May 7, 2023 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, May 6th - Sunday, May 14th, 2023

For * Requested by

Saturday, May 06 – 4 PM Church

Paul Saake * Barbara Saake

Joao A. Nascimento * Lorraine Martins and Family

Patrick Andrew Duffy * Sarapochillo Family

Sunday, May 07 – Church

8 AM Neil Slattery * Mike and Eileen Stivala

Graciela Acayturri * Yaninas Family

10 AM Pro Populo

Louis Sliazis * Patty and Joe Bartiromo

Frank Donahue * Molly and John Aiello

12 PM Maria and Camillo Gerbino * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Special Intention * Bob Amling

Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family

Monday, May 08 – 9 AM Chapel

Theresa Salig * Ann Parkes

Daniel P. McGarry Jr. * Farrow Family

Tuesday, May 09 – 9 AM Chapel

Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins

Eugene B. Vavrick * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners

Wednesday, May 10 – 9 AM Chapel

Giuseppa Bua * Maria Levine

Thursday, May 11 – 9 AM Chapel

Joseph Guarinello * Paola Di Napoli

Friday, May 12 – 9 AM Chapel

Abel Bocanegra * Maria Yaninas

Bill and Virginia Endlicher * Bob Endlicher

Saturday, May 13 – 4 PM Church

Bridget Egan * Carol Ward and Family

Albert Pishioneri * Larry and Felicia Battaglia

Sergio Dos Santos and Jose Moreira * Dos Santos Family

Sunday, May 14 –Church

8 AM Helen Sionas and Mary Stivala * Eileen and Michael Stivala

DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti

Barbara Badaracco * Jeanmarie L. Badaracco

10 AM MaryAnn Barone * Cynthia Barone-Mazzola

Joan and Charles Fiumefreddo * Lewicki Family

Remo and Maria Blaffard * Catherine Rennhack

12 PM Pro Populo

Antonina Ficarra * Cappelleri Family

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:

KathleenAmatel

ValerieBarcheski

MichaelBarker

JaniceBasilice

FrBillBausch

EileenBeckley

BrendaCaronna

ChristenChellis

LynetteColaco-Desouza

BlakeConley

JackCoppola

ElizabethDeStefano

BillDonahue

KaitlinDonahueNagle

SharonEvangellista

JoannFeliciti

CynthiaFiedler

JamesFiedler

EmilyGioacchini

JasonGreenberg

EdwardHabrack

TomHudak

ElizabethLindHuseby

LeonJankowski

BridgetKorn

BobLind

LoriLettieri

LudwigMendola

KevinO’Shea

LouSchmitt

OwenShoemaker

VictoriaSlater

GerardP.Thompson

LaurenVinci

Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks, pleasecallor e-mailtheParishOffice.Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

PRAY for Military & First Responders

AMT Colton Boag, USCG

LCpl Devon Francis

Chrzan, USMC

Lt. Col. John Anthony

Coppola, US Army

Lt. Col. Douglas

Coppola, US Army

Lt. Mary Herman, USN

SN Christian Houlihan, USN

LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN

SPC Michael John

Mento, US Army

Ensign Matthew Motola, USN

LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC

SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army

Captain Richard Savo, US Army

1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army

Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army

TSgt Stephen

Witherow, USAF

LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Lifelong Catechesis - Week of May 7th to May 13th

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

7 Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 6:1-7 / 1 Pt 2:4-9 / Jn 14:1-12

8 Monday: Acts 14:5-18 / Jn 14:21-26

9 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28 / Jn 14:27-31a

10 Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6 / Jn 15:1-8

11 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21 / Jn 15:9-11

12 Friday: Acts 15:22-31 / Jn 15:12-17

13 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10 / Jn 15:18-21

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: What are some ways that you can act like Jesus would if he were in your situation?

Question for Youth: Jesus is “the way, the truth, the life” and he asks us to do as he does. How do you try to follow Jesus’ way?

Question for Adults: How are the promises of this Gospel passage made real in your own life? How do you experience yourself doing greater works than even Jesus did?

