19 years ago this parish church was dedicated unto God.
This was made possible through the hands of many parishioners who came together to make this offering acceptable. To this day this parish community is blessed by many parishioners who carry on this concern through the offering of their time, talent, and treasure. To each of you I say thank you for your generosity springs forth from the Lord and His invitation to us to come and follow after Him in order that He may make us fishers of men.
And so since that time of that dedication these hallowed walls could tell many stories of sacraments celebrated and souls who have been claimed for God the Father. Within these hallowed walls people have proclaimed the Glory of God and have been drawn together as a community of faith.
As one walks into this Church they are first of all greeted by the Baptismal font which serves as a reminder of our baptism. Through this sacrament we have been welcomed into the life of the church. It was here that we were claimed for Christ Jesus and sent forth to proclaim His Most Holy Name.
From this Sacrament springs forth the other Sacraments of the Church. With that the Eucharist has been received here, confessions have been heard, people have been anointed, confirmation has been received, and weddings have been offered. Very soon we will celebrate the ordination of a new priest in the form of one Zach Griffith, may we remember to pray for him.
With that this is a house of prayer. It is the purpose of this place to elevate our sight upwards towards Heaven and inspire each of us to get there. May each of us continue to band together under the banner of the Eucharist. Through the Eucharist we become one though we are many. Through the Eucharist we put difference aside in order to follow after Christ who unites us. It is the devil who desires to spread lies which bring forth division, but as instructed in Holy Scripture a Kingdom divided among itself will not stand.
