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SUMMER INSTITUTE OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AT SPRING HILL COLLEGE will be offering several opportunities forspiritual growth. "We need to develop a spiritual taste for being close to people's lives and to discover that this is itself a source of greaterjoy."--Pope Francis Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel). Sessions start June 5th. Please see flyer in the back of the church for moreinformation.

THE VISITATION SHOP has all your gift needs for Confirmation, First Communion, graduation, RCIA, and any other specialoccasion. Open Monday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. For more information, please call 251-471-4106

LINE DANCING is every Monday in Jennings Hall. Beginner classes are from 6:30-7pm, and intermediate and advanced classes are from 7-8:30pm.The cost is $4. Come join the fun!!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is an act of love. We are in need of extra people to love the Lord with us on Wednesdays from 9 amuntil 6 pm. People who observe Eucharistic adoration experience a deeper devotion to Jesus, and this manifests itself in countlessways. St. Alphonsus Liguori noted, “of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after thesacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.” Please contact Janet Broderick at janetb8757@hotmail.com

ONE FAITH ONE FAMILY tickets are now on sale. You can find more information about this excitingconference offered by the Archdiocese of Mobile by visiting mobarchconferences.org The conference isAugust 18th - 19th at the Daphne Civic Center and tickets are only $75 for a family or $45 for individualtickets which includes supper on Friday. This conference will sell out, so act now to secure your spot!

PRAYER REQUESTS: Life can be difficult at times and we all need prayer. If you wish to place someone on the prayerlist, please contact Frances Stewart at 251-300-7840 or memefrances@yahoo.com or Mary in the parish office. The onlything we ask of you is to please let us know if this person has either recovered, died or is no longer in need of further prayer.

For information about an ad call Mary at 633-6762 ext 200 oroffice@oursaviorparish.org

Have you considered mentioning Our Savior parish in your will? Pleasehelp us continue our ministry by remembering us in your will.

STAFFFather David Tokarz, PastorFather Jose Mesa, S.J.Deacon Charles KennyDeacon Norman GaleJan Murray, Religious EdTina Lyons, Youth Minister Dolores Hale, Ministry of CareRita Langan, Preschool & Moms’ Day Out Rich Courtney, Music MinisterMary Marks, Office Manager Judy Pukac, AccountantBrian Carpenter, MaintenanceMary Anthony, Housekeeping

SCHEDULE OF MASSESSaturday Mass: 5:00 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 & 11 am Weekdays: 8:30 am, Tuesday -Friday Holy Days: 7:00 pmSpanish Mass 7:00 pm Sunday

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 pm & appointment

TELEPHONESOffice: 633-6762 Fax: 633-7790Web- site: www.oursaviorparish.orgE-Mail: office@oursaviorparish.orgFr. David email djtokarz1950@gmail.comFr. Jose Mesa email mesasj@jesuits.net Preschool: 633-3017

CHURCH ADDRESS1801 Cody Rd S, Mobile, AL 36695

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSFinance Council: Greg CarpenterLiturgy: Fr. David TokarzFamily Life : Dolores Hale LAFF - Mary AnthonyLife & Justice: Ricarda Manning K n i g h t s of Columbus:Paul Blais Grand Knight, Council 113664 Degree, Knights of Columbus: Johnth

Joseph, Faithful Navigator Assembly 2918Men of St Joseph: Jay Boyd St. Vincent de Paul: Tom Klouzal Parish Council: Stacy Sergeant Sister Parish Com.: Jerry DarringBoy Scouts: James AlexanderCub Scouts: Edward NehlsWidows’ Web: Judy Adams

MOVING OR CHANGING ADDRESSPlease notify the parish office 633-6762

NEWCOMERS If you are interested injoining our parish family, please fill out acard on the table in the back of the church tothe left as you enter.

SACRAMENTAL GUIDELINES:Baptism of infants: If you are expecting achild or have recently had a child and wantto prepare for baptism, please call AmyWalsh at(605-8870) to schedule apreparation session.Confirmation, RCIA, First Eucharist: JanMurray, 633-6762 x206 orre@oursaviorparish.orgMatrimony: Fr. David six months before the wedding.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION School ofReligion, grades K4-12, meets Sundaymornings from 9:45 - 10:45.

PARISH OFFICE OPEN 8:00 - 4:00Monday - Thursday, & 8:00- 3:00 Friday

OUR SAVIOR YOUTH GROUPSe-mail: youth@oursaviorparish.orgJunior: 6 thru 8 gradeth th

Senior: 9 thru 12 gradesth th

PRAYER CHAIN: Frances Stewart - 300-7840 - memefrances@yahoo.com

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wed. 9 amtill 6 pm followed by Novena.

