MISSION STATEMENT The members of the Church of the Crucifixion share our

time, talents, and treasure to recruit, revive, retain, and

renew, our community, always seeking to follow the word of

God, our Father. We embrace the liturgy which inspires us

to evangelize and perform acts of mercy for all whom we

encounter.

3183 W. Edgewood Ave.

Jacksonville, FL 32209

Phone: (904) 765-5284 FAX: (904) 765-1680

Mailing Address: 3183 W. Edgewood Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32209

Email Address: crucifixion@comcast.net

Website Address: www.crucifixionjax.org

Rev. Bernardine Eikhuemelo, Pastor

Sylvia Bannister, Bookkeeper Jynearl Bodie, Secretary

Mass Schedule

Tuesday 8:00 AM

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM (Holy Rosary)

Sunday 8:30 AM

Confessions

7:45 AM on Sundays and by Appointment

MINISTRY CONTACTS

Altar Servers

Chandra Lee 924-7671

Extraordinary Ministers

Maurice Grant 764-3048

Finance Council

Michael Rutledge 645-5166

Lectors/Commentator

James Mosley 751-5623

Music Director

Erskerline Favors 768-9934

Parish Council

Ernest Favors, Sr. 768-9934

Religious Education

Beatrice Gilliard 765-2851

Religious Articles

Mattie Myers 766-2122

Respect Life

Claudette Elps 924-2335

Marguerite Warren 765-2210

Ushers

Robert Myers 766-2122

MASS SCHEDULE

May 6 - May 12, 2019

Monday

No Mass

Tuesday

8:00 AM Mass at Crucifixion

Wednesday

8:00 AM Mass at St. Pius V

Thursday

8:00 AM Mass at St. Pius V

Friday

9:00 AM School Mass at Holy Rosary

Saturday Vigil

5:00 PM Vigil Mass Holy Rosary

Sunday

8:30 AM Mass at Crucifixion

10:00 AM Holy Rosary

10:30 AM St. Pius V

May 5th - 8:30 AM This Mass is being offered

for Avanti Upshaw.

May 7th - 8:00 AM This Mass is being offered for the Repose of the soul of Blake Sanders.

If you are interested in having someone

remembered in a Mass intention, please use

the Envelope(s) near the religious articles

cabinet or contact the office at 765-5284.

The suggested Mass Stipend is $10 or more.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Happy Third Sunday of Easter!!!

This weekend we have the second part of Bishop Estevez’s homily at the Mass of Holy Chrism this year: The Holy Spirit is the only power we can truly rely on in our priestly life. Our intelligence and all our talents do not suffice. As St. Paul said: “our Gospel came to you not only in word but also in power and the Holy Spirit” (1 Tess 1, 5). Our fidelity relies on the power of the Spirit which renders our ministry fruitful in bringing souls to Christ. Paul, in his letter to Timothy, confides, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline”(2 Tim 1:7). And “Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us” (Rom 8:26). And for St Paul, even our weakness, our limitations, our fears, and our anxieties can be paradoxically a source of strength and daring trust in the Spirit who renews all things for the best. The lyrics of Bukas Palad’s song, Breath of God come to mind: “Breathe on me, Breath of God, till my heart is pure, until with you I have one will: to live and to endure.” St Augustin would pray along the same lines: “Strengthen me oh Holy Spirit to defend all that is holy.” Celibacy is not a commandment but a gift of self out of love for the Lord and His Spouse, the Church. Each of us priests and seminarians have received a special grace, as a gift “not all men can receive this saying but only to those whom it is given” (Mt 19, 11). A gift we have freely embraced …this charism given by the Spirit comes with the grace of fidelity. It is only possible to succeed through constant prayer and vigilance for it is not the media but the Bible which depicted individuals and entire cities taken by the devastating power of sexual disorder. As Father Cantalamessa has written: Jesus redeems human sexuality through the cross by calling us to share his struggle, so we share in his victory. We began our seminary studies and our priestly journey by giving our love, the gift of self and along the road one has to be ready to suffer for love to be real. Like Samuel, we have learned to say “Here I am Lord, you called me” not only once, twice or three times, but many times. A faithful priest is one who has been tested many times. This is the reason for “elder” to be one of the early titles for priests. A priest was called elder because he had been found faithful through suffering for the Church and on account of the Church, yet witnessing the joy and deep intimacy with the Lord in a magnanimous generosity of mature love for the dear neighbor. Have a blessed week everyone!

