WEEK OF MAY 22, 2023
To view this week's complete Bulletin, click HERE
THIS WEEK AT NOTRE DAME
Monday, May 22
Finance Council - 5:30pm
Cursillos - 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 23
Choir Practice - 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 24
St. Joseph's Prayer Group—6:30am Ingles Tambíen—5:00pm
Ministerio Santa Cecilia - 7:00pm
Thursday, May 25
Blessed is She - 6:30pm
Spanish Choir Practice - 6:30pm
M.O.S.T - 7:00pm
Friday, May 26
Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3:00pm
Saturday, May 27
Reconciliation - 3:00-4:30pm
NDS 8th Grade Graduation - after 5:00pm Mass
NDS 8th Grade Graduation - after 5:00pm Mass
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday, May 22
Monday, May 22
12:00pm (Msgr. Flood)
Tuesday, May 23
7:00am (Fr. Rafal)
Wednesday, May 24
12:00pm (Fr. Rafal)
12:00pm (Fr. Rafal)
Thursday, May 25
12:00pm (Communion Service)
Friday, May 26
8:00am (Fr. Rafal)
Saturday, May 27
5:00pm (Fr. Rafal)
Sunday, May 28 - Pentecost Sunday
7:45am (Fr. Rafal)
9:15am (Msgr. Flood)
11:00am (Fr. Rafal)
5:00pm (Fr. Rafal)
5:00pm (Fr. Rafal)
Daily Mass Readings
CLICK HERE
Dear Parishioners,
Jesus was never focused on His earthly accomplishments: spectacular healings, amazing public performances or praises from other people. Our fearless Leader was beyond all these things.
When he taught us the Our Father prayer, from the very first words he set a very clear direction for us: Our Father who art in Heaven. This is what our teacher and Savior cares about, the Father and Heaven. He wants to lead us to his Father (John 20:17) and he is willing to prepare a place for us in Heaven (John 14: 3). That’s the beauty of our faith that our treasure is not from here, but rather it’s hidden in the future.
It is so easy for us to be confused by this world and its attractions. Things of this world are trying to steal our focus and attention, but Jesus is teaching us to set our hearts on our eternal future. He wants for us to be with Him in his Kingdom. That’s the goal and the greatest spiritual dream. Everything else becomes secondary.
As we celebrate The Ascension of Jesus, we must remind ourselves who we are as believers and what the priorities should be in our life. We may have our questions, doubts and weaknesses, like the Apostles, but we need to find courage to trust Jesus in spite of them. God and His love are bigger than our sins and imperfections.
Today’s celebration is one of the most challenging moments for the Apostles, because Jesus is going back to his Father and they will remain in the world. They will have to learn how to become witnesses to the One who changed their lives and radically converted their hearts. May this beautiful day be for us an inspiration to reflect on our own life:
How is Jesus changing my life?
How is he effecting my daily obligations: my work, my relationships, my dreams?
How would my life look like without Jesus and the eternal hope that comes from faith?
Is Jesus the source of my joy and peace?
May God Bless You abundantly,
Father Rafael
NEW Flocknote Group:
Funeral Service Notifications
Members of this group will receive notification on the passing of Notre Dame Parishioners at the request of
the family. This notification will only be posted once and only those opting in will receive it.
To opt in, click the button below!
Members of this group will receive notification on the passing of Notre Dame Parishioners at the request of
the family. This notification will only be posted once and only those opting in will receive it.
To opt in, click the button below!
Baptismal Preparation
Are you wanting to baptize your child? Our next Baptismal Preparation class, for parents and godparents, will be held Thursday, May 25 from 6:30-8:30pm. These classes are offered in both English and Spanish.
Please contact Lucy Campos to register: 896-4233 or lucy.campos@notredamechurch.cc
Blood Drive sponsored by The Knights of Columbus
Sunday, June 4th from 8:00am— 1:00pm
Notre Dame Social Center
Blood is in short supply; please give the gift of life, give blood. For questions contact John Windlinger at
847-312-3194
Blood is in short supply; please give the gift of life, give blood. For questions contact John Windlinger at
847-312-3194
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
Notre Dame School (PreK-8th) & Our Lady of the Hills (High School)
Saint of the Week
St. Bede the Venerable
Feast Day: May 25
St. Bede's writings were filled with such faith and learning that a Church council ordered them to be read publicly in the churches.
At an early age, Bede was entrusted to the care of the abbot of the Monastery of St. Paul, Jarrow. It was here that we was well educated in natural philosophy, the philosophical principles of Aristotle, astronomy, arithmetic, grammar, ecclesiastical history, the lives of the saints and especially, holy Scripture.
Even upon ordination to the priesthood at age 30, Bede was ever occupied with learning, writing, and teaching. He composed 45 of his own books, including 30 commentaries on books of the Bible.
Although eagerly sought by kings and other notables, even Pope Sergius, Bede managed to remain in his own monastery until his death. Only once did he leave for a few months in order to teach in the school of the archbishop of York. Bede died in 735 praying his favorite prayer: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As in the beginning, so now, and forever.”
At an early age, Bede was entrusted to the care of the abbot of the Monastery of St. Paul, Jarrow. It was here that we was well educated in natural philosophy, the philosophical principles of Aristotle, astronomy, arithmetic, grammar, ecclesiastical history, the lives of the saints and especially, holy Scripture.
Even upon ordination to the priesthood at age 30, Bede was ever occupied with learning, writing, and teaching. He composed 45 of his own books, including 30 commentaries on books of the Bible.
Although eagerly sought by kings and other notables, even Pope Sergius, Bede managed to remain in his own monastery until his death. Only once did he leave for a few months in order to teach in the school of the archbishop of York. Bede died in 735 praying his favorite prayer: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As in the beginning, so now, and forever.”
Video of the Week - Click to Watch!