Pentecost SundayJune 4, 2017

COME, HOLY SPIRIT

Who/What is the Holy Spirit? In the Creed we say the Holy Spirit is “the Lord, theGiver of life,” and we say that the Incarnation occurred “by the Holy Spirit.” The Creed alsoasserts that it was through the Holy Spirit that God’s word was spoken by the prophets. Therelationship between Father and Son is pretty clear in our imaginations, but what do we make ofthe Third Person of the Holy Trinity?

Thanks to the language and imagery of the accounts of the baptism of Jesus, we arevery locked into the vision of the Spirit as a dove—a white bird descending on Jesus as He risesfrom the Jordan’s waters. But to imagine the Spirit as a dove is as off-point as thinking that theFather is an old man with a long beard… For that matter, we cannot assume we understand theSon (= Second Person of the Trinity) simply by imagining Jesus of Nazareth: after all, Jesus isthe Son incarnate, not the Son in Himself. These problems are no doubt why the 10Commandments prohibited the making of any graven image: they are all bound to be falsebecause incomplete and inadequate.

So what else does the Scripture offer us? Genesis 1:2 speaks of the Spirit of Godbrooding over the waters, but this Hebrew phrase can equally validly be translated as a “mightywind.” In fact, the same Hebrew word [ruah] means (depending upon context) wind, or breath,or spirit. This is why Jesus conveys the Holy Spirit to the disciples in the upper room on EasterSunday evening by breathing on them. Bishops to this day imitate Jesus by breathing into theHoly Chrism at the Chrism Mass, invoking and sending the power of the Spirit into thatwonderful anointing oil.

For myself, the idea of moving air attracts me. I think of the Spirit as represented byhurricane-force winds, or by the “still, small voice” that Elijah heard on Mt Horeb (IKings19:12); by the breath of Jesus in the upper room and by the wind that blows where it wills(as Jesus told Nicodemus—John 3:8). I can feel the Spirit as a calming, cooling breeze in theevening; I can tremble at the Spirit’s gale-force ability; I can long for the feel of the Spirit’sbreath on my cheek, like someone close and intimate who loves me and strengthens me(Philippians 4:13). I love the imagery: breeze attracts me strongly because it is a pervasiveimage—no gale, just a gentle, universal presence. But I love the idea of the “breath of heaven”especially as offered in Amy Grant’s Christmas song of the same name, referring to theAnnunciation and Incarnation:

Breath of heaven, Hold me together, Be forever near me, Breath of heavenBreath of heaven, Lighten my darkness, Pour over me your holinessFor you are holy, Breath of heaven.

Happy Pentecost to everyone: may the breath/breeze/wind/gale/Spirit be always with you!

Fr. David Tokarz

PARISH MISSION STATEMENTOur Savior parish is a Catholic community, fueled by the Eucharist and infused with the giftsof the Holy Spirit, committed to faith-filled worship, to outreach and welcoming for ourbrothers and sisters in need, to striving for Christian unity, to pursuing respect for the dignityof all human life, and to building the Kingdom of God on Cody Road and beyond.”

Please pray for those who are sick and suffering in our parish, in a special way...Kayla Garraway Dani Stafford Vicki ScottKathy Sirak Edward Mallon Caroline VanderbiltC.C. Tidwell Ashley Rickel Lisa Brazell Rose Marie Kervin Robert Scott Joe VegliacichKeith Bumpers Judy Courtney Annie Ruth Chappell Lori Plantin Al Pawlowski Bradley WellsMary Lozano Bill Ciccaglione Rady LaronKathy Ferniany Michael Dees Leah DeesRuth Lovejoy Mason Coker Linda Skeel-Haenel Gary Hendrickson

