St. Bridget’s Parish Welcome to the celebration of the Sixth Sunday Of the Easter Season! May 10th, 2015
Calendar Mon., 05/11
6:00 p.m.—St. Charles Parish Council (St. Francis Mission Office)
Tues., 05/12
Noon -- Mass at St. Bridget’s
Wed., 05/13
NO 5:30 p.m. -- Mass at St. Charles
Thurs., 05/14
NO 5:30 p.m. -- Mass at St. Bridget’s
Fri., 05/15
4:30 p.m. St. Bridget’s Parish Council 6 p.m. BINGO at St. Bridget’s
Sat., 05/16
4:40 p.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Agnes 5:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Agnes
Sun., 05/17
Happy Mother’s Day!! 8:40 a.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Bridget’s 9:00 a.m. -- Mass at St. Bridget’s 11:10 a.m. -- Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Charles 11:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Charles
Tues., 05/19
Noon -- Mass at St. Bridget’s
Wed., 05/20
5:30 p.m. -- Mass at St. Charles
Thurs., 05/21
5:30 p.m. -- Mass at St. Bridget’s
Sat., 05/23
4:40 p.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Agnes 5:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Agnes
Sun., 05/24
8:40 a.m. – Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Bridget’s 9:00 a.m. -- Mass at St. Bridget’s 11:10 a.m. -- Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Charles 11:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Charles
Diocesan Events Fri., 1/23Sun., 1/25 Fri., 3/13Sun., 3/15 Fri., 4/24Sun., 4/26 Fri., 5/8Sun., 5/10 Fri., 9/25Sun., 9/27
Heart to Heart: A Weekend Retreat for the Engaged is a weekend getaway for engaged couples to deepen their relationship with each other and with God by exploring the Catholic Church’s vision of marriage. Participation in a Heart to Heart Weekend Retreat is a requirement for couples doing marriage preparation in the Diocese of Rapid City. All retreats will be held at Terra Sancta Retreat Center.
Sat. 05/23Mon. 05/25
Niobrara River Young Adult (18-35) Retreat Join us for a weekend retreat with Fr. Mark McCormick and Fr. Tyler Dennis – we’ll camp and canoe the beautiful Niobrara River in Northern Nebraska, while we talk about the spiritual life and discernment, celebrate daily Mass and spend time in prayer and fellowship. For young adults ages 18-35. Saturday-Monday, May 23-25. Cost: $80. Limited space. Deadline for registration is May 11. Contact Bridget at 716-5214 for more information. Flyers and registration forms available at www.Gods-call.org, on the EVENTS page.
Fri. 05/09
THE SUMMIT Registrations are rolling in and almost 200 people are signed-up. Don’t miss out! Bishop Robert Gruss invites everyone to The Summit. The Summit is a stewardship gathering in the Diocese of Rapid City and organizers plan to make it annual event. During our time together you will hear inspiring talks on “A Catholic Way of Life: Hospitality, Faith & Discipleship.” The Summit will be held at Terra Sancta Retreat Center, beginning Friday evening, June 12, and concluding with a vigil Mass on Saturday, June 13. To register online visit, http:// www.rapidcitydiocese.org/stewardship/ or pick up a hardcopy of the registration form from your parish. Regular registration runs until May 29 — single registration $50 and couples registration $75.
St. Bridget’s Parish Rosebud Pastor: Fr. John Hatcher, S.J Administrator: Fr. Christopher Johnson, S.J. St. Francis Mission Phone: 605.747.2361
Mary, Mother of God As today is Mother’s Day, it feels appropriate to honor the mother of Jesus, Mary. As a teenager, an angel, Gabriel, visited her, informing her that she would be the mother of God’s own son. Gabriel did indeed give her a choice in the matter, though. Mary’s faith was quite strong and decided to have the child. She raised Jesus, who died for all of humanity. In fact, Mary watched her son die on the cross but still remained faithful to God. The Hail Mary is a great way to pray to her to intercede with God. Her life teaches the importance of faith and following God’s call.
Engaging the Word
Catholic Wisdom
1st Reading: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48 ~ Responsorial: Psalms 98: 1-4 2nd Reading: 1 John 4: 7-10 ~ Gospel: John 15: 9-17
It seems to be a particular trait of human beings that we struggle to find meaning, to make sense of things. Certainly we have instincts, but they do not absolutely govern us; we choose to follow them or not. We are always seeking the logic of things so we can decide how to respond to the circumstance in which we find ourselves. We look for the power behind the world we experience. Is the power fire? Is the power lightening and thunder? Is the power the sea? Is the power contained in and revealed by statuary of human construction? Is the power in in the dominant or eloquent among us? There was something about Peter that caught the attention of Cornelius, something about Peter that prompted Cornelius to fall down at his feet and pay Peter homage. I would suggest that it was he joy of the Gospel present in Peter that caught his eye and caused Cornelius to see Peter as the power. Peter’s humble response that he was not the power, however, revealed the truth, put things in perspective so that Cornelius too could receive the Good News. At once the Spirit was released. When we live the joy of the Gospel we attract attention. When we humbly share the Good News, its power captivates those who receive it, and the Spirit makes a home among the body of Christ, enabling a new song to be sung to the Lord. So what is the Good News? The Good News is that God is love and that we are created in the image of God and endowed with freedom so that we too are capable of true love. Central to this Good News is the recognition of our freedom. Only in knowing our freedom can we choose to abandon selfishness and ingratitude, our failures to love, and then turn to receive and share the love of God. We are made by Love and for Love. Only in loving and remaining in love will our joy be complete.
“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.” —Dorothy Day
The St. Francis Community Garden is in need of your help! No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and a willingness to commit. Contact Mike Prate to join or with questions. Leave your name and number at the St. Francis Mission or email sss17@optonline.net. Our Future Priests, Sisters, and Brothers What traits mark a good priest or a good religious sister or brother? Look around you. Who do you know that has some of these traits? Then, get the courage to invite them to consider whether or not they might have a priestly or religious vocation.
Next Sunday’s Readings 1st Reading: Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26 Responsorial: Psalms 103: 1-2, 11-12, 19-20 2nd Reading: 1 John 4: 11-16 Gospel: John 17: 11-19