Holy Spirit Catholic Church · 5/5/2020  · Holy Spirit will resume our regular weekend and daily Mass Schedule beginning Saturday, May 16, 2020. • Please keep at least 6 feet

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Rev. Michael Mac Mahon, Pastor

883-4359

Rev. Jonathan Howell, Associate Pastor

882-1132

[email protected]

Rev. Francisco Park, Pastor

Korean Catholic Community

867-1679

Deacon Bob Becher, Deacon Lee Heckman

Deacon Matthew Koh, Deacon Tony Moreno

Deacon Larry Sisterman, Deacon Mike Sudnik

Weekday/dÍa de semana

Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM

Sunday/Domingo 7:30, 9:00 & 11:45 AM

Mass Schedule/Horario

Mon., Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri. @ 7:30 AM

Lunes, Martes, Miercoles, Jueves, Viernes

Monday/Lunes 12:00 Noon

Tuesday/Martes 12:00 Noon

Wednesday/Miercoles 7:00 PM

Thursday/Jueves 12:00 Noon

Friday/Viernes 9:00 AM School Mass

(call the office to verify)

3:30-4:45 PM Saturday & by appointment.

Reconciliation/Confesiones

Send Bulletin Notices to

[email protected] (subject to approval)

Deadline for notices Tuesday at Noon.

Bulletin notices

Holy Day Mass Schedule

6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Bookstore Hours

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Office (256) 881-4781 Fax (256) 881-5510

625 Airport Road SW

Huntsville, Alabama 35802

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.holyspirithsv.com

Administrative Assistant Mary Walker ext. 0

PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF/OFICINA

8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday/Lunes-Thursday/Jueves

8:00 AM-1:00 PM Friday/Viernes

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Adult Religious Ed. Tracy Finke ext. 223 or 881-0345

Religious Education Tracy Finke ext. 223 or 881-0345

Music Ministry Anne Vasile 881-4781 ext. 219

Youth Ministry Lori Lai 882-6483

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 10:00 AM

and Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Korean Rectory

and Sunday at 4:00 PM in Holy Spirit Church

KOREAN MASS

May 17, 2020

256-430-1760

SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

256-881-4852

HOLY SPIRIT REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

HISPANIC MINISTRY/MINISTERIO HISPANO

The Hispanic Ministry Office is located in the Parish Life Center next to

the Nursery. It is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and

Friday 8:30 am to 1 pm. 256-881-2211 or [email protected].

Hispanic Community Mass Sundays 2:00, 6:30 PM

Children/Adult Catechism Sundays 10:15-11:30 AM

Baptismal Preparation Classes First Sunday of the Month

3:30 PM Rooms A & B

Nuestra Comunidad Hispana celebra la Santa Misa todos los domin-

gos a las 2:00 y a las 6:30 pm. Catecismo (Ninos/Adultos ) cada

domingo a las 10:15 am y Clases de Bautismo son los primeros do-

mingos del mes a las 3:30 pm en los salones A y B.

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Purificator Laundering May 17 - Cyndi Hughes May 24 - Maria Quinonez May 31 - Julie Kellogg

PLEASE JOIN US!

If you attend Holy Spirit Church on a regular

basis and have not registered with the Parish, we

invite you to do so. Please call the Church Office

and if you leave a message, someone will contact

you to help with the registration.

If you are a parishioner and have moved or

changed phone numbers, please let us know!

Bulletin available on the web at holyspirithsv.com

WELCOME!...

Holy Spirit Catholic Church...

...invites everyone to “...full, conscious, and active partic-

ipation” in the sacred liturgy. We hope you will join us

in lifting our hearts and voices to God!

THE VESTIBULE...

...is the place for meeting old friends and greeting visi-

tors! Reverence and quiet are expected in the church! Please turn off cell phones and beepers.

AT HOLY COMMUNION…

… it is appropriate to make a sign of reverence, a bow or

a genuflection, before you receive Communion. To main-tain the flow of the Communion procession, please make

the sign of reverence while the person in front of you re-

ceives Communion. If you choose to receive Holy Com-

munion in your hand, please do not reach for the host, but

present your palm, flat out and high enough to receive

Communion. Intinction is not permitted.

INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN…

...are welcome at Mass. Anytime they become restless

you may take them to the nursery. Our infant and toddler

nurseries are open during the 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM Masses for children 6 mos.-4 years.

INFORMATION…

...please take a bulletin as you leave church. In it you will find all the information you need to be an active Catholic

at Holy Spirit Catholic Church…

AGAIN WELCOME!...

Monday 7:30 AM

12:00 PM

Tuesday 7:30 AM

12:00 PM

Wednesday 7:30 AM

7:00 PM

Thursday 7:30 AM

12:00 PM

Friday 7:30 AM

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM

9:00 AM

11:45 AM

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Zachary Bunney

Elizabeth Palmer

Joanna Prunty

Elizabeth Palmer

Cory Johnston

Elizabeth Palmer

Joseph Huneck

Elizabeth Palmer

Virginia Serr

Parishioners

Anna Boehme

Roy Smith

Mass Intentions: May 18 ~ 24

Hospital Care: If you or a member of your family are sick or in the hospital and need Deacon Mike Sudnik, please call him at 604-3374. If you need a Priest, you may call Fr. Mike at 883-4359 or Fr. Jonathan at 882-1132, day or night.

Fr. Mike’s and Fr. Jonathan’s private Masses will include these intentions:

Gene Andrzejewski Evan Barraza Dr Katie Boehme Lloyd Boesch Shea Butler Leonard Carrillon Lisa and Sam Citrano Carson Corrigan Wanda Counts Sylvia Deep Jim Delaney Henry L. Dithmer Tillman Dooley Brian Duerr

Gisela Dyer Nancy Ellsworth Margaret Eskew Dan Estremera George Fleming Rob Glasier Hayden Glenn Leonard Gonsewski Mark Haisten Robin Hansen Annamarie Happ Jeff Hargett Don Harr

Marge Harrington Joann Harris Joan Hart Bill Hause Jean Hidden Wesley Hobbs AJ Jacobs

Ken Jahnke Nancy Jansen Maryalice Jonczyk Teddy Kalisz Jeanne King Margaret Laboudiere Melissa Lehman Jeanne Livingston Mafalda McNamee Ann & Bill Marshall Kim Martin Nicole Martin Marian Mayer John Mellgren Ann Morea Patricia Morea Leon D. Mosteller Bunny Nagle John Nishimuta Billie Pagakis

William Parrs

Remington Pitman Kevin Rebman Leah Reed Gerry Richards Jeanne Richmond Edna Rider Patrick Riley Joel Rivera Al Rossi Katie Sanders Becky Sikora Sondra Simon Deacon Larry Sisterman Erlene Skipper Lynn & Bernie Stein Sarah Tepool Claire Walters Mary Winter Anne Wolfsberger Nancy Yanosky Vanessa Young Gina Zierdt Private Intention

Altar Duty: May 23 Marian Mayer and Marianne Wertz

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Our Week at a Glance

Today

May 17

Monday

May 18

Tuesday

May 19

Wednesday

May 20

Thursday

May 21

Friday

May 22

Saturday

May 23

Sunday 10:15a Eads Baptism

May 24

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

If you are interested in becoming Catholic

please contact the Office of Religious

Education and speak with Tracy Finke our

Director 256-881-0345 or

[email protected]

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Parish Activity is restricted at this time.

Our Parish News

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Sunday Mass will be recorded.

You can view it after 9:00 AM Sunday at:

https://www.youtube.com/c/holyspirithuntsville

See page 4 for the latest parish news regarding the

current situation

Spiritual Communion Prayer

Jennifer Kemper

139 Chestnut Cove 35763

New Parishioners

For the health of our priests and staff, the parish office is limiting visitors. We have several ways you can turn

in your contributions and we appreciate your continue support through this uncertain time.

• There is a locked drop box in the Church (on the Confessional side) where you may drop off your enve-

lopes or weekly contribution. The church is open from 8am til 12 noon and from 4pm til 6 pm daily.

• You may also mail your envelopes to: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 625 Airport Road, SW 35802.

• You may also give online through our Online Giving Program

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Common Sense Guidelines for Attending Mass

Holy Spirit will resume our regular weekend and daily Mass

Schedule beginning Saturday, May 16, 2020. • Please keep at least 6 feet from non-family members

while entering, exiting, and during the Mass. Please do not visit with others in the church building.

