Joy in Our Parish   

We rejoice with Martin and Judi Woodford at the birth of their granddaughter Reagan Lilianne Woodford in New York City on Thursday, April 5, at 3:37 a.m. Reagan weighs 6 pounds 6 ounces and is 18.5 inches long. Her proud parents are Frasier and Wendy Woodford.    

Let us pray.  

O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give you thanks for the blessing you have bestowed upon this family in giving them a child. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.