This Sunday, May 9th. The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Saints Peter and Paul
TIMES OF REFRESHING
Fr. Ricky V. Ordóñez
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How Much Do I Love You?
Man has always tried to define the extent of how much love can be given. Poets, philosophers, writers have tried to express these in words. The Saints and many modern-day heroes have, however, expressed this with their actions and, many times over, even at a cost of their own lives.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, in the horrors of the Nazi extermination camp, exchanged his life for someone whom he knew had a family to care for.
MotherTheresa gave up the safety and serenity of the convent walls and trod the streets of Calcutta caring for the poorest of the poor.
Mahatma Gandhi willingly suffered the indignity of racism to pursue a peaceful path to change the life of millions.
Then, there are the unnamed, who continue to unselfishly give of themselves to care for the elderly, the children, the sick and dying in our homes, hospitals, hospices, and home care facilities.
Many more continue to defend and protect the right to life of the unborn - sometimes at the risk of persecution and ridicule.
Yes, indeed, to say “I love you” is easy. But to show it in our actions sometimes prove to be more difficult.
Father's note Continues on top of the next column
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Caring for Others! Caring for Yourself!
To me, there is no greater joy than knowing that we have made others happy – and the best way is to show their importance in our lives.
A simple telephone call, an email message, or any gesture to show that we care are always punctuated with so much joy.
This, too, brings us just as much as we realize our worth as participants in this journey called “LIFE”. Such a small effort for great rewards!
Join our fight to eradicate the Corona Virus!!!!
Pima County Health in cooperation with the Diocese of Tucson will host a Corona Virus Vaccination Drive at various Catholic parishes.
At Ss. Peter and Paul, we are scheduled for Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021
Watch out for our announcements for the exact times.
We are reaching out to our neighboring parishes and churches of other denominations to assist us in letting their congregations know of the availability of the vaccine at our premises.
From all of us here at Saints Peter and Paul we want to wish all of the mothers and expecting mothers a very happy Mother’s Day.
Thank you for all that you do and for your love and support.
We are happy that you are sharing this special day with us.
CONTINUE THE TRADITION
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School is a community dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth, strengthening moral values, and developing academic excellence.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School is now accepting enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year.
We have openings in all grades and Scholarships are available to apply.
For a virtual or in-person tour please call Mrs. Kimberly Triphan, Admissions Coordinator, at 325-2431 ext. 102.
Come see our beautiful campus and all that we have to offer.
We are offering an Easter time reflection series by Bishop Barron. Please take some time as a family to look at the section below.
Easter Reflection Series
No Greater Love than This
For we Catholics, Easter is not a one-day event but a 50-day season of celebration! Death has been defeated by the God who went down into the muck of sin and despair and arose victoriously!
"This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13)
Perhaps one of the most direct and summative lines of all Scripture is this week's passage of John's Gospel. This command to love one another (family, friend, enemy, and stranger alike) is tasked to all of us who dare call ourselves Christian. It's not optional! "This I command you: love one another." (John 15:17).
"Laying down" our lives might mean embracing the inconvenience of bearing a coworker's burdens, dealing with an annoying stranger, or losing sleep because of a crying child. But these moments are little "schools" of love where our hearts are stretched to increase in our capacity for love.
"It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you." (John 15:16). It should be oddly comforting that God believes us to be worthy to participate in the spread of the Gospel message, through our words and actions. If God calls us to the task, he will equip us for the job.
"God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins.
1 John 4: 9-10
Love One Another
Am I refusing or receiving the love of God daily?
Do I really believe that God loves me?
Who in my life is suffering? How can I reach out to them this week?
Am I refusing or receiving the love of God daily?
Do I really believe that God loves me?
Who in my life is suffering? How can I reach out to them this week?
May 9th. The Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Mass will be indoors in the Church.
Mass Times:
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7:00,9:00,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
On Sunday, we distribute Holy Communion after the Mass, at the Sanctity of Life Garden (south side of Church). Please allow social distancing while waiting to receive the Eucharist.
Announcing NEW CHANGES.
Confessions are now being held outside at the Gramer Hall Patio. The times of confession stay the same as last week.
Saturday at 10:30-11:30 am, and 3:30-5:00 pm
Starting on Monday, May 3rd.
The weekday, Monday through Friday, Mass schedule will now include 7:00 am and Noon.
Saturday's schedule will be as follows:
Weekday Mass at 7:00 and Noon.
The Vigil Mass for Sunday is at 5:30 pm.
Finance Corner
Fiscal Year July 1, 2020- Present
Budget YTD: $ 470,561
Income YTD: $ 453,495
YTD Deficit: $ (17,066)
Sunday Collection 05/02/21: $ 8,150
Online Donations 05/02//21: $ 2,527
Total Collection 05/02/21 : $ 10,677
Thank you for your generosity!
If you would like to learn more about online giving visit the parish website by clicking on the “Donate” box.
You may also call James Lemas at the parish office if you need assistance.
