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Bible Study

Thursdays at Noon and 7 p.m.
in the Parish Center Library

Bible Study sheets will be available each week
on the kiosk by the west doors.

“Acts--Spread of the Kingdom”

Beginning Thursday, May 2 (at noon and 7:00 p.m.) and for

twenty weeks, our Bible Study will be “Acts--Spread of the

Kingdom”. The Acts of the Apostles covers about a thirty-year

period following the resurrection of Jesus when the early

Christians “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6) by

spreading the Good News. The lessons learned are as timeless

as the faith we live, the struggles just as real in the 21st century

church.

The series consists of DVD presentations by Jeff Cavins and

Sarah Christmyer from Ascension Press, reading Acts and

reflecting on the material. Please make plans to study with us.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM
(see Bulletin for further info)

SUNDAY, MAY 19

Knights of Columbus Breakfast

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 24-28

Vacation Bible School

FRIDAY, JULY 5

Trip to Mother Cabrini Shrine, Golden

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 6-7

Monthly Food Drive

Mark your calendar for upcoming events

Parish Calendar Of Events

Click here for Month-at-a-Glance Events

Click here to go straight to OnLine Giving

Hospitalized?

If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like Father Jim to visit you, please call the parish office or ask the hospital chaplain to contact the parish. Because of privacy laws, hospitals do not publish lists of those who have been admitted to the hospital.

Monthly Food Drive

Remember to bring food donations the first weekend each month to all the Masses. Staples, canned hams, chicken, packaged meals and children’s snacks are always good. Please be generous

Whom do you call for information at the parish?

Is it Chris or Fran, Father Jim, Lynn, Linda, or Blase?

When does Formation begin?

What do we offer?
 

You have questions.

We have answers.
 

Click here for a thumbnail sketch of all we have to offer at OLM and whom you need to speak. In the next couple of weeks we will provide guidelines and explanations for sacraments, formation and other parish information

Ministry Minutes are available at the office.
Check out what is happening in the Parish ministries

Click here for a message and info on Parish Council

What to do? What to do?

The word going around is that Our Lady of the Meadows

is a transitioning parish -- indeed we are in so many ways:

we have fewer high schoolers in the parish programs, not

many youngsters in “Growing Up Catholic” and those who

have ministered in the parish for many, many years are

growing tired and leaving their minisries. But transitions also

signal new ways of doing things, new ministries, new people

picking up the slack in our various ministries.

What can happen?

Some ministries will have to be suspended until we get

more help. Have you noticed that sometimes we only have

four Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist? That is not

indicative of the number of people in attendance -- that

means we don’t have enough ministers to handle all the

stations. Do you see the same people doing multiple

ministries -- or staff members picking up the slack? Most

of our ministries don’t require additional time on the ministers’

part because many of them are liturgical in nature. As we

look to revamping formation, we need more catechists,

which does require additional time but it is not without

support. Growing Up Catholic meets on Sundays 10:00-

10:45 a.m. with ample time to attend Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Sacramental programs meet on Sunday in that same time

frame.

What can you do to help? What are you called to do?

Transition may be smooth or it can be bumpy -- that really

is up to us.

For more information or to volunteer, talk to Chris on the

weekend or call during the week. Thank you for your

willingness to discern your role in our parish life. Many hands

make light work!

Whole Community Catechesis

Formation Survey Links for Lifetime Catechesis:

Studying the Bible

Learning about the Catholic Christian Faith

Interest in Personal Growth

Interest in Service and Mission

Interest in Spirituality and Worship

Interest in Family Life

“Growing Up Catholic”

Growing Up Catholic and First Sacraments (Eucharist and

Reconciliation) began Sunday, September 10 with a family

gathering in the parish center hall, 10:00–10:45a.m.

Registration forms will be available at all the Masses or in the

office during the week. All children K-5th grades and preschoolers if they have been in pre-school for at least a year

are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please

call the office and talk to Chris 561-3580 extension 12.

FORMATION

GROWING UP CATHOLIC K-5

OLM Sunday, 10:00- 10:45 a.m.

It is not too late to register.

