Sunday, May 14, 2017—The Fifth Sunday of Easter

5:00 MASS:

Welcome Deck: Jeanetta Asberg

Readers: J Asberg, MA Ormseth

Gift Bearers: Knights of Columbus

Communion Ministers: Jeanetta Asberg, Janet & Paul Buis, Eric Jacobson,

Bernardine & Jerome Crasto, Melissa Ennis

9:00 MASS:

Welcome Deck: Cheryl Micoli

Readers: S Van Duong, S Pfaff

Gift Bearers: Knights of Columbus

Communion Ministers: Anna Paul, David & Pat Schned, Peter Bourque,

Anthony & Kim Siroen, Denise Testa

11:00 MASS:

Welcome Deck: Carmen Castillo

Readers: C McQueen, J Major

Gift Bearers: Knights of Columbus

Communion Ministers: Paul Bendzsa, Mary & Norm Ann Smith,

Cindy & David Berg, Eric Johnson, Stan Goodbrand

Those Who Minister To Us At This Sunday Liturgy . .

Sunday Offertory Collection—May 7, 2017

# env—159 Total—$4,522.50 Thank you for your continued support!

PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING (PAG): To make your regular donations easier, we have an Automatic Bank Deduction Program. By authorizing a monthly deduction from your bank account, you will never again need to worry about forgetting your envelope, and your regular support of St. Andrew’s will be automatic. If you wish to participate in this program, then please fill out a form located on the welcome desk and place

it in the collection plate or drop it into the office.

Good News! May 14, 2017

Fifth Sunday of Easter (A) Acts 6:1–7, 1 Pt 2:4–9, Jn 14:1–12

One of the greatest accomplishments of Roman construction was the arch. It enabled them to span larger distances and make bigger buildings without sacrificing strength. Just think of the Roman aqueducts, basilicas, and coliseums standing today.

The key to the Roman arch is that each stone is well cut. Additionally, the cornerstone takes all the stress and stabilizes the whole. Saint Peter uses these construction images as a metaphor for the Church. We are all living stones, built into a spiritual house founded on the cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Like the deacons in the early Church, we each have a role to play.

What is asked of a stone in a building structure? Every stone needs to be strong. It needs to be formed and shaped. Accepting and seeking formation in faith is key to finding our place in life and in God’s house. A stone needs to be connected to the stones alongside it. Finally, the stone needs to accept where the master builder places it. If a stone could move itself from one place to another, there would be chaos.

Our active participation in God’s plan and the Church is important. We must build on the one sure foundation and follow the plan of the master builder and those who represent him. Jesus has prepared a place for each of us in the Church and in heaven. Jesus is the way. Follow him and he will lead you to your place.

For Reflection Have I sought out a place to serve and build up the

Church in my local area? What spiritual means do I use to discern Jesus’ plan for me?

Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

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What’s Happening?

*Subject to Change* *NOTE not all parish events will be listed*

Sun May 14 Happy Mother’s Day

Sun May 14 K of C Rose Sunday

Mon May 15 Card Club—12:30 pm

Mon May 15 K of C Meeting—8:00 am

Wed May 17 Henley Place Mass—10:30 am

Wed May 17 Rosary in St. Theresa Room—6:15 pm

Thu May 18 Kensington Mass—10:30 am

Sat May 19 Confessions—4:30 pm

Sun May 21 Baptism—12:15 pm

Renewing the Promise: Exploring the Critical Role of Catholic Education in Contemporary Society—We want to hear from you about Catholic education in Ontario! “Renewing the Promise” is a dialogue. Your input about Catholic education in Ontario – the way it fulfills its mandate as well as the challenges and opportunities of the present moment - will

help to guide us for the future. We invite you to offer your ideas and input on-line through Thought Exchange. Please log in to: http://signup.thotex.com/iceont/Pyv to participate. On behalf of the Institute for Catholic Education, Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario and the London District Catholic School Board thank you and please join the dialogue by Friday, May 19, 2017.

Knights of Columbus

->This weekend is ‘Rose Sunday’, stop by and purchase a ‘rose’

from one of our Knights of Columbus.

->Parish Breakfast will take place on Sunday, May 28 from

10-11 am. Join us in the parish hall for a delicious hot breakfast. Tickets are

$5.00 each.