• Only every other pew will be occupied and will be marked accordingly.

• Those who were either not able to find a seat or may not be ready to attend Mass, may wait in their cars and receive Communion at the front of the Church at the time of Holy Communion during the Mass.

• Families are to sit together but should maintain a 6-feet social distance from others in the same pew.

• Those who are ill, have knowingly been exposed to the virus, or not ready should not attend Mass. A new dispensation is in place through June 30th. We will continue to have Sunday Mass available online.

• In accordance with State Health Guidelines, please wear face masks. Face masks and gloves must be removed prior to receiving Holy Communion.

• Missalettes, Bulletins and Worship aids will not be available for the foreseeable future. Bulletins are online at:

https://holyspirithsv.com/weekly-bulletins/ in English and https://holyspirithsv.com/hispanic-ministry/ in Spanish.

• At the Sign of Peace, please simply bow to your neighbor.

• During the Our Father, please do not hold your neighbor’s hand.

• Out of concern for the health and safety of others, please receive communion in the hand.

Additional Notes:

• The Nursery will not be open.

• Church Restrooms may be used for emergencies. Only 2 people may be in the restroom at a time and children must be accompanied by a parent.

• Please bring your own hand sanitizer.

• Holy Spirit is taking steps to sanitize surfaces between Masses.

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Congratulations & Best Wishes

Graduating Class of 2020

From Holy Spirit Church

May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sean O’Hare

Brandon Okweye

Axel Ontiveros

Misael Ortíz

Andrew Pelzer

Morgan Power

Christopher Pruitt

Priya Raymond

Ivette Rico

Nicole Ríos

Alex Rist

JJ Rodríguez

Brendan Sammarco

Neil Schuetz

Laura Sedano

Josie Sederstrand

Hannah Solares

John Paul Sollohub

Gigi Spencer

Benjamin Steber

Aemilia Sturgeon

Andres Vargas

Anthony Ventura-

Rodriguez

Francelli Mora Vergara

Alyssa Willem

Walter Wilson, III

Zach Adams

Stephanie Andrzejewski

Phillip Anderson

Karla Arellano

Matthew Arnston

Phillip Arnston

Juana Marie Arriaga

Sara Balwinski

Matthew Barnes

Antonio Becerra

Matthew Becher

Ansley Boles

Adler Brininger

Prudence Brasher

Nicole Bucio

Thomas Byers

Meredith Camacho

Dennis Cantú

Adrian Castaneda

Elizabeth Chojnacki

Christian Corona

Nathan Corvington

Gabriel Delaney

Mádelin Durán

Sara Duerr

Ashley Eng

Jéssica Estrada

Jacob Fennimore

José Fuentes-Pérez

Iliana Gamboa

Cristian García

Stephanie Garcia

Anthony Gordillo

Riley Grimes

Hannah Hall

Brooklynn Honea

Eleanor Jenkins

Audrey Kim

Anders Kinney

Marion Labrador

Evelyn Lejarazo-Benitez

Dayne Long

Gabriela Martínez

Nicolás Martínez

Alexis McFeely

Luke Melerson

Aspen Mendiola

Michaela Morard

Bryan Moss

Natasha Napieralski

Ethan Nguyen

Riley Noland

Samuel Novoa

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Prayer To Saint Joseph for Vocations

O glorious St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church behold, the great need for priests and consecrated religious here in the Diocese of Birmingham!

Help the good men and women whom God is calling to respond promptly and courageously to His call. During this Year dedi-cated to you, obtain for us many holy vocations. Take from our number those needed for the Lord’s service!

Graciously hear and answer our prayer through the love you bear to Jesus Christ and His Mother, Blessed Mary, your spouse, and for the glory of His holy Name. Amen.

Imprimatur: +Robert J. Baker, S.T.D.

Thank you! Your donations of soap and toilet paper to St. Vincent de Paul Society supplied our needs, and we do not need more at this time. However, our food pantry is in need of several new items that we have not stocked before: small bottles of oil, small bags of sugar, sardines, and hard shell

tortillas. Many of our Hispanic friends are accustomed to cooking meals “from scratch” and we are trying to supply some of the basics when we bring food to them. Thank you for all your donations bring the love and compassion of Christ to the poor.