Fr. Bernardine

GOSPEL WORD “SUNDAY SCHOOL”

The “Gospel Word Sunday School” Lessons

will be held today, in Hogan’s Hall.

Contributions for breakfast snacks are welcomed.

Please come and bring another parishioner with you

to learn more as we enhance our understanding of

the Sunday’s Gospel. We appreciate your support

Church Attendance–April 28th– 48

Church Offerings - April 28th -$4,177.00

4R Committee - $275.00

**************************** “Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a

third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’

Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’” (John 21:17)

All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus and

others. Discern how God is calling you to use your time in

prayer, your talent in charitable works and your treasure to

assist those who in need. Remember that giving is an act of

worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and

greater Church.

Thoughts on Giving by Archdiocese of St. Louis

**************************** 2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

Weekly BASA Summary Report 4/28/19

Participation Goal (No. of Donors)...43

Active Family Count - 69

No of Donors - 30

Family Participation - 43.48%

Amount Pledged - $8,918

Amount Paid - $4,663

Balance Due - $4,255.00

***************************** You are not alone

There is no need to feel alone when real help is available

during an unplanned pregnancy - Caring Choices at (866) 901

-9641 offers help through counseling, support, education, and

resources. This is one decision not to face alone!

Struggling with emotional or spiritual pain following an

abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard is a post abortion healing

ministry that will lovingly help to transform your pain to hope

and reconciliation. For more information call (904) 221-3232.

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ABUSE

NOTICE

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Mother’s Day Basket Raffle

The 4R Committee is sponsoring a Mother’s Day Raffle

May 12 , 2019. Enter to win a Beautiful Mother’s Day basket full

of lovely goodies. The tickets are on sale for 3 for $5 or get a

fantastic deal when you purchase 10 for $10.

******************************* JUNE 16, 2019 FATHER’S DAY GIFT BASKET RAFFLE

• Tickets will be available after the Mother’s Day raffle at 3 for

$5 or 10 for $10.

JUNE 23, 2019 “SIMPLY BREAKFAST” (Donation $8)

• Breakfast includes, eggs, grits, sausage, bacon, biscuits, or

toast, juice and coffee.

The funds raised will be used to purchase accessories for our

newly remodeled restrooms and the dressing areas for choir

members and altar servers.

Get your tickets today to win the lovely items for yourself,

a family member or a friend.

******************************* SECOND COLLECTION TODAY

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today! Right now,

over 40% of dioceses in the United States are considered

mission territory because they are unable to fund essential

pastoral work in their communities, Your donations support

programs, such as religious education, seminary formation, and

lay ministry training, to build vibrant faith communities right

here in the United States. Please be generous. Find more

information at www.usccb.org/home-missions.

******************************* May 5, 2019

The Eucharist celebration always includes: The

proclamation of the Word of God, thanksgiving

to God the Father for all of his gifts to us (Most

especially the gift of His Son), the consecration of

bread and wine, and participation in the receiving of

the Lord’s blood and body. These elements together

make up one single act of worship. (CCC#1408)

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Recruit, Revive, Renew & Retain

4R News Corner

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

May 17th

James Mosley - Birthday

God Bless You!

SICK & HOMEBOUND

Gloria Barton Luther Rucker

Altamese Dawkins Angela Schrade3r

Barbara Deroune Alexander Wiggins

Beatrice Gilliard Minerva Wiggins

Betty Gissentanner

Kathryn Howell

Donna King

Robert Lee

Mary Paschall

Please contact Crucifixion Church at (904) 765-5284, if a

Loved one is in the hospital, nursing home or a medical

emergency, please call, (516) 557-8769.

Ministry Schedule

May 12, 2019

Altar Servers Jaydon & Jordan Cole

Lectors Ernest Favors

James Smith

Extraordinary Michael Rutledge

Ministers Claude Thomas

Commentator Dawn Delgado-Knight

WEEKLY MASS READING

May 6 - May 12, 2019

Easter Weekday

Monday Acts 6:8-15 / Jn 6:22-29

Easter Weekday

Tuesday Acts 7:51-8:1a / Jn 6:30-35

Easter Weekday

Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8 / Jn 6:35-40

Easter Weekday

Thursday Acts 8:26-40 / Jn 6:44-51

Easter Weekday/St. Damien de Veuster, Priest

Friday Acts 9:1-20 / Jn 6:52-59

Easter Weekday

Saturday Acts 9-31-42/ Jn 6:60-69

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sunday Acts 13:14, 43-52/ Rv 7:9, 14B-17 / Jn 10:27-30

I Will praise you, Lord,

for you have rescued

me.