My dear brothers and sisters.
It is not a secret that I came from Colombia; therefore, my native language is Spanish. My priestly ministry is at Holy Trinity Church (it is my priority); however, I help sometimes with the migrant ministry, presiding the Eucharist and other sacraments in Spanish in different places of the twelve counties of the Diocese of Rochester. There is a great necessity to offer the sacraments in Spanish.
Few parishes of the Diocese of Rochester offer Spanish Mass. It is not enough to evangelize in this language. Those who speak Spanish and do not have the possibility to go to the parish in Rochester in Spanish, deserves to worship the Lord in their language.
I heard about Spanish speakers who live in Webster and wish to have a Spanish Mass here. Some of you have manifested the interest to have the Eucharist in this language at Holy Trinity. Therefore, being the pastor for over a year already, and answering the petitions of some parishioners, I decided to have a Spanish Mass at Holy Trinity Church once a month.
Since this new liturgical year, which starts on December 1st (the first Sunday of Advent), I will preside at the Spanish Mass at Holy Trinity Church the first Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. That means that our first Spanish Mass will be on December 7th.
If you speak Spanish or want to have the experience of a Spanish Mass, you are welcome to join us. Invite your family, relatives, and friends to participate in this Eucharist. Moreover, if you want to actively participate as a lector or usher, please let me know. You can contact me anytime.
Remember that I can preside other sacraments in Spanish, such as baptisms or confessions. I am here to serve all of you.
Never forget that God loves all of us regardless of our language.
Remember, The parish that we dream is the parish that I help to build. God Bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary be with you always.
Fr. Jorge Ramírez
