The words that I speak to you
I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father
and the Father is in me, or else,
believe because of the works themselves.
I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father
and the Father is in me, or else,
believe because of the works themselves.
THIS WEEKEND:
+ Young people from our faith community will b celebrating their First Eucharist on Saturday. Please included them, their families, and their catechists in your prayers this weekend.
+ Please join us for First Saturday Prayer on May 6 at 12:00noon to pray the rosary, celebrate Mass, and receive anointing of the sick in Room 4 WLIFC.
Live Streamed here.
+ This Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In the Acts of the Apostles, the new role of deacon fills practical needs of the growing Church. The first Epistle of Peter calls us to be built together as living stones, into a spiritual house. We are a royal priesthood called into the light of Christ. In John’s Gospel, Jesus reassures his disciples that he goes to prepare a place for them. He promises that those who believe in him will do his works.
Live Streamed here.
+ This Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In the Acts of the Apostles, the new role of deacon fills practical needs of the growing Church. The first Epistle of Peter calls us to be built together as living stones, into a spiritual house. We are a royal priesthood called into the light of Christ. In John’s Gospel, Jesus reassures his disciples that he goes to prepare a place for them. He promises that those who believe in him will do his works.
. Please find our mass schedule here. You can review this weekend's scriptures or consider this meditation.
+ Second Collection this weekend gores to our Transitional House and the Social Actions pillars will be directed to PATH - People Acting Together in Howard
TAKE NOTE:
Last night, there was an Honest Conversation about Racism regarding Criminal Justice. You can find the video archieve of the meeting on our web-page.
On May 17 at 7pm at Wilde Lake, there will be a live event following our two years of Honest Conversations via Zoom. We will look towards The Way Forward. See the attached flyer.
THE GREEN TEAM
Did You Know According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, lawns and gardens in this country are sprayed with more than 90 million pounds of insecticides and herbicides a year. The mowers and edgers that maintain them emit nearly 27 million tons
of air pollutants annually. And U.S. residents squander a whopping 9 billion gallons of water outdoors each day, primarily on landscape irrigation
Learn More: Greening your Homeowner Association Lawn Alternatives The Great Healthy Yard Project
Act: Make changes to your lawn. Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies and HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK https://homegrownnationalpark.org/
Act: Make changes to your lawn. Converting Lawns Into Diverse Landscapes: Case Studies and HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK https://homegrownnationalpark.org/
> The OMI Spring Fling is happening on May 7th, 12:30-5 pm. This family event is full of environmental and fun activities, native plants for sale and more! Register Here.
> April is Earth Month and you may find new ways to care for creation by participating in the month of EcoChallenges. Register here to make a positive impact on our planet.
> Help the Green Team Grow! Join the monthly virtual meeting on Tuesday, at 7 pm. May 9, 2023 Email kavaldivia09@gmail.com for the meeting link.
Just sharing some church-y news we have seen recently...
- The Baltimore Archdiocese has permitted outdoor weddings on a case-by-case basis since 2018.The locations have varied throughout the archdiocese. museums, barns, fields, homes, and high school or college chapels are all acceptable. Read More
- A Staten Island ferry named For Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement makes its maiden voyage. More here.
COLUMBIA COMMUNITY CARES:
After Mass on the weekends or anytime outside our office doors, you can make a food donation to those in need within our home community.
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