Without exception, each of our Candidates and Elect has made personal sacrifices to continue their journey to the Easter Vigil. On this night’s Vigil, which is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities, there is only one celebration in each church. It is arranged, moreover, in such a way that after the Lucernarium and Easter Proclamation (which constitutes the first part of the Vigil), the Holy Church meditates on the wonders the Lord God has done for his people from the beginning, trusting in his word and promise (the second part, that is, the Liturgy of the Word) until, as the day approaches, with new members reborn in Baptism (the third part), the Church is called to the table the Lord has prepared for his people. The memorial of his Death and Resurrection until he comes again (the fourth part). The sacrifices of these Candidates and Elect to unite them not just with the mystical Body of Christ, but with centuries of new believers who have found themselves finally welcomed at the Table of the Lord as part of the celebration of the Easter Vigil. Marked by true conversion, these new sisters and brothers in Christ eagerly await to add their experiences, talents, and insights to our community. We are truly blessed to have them as part of our family.

Please tell them “Welcome,” and continue to pray for them.

We welcome: Eva Sanchez, Juan Sadat, Jorge Ramirez, William Glass, Guadalupe Gallegos, Fernando Burgos, Jailene Garcia Gaspar, Maria Hernandez Gomez, Aralinda Benitez, Jesus Reyes, Armando Rivas, Xiomarie Rivas, Kiomarie Rivas, Julia de Dios Cruz, Roxana Colonacosta, Bianca Negron, Judith Acosta, Nicole Acosta, Vincent McIntosh, Analy Maya, Yulissa Maya, Alexandra Olivares Romero, Lyanne Morales, & Elizabeth Maya.