Pentecost Sunday

Dear Parishioners,

The Easter season concludes with today’s celebration of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. As the world was transformed when Christ was born, making God incarnate in our world, the world is transformed once more with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit to all who are baptized, making God present continuously and forever in our world. In fire and wind, the Holy Spirit descends with God’s seven-fold gifts of wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, and wonder. Let us use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to bring healing and reconciliation to our community—to our world.

The second collection this weekend is the Peter’s Pence collection of the Holy Father. This collection supports the work of the Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of Pope Francis.

The farewell reception for Deacon Richard and Diane Abbondante will take place today, Sunday, June 5th immediately following the 11:00 A.M. Mass in the K.C. Hall.

The second collection next weekend, June 11th and 12 will be for the Building Maintenance Fund.

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, a special collection to replace the air-conditioning unit in St. Mary’s Chapel (organ/choir) will be taken. The collection will take place the weekend of June 18th and 19th .

Have a Blessed Week!