GROWING UP CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL

begins Sunday, September 30, 5:00 p.m.

at HOLY FAMILY, 2825 Lakeview

GROWING UP CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

begins Sunday September 30, 5:00 p.m.

at HOLY FAMILY, 2825 Lakeview

Confirmation Process for those who have finished one year

of the program begins Sunday, October 7 with orientation at

HOLY FAMILY, 2825 Lakeview.

Please keep in mind that formation does not end with the

reception of a sacrament such as Eucharist or Confirmation.

Nor is formation for a sacrament confined to “classes” as

the formal learning, but extends to Mass attendance and life

in the parish (informal learning). All three components are

important.

Look for more adult formation offerings coming soon.

Adult Formation opportunities—

“Acts--Spread of the Kingdom”

Beginning Thursday, May 2 (at noon and 7:00 p.m.) and for

twenty weeks, our Bible Study will be “Acts--Spread of the

Kingdom”. The Acts of the Apostles covers about a thirty-year

period following the resurrection of Jesus when the early

Christians “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6) by

spreading the Good News. The lessons learned are as timeless

as the faith we live, the struggles just as real in the 21st century

church.

The series consists of DVD presentations by Jeff Cavins and

Sarah Christmyer from Ascension Press, reading Acts and

reflecting on the material. Please make plans to study with us.

Please make your reservation by calling Chris at 561-3580. We need to know an approximate number to prepare materials

Learn - Deepen - Defend - Instruct

Gifts

Get your inspirational CD and book
from the kiosk in the Narthex, Today!
or
Order on line at www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org

Here is a synopsis of some of the CD's in the Kiosk

Click here to see more thumbnails of the Kiosk

RCIA-RCIC

Do you know someone who has never been baptized, but has asked you questions about the faith? Or maybe someone who has been baptized in another faith has asked how to be a Catholic.

Our Rite of Christian Initiation for adults and for children run all year.

If you have questions, call Chris at 561-3580.

Ministry of Consolation -- Bereavement Ministry

It is the goal of the community of Our Lady of the Meadows that no member should suffer the loss of a loved one in isolation.

To that end, we are pleased to offer ongoing supportive

and pastoral services for the bereaved through the ministry of consolation.

These services include a monthly support group on the second Thursday of each month; routine contact by telephone and mail, as desired; assistance at funerals and receptions.

All services are free and available to parishioners or any family member who is experiencing the loss of a loved one.

It is our hope that, through these pastoral services, those suffering a loss may come to know the loving support of the faith community.

For more information contact the parish office, or Paula Giordano at 561-2958.

Caregiver Connection

Do you care for someone who is chronically ill; find yourself stressed out and frustrated; feel alone and overwhelmed?
“
You are not alone”
 

- find comfort in knowing others care. Join us and connect with other caregivers the second and fourth Thursday of every month (10:30 a.m.-noon) at the Joni Fair Hospice House Chapel (Second Floor), 1107 Pueblo Boulevard Way. No registration required. Open to the public.

For more information call 719-296-6201.

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

Phone number -- 561-3580

Chris Armstrong -- Chris@olm-parish.com

Facebook: Our Lady of the Meadows Catholic Community

Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.at Christ the King. Candidates and Sponsors need to be present by 5:30 p.m. tomeet with the Bishop.

Teens who are at least 16 years of age and have attended at least one year of high school Religious Formation are invited into the Confirmation Process. A packet with all paperwork will be available for next year's class soon

Please pray for our confirmandi

2019 Middle & High School Ministry Opportunities
 

Might be cold out ….but plan ahead for summer ministry opportunities to serve others. High School -- Young Neighbors in Action, Mission trip to Gallup, New Mexico, June 16-21, 2019. Steubenville of the Rockies, June 21-23, 2019. NCYC,

National Catholic Youth Conference, November 21-23, 2019 in Indianapolis,

Indiana. Middle School - Just 5 Mission trip to Alamosa, CO, June 15, 2019.

For more details please see Linda or Lynn. We have had youth attend these events and they would love to talk to other young people about their experiences.

JUST5

Any middle school teen wanting to attend the JUST5 Mission Trip to Alamosa this summer, July 15-19 -- E-mail Linda Davis @lindadavis81004@yahoo.com or call 564-2696 if you are interested.

Baptism Preparation

Baptism is a sacrament of faith. As parents, it is your faith and that of the whole community that gives meaning to the celebration of this sacrament for your child.

