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)