Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, a feast that invites us into the very heart of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three Persons, one God, united in perfect love and communion.

In the First Reading (Exodus 34:4b–6, 8–9), God reveals Himself to Moses not only in majesty but in mercy: “a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness.” This is the God we know—a God who chooses to be in relationship with us.

The Second Reading (2 Corinthians 13:11–13) closes with St. Paul’s blessing, one we often hear at Mass: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” This is more than a greeting—it’s a profound summary of how God relates to us and how we’re called to relate to one another.

In the Gospel (John 3:16–18), Jesus says, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” This is the core of our faith: a God who gives, loves, and sends. The Trinity is not a puzzle to solve, but a mystery to live—a divine family inviting us to live in love, unity, and mission.

Happy Father’s Day!

On this same Sunday, we also give thanks for our fathers and father figures—those who have reflected God the Father’s steady presence and love in our lives. Whether biological, spiritual, or adoptive, fathers who lead with faith, integrity, and compassion help us understand something of God’s own heart.

To all dads in our parish: thank you for your goodness, sacrifice, and witness. May God bless you abundantly today and always. And for those whose fathers have gone before us, may they rest in the eternal embrace of our Heavenly Father.

✈️ Pilgrimage to France – Last Chance for Early Discount!

There’s still time to join our 2025 Parish Pilgrimage to France, open to all who seek spiritual depth, beauty, and fellowship. While opportunities for prayer and Mass will be offered, all are welcome—believers, seekers, and those who just want to travel with purpose.

Details and registration: www.ihmwaynenj.org/france-2025
Register by Monday, June 9 to receive a 5% early registration discount!

Parish Gratitude

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s Pentecost multilingual Mass. It was a vivid reminder of the Spirit’s power to unite us across cultures and voices.

Reflection Questions for the Week:

1. How do I experience the different ways God reaches out to me—through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

2. In what relationships in my life am I being called to reflect the unity and self-giving love of the Trinity?

3. How can I honor or thank a father figure this week in a way that reveals God's love?

The mystery of the Trinity is a living invitation: to draw close to a God who is never alone, and to become a community that reflects that same love and unity. Let us live with open hearts and joyful witness.

In the love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Fr. Matt