Requirements:

● For babies and children less than 7 years of age. (Children 7 years and older must be enrolled in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)).

● The family must be registered members of the Parish either Our Lady of the Meadows or Holy Rosary.

● A firm commitment by parents to raise their children in the Catholic faith to the best of their ability.

● A copy of the baby’s birth certificate.

● Attend a baptism preparation session within the last two years. Qualifications of Godparents:

● An understanding of the role of godparent.

● Be at least 16 years of age, fully initiated into the Catholic Church -- Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and a participating member of a Catholic parish.

● Certification from godparents’ parish of eligibility to be sponsors is required.

The next Baptism preparation will be Saturday, September 22 (Noon to 4:00 p.m.)  Parents and godparents are required to attend. Baptism preparation sessions are offered four times a year.

Please call Chris at 561-3580 to register..

First Communion

Please pray for our children
 Contact Chris for more information at 561-3580
 

Newman Club

Newman Clubs will continue through April. We thank the Catholic Foundation for the generous grant to fund the high schools and this year Corwin Middle School. Clubs meet during lunchtime: East Club meets Monday; Centennial (Room 418) and Central (Barbara Guerrero Room) Tuesday; and South Wednesday.

Everyone is welcome!

Great food!

Check Facebook: Pueblo Newman Club for daily updates.

Evangelization with a youthful perspective:

Fellowship of Catholic University Students

Interested in Lectoring?

Youth interested in becoming lectors should talk to Chris or Father Jim.

Interested in Serving?
 

We are needing youngsters fourth grade and older who would like to be trained to serve the Mass on weekends and holy days. Talk to Chris or Father Jim if you are interested. Training sessions days and time to be determined

Father John Power Basketball League

Father John Power Memorial Basketball League isLooking for all former and current basketball players, coaches, workers, officials and sponsors who have participated in the Father John Power Memorial Basketball League over the past 50 years to the present. We are having a 50th Anniversary celebration in October and we would like to invite you. For more information, please call Jamie at 719-250-6630 or email frpowerbball@gmail.com.

2019 Registration open

League is open to 2nd — 8th grade boys and girls.
You can register on-line at www.fatherpowers.org.,
e-mail at fatherjohnpowerbasketball@yahoo.com, or call Jamie at 250-6630. The League is also looking for volunteers for more information or to volunteer call Jamie

Interested in joining Serra Club

The Pueblo Serra Club is part of a worldwide organization formally recognized by the Holy See as the global lay apostolate for vocations in the Catholic Church. The Mission of Serra Club is to support spiritually, physically and financially the increase of vocation efforts within the Diocese of Pueblo and to be a positive reinforcement for our priests and religious. The Club become supporters of those contemplating a religious vocation and mentor those in the discernment process and those in seminaries. The club meets the first and third Saturday of each month (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. It is open to anyone interested. For more information contact Rose Marie Stimpfl at 720-363-6057.

Click here For Registration info

Plants need fertilizer to grow healthy and strong and so too does

your marriage. Without some nurturing and care it will remain weak

and unfulfilling. Spread a little fertilizer on your relationship. Make

a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and watch your love for

each other grow.

Weekends are at historic Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs.

Contact Glen and Toni Gallegos

719-591-9045 or socowwmereg@gmail.com for more information.

Or to sign up online, visit our website at wwme.org.

Click here for schedule of future encounters in Colorado

Already Encountered?
Join the Southern Colorado Community every third Saturday of the month for fellowship, presentations, dialogue and other events.Sign up as a prayer couple, application couple or community support for upcoming weekends.Join a local Sharing Group

Call Glen & Toni Gallegos (719) 591-9045 for details and upcoming

Thinking about Separation or Divorce?

RETROUVAILLE_™
... A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES™

click here for more info

or

For confidential information about or to register for upcoming programs, call (303) 317-5111 or email:dialov1282@gmail.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Next Colorado Workshops:

Denver   September 13, 2019

Divorced? Click here for a survival guide

Natural Family Planning:

THE NFPI WEB-BASED HOME STUDY COURSE

What is it? The NFPI home-study course is a convenient way for couples to complete an NFP course for self-instruction and as a normal part of preparation for marriage.

What will you do and learn?

