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Pastor Emeritus/Administrator Reverend Thomas J. Gaul gdshprd81@good-shepherd-church.org 425-1590 Deacon Deacon Pat Snyder patrickdsnyder@gmail.com 818-0801 PARISH STAFF Office Manager Janice Scott gsccad1@gmail.com 425-1590 ext. 203

Patricia Martin-Kamionka gsccdre@gmail.com 425-5617 ext.200 Office Assistant Maria Rosario gsbulletinedit@gmail.com 425-1590 ext. 202 Plant Manager Rick Underwood ardenunderwood55@gmail.com 425-1590 ext. 201 RCIA Coordinator Camille Grupy alcam116@embarqmail.com 424-6802 Liturgy Coordinator Sheila Franklin sfranklin0131@yahoo.com 260-672-3687 High School Youth Ministers Jeanette Hubbard jeanettehubbard@embarqmail.com 867-5006 Justin Shobe 584-8865 Middle School Youth Ministers Barbara Connor barbaraconnor461@gmail.com 337-378-2237 Ubaldo Herrera ubduhone@yahoo.com 884-5568 Choir Director Phil Provencher ppprovencher@gmail.com 728-8990 Nursery Coordinator Heather Augustine heatheraugustine@yahoo.com 240-418-9033 Council Chairpersons Parish Pastoral Council Ron Macaluso randpmac@yahoo.com 970-443-2883 Finance Council Steve Graybill sgraybill@nc.rr.com 429-9024

Good Shepherd Catholic Church 5050 Oak Street Hope Mills, NC 28348

(910) 425-1590 Fax (844) 270-6440 E-mail: gdshprd81@gmail.com OR

gdshprd81@good-shepherd-church.org www.good-shepherd-church.org

www.facebook.com/GSCatholicChurchHopeMills Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:30am-5:30pm;

Friday 9:30am-2:30pm

MASSES

Saturday Vigil………….……….………...……...5:30 pm Sunday………………….…….…….....8:30 and 11:30 am Holy Days……………….…….………12:00 and 6:30 pm Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday……….…......……...9:00 am First Friday/Friday……….…………….………..12:00 pm Wednesday Evening Services 5:00-5:45pm—Confessions 5:50pm—Exposition 6:00pm—Rosary 6:20pm—Evening Prayer 6:40pm—Benediction 6:45pm—Mass Reconciliation: Wednesday—5:00-5:45 pm; Saturday—4:00-5:00 pm Or by appointment.

St. Isidore Mission of Good Shepherd

Deacon Nay Henriquez nayhenri@yahoo.com email: Sanisdro@sccnc.org www.siccnc.org

4733 Macedonia Church Road Fayetteville, NC 28312

(910) 424-2698 English Mass: 9:00 AM

Misa en Espanol: 11:45 AM

For the week of May 5–May 12, 2018

May 6, 2018

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5:30pm 8:30am 11:30am 9:00am 9:00am 6:45pm 9:00am 12:00pm 5:30pm

† Helen Faye Bierkortte † Helen Faye Bierkortte People of Good Shepherd Parish † Helen Faye Bierkortte † Francis SorrentinoTaylor In Thanksgiving † Francis SorrentinoTaylor † Ileane and Leonard Okrie Honor of Our Blessed Mother And All Mothers

