05/14/2026
Tonight at St. Matthew Parish, what began as our celebration of the Ascension of the Lord became something unexpectedly beautiful.
Due to the power outages throughout the area, our evening turned into a candlelight vigil — the church softly illuminated by candlelight as we gathered together in prayer and faith. In the midst of darkness, Christ’s light still shined brightly among us.
Thank you to everyone who stayed with us this evening, prayed with us, and embraced the moment with such reverence, patience, and grace. Your presence reminded us that the Church is not built by lights or electricity, but by the faithful gathered together in Christ.
“As He blessed them, He parted from them and was taken up to heaven.” — Luke 24:51
Thank you for making this Ascension celebration such a memorable and faith-filled evening. ✨🕯️🙏