In the NFPI Home Study Course, you will-

* Study the NFPI manual, Natural Family Planning: The Complete Approach.

* Learn how to observe, record, and interpret the signs of female fertility.

* Learn Catholic teaching about love, marriage, sexuality and responsible parenthood.

* Understand that teaching in terms of the Christian marriage covenant.

What's the process?

You will complete a series of three tests based upon the NFPI manual, Natural Family Planning: The Complete Approach. You will be sent one test at a time. You will answer the questions or apply rules based on the readings. After you have successfully completed the first test, you will be sent the second test. When you successfully complete the second, you will be sent the third test. After the three tests are completed, you will be asked to interpret two charts.

More information can be obtained at the NFPI website: www.NFPandmore.org

Follow the Home Study Course Link.

A donation is requested.

The Universal Church

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News from around the Catholic World

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The Holy See

 

Pope Francis

 

Visit the Vatican
 

Vatican News Service

Pope Francis' Daily Spiritual Reflections

 

Our Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for May:   The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.

 

 

Pope's tweets


 

Pope's tweets

 

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The Diocese of the Little Way




The Most Reverend Stephen J. Berg
Bishop of Pueblo

Diocesan Calendar can be found here: www.dioceseofpueblo.org/calendar

 

 

The Little Way for the Diocese of Pueblo First, I admit and accept that,  "I cannot overcome the trials of life  and become who I am meant to be, on my own."   Second, with total confidence in His merciful love for me, I pray:  "Jesus, please come and help me by making all things possible."   When these two actions become the spiritual air that I daily breathe,  then I am living The Little Way.

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea, is now pointing us forward, with the Strategic Plan to illuminate our next steps. Therefore, as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, in positioning ourselves to become The Diocese of the Little Way, each of us is being called to participate by embracing her inspiring path:  With all my heart, I will... R   Recognize my littleness, O   Offer everything to Jesus with confidence, S    Surrender to His Merciful Love, and E   Evangelize others to do the same!

Diocese of Pueblo Prayer for Vocations

Almighty God, ever faithful to Your word,
You have promised to send us shepherds and leaders
after Your own heart to gather and guide us.
We thank You for those priests and religious
who are persevering in their vocations,
and ask You to send them an increase in fellow laborers with Christ
for the salvation of souls.

Mary, Queen of Vocations, Pray for us.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, patroness of our diocese, Pray for us.

 

A Message from Bishop Stephen J. Berg

The following is reprinted from the latest issue of the Today's Catholic Newspaper:

