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Mass Intentions: Week of May 3rd
| Day | Time | Intention | Requested By | Living or Deceased |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m. | Anthony Sacco Anne and Vincent Saporito | The Mercadante Family Joe and Diane Zeoli | Deceased Deceased |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | For the Parishioners | Living and Deceased | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Theresa Hornby and Catherine Arceri George DeVito | The Hornby, Wood and Hulst Families Maria LaMastro | Deceased Deceased | |
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. | No Mass | ||
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. | Holy Souls’ in Purgatory | The Antonecchia Family | |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. | For the Suffering Souls | The Haase Family | |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. | Holy Souls’ in Purgatory | Ita Yager | |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. | Joanne Coza | The Radelich Family | Deceased |
| Saturday | 5:00 p.m. | Mother’s Day Novena I | ||
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Mother’s Day Novena II | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Mother’s Day Novena II |
The Bread and Wine are offered in memory of
Papa Joe Dougherty
Requested by Kathi Barstow.
The Sanctuary Lamp is lit in memory of
George Gumina, Sr. and Bernie Santini
Requested by the Santini Family.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
The recent war in Iran has brought about much controversy between the Pope and the President. As we have heard and read, both the Pope and the President have opposing views.
Popes for the last 80 years have been outspoken about their desire for peace and their condemnation of war, as well as speaking about faith and morals. It doesn’t matter who is waging war; all the recent popes have condemned violence, especially as it seems that somewhere in the world, there is always a conflict occurring. As Catholics, we are urged to support the Pope when he leads us as a pastor, not a politician.
Jesus brought a message of peace, namely, “Peace l leave with you …” Peace is always the end goal, directing leaders of countries to put aside their differences and work together to talk and overcome any barriers that may be blocking them from a permanent ceasefire and the establishment of conditions that allow human dignity to flourish.
In his address to the United Nations in 1965, Pope Paul VI stated, No more war, war never again! Peace! It’s peace which must guide the destinies of people and of all mankind. Leo, the first American pope, echoes Paul VI’s words, “pleading for peace and the end of war.
The Pope has urged the President and other leaders to find ways to reduce the violence in the Middle East, promoting peace and justice in our world, including the Military Archbishop of the United States, who states we must find an “offramp” in the war with Iran.
We must pray for peace and for the protection of human life. Our Social Justice Committee is offering an ‘off-ramp” this weekend, keeping in mind MT 22:21, namely, “Give to Ceaser what belongs to Ceaser and to God what belongs to God.” Pope Leo wishes for all peoples in every country to write their law officials, asking them to work for peace and reject war. Please obtain a copy of this weekend’s bulletin. In it, you are encouraged to participate in the Social Justice campaign if your conscience allows you to do so. A box is also in the back of the church to receive your responses.
Fr. Tim
The Word of God
Reading I: Acts 6: 1-7 The selection of seven “good men” picked ultimately by the Holy Spirit but voted on by the community is a necessity brought about by the growth of the early Church. Their task would be to serve the material needs of the community. Meanwhile the Twelve will continue to serve the spiritual needs.
Reading II: 1 Peter 2: 4-9 The author pictures the Church as a spiritual temple built by believers as living stones. They in turn are built upon Christ as the foundation Stone. They also become a chosen race and royal priesthood of the faithful.
The Gospel: John 14: 1-12 Jesus wants to protect His disciples from discouragement and despair at His death. He makes His claim as the sole Savior of the world and the one Mediator between men and God. As such He will grant whatever we ask.