Grief in a time of Pandemic - The Rev. Carl Malm, Center for Loss, Grief and Change There is a saying in grief work, "The only cure for grief is to grieve." The first step in grieving is to name our grief. We can be grieving and not even realize we are grieving. Or we may feel sad and not recognize what we feel sad about. So we need to name our grief. Many of us may be grieving during this pandemic and have not named the grief. We may grieve out of empa-thy for the many who have lost loved ones to Covid-19. "Weep with those who weep," we are told (Rom 12:15). But we may also be grieving for our own losses, even if the losses are temporary. It is important to recognize that grief is a normal, natural God-given reaction to any kind of loss, not just death (though that is of course the most painful kind of loss). In other words, whenever we lose anyone or anything of value to us, we will grieve. For example, if our best friend moves away, we will grieve. If our house is destroyed by a tornado, we will grieve. If we lose the full function of a part of our body, we will grieve. So what have we lost during this pandemic? What have you lost? Even if we know the loss is only temporary, it is still a loss. And as the weeks wear on, it begins to feel like the loss is permanent. Some of us have lost employment and livelihood, and that is a devastating loss and grief. We certainly have all lost normalcy. We can't go to our favorite restaurant. We can't do leisurely shopping in our favorite store. We can't see friends and family. We can't get the hugs and touching that we need for good mental health. We can't engage in our favorite recreational or entertainment activities. We may have lost confidence in governmental authorities and institutions. And we cannot worship together or study the Bible together or eat together as we have always done. The list goes on. Did you notice all the "can'ts"? We grieve our loss of freedom, all we cannot do. It may be helpful to pull out a piece of paper and begin making a list of everything you have lost in this time of pandemic. Then write about or talk to a trusted other person about how you feel about those losses. Sad-ness? Fear? Anger? "We can only heal what we feel and reveal." And the only cure for grief is to grieve.

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USCCB Prayer - Coronavirus

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may be spared the worst of this illness.

For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, wipe away their tears and help them to trust.

In this time of trial and testing, teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.

We come to you with confidence, knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, health of the sick and cause of our joy.

Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, keep us in the embrace of your arms, help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Spiritual Adoption Update

Due to the restrictions placed upon us by the virus that is ravaging the world, we cannot at this time have our annual Spiritual Adoption. As soon as things loosen up this will be one of the first of our obligations. Now more than ever we must not forget our unborn brothers and sisters and pray to end abortion.

Since we cannot do the Spiritual Adoption, please pray daily:

Prayer for the Unborn

Oh Mary, our Mother, Mother of Jesus, Mother of us all, born and unborn,

Dear Blessed Mother, Protector and mother of all,

Place into the hearts of all mothers A special and unselfish love for these children And the realization that all life is God-given.

Instill in their Fathers love and concern For them and their mothers.

Place in the hearts of those in government The realization that they must not con-done The slaughter of the unborn.

Be our advocate before the throne of God Dear Blessed Virgin Mary.

Amen

Prayer for Protection and Safety

May the three surround you; Father, Son and Holy Spirit Hold you safe and hold you strong.

May the three encircle you; Father, Son and Holy Spirit Encircle your life each day and night.

May the three protect you; Father, Son and Holy Spirit Guard your door and keep each gate.

May the three watch over you; Father, Son and Holy Spirit Still your heart and calm all fear.

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Religious Education Tracy Finke 881-0345

[email protected]

If you or someone you know is home-

bound or in an assisted living facility and

needs communion, please call the church

office for assistance.

If a loved one has passed away and you

would like the Divine Mercy Chaplet

said on their behalf, contact Yvonne

McCarthy at 256-830-5225. Leave a

message with the person's name or text

the information to 256-508-8836.

Stephen Ministry provides focused care

to those in need while relying on God to

provide the cure. Many of us could use the

non-judgmental care of another person, a

Christian friend…a Stephen Minister.

Our Stephen Ministers provide one-on-one lay care

to help meet the needs of individuals who are hospi-

talized, terminally ill, bereaved, in a job crisis, disa-

bled, homebound, lonely or in a spiritual crisis. Ste-

phen Ministers also provide care to those facing life

transitions and to new members of our Parish.

For a Stephen Minister, please call the Church Office

at 881-4781 and you will be paired with a Stephen

Minister of the same gender who will meet with you

weekly until your situation improves.