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At this present time our Church is being shaken by revelations of betrayal of trust by Church leadership.  The disclosures of criminal behavior by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and those named in the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report have been devastating. I can only express how truly and deeply sorrowful I am for the tragic failures of the Church to protect innocent children in the past, and for the sins committed by certain Bishops in violation of their responsibility to protect their flocks into the present time. I apologize principally with all my heart to the victims who endured unthinkable suffering as children and robbed of their innocence, wonder and awe, and who have had to carry that burden throughout their lives. In compassion for all victims of abuse, and in sympathy for those in the parishes who have worked so hard to stop it from happening again, I share the universal outcry that the culture of the Church must be changed. Recently I participated in meetings of the USCCB Administrative Committee in Washington, DC, as the regional representative of our Bishops’ conference. Cardinal DiNardo, president of the conference, Archbishop Jose Gomez, vice-president, and Monsignor Brian Bransfield, General Secretary, departed from that meeting to meet with Pope Francis in Rome. They brought to the Pope our recommendations for goals and next steps to change the culture of Church leadership. I fervently hope that we will now begin to take concrete steps towards our goals in transparency of reporting abuse by Church leaders and holding Bishops accountable for the safety of their flock.    I wish here to earnestly assure you that in our Diocese we have worked hard for years with parish staffs and volunteers to ensure a safe environment.  We have strong programs in place for immediately reporting suspected abuse, responding to victims, and removing any priests or ministers responsible for such crimes. Be assured that the protection of our children will be maintained and will continue to be strengthened throughout our Diocese.                As you read this copy of our Today’s Catholic, I pray that you can see the hand of God present in bringing forth our next steps together for the future of our Diocese.  Remember that two years ago we ourselves decided to change the culture of our Diocese. We have since initiated a new Strategic Plan, the light to illuminate the path of the future through the deployment of three effective tools: Forming Intentional Disciples, The Four Levels of Happiness, and The Amazing Parish. With this edition, we offer one final, overarching theme, to be easily understood and intuitively grasped by all. According to the wonder-filled spiritual gift of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, we are now invited to prayerfully begin a journey to become, thematically, The Diocese of The Little Way. While we remain canonically, civilly and legally the Diocese of Pueblo, we take an intentional step toward claiming for ourselves the charism of St. Therese, patroness of the missions, a charism chosen 76 years ago for our Diocese by our first Bishop, Joseph C. Willging. In becoming The Diocese of The Little Way we begin to position our response to the great needs of our Brothers and Sisters in little ways. We begin to consider, discuss, and plan how we can seek to do great things in little ways, inviting the Catholics of the Diocese to join in taking little steps in prayer, faith formation, sacraments and charity. Our Diocese is not a mighty entity by any standards of the world, but in embracing our littleness, we can do mighty and wonderful things for the Kingdom of God. The Little Way is not an easy way, nor a short cut around our issues, nor a means to avoid our challenges. It is an elevation of our standards of conversion to the message of the Gospel with mutual respect and accountability to each other on that journey. We open the doors to answering an expressed, felt need, for deeper prayer and conversion for ourselves and for our Church. I invite you into prayerful consideration of what is being presented in this edition. This is a wonderful opportunity in a difficult moment to read and reflect on St. Therese’s autobiography, Story of a Soul; to reflect and learn together as families, parishes, schools and throughout the Diocese.  The Little Way is a charism which is truly a pure gift, a message of conversion and lifting one’s arms up to the mercy of the Father. The Little Way is truly the real way, through the friendship of Jesus, to conversion, sainthood and to heaven. On the Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, the Gospel of Luke proclaims: “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” May the Lord bless our Church in its future to receive, protect, and nurture the least among us, our children. May our Diocese now move forward to The Little Way of Jesus. May the Lord Jesus bless you and yours, our Diocese and our Church. Yours in Christ, Bishop Stephen J. Berg

 

 

We Pray:
St Therese, beloved friend, we come before you in our need.
We know that you listen to us and approach God for and with us.
Please accept these petitions, hopes, needs and dreams.
Please present them to our loving Father so that God may do
what is best for us, for our loved ones, and for the fulfillment
of God's Kingdom. We ask you, dear friend, with bold
confidence and loving surrender you taught us.
We make this prayerful petition in the name of Jesus
and through thepower of His Spirit. Amen

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mystical Rose,
make intercession for the Holy Church, protect our Holy Father,
help all those who invoke you in their needs,
teach us your way of gentleness and strength,
hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, burning charity,
and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen

 

Catholic Issues

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The Diocese of the Little Way