The Sanctuary Lamp this week are burning for:

Church: Paul Saake

Requested by Gioacchini Family

Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one. One intention is accepted per week (Sunday - Saturday) for the Lamp. The suggested donation is $25. Request online HERE.

Mass Intention Requests

Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.

The suggested stipend is $10.

HELP THE SPONSOR A FAMILY PROGRAM!

The Sponsor-A-Family program sponsors families in need at Christmas by providing food and presents. This wonderful program has sponsored hundreds of families in the surrounding communities for more than 20 years. We are in need of volunteers to get involved. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Maher at wamaher2@aol.com

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 at 1 PM

Pre-registrationisrequiredaweekinadvance. ContactUs

Sacrament of Baptism Couples wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism.

More information can be read HERE

Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

The Creed

The Nicene Creed (more formally called the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed) is the profession of faith for all Roman Catholics, those in the Eastern Churches, and many protestant denominations. During the early years of the Church, many heresies began to emerge and the church fathers saw a problem that needed to be addressed. In the early 4th century, the heretical teachings of Arianism were being spread by a priest, Arius of Alexandria. The principal problem of Arianism was concerned with trinitarian theology, specifically Christology - and taught that Jesus Christ was begotten by God, but did not always exist before time began, thus denying that the Son was co-eternal with the Father, and thus only the Father is independent of his own existence, stripping the Son of his divinity.

The Council of Nicaea was convened in 325 to address this controversy. Out of this council came the first version of the Creed, built upon earlier texts (which bear a resemblance to the Apostles’ Creed), and was later revised and solidified at the Second Ecumenical Council in Constantinople in 381. This is the version still in use today, and codifies our belief in the Trinity and very specifically the nature of Jesus as being both divine and human, died, risen and ascended.

The Apostle’s Creed follows the shorter form found in the proto-creeds that predate the First Ecumenical Council, but was later revised sometime in the 8th century. It is a common practice to substitute the Apostles’ Creed during Lent or Easter, during recitation of the Rosary or the Liturgy of the Hours.

Saint of the Week:

Francisco and Jacinta, Children, d. 1919 and 1920

One has a tendency to think that, short of martyrdom, saints lived relatively long lives devoted to prayer and good works. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, ages 11 and 10 at their deaths, demonstrate to us that even young children maybe especially young children are very close to God and can also become saints.

Born in the early 20th Century in a small village near Fatima, Portugal, this brother and sister, like other peasant children of their time, were sent out into the fields to shepherd the flocks at an age when most children would be starting school.

Read more HERE.

“Easter Duty”

The Catholic Church requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year often called “Easter duty” for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023 to Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

Ministry Schedule: Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 13 & 14

Saturday 4PM 2 Servers Needed Diane Dragone

Sunday 8AM

Alexander Lennon Sophia Lennon

Sunday 10AM

Gabriella Penczak Grace Collins

Sunday 12PM

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle

Paul Tonacci

Mary Ellen Griffin

Carly York Annette Raynor Rita Duenas

OH-Irene Weller

TH-Louise Habrack

TH-Susan Murphy

ALT Emily Santangelo

OH-Lisa Aldridge

TH-Marsha Grigoli

TH-Gina Shute

ALT-Jane Slattery

OH-Linda Dickinson-Pancila

Carly York Barbara Schaflin (sub req) Steve Rumsby

Bridget Farrow Carl Simone

Speak with a Priest

 Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?

 Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?

 Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?

 Discerning vocation?

 Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey?

St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who is only indirectly engaged with the parish. If interested please contact Fr Mike Walsh by phone 732-780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Delores Lembo

TH-Marueen Geiger

TH-Amy Orrico

ALT-Gregory Calderaro

OH-Elvira Dapul

TH-Ron Gabbard

TH-Cindy Ventura (sub req)

ALT-Monica Barr

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

Doreen Cutrona Carl Gulino

Brendan Cassidy

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Parents wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish.

Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.

