“The Resurrection of Christ from the dead has the power to bring about a new beginning in each one of our lives. As Jesus’ first disciples were called together  in order to go forth and witness to this saving event, so are we commissioned to join together as one in our common journey of faith: indeed, no one walks the road of Christian discipleship alone. This Easter season, each one of us is invited to join together not only as a larger parish family but also in smaller, more personal communities (small groups) that, as for the first disciples, will serve our mission of proclaiming Christ risen from the dead.”