FORMED.ORG

Holy Spirit Parish has renewed its subscription to

FORMED.ORG so that you can continue to enjoy

over 4,000 titles - now available on almost any

device! If you would like to create a FORMED

account through our parish:

1. Visit FORMED.org

2. Click “Sign Up”

3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization”

4. Find Holy Spirit by name, zip, or Code:

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5. Enter your email - and you’re in!

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The date for Confirmation will be determined

following the current health crisis.

Bible passages for when you are frustrated:

Joshua 1:9; Psalm 37:8-9; Isaiah 41:10; John 16:33;

Romans 8:28; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 4:26-27; Philippians 4:6-7;

Hebrews 11:1-3; James 1:19-20

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Calix Society - A Catholic organization for recover-

ing alcoholics/drug addicts. The purpose is the

spiritual progress of its members. We substitute the

cup that sanctifies for the cup that stupefies.

For information call 256-595-2162.

1010 Church Street (256) 536-0073 Licensed Counselors Offer:

• Individual, Marriage and Fami-ly Counseling

• Sliding – Scale Affordable Rates

• Free Counseling for: Pregnant women, women with young children,

COMMUNITY NEWS

Holy Spirit Church

EMAIL UPDATES PLEASE!!!

Have you changed your email or carrier?

Please keep us updated so you can receive

important notices!!!

Please email [email protected], with your name and email address, so our database can be kept current. It would only take a moment—we would NEVER share the information and would only use email to notify you of something important.

Catholic Center of Concern

256-536-0041 256-536-0042

Direct emergency assistance to individuals

and families regardless of religious beliefs.

Did you find the needle?

May 10: p. 5: in the base of

the St. Michael statue

Somewhere in this Bulletin a needle is hiding.

See if you can find it!

Youth Activity Lori Lai 256-882-6483 [email protected]

Website: http://holyspirithsv.com/?page_id=2578

Good Shepherd Preschool is registering for the

2020-2021 school year. We are a half-day program

(9am-12:30pm) for children 10 months-Pre K.

for more information.

256-882-1945 x115.

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Cub Scout Pack 361

Calling all boys in Kindergarten through

5th grade! Interested in joining scouting

and learning lifelong skills, making friends as well

as going camping and hiking?

More information on the pack is available at: http://

hspack361.com/. If you have any questions, please

contact Mark Nicolas, Cubmaster at

[email protected] , 256-714-4519.

We offer prayers for all of the graduates of the Class of 2020! Check out our virtual tour on our Facebook page! We are enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year so please contact Mrs. Amy Guettler at [email protected] for more information and how to apply. God Bless you all.

Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School, PK4-8, is a

2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

recipient from the Department of Education. We are

accredited as a member school of the Diocese of

Birmingham by AdvancED/Cognia.

Our Mission: We strive to provide an education

strongly rooted in Catholic Values, reflecting each

student’s unique qualities and promoting excellence

in the whole person.

Our Vision: To challenge students to be faith-filled

individuals as they discover and utilize their gifts

and talents through academic success and service to

others.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

#HSRSHuntsville !

Saint John Paul II Catholic High School

256-430-1760 www.jp2falcons.org

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a college

preparatory school for grades 9-12, serving North

Alabama. Founded in 1996 as Catholic High

School, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is

sponsored by the Diocese of Birmingham in

Alabama. The school holds accreditation from the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and

membership in the National Catholic Education

Association.

JPII SUMMER CAMPS 2020 ACADEMIC CAMPS: Biology July 20 - 24 Boys and Girls grades 6th - 9th / 8am - 3pm $275.00 (Full day) / $175.00 (Half day)

Chemistry July 13 - 17 Boys and Girls grades 6th - 9th / 8am - 12 pm $200.00

Frozen KIDS! Musical Theater July 13- 17 Boys and Girls grades 4th - 9th / $175.00 ATHLETIC CAMPS: Basketball July 27 - 29 Boys and Girls grades 3rd - 8th / 9am - 12pm $75.00

Football July 6 - 8 Boys grades 3rd - 8th / 5pm - 7pm / $75.00

Soccer July 27 - 31 Boys and Girls grades 3rd-8th / 4:30p-6:15pm $50.00

Volleyball July 22 - 24 Boys and Girls grades 3rd-8th /12-3pm/$75.00

American Heritage Girls

http://ahg-al7361.org/

American Heritage Girls is the premier national

character development organization for young

women that embraces Christian values and

encourages family involvement. The Mission of

AHG is “Building women of integrity through

service to God, family, community and country.”

