Sunday's Readings

5/22

6th Sun of Easter

This section of John chapter 14 sums up the themes of the opening of the discourse: the Christian's life is not shaped by Jesus' absence but by God's abiding presence; God's presence overcomes anxiety about God's absence; and the present holds in it the seeds of a fresh future shaped by love, not fear.

These verses also contain a glimpse of some of the other themes of the farewell discourse: Jesus' relationship with the Father and the disciples' relationship to Jesus connect the disciples to the Father as well. Jesus promises to send an Advocate or intercessor who will remind the disciples of everything that Jesus taught them and bring them peace.

Jesus is preparing his disciples in advance for his absence so that they will continue to believe in him and not feel all alone after his return to the Father. After the initial excitement of his Easter appearances, Jesus will remain with his followers in a very different way throughout the centuries.

First Reading
Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2,22-29
The early Church community determines, with the help of the Holy Spirit, not to impose the requirement of circumcision on Gentile Christians.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 67:2-3,5,6,8
A prayer that all the nations sing praise to God.

Second Reading
Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
The vision of the splendor of the heavenly Jerusalem is described.

Gospel Reading
John 14:23-29
Jesus promises his disciples that the Father will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit.

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GREETER MINISTRY

Do you like to say “Hello” to others? Have a knack for sharing a warm smile or handshake? Then it seems as if the StC Greeter Ministry may be right up your alley! Greeters are members of the parish family (18 years of age and older) who welcome thoe attending Mass, assist with seating, collect offerings, provide for the presentation of the gifts and distribute the weekly bulletins. We also have a need for greeters at Funeral Masses. Please visit stcolumbkille.org/greeters for more info or easy online sign up or simply contact Carolyn Warner at liturgicalscheduling@stcolumbkille.org