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S . F O F A S S I S I S 2100N.GermantownPkwy

Cordova,TN38016(901)388‐7321Of ice

(901)388‐8201Faxwww.sfawolves.orgMrs.BethYork,Principal

Mrs.VickiBoyd,Asst.PrincipalMrs.MaryAnnetteKeating,Asst.Principal

PLUS/EnhanceFormoreinformation,newstudentapplications, or a tour of our school,pleasecall(901)381‐2548. S . P D O P ( P D O ) Of ice:(901)624‐0146

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER—MAY 5, 2013

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH

PARISH STAFF: CharleneLane,Bookkeeper

BarbaraKing, Bulletin EditorChrisBernardini, Building Supervisor

MarkMorra,Maintenance

LITURGY: ChelseaNegray,Interim Director of

Traditional Choir and Handbell Choir CherylScott,Contemporary Choir Director

JudyBrewer, Organist TimVaziri, Youth Music Ministry

YOUTH: ChrisBrooks,Jr. High Youth Director

MichaelBrooks, Sr. High Youth Director

The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. Revelation 21:23

8151ChimneyrockBoulevardCordova,TN38016‐5157(901)756‐1213‐ParishOf ice(901)755‐2168‐Fax MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5:00pmVigilSunday 7:15,8:45,10:30&12:15and 5:30pm(September‐May)7:15pm(InSpanish)HolyDaysAsAnnouncedWeekdays8:15am&12:00Noon RECONCILIATION: Saturday4:00‐4:45pmorbyappt. FIRST EUCHARIST, PENANCE & CONFIRMATION: AttendanceatReligiousEducationClassesrequired.Parentsmustalsoattendtheparentsessions.CallParishOf iceforinformation.RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: September—May;4yrold‐8thgrade,10:15am‐11:45amSundayatSt.FrancisofAssisiSchool YOUTH MINISTRY: LIFETEEN—HighSchool(9th‐12thGrade)6:30‐8:30pmfollowing5:30pmMass‐SundaysEDGE—MiddleSchool‐(7th‐8thGrade)YOUTH WEBSITE: www.sfaym.orgOFFICE HOURS: Monday‐Friday9:00‐5:00pmClosedforlunch1:00pm‐1:30pm CHURCH WEBSITE: www.stfrancismemphis.org

PRIESTS:Rev.RobertW.Marshall, Pastor

Rev.PatrickGallagher,Associate Pastor Rev.JollySebastian,M.C.B.S.,Associate Pastor

DEACONS: BillDavis,Deacon

MickHovanec,DeaconJohnKnight,Deacon

ChuckLightcap,Deacon

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: BettySiano,Director of Religious Education

DonnaHofer, Religious Education Adm. Assistant

SUNDAY, May 5th   9:00AM Diaconate Training Rm. 108 12:00PM Bible Study Rm. 111 1:30PM Scouts—Ross Rm. 107 MONDAY, May 6th 6:00PM Basketball—Stoddard A/C 6:30PM Knights of Columbus Rm. 108 7:00PM Prayer Group Chapel Ladies Bible Study Rm. 112 Berryhill Home Owners Assoc. Rm. 111 TUESDAY, May 7th 6:45AM Toastmasters Rm. 110 6:00PM Scouts—Rochette Rm. 110 6:30PM Basketball—Williams A/C 7:00 PM Rosary Makers Rm. 111 Pack 457 Leaders’ Meeting Rm. 112 WEDNESDAY, May 8th 6:00PM Basketball—Stoddard A/C 6:30 PM Arts & Crafts Rm. 110 7:00PM Traditional Choir Rm. 109 Contemporary Choir Practice Church Cursillo—Rosenfield Rm. 112 THURSDAY, May 9th 6:30PM Basketball—Williams A/C 7:00PM Holy Hour/Rosary Chapel FRIDAY, May 10th 12:30PM Eighth Grade Awards Church SATURDAY, May 11th 6:45 AM Fishers of Men Rm.111 9:00AM Courtyard Clean Up Courtyard 12:30PM Cursillo—Sabbah Rm. 110