Faith Formation

Julia CullenPastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

Rose FarrowCoordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org

732-780-2666 X 310

Last Intergenerational of the 2022/2023 school year:

6 May 2023

May Day Crowning 3pm Madonna Hall

Followed by 4pm mass in the church RSVP below

First Holy Communion Lottery is this Saturday, 6 May 2023 beginning at 3pm in Madonna Hall. This is for all second grade families in this years Fall program and last years summer program. Please join us for 4pm mass following the lottery.

All intergenerational recording sheets for grades 1-6 are due on 1 June 2023. Please email to Religious Education or drop off at he parish office. For your convenience, there is a link to a printable copy on the bottom right of page 6.

Faith Formation-RE Sign-ups:

Summer Intensive student volunteer LINK

May Day Crowning of Mary sign-up HERE

IMPORTANT

RELIGIOUS ED LINKS :

• Confirmation paperwork

CLICK HERE.

• Intergenerational Participation Record

•Intergenerational List 22/23

CLICK HERE

• Yearly Faith Formation Calendar 22/23 school year

LINK HERE

Fall Religious Education

Registration/Re-Registration is opened for Grades 1-8 & closes on 31 May 2023

Registration continues through the month of May at the regular price

Classes are first come, first serve and will be closed when capacity is met.

Our Promise to Protect

The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.

Child Protection Efforts

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Register Here

www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org

Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3

Walking with Purpose News

Calling all women of the parish- please join us for our May/ June Bible study: ‘Reclaiming Friendship.’ Our sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 11 through June 15 from 10:00 am to 11-11:30 am. It is a great way to explore the Bible in a small group setting, and to meet new people too. This six week study is a very good way to ‘ test the waters’ to see if a WWP study is the right fit for you. We welcome all of our returning participants as well as anyone who is new to WWP.

We look forward to seeing you on May 11! Bring a friend! Online registrations will be available in the next couple of weeks. For further information, please contact Anne Baker at anne.t.baker@gmail.com

MARTHA MARY GUILD CLOTHING SALE WE NEED YOU!

The Martha Mary Guild is hoping to bring back the popular Clothing Sale in September. However, much help is needed! Ladies of the parish, please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help sort (Aug.21-25 & 28-31) and sell (Sept. 7,8,9). Our youth (12 & older) are a tremendous help and can gain community service hours. Kindly contact the parish office before May 15. We can't do it without you!! Thank you.

Saturday June 10, 2023

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Join us to celebrate Fr Mike’s Golden Jubilee. Light refreshments served in the narthex/gathering space following the Mass.

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Jesus’ claim that he is the “way and the truth and the life” is a sweeping one that dares us to see Jesus as everything we need to come to the fullness of resurrection life ourselves. The “way” is not very appealing—dying to ourselves, self-emptying for the sake of others. The good news and truth is that we follow Jesus’ way in less dramatic, everyday ways. Our simple acts of reaching out to others, alleviating their own suffering or eliminating their need (whatever it might be) is how we follow Jesus’ way. How sensitive the early Christian community was—to appoint more members to take care of the needy so that the ministry of the word would not suffer. This balance—paying attention to both worship and service—is Jesus’ way to eternal life.

Throughout this month of May we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Rita of Cascia, known as the “Pearl of Umbria” and patron saint of “the impossible”. I have prayed at the reliquary containing her remains and once was taken by the Mother Prioress to the area where the glass case was opened. My devotion has evolved through the years, especially in light of some of my journey as a priest. Later in the month is the Solemnity of the Ascension, the Fortieth Day of Easter. Monday, 29 May 2023 is Memorial Day. We will celebrate Mass at 9 am and invite all to come and pray for all those who sacrificed their lives, those who are making the sacrifice and those who will sacrifice their lives for the freedom that we enjoy. There is also a parade and ceremony that is organized by our civic leaders in 07722. Why not come to mass and make your way to the township campus and participate in these activities?

We will gather for the Annual May Crowning on Saturday, 6 May 2023 following the 4:00pm Mass. Please consider joining us for this tradi-

tional spiritual act entrusting our parish community to the loving embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Seat of Wisdom.

