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20 May- Vatican II Study continues; 1:30 Pm and 7:00 PM

21 May- Jewish Roots Of the Eucharist; 7:00 PM Faith and Life Center; Presenter Sister Bernadette, IHM from St Pius

1 June- Ordination of Gino Ross: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond 10 am. Call the office for your bus reservation

2 June- Father Gino's First Mass Celebration; 9:00 am

2 June - Line Dancing 6:30 PM Faith and Life Center

Share Your Gifts, Turning Faith into Action

What is Stewardship?

Stewardship can be a confusing term for Catholics. For many years, “Stewardship” has been seen as a predominately Protestant term that was synonymous with raising money. When the United States bishops’ pastoral letter, “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response,” was published in 1992, a new concept was

May Reflection: Year of Faith

In this month traditionally dedicated to the Queen of All Saints, we recall how Mary offered the perfect act

of faith (in Luke 1:26-38) as well as how countless generations of holy men and women after her have said

“yes” to the call of God in their lives. We strive to follow their example and imitate their actions, in hopes

that we might also respond affirmatively when the Lord calls us (like the good son in Matt. 21:28-32). We

pray that we might continue to say “yes” to God not only in church but in every aspect of our lives, in

personal encounters and even in our digital experiences, as the Second Vatican Council encouraged us to

do in its document on social communications, “Inter Mirifica.” May the world hear our “yes” in whatever

means we choose to communicate it!

May Prayer Intention: For all those who are single, divorced or widowed

with permission: Diocese of Joliet IL

Counting our Blessings

Year of Faith, Year of Gratitude

The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are called to open it again,

walk through it and rediscover and renew their relationship with Christ and his Church.

USCCB Year of Faith Document

Walking through this door we are called to worship, study, pray and serve together and individually. As we walk through this door and renew our relationship with Christ, Father Henry has assured us along with personal conversion and the conversion of our Faith Community will come blessings and graces from God. These blessings will be for us personally and our community as a whole. Some blessings will be unmistakable. Some will be small and seemingly hidden. As a challenge for us to see the blessings showered upon us a section has been added to the Website for blessings to be shared. We encourage everyone to offer praise and thanksgiving for the gifts God will bestow on the community during this coming Year of Faith. These may be small individual blessings or something for our larger community. The graces accompanying these blessings, as love from God will multiply when shared.

Check out the new feature and share blessings you receive this coming year. You may see how others are blessed in addition to sharing your blessings. Please visit "Count your Blessings" section often so we may praise and give thanks together.