Saturday May 5: 4:00pm—Confessions 5:30pm—Mass Sunday May 6: 8:30am—Mass 9:45am—RCIA/Adult Formation, “Angels”, by Fr. Gaul, Room 2 —RCIA Inquiry, Room 3 —Pre k–5th Grade Classes, Classrooms 10:45am—Rosary, Church 11:30am—Mass 6:00pm—6th-12th Grade Classes, Classrooms Monday, May 7: 9:00am—Mass 6:00pm—Sharing Christ, 3rd Session, Social Hall, Gathering Area Tuesday, May 8: 9:00am—Mass 9:30am—Mom’s Study Group, Room 2 6:30pm—Girl Scout Troop Meetings, Social Hall Wednesday, May 9: Wednesday Evening Services 5:00—5:40pm—Confessions 5:45pm—Exposition 5:50pm—Rosary 6:15pm—Evening Prayer 6:40pm—Benediction 6:45pm—Mass Thursday, May 10: 9:00am—Mass 9:30am—Holy Stitchers, Room 12 7:00pm—Men’s Spirituality Group, Room 4 7:00pm—Respect Life Meeting, Room 2 Friday, May 11: 10:30—Widow’s Watch, Room 4 12:00pm—Mass 6:00pm—Family Night, Social Hall Saturday May 12: High School Tri Parish Soccer Game– Off –site 4:00pm—Confessions 5:30pm—Mass Sunday May 13: The Ascension of the Lord Mother’s Day 8:30am—Mass No Class or RCIA 10:45am—Rosary,Church 11:30am—Mass May Crowning @Grotto

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19 Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Acts 17:15, 22 -- 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or,for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

Saturday: Next Sunday:

Offertory Needed Each Week $5300.00 Offertory Received April 28/29 % 32 1/2 Can Needed Each Month $3240.00 1/2 Can Rec. thru April 29 %33 Saint Isidro Needed Each Month $1600.00 Saint Isidro Rec. thru April 29 %77 Home Mission Appeal Collection $1922.00

For more detailed information on the collections, please contact Steve Graybill, Finance Chair.

- Thank you for your continued support of our Parish and its mission to serve the people of God -

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers this weekend are given for the greater glory of God and in Loving Memory of Barbara Gilmour, given by the Estep Family.

Would your family like a chance to take the Vocations Chalice home for a week? A sign-up sheet is available on the Welcome Table.

Solemnities for the Months of May and June Next weekend, May 12/13, we celebrate The Ascension of the Lord at all Masses. May 19/20 we celebrate Pentecost. Please wear Red for this celebration. May 26/27 we celebrate The Most Holy Trinity.

June 2/3 we celebrate the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).

Faith Formation Registration 2018-2019 for grades Pre-K –12 It is necessary for families to register each year. Registration forms will be handed out to youth during Faith Formation Sessions on May 6th and

will also be available on the Welcome Table in the Gathering Area.

Early registration helps in planning and keeps the cost down for the parish by ordering books early.

Please remember-if your child was not baptized at Good Shepherd Church, a copy of their baptismal certificate needs to accompany their registration form.

If you have any questions, contact Trish in the Office of Faith Formation, 910-425-5617. Please Register Early!

PARENTS YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED

LAST DATE TO VOTE IS THIS SUNDAY, MAY 6TH! In response to concerns regarding the time of Sunday evening classes, parents were asked to take part in a poll that could change the time of evening classes to 12:45 – 2:00pm (following the 11:30 Mass) rather than making an additional evening trip back to campus from 6:00–7:30pm

E-mails were sent during the second and fourth weeks of April to parents who have children registered in Faith Formation asking them to respond YES or NO to this change by Sunday, May 6th. If voted for, this change would take place beginning September 2018. As stated in the email, reasons for this time change was to provide quality family time on Sunday evening and alleviate additional evening trips back to the church campus. Thank you, we are waiting to hear from you!

Faith Formation Schedule Grades Pre-K - 12:

May 6: Regular session/Last day to vote on evening session time change for 2018-19 May 13: No session – Mother’s Day Join us for May Crowning following 11:30am Mass May 20: Last session for 2017-2018

Congratulations to our youth and children who received their First Holy Communion on April 29th:

Katey Beasley, Clayton Chase, Elijah Chase, Surai Chase, Joel Freeman, Savanah Hall, Emma Iskra, Lila Mueller, Aloysius Tchamnda, Kiley Vanhoozer, Shelby Vanhoozer, Samantha Wyatt, Zyrehart Roan, Krysten Aberg, Isaiah Adkins, Sasha Bonel, Jacob Moody, Isabella Newbold, Mark Rickert, Jeremiah Rios, Drake Gray, Gavin Guy, Morgan Marois, Steven Odenbaugh. Thank you:: To our Pastor Emeritus, Fr. Gaul, for celebrating this Holy Mass for our First Communicants. To Deacon Pat, and our Music Ministry for all they do to enhance our reverence and understanding as we celebrate Mass.