Summer Mass Schedule begins Memorial Day Weekend with Saturday Mass at 5:00pm throughout the Summer. Memorial Day Weekend is also an “Abbreviated Mass Schedule” with 2 masses Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am. Please make a note in your personal schedules. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

An accounting of this year’s Easter Collection will soon be offered for your review. Many thanks to all those who have participated this year. If you have not made your Easter Gift this year, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks for all your generous and faithful stewardship to our parish community. Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers/ Grandmothers/ Great Grandmothers / God Mothers & Expectant Mothers. May God sustain you in your noble vocation.

I had an enjoyable time away for some rest and recreation. It is important to get away and slowdown in order to be more focused and better serve. This year May and June are filled with many events and a higher than average number of weddings here in our parish church. Let us pray for these couples and their families as they begin the Sacramental Life of Marriage.

Thanks for your patience these past few days as we prepare for some unplanned and nonbudgeted work to the septic system for the Parish Office Building on our campus. The pipes are 40or so years old. They are also under the designated access road covered by grass (only in 07722). We are working to restore these lines as timely and responsibly as possible. Thank you for your support, patience and cooperation. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Mother’s Day. Happy Sunday! Peace. Father Jeff

Quo vadis . . .

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

April 30, 2023 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

SUNDAY OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office will continue to open one Sunday per month The next Sunday the Parish Office is open will be Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Please remember you can always request Mass intentions online at https://bit.ly/3VX9egP.

Thank you for your cooperation.

2023 EASTER Collection

This weekend May 6-7 is our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction collection. Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

"By his wounds you have been healed. For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls." 1Pt 2:24b-25

We are grateful to all who contributed; if you have not yet participated, please do so this coming week so that we can offer a timely proper accounting to you.

Kindly return your Easter offering envelope or make your gift through our online giving system at

https://flowcode.com/p/z25W7Dti

We will provide you with a report of this collection at the conclusion of the Easter Season. Thank you and God Bless.

Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!

To set up an online giving account please visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn

Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at 732-780-2666.

You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS

Thank you for your continuous support!

As of May 1, 2023

Goal: $75,000

Pledged: $51,900

% of goal: 69%

# donors: 165

Average gift: $315

Paid to date: $47,475

If you have not yet made a gift, there are pledge forms available in the back of church, or you can visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal to send your gift electronically. Make sure to select St. Mary Catholic Church, Colts Neck in the Parish Affiliation box so we can receive credit for your gift.

Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.

The Parish of Saint Mary presents "Theology on Tap"

Featuring the Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton

Join us for a special evening at Source Brewery in Colts Neck!

Tuesday June 13, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Adults 21 and older only. $20 per person which includes the first drink and a light fare. Non alcoholic beverages will also be available.

Limited capacity. Sign up today HERE!

SOURCE Farmhouse Brewery

300 Route 34 Colts Neck, NJ 07722

https://www.sourcebrewing.com/

Martha Mary Guild of St. Mary Parish Contributes to "180 Turning Lives Around"

"180 Turning Lives

Around" is a nonprofit that helps survivors and their families fleeing domestic violence in Monmouth County. The Martha Mary Guild collects items for worthy organizations at each monthly meeting, and in April, generous members donated toiletries and new clothes for men, women and children who will benefit from this vital organization.

At the May meeting, children's clothes, books, toys and swimming gear will be collected for the children of Collier's Kateri Camp. All women of the parish and our cohort parishes are cordially invited to join the Martha Mary Guild and to participate in these heart warming outreaches.

Study Theology at Georgian Court University!

All programs can be completed remotely. Master of Arts or a Graduate Certificate in Theology, with concentrations in Pastoral Ministry or Mercy Spirituality. Not sure? Take one or two classes on a non-matriculating basis to see if our programs are right for you. Generous financial aid available. New semester begins September 5, 2023. There is still time to apply. Contact department chair Johann M. Vento for more information: jvento@georgian.edu. We look forward to getting to know you and talking about your interest in studying theology.

