“Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit….”

~ Acts 2:3

St. Michael Catholic Church & School Gastonia, North Carolina

Solemnity of Pentecost 20 May 2018

This Week at St. Michael’ Sacred Liturgy Meetings & Events

Sunday, May 20 Solemnity of Pentecost

7:30 AM Holy Mass—For the People 10:00 AM Holy Mass—† Helen Turpish 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention

8:45 AM English FF: School/C-Hall 10:00AM Spanish FF: All bldgs. 11:00 AM Evangelization Commission: HFR 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall

Monday, May 21

St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions

No Holy Mass No Lauds

1:00 PM Cursillo Grouping: HFR 2:30 PM Regnum Christie: HFR 3:15 PM Children’s Choir: Ch 6:30 PM K/C 4th Degree: PC/K 7:00 PM Spanish Mission Mtg: C-Hall

Tuesday, May 22

St. Rita of Cascia

No Holy Mass No Lauds

7:00 PM Schola Practice: Ch 7:00 PM Emmaus Groups: C-Hall/PC 7:00 PM Ultreya: HFR

Wednesday, May 23

No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament No Confessions No Holy Mass

7:00 PM English Adult Choir Practice: Ch 7:00 PM Youth Group Leaders: C-Hall

Thursday, May 24

No Holy Mass No Lauds

6:30 PM Little Flowers: PC 7:00 PM Fraternus: Gym 7:00 PM Respect Life: PC 7:00 PM Span. Family Ministry Mtg: C-Hall

Friday, May 25

St. Bede the Venerable

St. Gregory VII St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi

St. Urban I St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

7:00 AM No Holy Mass

8:00 AM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

8:15 AM Holy Rosary (No Holy Mass)

3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet

5:00 PM Spanish Youth: C-Hall 7:15 PM Legion of Mary: HFR

Saturday, May 26

St. Philip Neri St. Eleutherius

8:15 AM No Holy Mass 3:30 PM—4:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Holy Rosary 5:00 PM Holy Mass—† Mike Guffey

9:00 AM Spanish Seniors Picnic: PC/Ch/K 8:00 PM AA Meeting: C-Hall

Sunday, May 27 Trinity Sunday

7:30 AM Holy Mass—† James & Eunice Cherry 10:00 AM Holy Mass—† For the Pople 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention

2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 4:00 PM Youth Group Mtg: Ch/Gym/PC/K 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall

Please be assured that your Mass intentions are being honored by our priests while they are away.

Please Remember in your Prayers 

Parish Members & Friends:

Fr. James Ebright, Fr. George Kloster, Sister Mary Olivia Shirley, Sr. Josepha Whi y, Anna Ashworth, Janet Atherton, Joe Bell, Barbara Berg, Janice Black, Burton & Beth Bradley, Dorian Broadway, Robert Carothers, Eneida Ceballos, Hilario Chegue, Steven Cherry, Chuck Deal, Antonia Delgado García, Gail Driscoll, Be y Dow, Elizabeth Eddie, Logan Escandón, María Ferran, Pete & Rebecca Files, Kathy Flanagan, Sarah & Casey Ford, Shannon Frazer, Lynne Freeman, Kathy Geoffroy, Penny Godwin, Aleyda Gómez, Lynn Hamm, Gwen Hart, Calvin Hebert, Carol Henderson, Dorothy Henley, Eric Hunter, Connie Hu er, Buddy James, Robert Jer-ry, Robin Johnson, Briceida Juya, Kay Landry, Pat Lauzon, Olivia Levesque, Cookie Lynn, Peter & Georgia Mannering, Antonia Marin, Josefina Mar nez, Rita Mascarenhas, Sadie Messer, Micheli Family, Heather Monteleagre, Sarah Monteleone, Marion Moore, Wayne Moore, Jack Neerincx, Sarah O’Keefe, Thomas O’Keefe, Gerald Orazem, Mary Packard, Charles Pasour, David Peace, Karen Phaup, Ervin Phillips, Henry Phillips, Betsy Prui , Terry Purvis, Ivo Raimundo, Penny Ramsey, Lydia Robinson, Gladys Rodriguez, Sue Ruocco, K.S., Bill Saluke, Jo Santoro, Ethan Sco , Marie Seager, Gemma Servin Vega, Maureen Setlock, Jim Sneska, Pat Splawn, Bob Stauss, McKenzie Reese Tapper, Mr. Tater, Alice Thornburg, Maerene Thomas, Tinsdale Family, Emperatriz Vidal, Jacqueline Wood, Paul & Marion Yager

For all in service to our country: Stefan Zapata, Derrick Dobbins, Ma hew Barker, Kevin Haskins, Stephanie Miller, Kevin Tiddy

