God, through Bishop Matano, decided to send me to work here at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity after working for two years as the Parochial Administrator of N.E.T. Catholic, which has three parishes: All Saints Church in Lansing, Holy Cross Church in Dryden, and St. Anthony’s Church in Groton. I cannot believe that it has been six months since I became the pastor of this wonderful family of Holy Trinity. Six months… six months in which I have tried to demonstrate my faith in God, and work for Him and for His Church.
In these six months, I have been celebrating the sacraments, especially the sacrament of the Eucharist and reconciliation, worked on CMA, facilities, the pastoral and finance councils, and the different committees of the parishes and their activities. I blessed the pets on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the solemnity of All Saints, the Colombian tradition of “Las noches de las velitas” / The night of the little candles, our family Christmas tree, Christmas celebrations, among other activities I have done during these months. Everything I have done is thanks to each one of you because you are realizing that we are more than a parish… we are one family who are walking together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, through our Lord Jesus Christ to the house of our Heavenly Father. You are also realizing the importance of my theme or slogan for my pastoral plan, “the parish that we dream, is the parish that I help to build.”
For all of these and for your prayers and friendship, I only have to say, “¡Muchas Gracias! “Thank you very much.” These six months of 2023 were amazing, and I know that the following year will be much better. Please, let us continue to work for the kingdom of God all together as one great family… The Most Holy Trinity family. I know that God has wonderful things for each one of us.
¡Feliz Próspero Año Nuevo 2024! / Happy New Year 2024.
God bless all of you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always.
Fr. Jorge Ramirez.