An Easter Message From Bishop Berg: Greetings in the Lord! Brothers and Sisters, Holy Week is upon us! We are on the road to the cross with Jesus, and the bright promise of Easter is soon to dawn! We prepare now to participate in the sacred Triduum of the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord, the culmination of the entire liturgical year, the preeminent holy days of our Catholic faith.   On Holy Thursday the whole Church devotes herself to the remembrance of the Last Supper. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus offered his body and blood to the Father and instituted the Holy Eucharist, and the priesthood, washing the feet of the apostles in the readings we will hear proclaimed. After that feast we keep vigil with Jesus, as he prayed in the garden.  There he is betrayed into the hands of his accusers to be denied, rejected, beaten, tortured and prepared for a horrific death. On Good Friday we venerate the Holy Cross. We turn to the day when Christ, our paschal lamb, was sacrificed. For it was from the pierced side of Christ as he passed into death that the water which flowed from his wound became the forgiveness and mercy of God to us, his beloved people, while we were yet sinners. The water that flowed from the side of Jesus signifies the origin of the Church itself. On the afternoon and evening of Good Friday through the daylight of Holy Saturday, we mourn and pray at the tomb—suffering the absence of the One who loved us so much he laid down his life. We will remember to observe our Lenten fast and find some time to be quietly, thoughtfully prayerful. Perhaps we may meditate as did the disciples in this time of darkness; were the prophesies false? Why is the Son of Man so quickly gone? Why did Jesus have to die?  On the evening of Holy Saturday, daylight fades and darkness descends to cover the earth. A single candle at each parish throughout the world is lit with blessed fire and solemnly processed into the sanctuary of the Church. From the single paschal candle the Light of Christ enters and spreads to illuminate the assembly in joyful chant: Exult, Exult, hosts of heaven, Angels ministers of God, sound the trumpet of salvation for our mighty King’s triumph!  The full story of our salvation is now to be made present in the liturgy, readings, music, praise and worship. Christ is risen! Salvation has dawned! The Resurrection is now open to all God’s people! More than 160 catechumens and candidates will enter our Catholic faith on this Vigil of Easter. Almost 300 candidates are being prepared to be confirmed in the upcoming Season of Easter through Pentecost. In a world which knows strife, division, hatred and violence, the message of salvation in Christ Jesus continues to resonate with those who seek meaning in life. We all desire that our time on this earth be spent in service to a cause greater than ourselves. That cause, the greatest story ever told, God’s love for us, unfolds before us in the sacred Triduum to come.  The institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood of Holy Thursday, the origin of the Church on Good Friday, and the answer to those who seek and promote an ultimate, eternal meaning for life itself: The resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. My prayers are with you, brothers and sisters, that each of us be prepared and take the time to accompany Jesus with heart and soul through his Passion in the days ahead, to know more fully the joys of his Resurrection. Something beautiful is about to happen to us which we could never bring about on our own. Let us walk with Jesus. The road to grace is now open!

 

Our Prayer

The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD let his face shine upon
you, and be gracious to you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and
give you peace!

 

Easter Season

Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 12, 2019

“I give you a new commandment.

Love one another.”

--John 13:34

 

COLLECT PRAYER

Almighty ever-living God,
constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may,
under your protective care,
bear much fruit and come to the joys of life eternal.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Information taken fromwww.catholicculture.org

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Prayers for the Deceased:

 

Please remember in your prayers: Albert (Abbie) Petrick; Christina Hunyadi; Marjorie Hoody; Anthony Gutierrez; Joseph Giodone; Frances Baca; Emory Gene Trask; Sharon Samuelson; Joe Aristo Vigil; and all the deceased members of our parish, family, and friends

 

 

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POINTS TO PONDER

 

 

Jesus, I Trust in You!
 

By asking for the Lord's mercy, trusting in His mercy, and sincerely trying to live His mercy in our lives, we can assure that we will never hear Him say of us, "Their hearts are far  from Me," but rather that wonderful promise, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."

 

 

Information taken fromwww.catholicculture.org

 

How can we protect our children when we don't respect life?

 I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child - a direct killing of the innocent child - murder by the mother herself. And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must persuade her with love, and we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts.--Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the LORD, your God, obeying his voice, and holding fast to him. For that will mean life for you, a long life for you to live on the land which the LORD swore to your ancestors, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give to them. Dt 30:19-20

Let us Pray: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

 

 

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PEACE & JUSTICE
 

Remember to pray for peace every day at noon.

 

“Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.”

Lyndon B. Johnson 36th President of the United States
 

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Information taken fromwww.catholicculture.org

 

Click here for more on all of the Feasts in the Month of May   1.Joseph the Worker, Opt. Mem. 2.Athanasius, Memorial 3.Philip and James, Feast 5.Third Sunday of Easter, Sunday 10.Damien de Veuster, priest; John of Avila (some places), Opt. Mem. 12.Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepard Sunday), Sunday 13.Our Lady of Fatima, Opt. Mem. 14.Matthias, Feast 15.Isidore the Farmer (USA), Opt. Mem. 18.John I, Opt. Mem. 19.Fifth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 20.Bernardine of Siena, Opt. Mem. 21.Christopher Magallanes and companions; Eugene de Mazenod (Canada), Opt. Mem. 22.Rita of Cascia, Opt. Mem. 25.Optional Memorial of St. Bede the Venerable, priest and doctor; St. Gregory VII, pope; St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, virgin, Opt. Mem. 26.Sixth Sunday of Easter, Sunday 27.Augustine of Canterbury, Opt. Mem. 31.Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast

Information taken fromwww.catholicculture.org