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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
From the first signs of spring to the start of Daylight Saving
Time, March is a month full of new beginnings. As we welcome
the changing season, we also pause to thank God for bringing
us safely through the last of the winter storms and guiding us
into brighter days ahead. The month of March is blessed with
the observance of Great Lent, this is the time for an introspec-
tion. I pray that it will be an opportunity for us to become more humble and identi-
fy with the sufferings of Christ. I kindly encourage you to open your homes for
Lenten prayer gatherings when the weather permits. Your hospitality will be a true
blessing to our parish community and a beautiful way to grow together in faith
during this sacred season. I sincerely appreciate all the organization’s office bearers
for their timely arrangements for the Annual General Body Meeting. I pray that
God grants abundant blessings and guidance throughout the New Year. God will-
ing, our postponed Parish Day celebration will take place on March 22nd. Everyone
is warmly invited to participate prayerfully.
March 6th is observed as World Women's Day of Prayer. Through this, they en-
courage us to take up the burdens of others, to sympathize with the problems of
other countries and cultures, and pray with them. March first Sunday, we meditate
upon the theme ' Call to shoulder each other's burdens ', Lenten time we should
recognize the struggles of those around us—offering comfort, encouragement, and
practical help wherever we can. Second Sunday, we meditate upon the theme ' Call
to be inclusive ', Jesus calls us to be inclusive, reaching out to help others regardless
of their color, religion, or any form of discrimination. Third Sunday we meditate
upon the theme ' Call to be Liberative' during Great Lent invites us to reflect deeply
on the freedom Christ offers—not just freedom from sin, but freedom from any-
thing that enslaves the human spirit. Fourth sunday we meditate upon 'Cross: Mani-
festation of grace', The Cross is not merely a symbol of pain and death, but a sign
of God’s unmerited grace—showing that through suffering, healing, forgiveness,
and new life are made possible. March 27th we will observe as Fortieth Friday and
meditate on 'Hunger to be the will of God', By embracing this hunger, we open our
hearts to transformation, allowing God’s grace to guide us, strengthen our spiritual
disciplines. Fifth Sunday we observe as Hosanna and meditate upon 'Entry of the
King of peace ', Hosanna! reminds us that true peace is not imposed by power or
force, but freely offered through love, humility, and self-giving. As we cry
“Hosanna,” we acknowledge Jesus as the Prince of Peace who enters our hearts
and lives, calling us to embrace reconciliation, mercy, and justice. I pray that, May
this Lenten journey be a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and compassion-
ate care for one another, so that we may emerge strengthened in faith and commit-
ted to living the Gospel more fully. May Lord bless us all.
With Much Prayer,
Rev. John Philip
Vicar’s Message