Go, therefore,
and make disciples of all nations.
and make disciples of all nations.
THIS WEEKEND:
+ This Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. In the opening verses of the Acts of the Apostles, Saint Luke describes how Jesus ascended to the Father, having first entrusted his Apostles with the task of spreading the Gospel throughout the whole world. In the second reading from Ephesians, Paul prays that all who hear his words might experience the wisdom and power of the ascended Christ. In the Gospel, Matthew recalls the ascension of Jesus and his promise to be with us to the end of the age.
. Please find our mass schedule here. You can review this weekend's scriptures or consider this meditation.
+ Second Collection this weekend will be directed to the Catholic Communications Campaign while the Social Actions Pillars will be shared with the Grassroots Crisis Center.
+ Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (MD LAOH) Howard County Division is sponsoring a “baby shower” this weekend at all Masses benefiting the Columbia Pregnancy Center. at Masses. New and gently used infant and toddler clothing (especially boys), baby care items, diapers (premie, sizes 2 and above), teethers, Enfamil blue top formula, strollers, port-a-cribs, toys are needed to support the Center.
+ 590 Baby Bottles have been distributed at Mass to date in support of the Columbia Pregnancy Center campaign for 2023. We will collect your spare change filled bottles this weekend. Read the story of Karla who benefitted from the services of CPC.
+ 590 Baby Bottles have been distributed at Mass to date in support of the Columbia Pregnancy Center campaign for 2023. We will collect your spare change filled bottles this weekend. Read the story of Karla who benefitted from the services of CPC.
You have four ways to contribute:
> Through the St John’s Give Central site, our online site
> Direct to the Columbia Pregnancy Center’s site using St John’s donation link
> By check, made out to the Columbia Pregnancy Center and mailed to the Knights of Columbus, Box 573, Columbia 21045 or
> By the traditional baby bottles, filled with cash, bills and checks. Bring them to Mass the weekends of May 21 or 28 and hand them to the Knights at the door.
> Through the St John’s Give Central site, our online site
> Direct to the Columbia Pregnancy Center’s site using St John’s donation link
> By check, made out to the Columbia Pregnancy Center and mailed to the Knights of Columbus, Box 573, Columbia 21045 or
> By the traditional baby bottles, filled with cash, bills and checks. Bring them to Mass the weekends of May 21 or 28 and hand them to the Knights at the door.
The Diversity and Inclusion Ministry committee seeks your assistance in brainstorming of ideas/activities to reach out and broaden our knowledge and awareness of our LGBTQ+ community.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Mary held their raffle drawig last night. Congratulations to Alex Maldinera who won first place and Alicia Diaz who claimed 2nd place.
Thank you to all all who participated in Wednesday night's Honest Conversations about Racism live-meeting.
Together, we began to vision a way forward. Watch for an upcoming report regarding the results of our decisions.
Do your little bit of good where you are;
its those little bits of good put together
that overwhelm the world.
its those little bits of good put together
that overwhelm the world.
Bishop Desmond Tutu
THE GREEN TEAM
Did You Know Globally every year, used paper towels create an unnecessary 254 million tons of landfill waste. Paper towels have many great uses, whether it's cleaning up the nasty spill, the pet accident, or using them to wipe down the counter. However, they're one-time-use, which makes them wasteful and unsustainable.
Learn More: about sustainable paper towels and paper towel alternatives
Act: Use your consumer dollars to support companies that use resources responsibly, companies that don't rely on virgin forest fiber. Use your voice to talk to family, friends, and neighbors to share why this is important to you and to the planet.
If you missed the film presentation of “The Letter - A Message from Earth” you can still watch it at home on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rps9bs85BII
Following the film, viewers created action items for themselves, their families, and the parish. Here are a few that you might consider too:
> Reduce paper towel use
> Reduce waste and recycle
> Get family to think about conserving the earth
> Advocate for companies to produce more products that can be recycled
Following the film, viewers created action items for themselves, their families, and the parish. Here are a few that you might consider too:
> Reduce paper towel use
> Reduce waste and recycle
> Get family to think about conserving the earth
> Advocate for companies to produce more products that can be recycled
Help the Green Team Grow! Join the monthly virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7 pm. Email kavaldivia09@gmail.com for the meeting link.
Next weekend, we celebrate Pentecost! If you can, wear red as part of the celebration!
Just sharing some church-y news we have seen recently...
- This weekend, the church commemorates the World Day of Social Communications. In his annual message Pope Francis reminds us that
“A soft tongue will break a bone”, says the book of Proverbs (25:15). Today more than ever, speaking with the heart is essential to foster a culture of peace in places where there is war; to open paths that allow for dialogue and reconciliation in places where hatred and enmity rage. In the dramatic context of the global conflict we are experiencing, it is urgent to maintain a form of communication that is not hostile. Read it all 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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