (to Heaven) is the Eucharist.” We have this incredible gift available to us at each and every Mass.

Do you long to grow your love of Jesus? Would you like each and every time you receive communion to be a deeper and richer encounter with the Lord? The book 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory intends to lead us to accomplish those goals and more. At Christmas our parishes gave everyone the gift of this book. Maybe you read and reflected on it or maybe it has been collecting dust. It is an easy read, just a couple pages a day for 33 days.

St. Helen’s wants to give you another gift. It is the opportunity to gather with fellow parishioners to discuss and reflect on this incredible book. Our first gathering will be on Monday, June 2nd at 6pm and on the following Monday every two weeks for a total of seven gatherings. Fr. Ian (That’s me!) has written a reflection guide to aid us first as individuals and then as a group to reflect more deeply on the wisdom 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory has to offer us. Our gathers are informal. Weather permitting we meet next to the St. Helen Gazebo — so bring a lawn chair. You don’t need to register or anything, just show up. Bring your copy of the book. We have extras if you need one. See you today!

GAZEBO RELFECTIONS 2025

St. Helen Gazebo

6pm starting Monday, June 2nd

Bring a lawn chair. Bring a friend.

Love, Fr. Ian