Weekly Update from Fr. van Dooren 4.24.26
Dear members and friends of our parish family,
I am looking forward to this Fourth Sunday of Easter, which is always dedicated to the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. It is affectionately called Good Shepherd Sunday, and it is accompanied by some of the most beloved hymns of the Church, including “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” and “Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless.” I am honored to be the preacher.
We are so looking forward to our Annual Choir Benefit "A Night in Bloom" a week from today, Friday, May 1 at 6:30 pm! Join us for a celebratory evening of music, entertainment, and philanthropy. Proceeds of our cocktail party with performances and live auction will benefit the Transfiguration Choir. This annual benefit is one of the most important and enjoyable celebrations of the parish, and it is probably the most lovely way for new parishioners to get to know the spirit and people of the congregation.
The benefit will support, in part, this year’s choir trip, over Juneteenth weekend, to sing in the Sunday service at St. Paul's Church in Alexandria, VA. During this trip, they will also have the opportunity to tour Washington, D.C.
If you are interested in attending the benefit or supporting our choirs, please click here. We are extending our response deadline until Monday, April 27 but if you are planning on attending, please purchase tickets and RSVP ASAP... smile.
Our "One West / One East” Midday Music series is a collaboration with Marble Collegiate Church. This spring, the theme is "The French Connection". At this week’s concert on Wednesday, April 29 at 1 pm, Michael Hey will be performing Contemporary French Organ Music at Marble Collegiate Church. Suggested Donation is $10 per concert. For the full schedule, please click here.
The Holy Rosary will be prayed in the Family chapel at 9:30am this Easter Day. We will pray the Glorious mysteries throughout the fifty days of Easter.
We continue to live-stream each Sunday’s mass at 11:00am, and a link is sent out each Sunday morning at 8:00am. We live-stream on Facebook and YouTube. Please email the parish office (parishoffice@littlechurch.org) if you would like to pray the morning and evening offices with us by Zoom.
Thank you for your continued faith, support, and love for the parish.
Fides Opera
With loving wishes,
Fr. van Dooren