The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year C

Reading 1, Genesis 14:18-20; Reading 2, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Gospel, Luke 9: 11b-17
Adult: When have you been most blessed and when have you felt a little “broken” in your service to others?
Child: Why is it important to keep on giving, even when you are tired?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

What are some great Catholic sites to visit on summer vacation? - Busted Halo

Check this short video out to discover new places to visit on your vacation this summer: What are some great Catholic sites to visit on summer vacation? - Busted Halo

Week of May 28 - June 2

Tuesday, May 28: Women's Faith Sharing Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Thursday, May 30: Men's Faith Sharing Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2: Spring Plant Sale in Meditation Garden after the Masses

Virtual Memorial Day Retreat - Busted Halo

Let us remember those who have served out country living and dead.  Check out this link from Busted Halo to remember them all in prayer: Virtual Memorial Day Retreat - Busted Halo

The Most Holy Trinity, Year C

1st Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31; 2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5; Gospel: John 16: 12-15
Adult: In what difficult situation has the Holy Spirit helped you see most clearly?
Child: What kind of decision can the Holy Spirit help you with?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

May 20-28

Tuesday, May 21: Women's Faith Sharing Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Thursday, May 23: Men's Faith Sharing Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space; Friday, May 24: Parish Office closes at Noon; Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 AM; Parish Office closed; Tuesday, May 28: Women's Faith Sharing Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

St. Olaf Fun Fest

If anyone is wondering what to do on Sunday, May 19, St. Olaf is having their annual Fun Fest!! We will have a grilled chicken dinner with all the fixings from 11:30 to 2:00, concessions on the grounds including brats and burgers, volleyball to watch, a car show from 12:00 to 3:00, silent auction/raffles, lots of games for the children, live music by 40 Fingers band and much more come join a great group of people from 11:30 to 5:00. Hope to see you there.

Pentecost Sunday, Year C

1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11; 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; Gospel: John 20:19-23
Adult: What gift of service have you received from the Holy Spirit and how well are you using it right now?
Child: What gift do you hope to receive from the Holy Spirit? How could you use it to serve others?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

Pentecost in Two Minutes

Would you like to have a quick review of what Pentecost is for Catholic Christians then check out this video from Buste Halo: Pentecost in Two Minutes - Busted Halo

Week of May 13 - 19

Tuesday, May 14: Women's Faith Sharing Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Grief Support Group, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in meeting room 2; Thursday, May 16: Men's Faith Sharing Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space; Saturday, May 18, Fun Fest 5K Run/Walk - registration beginning at 8:30 AM with 5K run/walk beginning at 9:00 AM; Kids Fun Run beginning at 10:30 AM; Fun Fest Golf Outing at Princeton Valley Golf Course - registration beginning at 12:30 PM with Shotgun Start beginning at 2:00 PM; Sunday, May 19th: Pentecost; St. Olaf Fun Fest beginning at 11:30 AM going until 5:00 PM, chicken dinner served beginning at 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM; live music by 40 Fingers, Car Show, Volleyball, games, Silent Auction and Raffles come and joing us for a afternoon of fun and fellowship.

The Ascension of the Lord

Reading 1 - Acts 1:1-11; Reading 2 - Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Gospel - Luke 24: 46-53
Adult: Who in your family has the gift of wisdom? How does he or she use this gift?
Child: Who is the wisest person you know/ What has he or she taught you?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

Week of May 6 - 12

Tuesday, May 7: Women's Faith Sharing Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Wednesday, May 8: May Crowning 6:00 PM in the Gathering Space; Thursday, May 9: Men's Faith Sharing Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space

6th Sunday of Easter, Year C

Reading 1: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Reading 1: Revalation 21:10-14, 22-23; Gospel: John 14: 23-29
Adults: What difference has it made in your life when you made a decision in accord with Jesus’ teaching?
Children: When will you have to make a decision this week? What will help you make a good decision?

(from: http://rclblectionary.com/?p=223)

May Saint of the Month, St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, SS.CC.

Missionary to the lepers of Molokai, Hawaii 

St. Damien of Molokai was born in Belgium in 1840 to a poor farmer and his wife. At the age of 13, he quit school to help his parents on the farm; when he was nineteen, he entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Damien's older brother, Pamphile, was also a priest in this congregation, and had offered his service to the care of the lepers on the Island of Molokai. When he fell ill and couldn't go to the mission, Damien volunteered to take his place. The saint offered to stay in the leper colony permanently - he built schools, churches, hospitals and coffins. He was later joined in his work by the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by St. Marianne Cope. St. Damien contracted the disease himself, but continued to serve the mission until his death in 1889 .

(from the United States Conference of Catholic Biships web site: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/saints-for-the-year-of-faith.cfm)

For more information on St. Damien de Veuster follow this link: http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/2009/ns_lit_doc_20091011_de-veuster_en.html

Papal Intentions for May 2013

General Intention: “That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.”

Missionary Intention: “That seminaries, especially those of mission Churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.”