The Parish of St. Mary

Spring Information Fair 2023 - St. John Vianney High School (sjvhs.com)

St Padre Pio Prayer Group of St Ambrose Parish

Come join us in prayer as we celebrate mass together in honor of St Padre Pio by Celebrant Fr. Jack C. Grimes. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM followed by veneration of a first class relic of St Padre Pio.

St Ambrose Parish

83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732)679-5666

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ZION CHAPTER I

Please bring a friend and join speaker Viola Lifrieri as she shares: “He Who Calls You is Faithful; He Will Surely Do It!”

1 Thessalonians 5:24

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mass: 9:00 AM will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Maher

Place: St. William the Abbot, 2740 Lakewood Allenwood Rd, Howell, NJ 07731

Admission: $20.00 includes Box Lunch - pay at the door

Reservations: ARE NECESSARY - must select a Box Lunch from selection listed on CWOZ Website www.cwoz.org

You can also register by phone. Please leave your phone number, spell your last name and selection of Box Lunch at 732-475-7113 no later than Tuesday, May 16th .

If you have any questions contact: Mary Ann Collett, MSW, MA, CLEM Co-founder/Director of Catholic Women of Zion cwoz@cwoz.org

Sacred Heart Revival

Do you want more peace in your family, blessings on your undertakings, and a more perfect faith life? Jesus is standing at the door and knocking. Open the door for Him! Join our nationwide campaign to invite the Sacred Heart of Jesus into your home, classroom, or business. Visit www.SacredHeartRevival.com for more information on the graces of the Sacred Heart and sign up today.

Holy Land Discovery Tour

September 1 - 8, 2023

Offerings at Francis House of Prayer

Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House

84 Walnford Road

Allentown, NJ 08501

609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net

Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!

PRACTICE PATIENCE

Wednesday, May 10 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

With the demands of everyday life, our many responsibilities and tendency to be overwhelmed by stress, we can find ourselves short on patience. If you would like to become a more patient person, (or if others would like you to be ☺) please come and enjoy this morning retreat.

CATHOLIC ITINERARY

Mass is included. The roots of your faith will come to life on this extraordinary journey through Israel. Starting from Tel Aviv, visit some of the main archaeological, historical, and biblical sites, and follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn more about His life and ministry. To stand in the very places where history unfolded is a true highlight as you visit important sites of the Gospel, such as Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, the River Jordan valley, Bethlehem, and last, but not least, Jerusalem. This extraordinary Israel tour is designed for value-minded travelers. Hotels, Bus Transportation, Guides, Historians, 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners are included.

Land price starts at $1979 per person (based on double occupancy). An $850 deposit per person will hold your space. For more information and reservations, call Brian at Catholic Cruises and Tours: 1 (860) 399-1785.

SAVE THE DATE

Friday Evening and Saturday, October 20-21, 2023 Holy Innocents Church, Neptune, NJ

Please join us for a Retreat with Immaculee Ilibagiza, New York Times best-selling author of “Left to Tell” and Rwandan genocide survivor. Immaculee brings a message of forgiveness, healing and hope. She will share her witness to the life-saving power of faith and the Rosary.

More information to follow this summer.

Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

LETTING ART SPEAK – TO JESUS THROUGH MARY IN JOYS AND SORROWS

Monday, May 15 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Mary knows about Motherhood. And so do we

even if we’ve never birthed a child. Everyone is a mother, had a mother or has provided motherly care to someone to whom we didn’t give birth – or all of the above. Let’s recall Mary’s role of Motherhood and see what we can learn from it. We have never met her, but know her through Scripture, through the tradition of the Church, in our prayer and through art. During this retreat day, we’ll approach Mary through all of these and ponder what her life has to say to us today. Led by JoLynn Krempecki.

Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

THE GIFT OF ASCENDING

Thursday, May 18 1:00 – 4:00 pm

“Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?

This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven

will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.”

On the day of the Ascension, angels advised the Apostles to not spend their time looking to the heavens to find Jesus! Do we need a similar reminder? Come, join our exploration, as we seek to find the presence of Jesus in Scripture, in nature, in silence, in life's events and in our own hearts. Led by Sister Marie

Donation: $20