To parents and catechists who have witnessed and shared our Faith to convey the meaning and importance of this Second Sacrament of Initiation. To everyone who helped with the reception that was joyfully held for our children!

TRI-PARISH TEEN SOCCER GAME Join us for the Second Annual Tri Parish Teen Soccer Game. Come out and cheer on the High School Youth Groups of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Ann ,and Good Shepherd. When: Saturday, May 12th Where: Jordan Soccer Complex What time: 1:00-3:00pm

Thank you to the High School Youth Ministers for making this opportunity for our teens to get together. We look forward to many more shared activities between our parishes.

Library News May being a Marian month, we have several “Mary “ titles on display. There are more on the shelves.

Please stop in our library and get familiar with the computerized catalog. Browse the shelves and maybe you will find the perfect book. Items may be borrowed for up to 3 weeks. The library is located in the first room on the left as you enter the administrative wing.

BACCALAUREATE MASS The parish will celebrate all of those who are graduating from high school or college this spring, on Sunday, June 10th at the 11:30am Mass. A special bulletin insert will be published with the names, honors

and future plans of the graduates that weekend. Graduates who would like to be included in the insert are asked to fill out the Baccalaureate Mass Info Sheet, available on the Welcome Table. DEADLINE TO RETURN FORM - Sunday, May 20th.

BARBARA WATSON SCHOLARSHIP Any high school senior who will attend a two or four-year college in the fall is encouraged to apply for this Parish Scholarship Award. Applications are available on the Welcome Table.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - SUNDAY, MAY 20th Please return the application to the office administrator, Janice Scott.

The scholarship will be awarded at the Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, June 10th, 11:30am Mass.

July 9, 10, 11 Bible School Adventure!

Registration will begin after Mass on May 26/27 and June 9/10 and 16 /17. Our next planning meeting is this Sunday, May 6 at 1:00pm, in the Social Hall.

If you have not joined in the fun and want to be part of our Deep Sea Discovery Team, sign the VBS sheet on the Welcome Table!

Welcome to

New Bible Study beginning in June!!! Join us to understand what happened the months after Christ’s resurrection as we

begin a new bible study on “The Acts of the Apostles”. The bible study will be held at Good Shepherd on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. beginning June 4 – July 23, break for the month of August and resume September 10 - October 22. Our facilitator, Rosemarie Bellanger, will be using: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible – The Acts of the Apostles/Revised Study Version/2nd Catholic Addition. You can order the book on line at your convenience or through the Faith Formation Office no later than May 14. Please use the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table to Register.

PARISH INFORMATION

NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome to our Community!

We invite you to register at the Church Office during office hours, pick up a Welcome Packet on the Welcome Table in the Gathering Area or online at: www.good-shepherd-church.org. Though a rather simple act, registration is a sign of one’s commitment and responsibility to the parish and allows the parish to know how many families live in the parish. It also provides an official record of your Active membership and is essential for participation in parish programs and sacraments. What is an Active Membership: three points determine active membership: • Registration in the parish for a sufficient period of

time and use of the envelope system in support of the parish;

• Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days;

• Volunteer and participate in Parish activities with time, talent, and treasure as means permit.

Please note the Facilities and Services of Good Shepherd Church are available to active members. Emergencies: In cases of emergency, please contact the Parish Office during regular business hours. After hours, please call Deacon Pat at (910) 818-0801. SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick: Call the Church Office (910) 425-1590. Marriage: Couples are asked not to set a date for their wedding until an initial meeting with the Pastor or Deacon. Diocesan requirements mandate a minimum six-month period of preparation. Baptism: Parental participation in a program to prepare parents is required. Contact Trisha Martin-Kamionka, 910-425-5617, in the Faith Formation Office at least 3 months in advance of your desired baptismal date to make the proper arrangements.

