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Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost concludes the Easter season and celebrates the Holy Spirit being sent to strengthen and inspire the new Church. Acts 2 shares the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles with tongues of fire and they began to speak in tongues. When the crowd assumed they were drinking, Peter explained to them all about Jesus and instructed them to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).

For the very first time, the apostles announced salvation in Christ, risen from the dead, to those beyond their inner circle. It was the beginning of the mission to spread the gospel throughout the world, and that's why Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church.

Beyond praying and reflecting on this Scripture, consider:

wearing red to Mass; the priests will!
having a bonfire and making s'mores
grabbing some donuts (filled . . . with the Holy Spirit)
praying a prayer to the Holy Spirit to fill you and compel you to spread the Gospel by the way you live your life

(content from CatholicAllYear.com)

May: The Month of Mary

The Holy Father's Intentions for May 2023

For church movements and groups: We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelisation each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.

This Sunday's Gospel Reading: May 28, Pentecost Sunday

Jn 20:19-23 | Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Marian Feast Days

On May 29, we celebrate The Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. The title of Mother of the Church has been bestowed on the Bl. Virgin Mary because she gave birth to Christ, the Head of the Church, and became Mother of the redeemed before her Son gave up his spirit on the Cross. Pope Saint Paul VI solemnly confirmed the same title in an address given to the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council on November 21, 1964 and established that "by this sweetest of names the whole Christian people should henceforth give still greater honor to the Mother of God."

(artwork by Janusz Antosz)

Celebrated on May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth. The meeting of these two women was a joyful and unique event. Both found themselves pregnant in unusual circumstances – Elizabeth in her old age after suffering from infertility, and Mary by the Holy Spirit.

As Pope Benedict XVI said, this feast day is a day to recognize Mary’s humility and willingness to be used by God, and strive to imitate it in our own lives.

Parish News

MEMORIAL DAY/PRIEST RETREAT

Nursery and Gift Corner will be closed Sunday, May 28 for Memorial Day. The entire church building and parish office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29.

As a reminder, the priests will be on retreat from May 29-June 2, and we'll have no Masses, Adoration, or confession during that time, including First Friday and First Saturday. The church's side doors, beside the St. Joseph and St. Mary statue, currently open as temporary entrances to the church, will be locked from the outside beginning May 30.

SPECIAL COLLECTION

This Sunday, May 28 is our special collection supporting the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ and builds Catholic communities in the US and developing countries using the internet, television, radio, and print media.

CATHOLIC KIDS CAMP

Catholic Kid's Camp will start on Monday, June 19-23 from 9 AM-noon each day. Camp is for Children age 4 (by Sept. 1) through 7th gr. Register by June 6 here.

Help Needed!

Who? Adult helpers (18 and over) and teen helpers grades 8-12

What? Lead small groups or work in activity stations: snacks, games, scripture, crafts, service

When? June 19-23, 9 AM until noon.

Where? Here!

Why? To understand and spread the Gospel message to Love your Neighbor!

Register as a volunteer here.

Adults (18 and over) who need child protection certification can attend class on June 12 at 6 PM in Parish Meeting room 1. Register for new certification or renew an expired certificate here: https://mobile.cmgconnect.org

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Click here to learn more about the
nominees for the 2023-24 Parish Pastoral Council. On June 3/4, we will hold elections. Voting is open to all registered parishioners, and your votes will be kept confidential. You will select up to, but no more than, FOUR (4) candidates. Thank you to those who have come forward to run for this advisory body.

PRIME TIMERS' EVENTS

All Prime Timers are welcome to join us for dinner at Kabuki on Thursday, May 25, at 5 PM.

Also, Prime Timers' quarterly social is June 2 in the Parish Hall. Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer to share. Wine and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Karaoke is being brought back by popular demand!

For more information, please contact Mary Matthews .

PARISH PICNIC THANK YOU

Thank you so much to everyone who helped with this year's Parish Picnic, including but certainly not limited to: those who volunteered their time to set up, run, and tear down picnic activities; Matt, Paulie, and the Knights who helped with food; the ministries who participated in the Ministry Fair; One Cup Ministry for your help with the Kids Corner; those who donated cakes for the Cake Walk and prizes for BINGO; Lynette for the face painting; St. Michael staff members; Auburn Fire and Police Divisions; Aubie; and the Parish Picnic team, made up of Jon Stoltz, Heather Collins, Becky Stephens, Mike Kozak, Heather and Kurt Walker, Jim Filush, Vince Musashe, Ashley Galanopoulos, Valerie Fetsch, and Winje Zartman. The weather was amazing, and we loved seeing so many smiles! Thank you to Fr. Farmer and Fr. Peyton for your support and presence on such a fun day.