This Week at St. Francis Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY, May 4th 5:00PM CAROL NYBERG by John & Gigi McCarroll

SUNDAY, May 5th 7:15AM PARISH 8:45AM INT/JANET KEARIS by David & Martha Finkelstein 10:30AM MARY SEBASTIAN by Paul & Mary Ann McKeegan 12:15PM INT/FR. DAVID DUBOIS by David & Martha Finkelstein 5:30PM THOMAS ZIZZO by Bob & Katherine Musolf7:15PM PARISH

MONDAY, May 6th 8:15AM ROBERT WILLIAMS by Buddy & Patti Russell 12:00PM MANDY SMITH by Ronny & Teri Anderson

TUESDAY, May 7th 8:15AM CAROL NYBERG by The Breakfast Club 12:00PM INT/TERRY HARVEY by Shirley Hollahan

WEDNESDAY, May 8th 8:15AM HELEN GWIN MARSHALL by Fr. Robert Marshall 12:00PM INT/PAULINE CARGILE by Tom & Patsy Griffin

THURSDAY, May 9th 8:15AM JOHN HANNAHAN by Joan Hannahan 12:00PM MARY SEBASTIAN by Fred & Regina Scruggs

FRIDAY, May 10th 8:15AM RICHARD ROSITZ by Joe & Ellen Scott 12:00PM JOHN LAVELLE by Family

SATURDAY, May 11th 8:15AM ANDREW BARNETT by Family 5:00PM CHRISTOPHER MALONE by Neri Family

SUNDAY, May 12th 7:15AM PARISH 8:45AM NELLA BRAMUCHI by Family 10:30AM LARRY DEMCHUK by Marlene Demchuk 12:15PM EDWARD BAUER by Bob & Katherine Musolf 5:30PM DORIS MACKILLOP by Joerger Family7:15PM PARISH

May 5, 2013 May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you! Psalm 67:6

MINISTRY SCHEDULES

Additional copies of the current ministry schedules may be found on tables in the vestibule.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Richard David Sumpter, father of Lana Sumpter, and of

Frank Clay Shows, father of Diane Donahue.

Noteworthy……

In our diocese, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is transferred from Thursday, May 9 to Sunday, May 12. This Thursday is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation and we will observe our regular Mass schedule. Next week our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This Collection communicates the Good News through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese, so please be generous in this Collection. CCC is how the Good News gets around to you.

Do you need service hours or just enjoy gardening? If so, please join us for a spring clean up of the St. Francis courtyard and surround-ing area. On Saturday, May 11th from 9am-12 noon, weather permitting, we will be weeding, transplanting and performing other gardening

tasks. For more information contact David Finkelstein at 751-2063 ordavidfinkelstein@hotmail.com, or simply bring tools, if you have them, and meet us in the courtyard on the 11th.

From Father’s Desk……. DearbrothersandsistersinChrist, ThemonthofMaybringsbacksomanymemories.AsIwatchedthestudentsofSFASchoolparticipateintheMay Crowning on Thursday, I remembered the manyprocessions I participated inwhen Iwas a student at St.MichaelSchoolall thoseyearsago. It iswonderful toseethat the traditionofhonoring theMotherofGod is beingcontinuedinthesucceedinggenerations.Wemustdoourpart to ensure that our Blessed Mother is seen as morethanasweetcustom.Herexampleoffaith,andherpower‐fulintercession,shouldleadusbeyondsimpledevotiontoMary;withOurLady’shelp,weshouldgrowever‐closertoherSon. May also brings graduations – from universities,colleges, high schools, elementary schools, kindergartens,pre‐schools,andatmanyotherlevelsinbetween. Iknowthat many parishioners are preparing to graduate or toattend graduation ceremonies for members of theirfamilies or their friends. May those who are graduatingtruly see the ceremonies as a “commencement,” in otherwords, as a beginning. As one chapter closes, new onesalways open up. May our loving God continue to guidethem. TheendofthisschoolyearalsoseesatransitioninleadershipatSt.BenedictatAuburndaleHighSchool.Ourparishionerandfriend,GeorgeValadie, is leavinghispostas principal of SBA after 14 years to return to his almamater, Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, aspresident. IhaveknownGeorgeandNancysincebeforeIarrivedat St. Francis. Theywelcomedmewarmly to theparishand Iamsadtohave tobid themfarewell sosoonintomytenurehere. Ofcourse,myprayersgowiththemastheyprepareotherstudentstosoar.