Sick and Homebound/Hospitalized: Please notify the Parish Office when someone is ill and unable to attend Mass for any significant length of time and would like to receive Holy Communion. Bulletin Deadline: Requests are due by 12 noon on the Monday prior to the weekend the announcement is to be published. E-mail your request to: gsbulletinedit@gmail.com. Special Needs: Handicapped accessible doors are located on the left side of the Gathering Area. Wheelchair seating is available in the front row of chairs in the Church. Cars must display a valid handicap sticker or placard to park in the reserved handicap spaces in the Church parking lot. Moving or PCS’ing? Please come by the Parish Office to receive a free gift for safe travels.

May Crowning:

May Crowning is a tradition in our church in which an image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary is ceremonially crowned to signify her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God. Since medieval times, we have had the combination between Mary and the month of May. Among the earliest witnesses was Alphonsus X, King of Castille, Spain (1221-1284). Later, especially in the United States, prior to Vatican II, the whole month of May became the month of Mary. During this time special devotions to Mary were organized for each day of May. Although this custom originated in Italy, it spread widely during the nineteenth century. To show our love and dedication for our Loving Mother, Mary, we will Honor her with a May Crowning at the Grotto, next Sunday, May 13th, following the 11:30am Mass.

Mother’s Day envelope in your May mailing This envelope is for our Mother’s Day Novena that will be held for nine days beginning on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th through Monday, May 21st. Please add names of Mothers that are living or have passed away on or in the envelope. All Mothers will be prayed for at all Masses during these nine days. Additional envelopes are available on the Welcome Table.

Please return envelopes in the collection or the basket on the Welcome Table by this Sunday, May 6.

May is the month of Mary In her honor, the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary each Sunday in May at 10:45 am in the Church. Come out and join them to HONOR OUR MOTHER IN HEAVEN.

Need a Rosary? Please pick one up from the basket on the Welcome Table.

Good Shepherd has Spiritually Adopted two babies, a male and female in danger of abortion. Adoptive Babies Name: Female: Mary Male: Joseph

Spiritual Adoption prayer for your unborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of [baby’s name] the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

Week Twelve: Spirituality Adopted Baby Instead of air, my Mom’s womb is filled with a watery liquid called amniotic fluid, which I can breath in and out, which helps to strengthen my lungs. But I get oxygen through my umbilical cord,

which is attached to me where my belly button will be! For more on your Spiritually Adopted Baby visit: https://iprayforlife.wordpress.com/spiritual-adoption- of-the-unborn-child/

Dedicate the Sanctuary Lamp

The red Sanctuary Lamp by the tabernacle burns to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ. It is a mark of honor to remind the faithful of the presence of Christ, and is a profession of their love and affection.

If you wish to have the Sanctuary Lamp burning in memory or honor of a loved one, to honor a special occasion, or a special intention, make arrangements with the parish Office, Janice Scott or Maria Rosario, 425-1590. The cost of the candle is $20.00. It will burn for three weeks, and the memorial will be published in the Bulletin.

We will begin the Dedication of the Sanctuary Lamp on Mother’s Day, May 13th.

We express our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Michaelyn Strepay on the loss of Magdeline B. Strepay.

We express our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Becky Bryant on the loss of past parishioner Louis Bryant who passed away on April 15, 2018.

May the souls of Magdeline and Louis rest in eternal peace of the risen Lord.

Vocations Chalice This weekend, Jolinda Swartout will take the Vocations Chalice home. She will place the Chalice on her table and pray the Vocations Prayer with the Chalice every day and return it next weekend. Please help pray the Vocations

Prayer that is prayed with the Chalice below.

The Prayer for Vocations: Heavenly Father, Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Help those who have embraced the consecrated life to live up to their promises. Form us all in the likeness of your Son so that in Him, with Him and through Him we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Would your family like a chance to take the Vocations Chalice home for a week? A sign-up sheet is available on the Welcome Table.