FROM DEATH TO LIFETim Grogan 6/1/14 Margaret Gwin 6/2/10Joel Deckbar 6/3/13 Dom Basil Pennington 6/3/05Helen Zoglmann 6/3/05 Max Steven Frey 6/3/14Mary Jaynes 6/3/16 Fred Swendson 6/4/13Fred Dennis 6/4/16 Albert Berry 6/5/11Rose Williams 6/7/03 Edward Amole 6/7/08 Thomas Ericksen 6/8/08 Marie Crane 6/8/13Remedios de los Reyes 6/8/14 Geronimo Abella 6/9/72Janet Anderson 6/10/08 William Norris 6/10/09 Sylvia Dolecki 6/10/07 Mary Agnes Tomlinson 6/10/05Maria Balzereit 6/10/05 Alice Tokarz 6/13/05 Ruth Woodington 6/15/08 Al Waldron 6/15/15William Berry 6/16/81 Jake Brandenburg 6/16/14 Michael Giesselmann 6/17/04 Betty Badger 6/18/04James Chancellor Sr 6/18/11 Josephine Mangrum 6/18/15Lee Masse 6/19/07 Voncille Pierce 6/19/09Ben Tokarz 6/20/86 Mary Lynn Engler 6/20/85Robert Zoller 6/20/12 James Wintzell 6/21/10Arthur Cross Sr 6/21/12 Floyd Shirey 6/22/99William Sansone 6/22/11 Carolyn Mirek 6/23/05Sam Demeranville Jr 6/25/15 Rosella Crochet 6/26/10William Taylor Richards 6/26/10 Jim Cline 6/26/15Milo Prado 6/25/15 Edward Pizzella 6/28/02Sharad “Shake” Pierre 6/28/12 Vladimir Stcherbatchew 6/29/08Phil Marks 6/29/15 Mary Scarangella 6/30/96Cleo Antoine 6/30/07

MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEKSaturday 5 pm: Joel Deckbar (d)Sunday 8:30 am: Pete Garriz (d) 11 am: People of ParishTuesday 8:30 am: June Fernandez (d)Wednesday 8:30 am: Timothy LaFramboise (d)Thursday 8:30 am: Jo Shirey (d)Friday 8:30 am: Ed Cain (d)

MEETINGS OF THE WEEK Sunday St Vincent de Paul mtg 9:45 am Widow's Web 1 pm Spanish Contemplative prayer 5 pm Pentecost Mass (6 pm)Monday Contemplative prayer (7 pm) Line dancing (7 pm)Tuesday Handmade Hugs (1 pm) Men of St. Joseph (6 pm) Catholicism Pivotal Players (7:15 pm)Wednesday Adoration (9 am) Bible Sharing (9:30 am) Holy Hour & Novena (6:15 pm) Scouts (6:30 pm) Choir (7 pm)Friday Singing Needles (10:30 am)

BANNS OF MARRIAGE are announced forthe first time for Matthew Allen Parker &Kaitlyn Anne Robinson.

READINGS OF THE WEEKSat. Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 28:16-20, 30-31 Gospel: John 21:20-25 Sun. Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 (63A) Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23Mon. Reading 1: Tobit 1:3; 2:1b-8 Gospel: Mark 12:1-12Tues. Reading 1: Tobit 2:9-14

Gospel: Mark 12:13-17Wed. Reading 1: Tobit 3:1-11a, 16-17a Gospel: Mark 12:18-27Thurs. Reading 1: Tobit 6:10-11; 7:1bcde. 9-17; 8:4-9a Gospel: Mark 12:28-34Fri. Reading 1: Tobit 11:5-17 Gospel: Mark 12:35-37

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS are selling raffle tickets for$25. Please see a knight for tickets and more information. Adrawing will be held at the first of each month through December. Good luck everyone!!

PLEASE CHECK the back of the bulletin for additionalinformation and announcements.

LOST AT FIRST EUCHARIST MASS: a gold cross andchain that has tremendous sentimental value for one of ourgreat grandmothers. If found, please give to a staff member.

CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTALPLAYERS will continue on Tuesday eveningsat 7:15 pm. On June 6 we will meet inth

Jennings Hall.

June 6 St Catherine of Siena, the Mystic

June 13 Bl. John Henry Newman, the Convert

June 20 G.K. Chesterton, the Evangelist

June 27 Michelangelo, The Artist

Each session will run about 1 hour and 15 minutes. We will view a videoeach week that runs an hour and have a brief discussion. Please contactEileen Rettig at emrettig@aol.com or 661-8619 for more information.

PRESCHOOL/MDO REGISTRATION: There are openingsin both the Preschool and Mother’s Day Out Program for the2017-2018 school year. Half Day Preschool if offered for 3and 4 year olds 3 days a week or 5 days a week. Mother’s DayOut is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays. Both

programs are 8:30-12:30. For more information please check the parish’sweb site oursaviorparish.org or call Rita Langan, Director at 251-633-3017.

ST. DOMINIC’S (4156 BURMA RD) VACATION

BIBLE SCHOOL will be held June 12 —16 from 8:45th th

am until noon for 3 years old through entering grade 5 at

For More Information please contact Brenda Christian at

661-5130 or stdominicmobile.org Registration forms can

be found on their web site.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We will resume in August.

