Pope Benedict the XVI's Intentions for May

General Papal Intention for May: That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.
Mission Papal Intention for May: That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.

Week of April 30 - May 6

Monday, April 30 - Baptism Prep Class with Fr. Konopa in the Gathering Space; Tuesday, May 1 - Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Wednesday, May 21 - High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in The Loft; Thursday, May 3 - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space; Friday, May 4 - Adoration in the Reservation Chapel, 9:00 AM to Noon; Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6 - Pastoral Council Elections before the Masses.

4th Sunday of Easter Year B

Reading 1: Acts 4:8-12; Reading 2: 1John 3:1-2; Gospel: John 1:11-18
Adults: In what ways have I “heard” the voice of the Good Shepherd?
Children: What qualities come to my mind when I think about Jesus as the Good Shepherd?

(http://www.faithfirst.com/question_week.html)

“No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own.”

What does this statement say to you about following rules? How does it relate to freedom of choice and obligation? Is there a connection in this statement between love and motivation?

Can you understand why it is easy for Jesus to make this statement? What keeps you, as a disciple, from making this statement?

What do you understand by the statement “I am the good shepherd,…and I will lay down my life for the sheep”

(from cl Weekly)

Week of April 23=29

Tuesday, April 24 - Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Wednesday, April 25- Religious Education Classes: Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30; Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, April 26 - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM;  Sunday, April 29 - Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM;

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B

Reading 1: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Reading 2: 1 John 2:1-5a; Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 

Adults: Can I name a time when I forgave someone or when someone forgave me or when I encountered God’s forgiveness?

Children: What is it like knowing that God really forgives me if I ask forgiveness? 

(http://www.faithfirst.com/question_week.html)

“And why do questions arise in your hearts?” When do spiritual questions arise in your heart? What about religious questions? Is there any correlation between your fears and the types of questions that confront you? How do you resolve these issues? How do you achieve the desire of Jesus when he said, “Peace be with you”?

(from cl Weekly)

Week of April 16-22

Monday, April 16 - Date Night, 6:30 PM in the Gathering Space; Tuesday, April 17 - Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Wednesday, April 18- Religious Education Classes: Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30; Grade 7 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, April 19 - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Friday, April 20- St. Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry, serving 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Sunday, April 22 - Sunday School, 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM;

2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B or Sunday of the Divine Mercy

Reading 1 - Acts 4:32-35; Reading 2 - 1 John 5:1-6; Gospel - John 20:19-31
Adults: In a similar situation, would I react like Thomas and demand to touch Jesus’ wounds in order to believe?  Children: How am I sharing the peace of Christ with my friends?

(http://www.faithfirst.com/question_week.html) 

“‘My Lord and my God!’ …Blessed are those who have not seen and believed.”

How did you come to your belief? What have you seen that helped your belief? What signs have strengthened your belief?

(from cl Weekly)

Week of April 9-15

Wednesday, April 11 - Religious Education Classes, grades 1-6 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM; Grade 8 Confirmation Rehearsal and Reconciliation 6:00 PM in the church; High School Youth Ministry 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, April 12 - Men's Spirituality Group 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the gathering space; Friday, April 13 Blood Drive 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Fr. Agnew Parish Center

Walking Through the Triduum - Busted Halo

Click on the link to read about Triduum: Walking Through the Triduum - Busted Halo

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - Year B

Reading 1: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-4; Gospel: John 20:1-9
Adults: What do I fear in my family, job, or neighborhood, and how can I entrust my fears to Christ?
Children: What do I do when I am frightened? Do I realize that praying to Jesus will surround me with his love?

(http://www.faithfirst.com/question_week.html)

“Then the other disciple went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.” Excitement and fear, anticipation and hesitancy; have you had these feelings before? Have you ever been the first to sign up but the last to sign on? What about your coming to belief? When and how did it occur? What was your journey to come to the point where you can boldly proclaim “I believe” as we recite the Creed?

(cited from cl Weekly)

Week of April 2-8

Tuesday, April 3 - Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; PCCW Evening of Reflection with Sr. Judy Kramer, O.S.B, 7:00 PM in the church; Wednesday, April 4 - NO Religious Education classes this week; High School Youth Ministry will meet in the Loft 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM; Thursday, April 5 - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 PM with Adoration following until 11:00 PM; Friday, April 6 - Good Friday Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion, 3:00 PM; Saturday, April 7 - The Great Easter Vigil, 8:30 PM; Sunday, April 8 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, Mass at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM; NO Sunday School

Pope's April Intentions

The Apostleship of Prayer announced that Pope Benedict XVI will be praying this month that the youth and young adults will open their hearts to the call of our Savior to serve their church in a religious vocation. His general intention is "that many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.." And the Pontiff's mission intention is "that the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent.."