SUMMER CAMP: Come and join us from July 10-14 on a

“Journey With Noah & His Friends”. Arts, crafts, games, songs.

Registration forms are available in the parish office or on

weekends at the welcome desk. There are ONLY 30 spots

available, so don’t wait to sign up.

Sunday, May 14, 2017—The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Mass Intentions & Times April 23-29

Sun. May 14

9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Ints. of the Parishioners of

St. Andrew the Apostle

Mon. May 15

8:00 a.m.

Jursic Family

requested by G. Jursic

Theresa Nguyen Thi Nham

requested by C.D.

Tue. May 16

8:00 a.m.

Jack Bannon

requested by Werrett Family

Wed. May 17

8:00 a.m.

Imelda Baliosan

requested by Melinda Baliosan

Thu. May 18

8:00 a.m.

William Leonard Britton

requested by N.N.

Fri. May 19

8:00 a.m.

Jacob Black

requested by Puklicz Family

Sat. May 20

5:00 p.m.

Filippo Trivilino

requested by M/M E.Giancola

Josef & Wladysalawa Kazmierczyk

requested by John & Wanda Woodhouse

Theresa Nguyen Thi Nham

requested by C.D.

Social Media Basics: From the Family and Youth Ministry Outreach Office: Social Media Basics is a workshop for parish teams and volunteers to learn effective ways to use Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in parish ministry. Takes place Monday, June 5, 6:30-8:30 pm at Blessed Sacrament

Parish, Chatham, fee is $25. Register at dol.ca/workshops.

Youth Synod Survey: In preparation for the 2018 Synod about “Young

People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment,” the Diocese of London is participating in a worldwide youth survey. If you are, or know someone who is, between the ages of 16-30 (regardless of whether they be Catholic or non-Catholic), please visit dol.ca\survey to

take the survey. Youth in the Diocese of London who complete the survey will be entered into a free draw for a chance to win one of three, prepaid credit cards.

Employment Opportunities The Diocesan Centre, London, is seeking a full time Construction

and Restoration Manager.

Mary Immaculate Parish, London, is seeking a full time Secre-

tary/Receptionist.

St. Mary’s Parish, Tillsonburg, is seeking a part-time contract

Administrative Assistant.

The Diocese of London, Diocesan Centre, is seeking staff for the

Catholic Christian Leadership Camp as follows: · Two (2) Assistant Camp Coordinators · Three (3) Summer Camp Counsellors · One (1) Kitchen Coordinator

Details are available at www.dol.ca.

Walk 4 LIFE on Saturday, June 10th—Our Annual Walk 4 LIFE will be held on Saturday, June 10th at St. Mary’s Choir School on the corner of Lyle and York Street in London. The day starts with Mass at 8:30 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 345 Lyle Street followed by registration at 9:15 am. Musical entertainment and snacks for the

whole family finish off the morning and we finish around 12:30 or 1:00 pm. Please join us as. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any charitable organization. God bless all those who make the Walk 4 Life a success!

Mass Intentions & Times May 14-20

CWL Corner: There will not be a CWL General Meeting for the

month of June. Instead we are going to the Swiss

Chalet (across from Masonville Mall) for dinner on

Monday, June 12, 2017 for 6:00 pm. If you would

like to join us, please call Marie Ryan at 519-439-

9290. God Bless you and your families and Happy

Mother’s Day. 50th REUNION: Former members of the St. Andrew the Apostle Folk Choir (London) are gathering for a 50th Reunion, September 2nd & 3rd,

2017. Please spread the word. Let us know if you will be coming.

Email standrewsfoldchoir50th@gmail.com or phone Peter at 519-913-

1921.

9 o’clock Folk Choir is looking for a piano player. If you are interest-

ed then please contact Miriam at mrallistone@yahoo.ca.

“LOVE GROWS BY GIVING” – During this National Week for Life and the Family (May 14-21), let us celebrate our fami-lies’ wonderful calling to be nurseries of unconditional love. Please visit www.familylifeweek.ca.

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish

@standrewapostle

Happy Mother’s Day

To all Moms, Step-moms,

Grandmas, Aunts, Sisters and

other women in our lives that care

for us and love us unconditionally,