For the repose of the soul of: Mary Saluke

Saturday, May 26 5:00 PM Mass

Greeters: Mike & Micheline Schmidlin Lectors: Laure a Boccio, Be e Shirley Gi s: John Murawski EMHC: Jeff Templeton

Sunday, May 27 7:30 AM Mass

Greeters: Laureen Dobbs Lectors: Phyllis Mueller, John Welsh Gi s: Arlene Sellers

Sunday, May 27 10:00 AM Mass

Greeters: Jane Sheppard Lectors: John Kea ng, Rece McSwain EMHC: Mark Ruocco

SERVERS OF THE SACRED LITURGY

Highlights

May ~ September 2018

Location: St. Michael Catholic Church Campus, Unless Otherwise Noted

FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT OUR PARISH CALENDAR: https://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/73928463

Monday, May 28 at 10:30am—Rosary 11am—Mass for Military Personnel St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Saturday, June 2 at 6 pm—Holy Happy Hour at Viva Tequis

Monday, June 11→Friday, June 15—Quo Vadis Days at Belmont Abbey College

Monday, June 18 at 6pm—Sacrament of Confirmation

Monday, June 25→Friday, June 29—Duc in Altum Camp at Belmont Abbey Sunday, July 8→Friday, July13—Totus Tuus at St. Michael’s

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 7 & 8—Eucharistic Congress at Charlotte Convention Center

Our lady of fatima, Pray for us!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 5/21—5/24

Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29

Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40

Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50

Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12

Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16

Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

In Loving Memory

of Eunice Cherry

by her daughters

Amy, Dorothy and Melissa

Prayer for our Priests

EternalFather,weliftuptoyouourpriestsandallthepriestsoftheworld.Sanctifythem;healandguidethem;moldthemintothelikenessand

holinessofyourSon,Jesus,theEternalHighPriest.MaytheirlivesbepleasingtoYou.InJesus’namewepray.Amen.

Around our Parish and Diocese

SAVE THE DATE!

This spiritually unifying event brings together

thousands of Catholics from across the diocese

and southeast for spiritual talks, music, prayer, and fellowship— all centered

around the Most Blessed Sacrament.

All ages welcome!

Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you.” Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your rela onship. Next Worldwide Marriage En-counter weekends are: Aug 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 9-11, 2018 in Atlan c Beach, NC. For informa on visit our website at:h ps://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applica ons@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.

Holy Happy Hour

is back!

When: Saturday, June 2 at 6:30 PM

Where: Viva Tequis

(formerly Tequila’s) 238 Main Ave.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Shane Gomes

Chair, Psychology Dept. at Belmont Abbey College

Topic: Catholicism & Psychology:

Perfect together?

CELEBRATE CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd!

Celebrate the reality of the Body and Blood of

Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. A procession with the Blessed

Sacrament will take place after the 10am Mass and culminate in the gym.

All are invited to attend a parish lunch following the procession.

St. Michael School May Crowning

You may give electronically at www.stmichaelsgastonia.org

Prayerfully consider giving at least one hour's wage per week to the Lord.

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Remedy

O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of our Lady of Good Remedy comes to

the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal protection to us. We depend on thee,

Dear Mother, as helpless and needy children depend on a tender and caring mother.

Canned vegetables, soups, fruit, chicken, Spam & tuna

Peanut Bu er / Spaghe sauce

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Bo led Juices / Powdered Milk

Large Bo les of Shampoo & Condi oner Body Wash and Razors Spring Clothing for adults and children

Shoes in good condition for adults and children

Please bring items to the store Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 704-864-8646.

Thank you for your generosity!

Thrift Store Needs

All of us are called to be good stewards of our time, but to different causes or

activities according to God's specific call. What is God's call to me?

Job Opportunity

Associate Director of Development: The Diocesan Office of Development has an opening for a full- me associate director of development. The candidate must have a Bachelor degree in marke ng, communica ons, or a related field, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising/stewardship and marke ng, and experience with Microso Office Suite. A knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge database is preferred. Must have excellent wri en, interpersonal and public speaking skills. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, a plus. Responsibili es include coordina ng all aspects of the Diocesan Support Appeal, promo ng all special collec ons including the priests’ re rement and benefits collec on, and suppor ng parish stewardship efforts. Also oversees the diocesan database and office webpages. Please submit resume by June 15, 2018 to Jim Kelley, Office of Development, jkkelley@charlo ediocese.org. or mail to 1123 South Church Street, Charlo e, NC 28203-4003.

DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS 708St.Michael’sLaneGastonia,NC28052

704‐867‐6212

Vicaría de Gastonia - Ministerio Hispano PadreJoseAntonioJuya704‐860‐3826

Bendición o Presentación de Niños: BettyVillegas

Catequesis para Niños, Jóvenes & Adultos MireyaRico704‐868‐6347 LuzmarGomez704‐869‐8026

Charla para el Sacramento del Matrimonio MarıayDioney704‐240‐8290

Consejería Espiritual - JuevesyViernesLlamealPadreJoseal704-860-3826

Coordinadora Comité Pastoral Hispano ReinaGranadino704‐488‐5976

Coordinador General de Liturgia JohnHerrera704‐616‐5422 JulioGarcıa980‐297‐6672 GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419

Decoración para Celebraciones/Artículos Religiosos Nora‐704‐689‐1199

Hospitalidad: ArielyDianaSalazar704‐674‐4875

Lectores: LuzmarGomez704‐869‐8026/704‐747‐1770

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión JulioGarcıa980‐297‐6672 GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419 Ministerio de Jóvenes IvonneSegura704‐530‐3011

Ministerio del Coro (incluyendo bodas/quinceañeras) FatimaBrens704‐699‐5996 RolandoEspinoza704‐675‐4030

Ministerio Misionero GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419AliciaAlvare980‐329‐5594

Misa para Difuntos PrimerosviernesduranteMisadesanacion AnoteseconBettyVillegas

Monaguillos: MireyaRico704‐868‐6347

Ofrendas: ArielyDianaSalazar704‐674‐4875

Preparación Pre-Matrimonial: MarıaLuna704‐240‐8290

Preparación Pre- Bautismal: GracielaLopez980‐297‐3419

Quinceañeras: LuzmarGomez704‐747‐1770

Visita a enfermos: HectoryAliciaAlvare980‐329‐5594 PadreJose704‐860‐3826

PARISH DIRECTORY708St.Michael’sLaneGastonia,NC28052

704‐867‐6212

Pastor Rev.Fr.MatthewBuettner(Ext. 101) mrbuettner@charlottediocese.orgParochial Vicar Rev.Fr.JasonChristian (Ext 101) frchristian@stmichaelsgastonia.org In Residence Rev.Fr.JamesEbright(Ext. 101) jaebright@charlottediocese.orgHispanic Priest Rev.FrJoseAntonioJuya(Ext. 112) jjajuya@yahoo.com Deacon Rev.Mr.JohnWeisenhorn(Ext. 101) yourdeak@gmail.comDeacon / Facilities Manager Rev.Mr.TimMueller(Ext. 104)tmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.orgPastoral Care Sr.CarolynMaryColl,RSM(Ext. 101) mercy1827.9@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Mrs.PhyllisMueller(Ext. 129) prmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.org Parish Secretary / Ms.LissetteWestoverCommunications secretary@stmichaelsgastonia.org (Ext. 101)Religious Education (English) Mrs.TheresaWebster(Ext. 114) tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org Choirs AdultMrs.ToniKeating(Ext. 101) tmkeating@stmichaelsgastonia.org ChildrenMrs.KristenLevine tklehome@bellsouth.ne

LatinMs.KristyBrownkristylynnbrown@gmail.com

Parish Nurse Mrs.MaureenHalek(Ext. 128) mohalekrn@gmail.comSt Michael Thrift Store 1111S.YorkStreet‐Gastonia,NC28052Phone:704‐864‐8646Tuesday→Friday:10‐5:30Saturday:10‐4

Thrift Store Manager Ms.AmyPruittappruitt@stmichaelsgastonia.org

St. Michael Catholic School 704StMichael’sLane‐Gastonia,NC28052Phone:704‐865‐4382

School Principal Mrs.SheilaLevesque(Ext. 118)salevesque@stmichaelsgastonia.org

Around our Parish & Diocese The Knights of Columbus

6700 needs volunteers to help with a fundraiser at Charlo e Motor Speedway, May 18-27. We need bus

drivers to transport fans from parking areas to the stands. Please sign up to drive at kofc6700.com or contact David Nielson at 704-860-3357. Remember, the race track events make up most of the income for our councils, charitable dona ons to church, school and community.

Moments of Grace

Thatspecialday.Wewantrememberitforever,andsharethehappynewswithourfamilyandfriends.Now,sharethejoywithyourfellowCatholicsintheDioceseofCharlotte,too!TheCatholicNewsHeraldislaunchingaspecialsectionofthepaperthatwe’recalling“MomentsofGrace.”Announceyourchild’sbaptism,HolyCommunionorcon irmation,orsharethenewsofyourweddingorweddinganniversary.Pricingstartsatjust$25.

Gotowww.catholicnewsherald.comorcallKevinEaganat(704)370‐3332fordetails.

July 8 - 13

Enviados con la fuerza del Espíritu Santo

Pentecostés Del Santo Evangelio según San Juan 20, 19-23 A la tarde de aquel día primero de la semana, y estando, por miedo a los judíos, cerradas las puertas donde estaban los discípulos, se presentó Jesús en medio de ellos y les dijo: La paz sea con vosotros. Y dicho esto, les mostró las manos y el costado. Los discípulos se alegraron de ver al Señor. Díjoles de nuevo: La paz sea con vosotros: Como mi Padre me envió, así os envío Yo. Y, dicho esto, sopló sobre ellos, y les dijo: Recibid el Espíritu Santo, a quienes perdonareis los pecados, les quedan perdonados, y a quienes se los retuviereis, les serán retenidos.