For information please contact Troop coordinator,

Ava Joly [email protected] or 256-683-9354.

256-881-4852

Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School

Please remember that the Recycle

Shed has now been designated

for aluminum only.

Recycle proceeds go to Holy Spirit

School teachers.

Suspended until further notice.

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TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; John 16:12-15 (293). “They were to seek God, yes . . . though he is not really far from any one of us.”

Thursday, May 21, 2020 SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD This isn’t goodbye After listening to the nightly news, a friend recently (and understandably) gasped: “We need Jesus!” Most believ-ers would agree. Which is perhaps why the Ascension doesn’t feel like an event we’re much inclined to cele-brate. Jesus departs; this sounds like a terrible idea from every standpoint except the truth—because Jesus prom-ises to send us his Spirit as an indwelling presence. If we still feel like orphans, remember Jesus’ words: “I am with you always.” See Jesus all around: in word and sacra-ment, in the assembly of faith, in the disadvantaged sister and brother.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 (58). “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

Friday, May 22, 2020 EASTER WEEKDAY Identify escape routes During stressful times and increased family togetherness, such as global "stay-at-home" orders, domestic abuse increases. Special hotlines and secret havens are set up to assist victims, and abusers are encouraged to seek help as well. Saint Rita of Cascia, whose feast we cele-brate today, was mentally and physically abused by her husband for years. In the Middle Ages, she had little re-course. She chose to respond with kindness, patience, and humility. Her virtues did little to change her husband’s behavior, but she did her best to escape her situation, at least spiritually. With the many resources available today, be aware of the signs of abuse and encourage loved ones to seek both physical and spiritual refuge.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 18:9-18; John 16:20-23 (295). “No one will take your joy away from you.”

Saturday, May 23, 2020 EASTER WEEKDAY Here’s to life As we adjust to new ways of living, the Easter season offers much-needed hope. Resurrection changes every-thing, not only in salvation history but also here and now. Life coming out of death. That is the mystery of our faith, and the mystery of the world we live in. For every story of greed and ineptitude, there are many more stories of gen-erosity and competence. Celebrate those victories. That is the life that comes out of death.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 18:23-28; John 16:23b-28 (296). “For the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have come to believe that I came from God.” ©2019 TrueQuest Communications.

Sunday, May 17, 2020 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Hope is nourishing Especially in these trying times, we may be tempted to dismiss hope as something akin to wishful thinking. Yet hope is a theological virtue, along with faith and love. These three put us into position for personal union with God. Hope, in particular, orients us perpetually in a God-ward direction no matter where life takes us. As Cister-cian monk Aelred of Rivaulx declared: “What is hope but food for the journey to support us in the miseries of this life?” Cultivate hope by weeding out habits of negativity and cynicism.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 (55). “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”

Monday, May 18, 2020 MEMORIAL OF JOHN I, POPE, MARTYR Lean on the Lord Pope John I was frail when he was elected to the papacy in 523, and he did not survive imprisonment by a heretical king. From permanent disabilities to occasional illness, from aging to chronic fatigue to widespread viral infection, we all experience physical weakness at some point and know that it can feel like a prison. When we hit the limits of our bodies, our inner strength can wane too. At that time—and at any time—lean on the Lord to carry you through.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26—16:4a (291). “The Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.”

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 EASTER WEEKDAY Always at our side and on our side When Jesus promised his disciples the Holy Spirit, he used an interesting word. He called their holy helper a “paraclete,” the Greek word for advocate—literally “called to one’s side.” It was used in courts of law to describe an intercessor or counselor. From the Book of Job, we also know paraclete can mean “comforter.” What a rich, mean-ingful name to give that Spirit who guides us still—by our side even when we’re as clueless as can be.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11 (292). “If I do not go, the Advocate will not come.”