Happenings around the Parish During the month of April

We Welcome our Families who joined our parish family during the month of April:

Eduardo and Jessica Bonilla and family Stephen and Heather Gregory and family Daryl and Amanda Fredericksen Ellen Johnston Welcome to the Good Shepherd Parish Family!

Congratulations to our newly baptized: Congratulations to Justin Michael Shobe and Christina Marie MacMillan on the baptism on their daughter, Rosalie Jo Shobe.

May the joy of being baptized in the Lord be a wonderful beginning for Rosalie.

Widow’s Watch Widow's Watch, a support group for widows, meets Friday, May 11th at 10:30am in Room 2. Please join us for fellowship, liturgy and lunch.

Contact: Camille,424-6802 or alcam116@embarqmail.com for more info.

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Parish Council Suggestion Box Have a Suggestion for the Parish? If so, use the Parish Pastoral Council Suggestion box located on the Welcome Table.

If you have a Suggestion, fill out the form located on the side of the box and place in the slot. The Suggestion Form can also be found on the website. Click on the Ministries tab and scroll down to the Parish Council tab. Anonymous suggestions will not be answered.

CD Stand Stop by our CD Stand in the Gathering Area and check out our New titles. Lighthouse Catholic Media also has a CD of the month program. For more information, visit the website and use the Promo code listed on the back of the CD. We sell bundles of two CD’s for $5.00 and single CD’s for $3.00 each. Come and check them out today.

I wonder what that collection’s for?” There are several parish/community-centered 2nd collection envelopes members of the parish will see almost every month, i.e., 1/2 Can a Day/San Isidore Property Debt, Share Sunday, and Parish Capital Improvements. Have you ever wondered what they are for or how the money is distributed? Here is a brief explanation of how the parish allocates these donations. 1/2 Can a Day/San Isidore Property Debt is a once-a-month collection that helps pay the non-interest bearing mortgage payments for the land purchased by Good Shepherd for San Isidore’s new church as part of our daughter parish responsibilities. The money will also be used to help purchase a new roof and needed maintenance for our Church. We ask each family to donate $10.00 a month towards this mortgage payment and new roof fund. Share Sunday is also a once-a-month collection that is distributed to several charities and social organizations within the local area and our own parishioners. The five charities we support are; ALMS House, Hope House, San Isidore Mission, CARE Clinic and St. Ann’s Catholic School. We also support our own parishioners in need. The list of recipients and the distribution percentage is reviewed and adjusted by the Parish Council annually. Donations of food and other items are distributed to the ALMS House, Catholic Charities and our own food bank. The Parish Capital Improvement collection comes almost every month and helps primarily to defray the costs of improvements for our Church, Social Hall and grounds. This includes special targeted donations for specific improvements.

Electronic Donations Want to donate to Good Shepherd on-line either one-time or recurring monthly?

If so, visit our web-site at www.good-shepherd-church.org and click on the E-Online Giving Form link under the Welcome tab and follow the instructions.

The Monthly envelope labeled “1/2 Can a Day/San Isidore Property Debt” is a once-a-month collection that helps pay the non-interest bearing mortgage payment for the land purchased by Good Shepherd for San Isidore’s new church as part of our mother/daughter parish responsibilities. The money will also be used for needed maintenance for our Church. Due to some confusion, the two have been separated on the same envelope – 1/2 Can a Day – San Isidore Property Debt. A check box will be placed in front and an amount line behind 1/2 Can a Day, a check box will be placed in front and an amount line behind San Isidore Property Debt. We ask each family to donate $10.00 a month towards this mortgage payment or new roof fund.

For your convenience we also have a 1/2 Can a Day display in the Gathering Area.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal

The 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is under way. Good Shepherd announces that they have passed their goal of 53,639.00. To date, we have pledged

over $75,000 with 44% of parishioners submitting a pledge, making us 43% over our total goal, 143% total. It’s not too late to pledge.