Oración introductoria Señor Jesús, gracias por salir a mi encuentro al igual que lo hiciste con tus discípulos. Te agradezco por borrar mis miedos y temores. Quiero ser tu enviado, tu representante en medio de este mundo que cada día le cuesta más creer en ti.

Petición Señor, ayúdame a ser valiente para dar testimonio de ti. Dame la gracia de llevar tu luz a tantas personas que caminan en la oscuridad. Que no dude en ser dócil a las dulces inspiraciones de tu Espíritu, para que puedas usarme como Tú quieras.

Meditación del Papa Francisco El sacramento de la Penitencia, de la Reconciliación, también nosotros lo llamamos de la Confesión, surge directamente del misterio pascual. De hecho, la misma noche de la Pascua, el Señor se apareció a los discípulos encerrados en el cenáculo, y, después de dirigirles el saludo "¡La paz con vosotros!", sopló sobre ellos y les dijo: “Recibid el Espíritu Santo. A quienes perdonéis los pecados, les quedan perdonados".

Este pasaje nos revela la dinámica más profunda que contiene este sacramento. En primer lugar, el hecho de que el perdón de nuestros pecados no es algo que podemos darnos a nosotros mismos. No puedo decir: “Me perdono los pecados”. El perdón se pide, se pide a Otro. Y en la Confesión pedimos el perdón a Jesús. El perdón no es el fruto de nuestros esfuerzos, sino que es un regalo, un don del Espíritu Santo, que nos llena con el baño de misericordia y de gracia que fluye sin cesar del corazón abierto de par en par de Cristo crucificado y resucitado.

En segundo lugar, nos recuerda que solo si nos dejamos reconciliar en el Señor Jesús con el Padre y con los hermanos podemos estar verdaderamente en paz. Y esto lo hemos sentido todos en el corazón cuando nos vamos a confesar, con un peso en el alma, un poco de tristeza y cuando sentimos el perdón de Jesús estamos en paz, con esa paz en el alma tan bella que solo Jesús nos puede dar. ¡Sólo Él! Reflexión Jesucristo el día de su resurrección nos da una misión muy grande. Quiere que todos los hombres hagan la experiencia del amor tan grande que Dios les tiene, y nos ha elegido para transmitir su mensaje. Dependerá de nosotros el comunicar esta hermosa noticia al mayor número de personas posibles. Sin embargo, no estamos solos, contamos con el auxilio del Espíritu Santo, el Espíritu de amor, el "Dulce Huésped del alma".

Propósito Hoy pediré al Espíritu Santo nos traiga la paz a toda mi familia. Diálogo con Cristo Jesús, gracias por darme la oportunidad de ser tu apóstol. Ayúdame a no tener miedo de transmitirte. Gracias también por el don de tu Espíritu Santo.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM If you are interested in having your child baptized, please

contact the church office at 704-867-6212.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY All weddings are celebrated inside the Church on Saturday

at 10 AM or 12 PM. Please contact the church office at 704-867-6212 for more information.

MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL ADVOCATE

Please contact Donna Snyder at 704-512-8828 or at donnasnyder1976@gmail.com

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Please call the church office (704- 867-6212) to set a time before serious surgery or any time in an emergency.

HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME Please contact Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll at

704-813-1425 or mercy1827.9@gmail.com

FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at 704-867-6212 ext 114 or

tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wishes to become Catholic should contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at

704-867-6212 ext. 114 or tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH APP Download the app by texting the word “app” to 88202, or by

clicking the QR Code below (you have to have a QR scanner app on your smartphone in order to scan the QR Code), or you can

also download the app to your phone by visiting the App Store or Google Play!

DEVOTIONS

Wednesday: 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

5:50 PM Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

First Fridays: 10 PM Thursday – 7 AM Friday: Nocturnal

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM All Day Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 PM

Saturdays: 8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena

Fridays of Lent: 6 PM Stations of the Cross

ATTENTION NEWCOMERS

Have you completed a parish registration form? Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to ask one of our Greeters!

PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH PASTORAL & FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS

Pastoral Council Steve Cherry scherry@mrdacpa.com Juan García gaston.instructor@gmail.com Reina Granadino reinaigranadino@hotmail.com John Keating keatingusa@gmail.com

Finance Council

Maureen O’Keefe mokeefe31@gmail.com Dacia Beaver dacia333@hotmail.com John Guglielmetti gccgolfer7@gmail.com Dawn Nielson dnielson1@bellsouth.net