ThoughsaddenedbythedepartureofMr.Valadieas principal, I was pleased this week to learn that JanetDonato,DiocesanSuperintendentofSchools,hasappoint‐edanotherparishionerandfriend,Mrs.SondraMorris,asinterim principal of SBA. Sondra has been an importantpartofSBA for thepast27yearsand Iamdelighted thatshewill lead theschoolwhilea search is conducted foranewleader.ItissogoodtoknowthatSBAhasbeenplacedincapablehands.

WeexpectFatherGeorgeCespedestoarriveearlythisweektoserveasournewassociate.Ilookforwardtointroducinghimtoyounextweekend.

Paxetbonum,

“TheVaticanExpress”VACATIONBIBLESCHOOLJune17‐21,8:30AM–Noon

VBS will be accepting registration for K‐5 until 5/24. Pleaseregisteryourchildrenbythatdatetosavethemaspoton"TheVaticanExpress!"Registrationformsfor6TH & 7TH GRADEstudents(“BehindtheScenesCrew”),TEEN VOLUNTEERS(entering8th–12thgradethisfall),andADULT VOLUNTEERS maybedownload‐edat:www.stfrancismemphis.org.

Pleaseturninallregistrationformstothechurchof ice.

NEWS FROM OUR PARISH SCHOOL

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School has an outstanding faculty and staff of dedicated, caring professionals. Over half of our teachers hold advanced degrees. In addition, almost 60% have 10 or more years of teaching experience and six teachers are alumni of our school.

SFA SENSATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS AND CAMPS Looking for something fun for your child for this summer? We are offering a variety of summer programs for students of all ages. Our camps include, Art, Cheer, Drawing, Dance, Chess, Knitting, Writing Workshop, Kindergarten roundup (pre-K, Jr K, and K) and Project Math. For more information see the SFA website: www.sfawolves.org

To get more information about our Parish school, new student applications, or a tour of the school, please contact Susan Fetz at Susan.fetz@sfaschool.cdom.org or (901) 381-2548.

SFA Fall Fest 2013 - We are starting the planning process for the 2013 SFA Fall Fest event. This year's event will take place on Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th. We are always looking for SFA parishioners who would like to assist in the planning and the weekend event. We are also looking for sponsors and this year, being a sponsor, will include the ability to sponsor contests during the event. If you are interested, please contact Chris Lomasney at 901-756-6822 or candelomasney@comcast.net.

Giving of our time involves being with God in prayer and worship and volunteering out time in the church and

community activities that help others.

April28,2013Offertory $23,266.08EnrichingOurFuture $4,333.00Youth $64.50

ENRICHINGOURFUTUREIIICAMPAIGN

RegisteredParishioners/Families2,590

EOF III Participants ContinueduseofEnvelopes 554 (noformalpledge) FormalPledges 437TotalParticipantsinEOFIII(39%) 991Total $1,150,821.41

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

Thank you to those who have already pledged! Here is our most recent update through May 1st.

Parish Goal $221,000.00 Pledges 210,435.05 (95%) Parish Families 2,590 Families Participating 627 (24%)

STEWARDSHIP

EDGE (7th and 8th Grade) ChrisBrooks,YouthDirector

Chris.brooks@sfachurch.cdom.org

LIFE TEEN (9th—12th Grade) MichaelBrooks,YouthDirectorsfaym@sfachurch.cdom.org

EDGE:JoinusthisSundayforamovienight.Snackswillbeprovided.

***Pleaseremembertobringsuppliesfortheserviceprojectincludingsoap,shampoo,toothbrush,toothpaste,deodorant,feminineproducts,ra‐zors,andshavingcream.

LIFE TEEN: Duetopopulardemand,wewillhaveGLOWINTHEDARK

DODGEBALLthisevening.