If you need a BAA envelope for your pledge, they are available on the Welcome Table.

Home Mission Appeal Collection Thank you for your generous support of last week’s Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen the Church

at home and ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. If you missed the appeal, it’s not too late to give! Just visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click on the “How to Give” link on the left.

Urgent need for Sick and Homebound Ministers The Eucharist is the source and the summit of every Catholic's life of faith. It is in partaking of Holy Communion that Catholics receive the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. It is important that Catholics not be deprived of the opportunity to receive the Blessed Sacrament due to illness, age, or confinement. When you visit a Parishioner, you share in prayer, read the Gospel and distribute the Eucharist.

For more information or to join our team, contact Deacon Pat, 910-818-0801, or Julie McLamb, 910-818-0789.

Join us for our next family night to share a meal and play bingo with prizes! Bring a casserole dish, such as Shepherd’s Pie, Lasagna, or Tuna Casserole to share. Drinks and desserts will be provided.

Date: May 11, 2018 Time: 6:00pm Place: Social Hall

M_n’s Spiritu[lity Group

Men, get away from the hectic pace of life and benefit from an opportunity to relax, explore the impact of God on your everyday life, and work with other men in our parish who have profited by integrating our Faith into their everyday lifestyle.

Join us for our Men’s Spirituality Group, Thursday, May 10th, 7pm, Room 4. Questions? Speak with Deacon Pat, 910-818-0801.

2ND ANNUAL SPRING BAZAAR When: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 10:00– 3:00PM Where: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Catholic Church 6100 Fayetteville Road Raeford, NC 28376 (Across from Moore Regional Hospital– Hoke Campus) Crafters, Raffles, Vendor and Foods from around the world. Email: SpringBazaarRaeford@yahoo.com Facebook Event page: Spring Bazaar 2018 For more information contact: Lausanne, 910-527-3924 or Trish, 260-668-6970.

RETROUVAILLE Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married

couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation. This program has helped many couples experiencing such difficulties.

For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with a weekend on October 12, 2018 call 800-470-2230, email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit the web site: www.retrouvaille.org

Angel’s Haven We invite all families with children under 4 years of age to take advantage and enjoy our Angel’s Haven. This room was created to help young families participate, help the children see what is happening at Mass and allow you to relax.

Angel’s Haven

Caring Contact Ministry This ministry contacts parishioners who have not attended Mass in a few weeks and we are in need of Disciples.

If you are interested in helping by making phone calls, or you know someone who is sick and not able to attend Mass, please contact Dina Simcox, 910-728-3910.

Gum Chewing and Food Consumption: Please keep in mind that there should not be any eating of food or gum chewing during Mass. We are to fast one hour before Communion. Before receiving Holy Communion, Catholics are asked to abstain from food, liquids and solids for one hour. (Outlines of the Catholic Faith, Page 26, Article 5c). Even though it has been mentioned that food is ok for children, please be mindful that children after a certain age should learn not to eat in church. This will help your child prepare for First Communion and to understand the meaning of fasting before Communion.

Please help us keep our Church and Gathering Area clean and bug free by providing crumb free, non-sticky snacks, if necessary for little ones. Please be attentive to your child eating and ensure your area is cleaned up after Mass. “Sticky hands equals Sticky Messes”. Thank you in advance for helping keep our Church and Gathering Area clean. Questions or concerns, please contact the Office, 425-1590.

News from the Diocese……..

Nursery Reminder-Don’t forget we have a nursery available during the Sunday Masses, for children 3 years old and younger.

The nursery is also available in between the Sunday Masses for parents who are attending classes, RCIA or meetings.

The nursery is the last door on the left in the restroom hallway.

News Around The Community……….

Respect Life Rosary The Respect Life Program wants to invite you on every fourth Tuesday of the month to pray the Respect Life Rosary. This Rosary is recited for the intentions of the unborn, and in reparation for the sin of abortion. Please join us for our May Rosary on May 22nd, 4:30pm.