Rev. Father Ihor Papka 860-617-6357 Deacon Jon Messer NHBagpiper@gmail.com Про нас: ми Українська Католицька Церква східного обряду
Sunday April 27, 2025
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Sunday of Saint Thomas
Today is the eighth day of the paschal celebration, the last day of Bright Week. In the Gospel
we encounter the incredulity of Thomas. His doubt, however, leads to tremendous faith: "My
Lord and My God". After his encounter with the Risen Lord, Thomas is sent with the other
eleven to baptize all nations in the name of the Holy Trinity. Doubt followed by a commission
to serve Christ illustrates how faith empowers us to serve Christ in unbelievable ways.
We ourselves have not seen Christ with our physical eyes nor touched his risen body with our
physical hands, yet in the Holy Spirit we have seen and touched and tasted the Word of Life,
and so we believe.
On this Sunday of St. Thomas let us examine ourselves. Let us be ready to answer before our
own conscience and do what is necessary to change our lives in such a way that people meeting
us may look at us and say: Such people we have never seen. There is something about them
that we have never seen in anyone. What is it? And we could answer: It is the life of Christ
abroad in us. We are His limbs. This is the life of the Spirit in us. We are His temple. Amen.
On this Second Sunday of Pascha the Church celebrates the confirmation of the Resurrection
of Christ. Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the other disciples when Jesus appeared to
them on the evening of that first day of the week. Despite the testimony of others that they had
seen the Lord, Thomas challenged the reality of the Resurrection until he could see for
himself. Eight days later they had again gathered behind locked doors. Thomas, upon seeing
the risen Lord for himself cried "My Lord and my God!" Jesus then said to him: “Have you
believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have
believed." It is not because of historical evidence or miracles that we are called to believe. We
are called to believe because we have accepted the grace of God found in the preaching of the
Good News.
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The parish is in need of a good quality laser copier, if anyone knows of a “good deal” please let Fr. Ihor or Deacon Jon know after Divine Liturgy, or reach out during the week. We need this for the weekly bulletin and for simple office items. Thank You!
Deacon Jon and several parishioners will be gathering every Saturday during Lent from 8am until 9am at 24 Pennacook St in Manchester to pray for an end to abortion, all parishioners are invited to join us. If you are unable to make that time, there is a sign up calendar on the 40 Days For Life website where one can sign up for other times, 40daysforlife.com or, one can join spiritually every day by praying for an end to abortion at home. Please reach out to Deacon Jon with any questions.
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