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 MEMORIAL OF BERNARDINE OF SIENA, PRIEST The best witness is a joyful heart Do you know of someone whose energy and joy attracts followers of all kinds? Franciscan priest and theologian Saint Bernadine of Siena (1380-1444), whose feast we celebrate today, was one of those people. He was a hu-man dynamo whose preaching drew thousands of fans throughout Italy even as he challenged them to practice voluntary poverty and denounced the sins of the day. His joyful eloquence defined his ministry and was impossible to ignore. Can you bring others to God through a joyful spirit?

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

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Holy Spirit Church Telephone Directory 881-4781 + extension

Baptism Preparation Class

Next Class TBD

ADMINISTRATIVE Adopt-A-Plot Cathy White 316-5605

Communications Michael Rafferty 539-2165

Data Entry Joe Hodges 880-0211

Money Counters Pat Carrigan 882-1911

Connie Robert 882-0033

Pastoral Council Jon Hollihan 882-2666

Print Shop & Mailing Maritza Holland 881-4781

COMMUNITY Catholic Family Services 1010 Church Street 536-0073

Catholic Women of the Diocese of Birmingham

Carol Chapuran 882-0655

Cursillo in Christianity Bob McCoy 532-1991

KAIROS Prison Ministry

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Pro-Life Activities Dan Celeski 975-1443

Ladies’ Auxiliary #764 Margaret Lagasse 783-1039

Marriage Encounter Jason & Susan Poyer 881-1526

Meals on Wheels Jonathan Duerr 527-4345

Our Lady’s Prayer Group Debbie Cvitan 881-3874

Pro-Life Gisela Dyer 885-1786

HISPANIC OFFICE Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Maria Jose Bonilla 881-4781 ext. 225

Hispanic Ministry Office Maritza Holland 881-2211

MUSIC Adult Choirs Anne Vasile ext. 219 881-4781

St. Cecilia Choir and Dr. Rebecca Whited 736-4566

St. Nicholas Choir and

St. Gregory Youth Choir

Youth Mass Ensemble John Onder [email protected]

LITURGY Altar Guild Catherine Trenkle 683-4629

Altar Servers Tracy Finke 881-0345

Eucharistic Ministers Lynne Greco 882-0888

Lectors Vicki Pape 883-0835

Altar Linens Connie Beveridge 882-3414

Wedding Coordinator Mary Walker ext. 0 881-4781

PARISH LIFE Bookstore Jeanne King 881-1385

Holy Spirit Travel Club Sandy Wells [email protected]

Hospitality Committee Debra Kibler 714-3468

Nursery Sharon Brown 881-4781

Parish Life Center Library Dexter Nilsson 881-6366

Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist

Bob Dineen 880-0221

Pete Robert 882-0033

Malen Colberg (Spanish) 650-5194

Jason Poyer 881-1526

Widowed Group Hugo Jenrath 682-1694

Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Maritza Holland 881-2211

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Adult Education & Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Tracy Finke 881-0345

Faith Formation - Ages 3 thru grade 12, and

Vacation Bible School Tracy Finke 881-0345

SOCIAL JUSTICE Haiti Parish Twinning Program

Bob McCoy 532-1991

Habitat for Humanity Marianne Higgins 653-1843

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

Michael Sudnik 604-3374 [email protected]

Society of St.Vincent DePaul Kathi Frew 881-4781

Stephen Ministry Lee or Kathy Heckman 881-4781

Carolyn Brunty 881-4781

YOUTH Boy Scouts RJ Sollohub 529-5200

Cub Scouts Mark Nicolas 714-4519

[email protected]

American Heritage Girls Ava Joly

[email protected]

Youth Ministry Lori Lai 882-6483

Parish Ministries & Contact Persons

Fr. Michael Mac Mahon 216

Fr. Jonathan Howell 217

Anne Vasile 219

Tracy Finke 223

Kyle Becher 220

Judy Rebman 224

Print Shop 211

Disaster Relief 232

Bookstore 215

Maritza Holland 251

Maria Jose Bonilla 225

MARRIAGE

Arrangements for weddings must be made six

months in advance with our priests. A Marriage

Preparation Class is required.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

If you are ill and would like to receive the Sacra-

ment of the Sick and/or the Eucharist please contact

the parish office to make arrangements.

Contact parish office prior to hospitalization,

surgery or during illness.

Grand Knight Tim Steigerwald 651-9314

Knights of Columbus Council #764