April 28, 2024
CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST
5th Sunday of Easter
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Today's livestream will begin at 9:00 a.m.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word: CLICK HERE for today' Scripture readings for children. CLICK HERE for today's Gospel Activity Sheet.
SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
First Reading:
The disciples were unwilling to trust that Saul (Paul) was a true believer until Barnabas offered support for Saul. How easily do you trust people you don’t know well?
Second Reading:
John speaks of the importance of knowing in your heart that you believe in Jesus and truly love others. How does anyone know what is in their heart?
Gospel:
Using the metaphor of a vine and branches, Jesus speaks of the importance of staying connected to him and the Father. When do you feel close to Jesus?
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Every Christian is a vine awaiting the loving attention of our gardener to prune and perfect us, to remove the parts of ourselves that are dead so that the fruitful parts burst forth with life. Trust the wisdom of the gardener. He alone can make us bloom.
©LPi
IN THIS EMAIL
PARISH/SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS
• Daily Mass Schedule Change
• Funeral Announcements
• K of C Catholic Investments for
Catholic Families NEW
• French Night 2024
• Saint Mary's School is Hiring
• Parish Pilgrimage
• CARITAS Cookout
• Resurrection Bible Study
• CARITAS Cookout
• Resurrection Bible Study
• Homilies Online
• Lumen Christi Legacy Society
PARISH/SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS
Due to funerals at Saint Mary's, there will be no 9:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 2.
There will be no Communion and Caffeine gathering this week.
We offer prayers of consolation to the family and friends of Michael Leonard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary's on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary's on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m.
A reception will follow in the Commons.
We offer prayers of consolation to the family and friends of Dolly Shumate.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary's on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m..
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary's on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m..
Join us for French Night 2024:
May 18, 2024 - Saint Mary's Parish Hall
Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $50 per person
Purchase 8 tickets to reserve a table of 8
under your name.
Please note: this is an Adults Only event.
The hiring process for the 2024-2025 school year is well underway and we would love your referrals! Please share our open job opportunities with qualified candidates in your network. More info: saintmary.org/employment
ABOUT THE DAY:
In 2023, the Vatican named St. Andrew’s in Roanoke as a minor basilica. There are only two minor basilicas in our Diocese. If you have not been to St. Andrew’s before, this is one of the most beautiful examples of gothic architecture and a major renovation was completed over the past few years. Monsignor Tom Miller, who celebrates mass at St. Mary’s on a regular basis served as the pastor of St. Andrew’s for 13 years. Come hear St. Andrew’s story of birth, growth, and expansion. After a guided tour and Mass at the basilica, we will have box lunches on the bus as we journey to Bedford to see first hand the story that Father Mike likes to share at our parish’s newcomer orientation regarding the westward expansion of our Diocese with the Irish railroad workers. The Holy Name of Mary in Bedford is a living example of that very story.
The day will begin early with coffee and donuts in the lower commons during check-in. The bus will leave around 7:15 am. The ride to Roanoke is very scenic. After arriving at St. Andrew’s we will have a guided tour with Mass being celebrated. There will be a lot of walking, so dress comfortably. After Mass, we will give out box lunches to enjoy on the ride to Bedford. Once in Bedford the story of the Holy Name of Mary parish will be shared. This is the 150th anniversary of this church as well.
St. Mary's is excited to host our 2nd Annual Spring Cookout at CARITAS Center (2220 Stockton Street, Richmond, VA 23224). Opening in 2020, the CARITAS Center brings all the solutions for breaking the cycles of homelessness and substance use under one roof. CARITAS is home to the largest adult emergency shelter in the area, providing 50% of the beds to men and women experiencing homelessness.
We are inviting residents of the CARITAS shelters and sober living apartments to a cookout for Saturday, May 18th, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).
CLICK HERE to sign up to help.
Contact Rachelle Hunter with any questions:
804-240-6516 or rachelle41365@gmail.com.
Sessions Are Online!
You can find the sessions for this study online at: https://www.stmarysrichmond.org/Audio-Bible-Studies
Updated Information About the Schedule for the "Christ Is Risen" Bible Study
Thursday evenings at 7:00:
May 2 - Session 3 (Gospel of Luke)
May 9 - Session 4 (Gospel of John)
Friday mornings at 10:30:
May 3 - NO SESSION
May 10 - Session 4 (Gospel of John)
We have resumed posting the daily homilies online. You can find these recordings on our website at https://www.stmarysrichmond.org/homilies.
Homilies will be posted Monday - Friday, later in the afternoon. The Monday post will be homily from the previous Sunday.
Homilies will be posted Monday - Friday, later in the afternoon. The Monday post will be homily from the previous Sunday.
One of the priorities of Saint Mary’s is to ensure the long-term viability of our church and school community. By focusing on the future, we can ensure the dynamic liturgies, enriching faith formation programs, critical pastoral ministries, and an unparalleled faith based school will be available for the next generations of parishioners.
We have created the Lumen Christi Legacy Society - Saint Mary’s Catholic Church & School Chapter. The purpose of our Legacy Society is to encourage parishioners to name our parish as a beneficiary in their will and/or estate plans. Bequests are the most common type of legacy gift and is a testament of your faith as a Catholic and the significance Saint Mary’s Church & School has had in your life.
Creating our new Lumen Christi Legacy Society allows us the opportunity to acknowledge and recognize parishioners who have remembered Saint Mary’s Church & School in their will.