Steubenville: Todayisthelastdaytoregister.Ifyouplantogo,pleasevisitwww.sfayouth.eventbrite.comand illouttheforms.LetMichaelBrooksknowtoexpectyourregistration.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseemailMichaelBrooksorcallhimat901‐490‐4832. 

 

PRE Registration is NOW OPEN for New Students

New for this year: ALL GRADES WILL MEET ON SUNDAY MORNINGS at St. Francis School from 10:15 -11:45 am!

RETURNING STUDENTSshouldhavereceivedregistrationformsbyemailorU.S.Maillastweek.

NEW STUDENT formsareavailableontablesinthevesti‐buleandalsoonlineat:www.stfrancismemphis.orgunder“FaithFormation”and“ReligiousEducation”.Pleaseattachcopiesofthenewstudent’sbirthandbaptismalcerti icates.

ReturncompletedformsandtuitiontotheChurchOf icebyMay31tosecureyourchild’splacefornextyear.

QuestionsaboutRegistration?ContactDonnaHoferatdonna.hofer@sfachurch.cdom.orgorat435‐3616.In the Diocese of Memphis, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are re-ceived in the spring of the student’s second grade year. Con irmation is administered in the spring of the student’s eighth grade year. Diocesan re-quirements state that a student must be enrolled in religious education classes for at least one year prior to their sacrament year.

PRAY FOR OUR EXPECTANT FAMILIES AND FOR THOSE PRAYING AND DESIRING TO HAVE A CHILD—Tiffany & Tommy Christopher, Rob & Darlene Dennis, Todd & Angel May, Denise & John Morris, Philip & Erin Offerle, and Neil & Rachel Tabor, Mike and Lane Taylor , & Jason & Andrea Valentine.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN PRAYER‐Our sons, daughters and family members are halfway around the world serving our coun-try. Help support our troops in prayer; especially those known personally to our parish: Christopher Anderson, Jeffrey Ander-son, Gareth Bowen, Christopher Rusty Bownds, Cmdr. Larry Boyd, Lt. Col. Chad Carroll, LCpl Steven Carter, Capt. Collins A. Cuyler, Annie Cynkar, Spe. Daniel Eads, Capt. Dennis Fitzgerald, Sgt. Adam Gallick, Cpl. Christopher J. Henderson, Sgt. Israel Hernandez, Sgt. Daniel Hoback, Staff Sgt. Matthew David Hud-dleston, Staff Sgt. Richard Hulshof, Sgt. Jonathan Koskey, Lt. Col. Terry Lakin, 1Lt Angela Lewis, LCpl Joseph Thompson Luebbe, Cpl Michael McCaffrey, USMC, Captain Chris McCarver, Sgt. PFC Dale Eric Moore, Sgt. Justin Murrell, James Edward Owens, III, Captain Tim Pangonas, Capt. Tom Petrilak, Daniel Presley, Jo-seph, Presley, Dennis Proctor, Pvt II Joshua Edward Raffanti, Sgt Ricky Rendon, Spc. Joey Scott, Sr., Sgt. Cody Sedlacek, Air-man Chris Snavely, Anthony Thompson, 1st Lt. Allison Todd, Cpt. Kelly Baker Wade, SPC Ryan Weiher, Dominique Willis. Pray for Amy Schober, serving with the US Peace Corps in Sierra Leone, West Africa and for Kevin Kuehl, who is serving as a missionary in Trujillo, Honduras at a Catholic Orphanage.

St. Francis Parish Faith Formation

ST. FRANCIS PARENT’S DAY OUT & PRESCHOOL NEWS —RegistrationforourParent’sDayOutandPreschoolprogramisnowOPENfornewfamiliesforthe2013‐2014schoolyear.We invite any interested families to come visit ourclassrooms. Ifyouhaveachildbetween theagesoftwoandfourandwouldlikemoreinformationabout our state certi ied program, please callToniBurnettat(901)624‐0146.Only $10,564.95 to go!

“WESTWARD BOUND” with Camp Timberwolf 2013 Get ready for ADVENTURE as we head WEST! St. Francis of Assisi Extended Care offers a quality Summer Camp. FOR: students entering 3-year-old PreK Program - 8th Gr.