PRAYER INTENTIONS POPE FRANCIS

NATIONAL LEADERSThat national leaders may firmly commit themselves toending the arms trade, which victimizes so manyinnocent people.

Anticipated Offering Income $ 12,365

Actual Offering Income $ 9,981

Anticipated Offering Income to date $ 272,038

Actual Offering Income to date $ 286,096

YTD Offering: Over (Under) $ 14,058

Budget Offering Year $ 643,000

Building Fund this week $ 30

Building Fund to date $ 3,721

Original Loan Amount $ 360,000

Loan Balance $ 160,000

TEMASCALAPA APPEAL: total collected is $2,890.

Advertiser of the Week

PRAY for Suzanne Bekurs who died May 19 . Sheth

was the sister-in-law of Susan Dean. May she restin peace.

SPECIAL COLLECTION this weekend for communications.

SACRISTANS/CAPTAINS: We will beholding a special “Morning ofRecollection/Refresher” on a date to beannounced later. Please watch for the date and

time of this upcoming event for fellowship, prayer, and renewal. ---Fr David

PALACE CASINO: Sunday, June 11th

Bus leaves church at 12:30 pm and returns tochurch at 7:30 pm. Cost is $20 Free play is $15. A sign-up sheet is in theback of the church.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING: Sunday, June 25 th

in the church from 2pm-4pm. Any questions,please contact Deacon Norman Gale at 251-605-3306. A sign-up sheet is in the back of the church.

FR. DAVID WILL BE AWAY in Italy from June 5 to Juneth

19 . Please pray for him and the others traveling to Italy. Weth

want to welcome back Fr. Tom Weise who will be here whileFr. David is away.

THE CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION(CYO) will offer soccer, football and volleyballfor in the fall. Students, in grades 1 through 8,who are enrolled in the Parish ReligiousEducation, are eligible to participate in theprogram. Anyone interested in participating is

encouraged to contact the CYO Office at 251-441-0805 forfurther information.

PENTECOST EVENING MASS will be Sunday, June 4th at

6 pm. A meal will follow Mass in Jennings Hall. The sign-up

sheet is in the back of the church.

For Your Convenience HEARING ASSISTANCE

DEVICES: Available in the sacristy. See an usher for

assistance.

WHEELCHAIR: Available for your use. See an usher for assistance.

"Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life. Therefore the servant of God ought always to be in good spirits.”—St. Philip Neri

YOUTH UPDATES/NEWS The countdown begins. Our Youth & Young adults have a very busyJune. Please keep in Prayer as we prepare to travel to Atlanta, GABen, Savannah, Bryson, Anna Lee, Ashlyn, Mary, Sloane, Sarah,Emilee, Emerson, Emmanuel, John Michael, Grace, Elizabeth,Miguel, Brianna, Joseph, David L, David R., Becca , Mr. Joe, Ms.Sue and Ms Tina. We will be leaving on June 6th for a week-longservice trip. Thank you for keeping us in prayer.

BELIZE,Our group of young adults will be experiencing the next level ofserving. Our goal is to build a home/shelter for a family in need. Weare also going to be able to add plumbing to this house, how amazingis that! Thank You to the many people who have helped us with thismission trip.We will also be collecting baby shampoo, soap, bubbles, andanything for the shelters to use to be able to give the babies/toddlersbaths etc. Plus we will be collecting reading glasses to be donated. Thank You for all your support for our Mission trip to BELIZE. UP COMING EVENTS:JUNE 4th– at the 11 clock Mass Fr. David will be giving us a BLESSINGfor both our Alive in You and our Belize trip. I would like everyoneattending these trips to be there for the Blessing. Mark your calendarsNOW! Youth Group is open to all youth in the 6th-12th grade. Jr. High 6th-8th - High School 9th-12th

NEWS FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes have ended for the summer.Have a safe and happy vacation and don't forget to go to Mass eachweek.

REGISTRATION FORMS for 2017-2018 can be downloadedfrom the parish website: www.oursaviorparish.org

FIRST EUCHARIST PICTURES may be picked up in the churchoffice M-F 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There are still some Confirmationgroup pictures that were never picked up.

Jan is already looking for CATECHISTS for the fall. Isn't Godcalling you to work with His children?! Email Jan:re@oursaviorparish.org

RCIA: Do you know of someone who is interested in becomingCatholic? The next RCIA process will begin after Labor Day butour group is forming now. Contact Jan: re@oursaviorparish.orgMany thanks to our dedicated RCIA Team members, our sponsors,and of course, to our neophytes for such a successful year.