sixTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021
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Volume 5, Issue # 22
The Daily Prayer of Saint Teresa Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go. Flood mysoul with your spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of You. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me but only Jesus. Stay with me andthen I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. Amen.
Celebrants: Our Pastor - Father Victor Ray Chapel at 3803 Haines Road North St. Petersburg, Florida Sunday, Live Mass and Live Stream at 10:30 am on YouTube: Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community Facebook: St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community Website: stoccc.org
To follow along with the Mass, See last page of this bulletin.
All of us at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community want to take a moment to extend a Very Warm Welcome to everyone who is visiting us for the first time this morning. Whether you are just having a look, or are searching for a place to worship, we are delighted to have you here. Enjoy the rest of your worship time with us, and May God Bless You!
Wisdom From Our Pastor Jesus commands his disciples to love one another. Today’s Gospel follows immediately after the Gospel proclaimed last week, in which Jesus taught that he was the vine and that his disciples were the branches. In the example of the vine and the branches, we learned that our union with Jesus will lead to fruitful service. Today’s reading extends this teaching to describe the kind of service that Christians are called upon to offer to others. When John wrote this Gospel, his community was influenced by a set of religious beliefs called Gnosticism. It appears that one of John’s intentions was to distinguish Christian belief from the beliefs held by the Gnostics. Evidence of this can be found in today’s Gospel. One of the tenets of Gnostic teaching was the importance of knowledge, or gnosis, as the determining aspect of faith. We read today’s Gospel as a response to this teaching. In John’s Gospel, we hear Jesus affirm that he is known by the Father and that his disciples will know the Father by knowing Jesus. In this passage, however, Jesus reminds his disciples that this knowledge is to be expressed in love. Those who know Jesus well—and Jesus says that his disciples do know him—will love one another. Knowledge leads to love, which leads to action. John reminds his community that Jesus taught that love is the sign of a true disciple and, thus, a true Christian. Even more, a true disciple shows a particular kind of love, sacrificial love. In the Greek, there are two words for love that are used in this passage. The first is agape. The second is philia. The first word is most often used to describe love for other persons and for God. It is understood as the highest and most perfect kind of love. The second word is used to describe the affection of friendship. In this context, John appears to use these words as synonyms. The root of the Greek word for friend comes from this second term for love, philia. By using this word, Jesus transforms the terms of his relationship with his disciples and redefines for them their relationship with God. In the Hebrew Scriptures, faith in God made one a servant of God. Here Jesus teaches that his relationship to his disciples is based on friendship, not servitude. Another aspect of Gnostic belief taught that a believer was an elect person, chosen and set apart from the world. John reminds his community that Jesus also taught that a disciple is one who had been chosen—one who had been chosen by Jesus. To be chosen by Jesus, however, is not to be set apart from the world. Instead, to be chosen by Jesus is to be sent to serve the world as he did. The disciples of Jesus were chosen and were sent into the world to bear fruit by serving others, by sacrificing for others, in love. This reading, like last week’s, is part of Jesus’ Last Supper discourse. In the context of John’s Gospel, these words are spoken before Jesus’ Crucifixion. We read his instruction to the disciples in light of his death and Resurrection. We know that Jesus himself gives us the greatest example of the kind of love and service that he teaches to his disciples. He has, in fact, laid down his life for his friends, for his disciples, and for us. Through his death and Resurrection, we have received the grace to love others as Jesus has commanded.
Father Victor Ray
Let Us Pray For
Rick Hamilton, Bp. Peter Hickman, D.A. Marx, Dee Spano, James Meeks, Mark Talboom, Greg Reuss, Melvin Baker, Jose Mejias and Roy, Paula and Buddy Baker PRAYERS RECEIVED BY THE AIR WAVES Bruno Fernanda, Jack/Susan/Billy Fabien, Wesley, Javier, AnnMarie Shahana, Eugene, Eoghan, Nelson, Annette/Don Husband, Beverly, Victor Adolfo, Mike Ifeanyi, Daughter/Sister Tequila, Ann, Aditya, Amanda DEVOTIONAL CANDLE LIGHTED FOR Earl “Bud” Miller, Howard Laubscher
Sunday, May 9, 2021 HYMNS GATHERING #490 Dwelling Place OFFERTORY #694 Hail Mary: Gentle Woman COMMUNION #319 To Be Your Bread SENDING #654 Loving and Forgiving ************* READINGS P. 156 1st Reading Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial Psalm PS 98 Rs. All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God, all the ends of the earth have seen the power of God. 2nd Reading 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel Acclamation: Rs. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Gospel John 15:9-17 Music Reproduction and Streaming License is One License A-729651 (January 26, 2021 – January 25, 2022)
Upcoming CElebrations
church calendar Sunday, May 9, 10:30 am, Sixth Sunday of Easter LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, May 9, After Mass, House of Ministry Meeting in the Teresa Room Sunday, May 9, 7:30 pm, Join Our Rosary Group Calendar on Zoom Monday, May 10, 7:00 pm, F.A.S.T. Joshua Assembly Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 pm, Join us for a time of praying and sharing – Calendar on Zoom Friday, May 14, 4:00 pm, COVID Hospitality Party at Jon and Bill’s, Theme “How Did We Miss Cinco de Mayo” Friday, May 14, 7:00 pm, Icons All Around Workshop – Calendar on Zoom Sunday, May 16, 10:30 am, Ascension Sunday LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, May 16, 7:30 pm, Join Our Rosary Group - Calendar on Zoom Monday, May 17, 3:00 pm, Our General Assembly Business Session – Calendar on Zoom Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 pm, Join us for a time of praying and sharing – Calendar on Zoom Thursday, May 20, 6:30 pm, Men’s Social Club – Teresa Room Friday, May 21, 7:00 pm, Icons All Around Workshop – Calendar on Zoom
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PeoPle’s Mass Responses Mass of Creation
READING RESPONCES (first and second readings) Lector: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church People: Thanks be to God
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RESPONSORIAL AND GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GATHERING HYMN GREETING Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. People: And also with you. PENITENTIAL ACT People: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. ABSOLUTION Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. KYRIE Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy Lord have mercy. GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen, Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
GOSPEL DIALOGUE Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you Priest: A reading from the Gospel according to N People: Glory to you Lord +++ READING OF GOSPEL Priest: This is the gospel of the Lord People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
HOMILY THE NICENE CREED People: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became flesh. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. THE APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE SIGN OF PEACE Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you. OFFERTORY HYMN INVITATION TO PRAYER Priest: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. The PEOPLE RISE and reply: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of God’s name, for our good and the good of all God’s Church. PREFACE DIALOGUE Priest: The Lord is with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. THE SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power. God of might, Heaven and earth are filled with your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. THE MYSTERY OF FAITH Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith People: When we eat this bread and drink this cup. We proclaim you death O Lord until you come again. Hymn 927 DOXOLOGY Priest: Let us pray together People: Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever. Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. Hymn 929 Website is – www.stoccc.org
loRD’s PRaYeR Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Priest Prayer of Unity For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours both now and forever from now until the end of time. THE LAMB OF GOD Jesus, Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us, Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us your peace. Hymn 930 INVITATION TO COMMUNION (AGNUS DEI) Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those are called to the supper of the Lamb. People: “Lord I am worthy to receive you, you have said the word and I am healed.” COMMUNION HYMN THE DAILY PRAYER OF SAINT TERESA Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with your spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of you. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me but only Jesus. Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. Amen. FINAL BLESSING Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving… ALL: Happier SENDING HYMN
Thank you for worshipping with us today and we hope to see you again! Please join us for fellowship and coffee. May God Bless You!