DATES: May 28th –July 26th (NO CAMP July 1-5)

TIMES: 7am—6pm, Monday—Friday NEW THIS SUMMER: COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (C.I.T.)

PROGRAM for students entering 9th grade for the 2013-2014 school year. For information about Camp Timberwolf, call or email Dena Chavez or Bonita Esrael: (901)381-2595, dena.chavez@sfaschool.cdom.org; bonita.esrael@sfaschool.cdom.org

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY—Please remember these parishioners and friends of St. Francis in your prayers: Allie Allen, Lillian Bernard, Celine & Nathan Boscaccy, Betty Bouchard, Mariann Callahan, Jean Carr, Velma Carter, Dianne Chuhak, Olga Church, Charles Counts, Jessie Davis, Andrea DeDomenico, Michael Dolan, Sue Dolan, Carolyn Dominick, David Dunmyer, John Espey, Brynnley Fatchett, Joanne Fitzpatrick, Jeannie Frulla, Patsy Gaetano, Mercedes Gonzalez, Tom Grif in, Diego Guadalupe, Juan Diego Guada-lupe, Roberto Guadalupe, Richard Gutteridge, Dennis Glynn, Heida Guzman, Tommy Henry, Ricio Houlihan, Holly Hudson, Dorothy Irwin, Marion Kelly Kehoe, Amy King, Martin Klein, Deacon John Knight, Lissette Krayenhagen, John Kuzio, Baby Gavin Langston, Helen LaVelle, Rayna Letterman, Charlie Lightcap III, Tony Litwinchuk, Pa-tricia Macbrohn, David Marshall, Carmen Martinez, Dave Masterson, Bob Matthews, Mikaela McFarland, Ray McGarity, Baby Mauricio Javier Mireles, Michael Moore, Jim Morris, Lerlie Morris, Charles Mur-rell, Tony Neri, Byron & Sandy Nestler, Bill Nethery, Mary Alice New-man, Monica Norris, Chavin & Miguel Ocasio, Maria Ocasio, Sandra Perez, Connie Pirani, Lee Powell, Maureen Pratt, Annette Robichaux, Kay Robilio, Karen Rourke, Eliza Ruiz, Darlene Sampietro, Clement Santi, Kathy Schober, Mitch Scrivener, Priscilla Shelton, Joe Sims, Bryan Skelton, Baby Lynnlee Faith Smith, Jana Stressel, Antonio & Upa Valentin, Les Vanlandingham, Julia Vescovi, Robert Vierkandt, Rosmarie Ward, Sandra Warlick, Lindsey Wells, Gene Williams, Kay Wilson, Scott Wilson, & Duane Yessak. RECENTLY ADDED: KEVIN COLL, SCOTT MOORE, DEACON JOHN & NORMA OATES, AL RUSCYK Names will run for one month. Please call the church of ice at 756-1213 to extend.

YEAR OF FAITH

SAINT FOR MAY 2013 ST. DAMIEN DE VEUSTER OF MOLOKAI,

SS.CC. St. Damien of Molokai was born in Belgium in 1840 to

a poor farmer and his wife. At the age of 13, he quit school to help his parents on the farm; when he was nineteen, he entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Damien's older brother, Pamphile, was also a priest in this congregation, and had offered his service to the care of the lepers on the Island of Molokai. When he fell ill and couldn't go to the mission, Damien volunteered to take his place. The saint offered to stay in the leper colony permanently - he built schools, churches, hospitals and coffins. He was later joined in his work by the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by St. Marianne Cope. St. Damien contracted the disease himself, but continued to serve the mission until his death in 1889. There is a statue of St. Damien in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

St. Benedict at Auburndale

Summer Camp at SBA – includes Art, Band-School of Rock/Jazz, Basketball, Cheer, Computer/Digital Film, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Theater, Volleyball. Call 260-2840 or visit www.sbaeagles.org/summercamps.

ZUMBA FUNDRAISER

St.Benedict’sTrackandFieldTeamishostingaZumbaClassintheSBAGym.ClassesareonWednesdaysat6:30,startingApril10.Costis$3perclass.Comeandjoinusforaneasy‐to‐follow,Latin‐inspired,calorie‐burningdance it‐nessparty.™TiffanyGibbs,aCerti iedZumbaInstructorwillleadthefun.PleasesupporttheTrack&FieldTeam!

FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN

Walk‐upregistration(&deadline)willbeheldSunday,May19th

1:15‐2:30pm–PLCRoom108AfterMay19th,registrationformswillonlybeaccepted

ifspaceisavailable.

Theorange medicalformcanbepickedupinthechurchof ice,schoolof iceorathleticdirector’sof ice.The$50.00feeisdueatregistration.Questions?CallKareenBairdat381‐2569.Online registration is available - Visit: http://www.cdom.org/Web_Sites/StFrancis/YouthAthletics/YouthAthletics.htm A printable

form can be found at www.sfawolves.org click on Athletics.

Due to schedule con licts, participants in the5th – 8th grade need to choose one Fall sport.

The Diocesan Legion of Mary Presents HOW TO EXPLAIN YOUR FAITH

Sunday, May 5, 4:00PM, St. Paul Parish The Pope and his Ministry in the ChurchPresenters:Ms.CassDouglas&Msgr.AlbertKirkSunday, July 28, 4:00PM, Incarnation Parish How Do Catholics Interpret Scripture?Presenters:Mrs.MiaLeoni&Fr.WilliamParhamSunday, September 22, 4:00PM, Cathedral Catholics & Muslims: How Can We Live Together? Presenters:Mr.JamesBarnett&DeaconHenryLittletonAll are welcome! Refreshments will follow the program.

BISHOP STEIB ANNIVERSARY VESPERS

TherewillbeaVespersServiceattheCathedraloftheImmaculateConceptiononSunday,May5that6pmtomark Bishop Terry Steib’s 20th Anniversary as ourShepherd.AreceptionwillfollowinMarianHall.Everyoneisencouragedtoattend.

Sports included are:

**FOOTBALL–5th–8thGradeBoys**CROSSCOUNTRY–5th–8thGradeBoys&Girls**VOLLEYBALL–5th–8thGradeGirls**CHEERLEADING–5th–8thGradeGirls**SOCCER–1st–8thGradeBoys&Girls**GOLF–7thand8thGradeBoys&Girls(experienced)PeeweeSOCCER–4,5,&6yrolds(4K&5K)mustbe4byAugust1st(Gradedeterminedinthefall2013)

**Parochial Athletic Association (P.A.A.) rules require that 1st – 8th grade participants be either students at St. Francis School or regularly attending P.R.E .through St. Francis Church.

All 5th - 8th grade Boys & Girls are required to have a physical in order to participate in any P.A.A. sport. The medical form (dated after April 15th, 2013) should be on ile with the Athletic Director by JULY 29th.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

   

  

Sunday May 5, 2013 The Spirit’s Power to Resolve

 Today’s Readings: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29; Psalm 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8 (4); Revela on 21:10–14, 22–23; John 14:23–29. Jesus had promised his disciples in John 14 that the Paraclete, or Holy Spirit, would come and instruct them in everything. Surely the Spirit is with them when they make the decision described in today’s reading from Acts. The decision marked a historic turning point for Chris anity. At the Council of Jerusalem it was decided that it was no longer necessary to be circumcised as a Jew in order to become a Chris an. From now on, converts coming from outside of Judaism—Gen les—could bypass that step and simply be bap zed. The doors of the community opened to the world. All were welcome to enter with “no further bur-den than these essen als” (15:28). That phrase is repeated in the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults (# 473) and has resolved many disagreements: only essen als are required for newcomers. The way the decision was made is noteworthy. It was not simply handed down by Peter. Instead, when dissension arose over how to incorporate Gen les, representa ves were chosen and sent to An och for a mee ng. Despite the difficulty of assembling this many people before e-mail, tex ng, or telephones, the whole Jerusalem church agreed unanimously. What a fine model—discussing the problem openly and transparently with all sides well represented. Next me the parish faces an issue, this story in Acts can inspire a charitable and effec ve path toward resolu on.

© 2012 Liturgy Training Publica ons. 1-800-933-1800. Wri en by Kathy Coffey. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago on September 5, 2012.

Give us spirits untroubled and unafraid. How desperately we need your gi of peace! We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Life-giving God, you who sent the Advocate Jesus promised to us, give us peace in this warring world. Teach us to solve our disagreements without weapons. Disarm our hearts and hands.

Dona Nobis Pacem

This Week at Home Monday, May 6 A Long Tale Today’s reading from Acts has the immediacy of a traveler’s

journal—first describing the route taken to Philippi, and then

zooming in on the conversion of Lydia. Paul and Barnabas en-

counter her “outside the city gate by the river.” She is a mer-

chant of purple cloth, and “the Lord opened her heart to lis-

ten.” A er her Bap sm, she invites the missionaries to stay

with her. These details show us the evangelists’ methods, es-

pecially how they worked in partnership with the Lord. To-

day’s Readings: Acts 16:11–15; Psalm 149:1b–2, 3–4, 5–6a and

9b (4a); John 15:26—16:4a.

Tuesday, May 7 Interes ng Ques ons Today’s remarkable story from Acts prompts reflec on: why

did Paul stay in jail even a er his chains were broken? Was

the physical restraint nothing compared to God’s freedom?

What constraints limit our freedom, compassion, or outreach?

Are these internal or external? Can we move beyond them?

Or, imagine yourself the jailer. In a brief me, he went from

drawing his sword for suicide to washing wounds and being

bap zed. How would he explain this change to his family and

friends? Today’s Readings: Acts 16:22–34; Psalm 138:1–2ab,

2cde–3, 7c–8; John 16:5–11.

Wednesday, May 8 A Stunning Heritage “All that the Father has is mine,” (John 16:15) Jesus explains,

and it will all be passed on to the disciples. The scene is the

Last Supper, just before the Passion, and the disciples are

hearing about the Holy Spirit for the first me. The Spirit will

soon be guiding them, providing the in mate link between the

Father, the Son, and his disciples. In our me, the Spirit con-

nues to pass on all that the Father and Son want to impart.

Today’s Readings: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Psalm 148:1–2, 11–

12, 13, 14 (Alleluia); John 16:12–15.

Thursday, May 9 A Li le While In today’s gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that, “A li le while

and you will no longer see me, and again a li le while later

and you will see me.” His disciples naturally wanted details.

What does Jesus mean by “a li le while”? Like us, the disci-

ples wanted a metable. They wanted assurance that the

Lord’s departure – whenever it occurred – would not be per-

manent. Jesus gives them no schedule. He merely states that

we will grieve while the world rejoices, but that our grief will

become joy. When we are overwhelmed by the sorrows and

difficul es of this world, we must hold onto the words of the

Lord. In a li le while, our grief will become joy in the risen

Christ. Today’s Readings: Acts 18: 1-8; Psalm 98: 1-4; John

16: 16-20.

Friday, May 10 St. Damien de Veuster One of the worst diseases westerners introduced to the Ha-

waiian Islands was leprosy (Hansen’s Disease). Because health

authori es couldn’t control its spread, they sent lepers to the

remote island of Molokai. One man must have believed Je-

sus’s promise, "your pain will turn into joy" (John 16 :20). Da-

mien, a Belgian priest, volunteered for duty there. His work

transformed a hellhole into a happy, busy community. Today’s

Readings: Acts 18:9–18; Psalm 47:2–3, 4–5, 6–7 (8a); John

16:20–23.

Saturday, May 11 The Work of Trust North Americans pride themselves on independence, but also

need to learn the truth of today’s Gospel. “Ask and you will

receive, so that your joy may be complete” (John 16:24). All of

us experience difficul es that are beyond our control—

rela onships, health issues, job loss, or economic pressure.

Can we admit our dependence, turning troubles over to God,

and trust him to give what we most need? Why is it some-

mes so hard to ask? Today’s Readings: Acts 18:23–28; Psalm

47:2–3, 8–9, 10 (8a); John 16:23b–28.

© 2012 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Kathy Coffey. Illustrated by Jenny Reynish. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition. Copyright ©1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago on September 5, 2012.

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