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1 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, retired, 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 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 June 28, 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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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, retired,

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

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

June 28, 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 June 28 - Kris Castillo July 5 - Stephenie Holtkamp July 12 - Leticia Rios

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

LECTORS June 27-28

5:00p B. Joly (OT) — P. Krakus (NT)

7:30a E. Lichay (OT) — M. Ortega (NT)

9:00a B. Butler (OT) — P. Eads (NT)

11:45a Youth Mass

LECTORS July 4-5

5:00p J. Fontenot (OT) — V. Pape (NT)

7:30a C. Holden (OT) — C. Tichow (NT)

9:00a P. Maloney (OT) — P. Anderson (NT)

11:45a Youth Mass

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!...

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.

Gene Andrzejewski Evan Barraza Dr Katie Boehme Lloyd Boesch Cody Brooks Shea Butler Lisa Citrano 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 Joyce Fontenot Rob Glasier Bill Glenn Hayden Glenn Leonard Gonsewski Payton Gould Joe Grelier Mark Haisten Robin Hansen

Annamarie Happ Jeff Hargett Don Harr Marge Harrington Joann Harris Joan Hart Bill Hause Wesley Hobbs AJ Jacobs

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

Billie Pagakis Georgia Claire Park William Parrs

Remington Pitman Kevin Rebman Leah Reed Gerry Richards Jeanne Richmond Edna Rider Patrick Riley Joel Rivera Al Rossi Katie Sanders Virgil, Gerry and Andrew Schaffer Becky Sikora Sondra Simon Deacon Larry Sisterman Erlene Skipper Bernie Stein Sarah Tepool Connie Wadell Claire Walters Bob Wertz Mary Winter Nancy Yanosky Vanessa Young Gina Zierdt Private Intention

Altar Duty: July 4 - Jamie Newell & Mary Margaret Spradlin

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

12:00 PM

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM

9:00 AM

11:45 AM

Mass Intentions: June 29 ~ July 5

Anne Wolfsberger

James Brocato

Betty Russell

Judy Starkloff

Sr. Francis Marita Raftery

NO MASS

Donald Anselm

Mark Chatham

Ed and Rosie Rymut

George Gunter

Parishioners

Robert Damian

Mr. & Mrs. Pho Nguyen

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Our Week at a Glance

Today

June 28

Monday

June 29

Tuesday

June 30

Wednesday No 7 PM Mass, No Adoration today

July 1 5:30p - 8th Grade. Graduation

Thursday

July 2

Friday First Friday Devotion 10:30a Confessions

July 3 12 noon Mass

Church Offices closed

Saturday

July 4

Sunday

July 5 10:15 am Adamek Baptism

Our First Friday Devotion continues this Friday, July 3:

10:30 AM—Reconciliation NOON —Mass of the Sacred Heart

Anyone of any age who wishes to attend part or all of our devotion to the Sacred Heart is very welcome.

Baptisms

Margaret Elise Camacho, daughter of

Elizabeth & Josh Camacho

David Josue Gallegos, son of

Erika & David Gallegos

Our Parish News

Sunday Mass will be recorded.

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

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

Please follow guidelines (on parish website)

https://holyspirithsv.com/ for everyone’s safety.

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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The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of

jelly. Thank you for all your donations. You

bring hope to the poor by your gifts.

Society of St. Vincent dePaul

Spiritual Communion Prayer

Happy Anniversary Rosie & Ed

Rymut

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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.

The goal is to provide

50 new scholarships

each year until we reach

500 scholarships

yearly!

csquaredscholarships.org

Please remember that the Recycle

Shed has now been designated

for aluminum only.

Recycle proceeds go to Holy Spirit

School teachers.

Edward & Margaret Maine

1000 Airport Rd. 35802

New Parishioners

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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.

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 condone

The slaughter of the unborn.

Be our advocate before the throne of God

Dear Blessed Virgin Mary.

Amen

Prayer for Harmony and Unity

Lord Jesus,

open our hearts and minds

to the guidance of your Spirit.

Help us to discern the Father's will

for your Church today.

Do not let our weaknesses or prejudices

hinder your work,

and teach us to do all we can

to make the kingdom of the Father come on earth.

Bring us to the harmony and unity

given by your Spirit,

and make us one in praising God with you.

Hear us, Lord,

for we are your beloved people.

Amen!

Gracious and loving God, we come to

you in humble prayer for the United

States of America.

Bless our President. Give him wisdom and

strength to serve the American people and lead our

country in ways that are pleasing to You.

Bless our Congress. Install in them

knowledge and understanding to enact laws that

protect the sanctity of life—from the unborn to the

elderly; and promote the good of all people.

Bless the people of the United States. Make

us aware of our responsibility as citizens to uphold

the principles of life, liberty, justice, and equality.

Send your Holy Spirit upon our beloved

country. Make us people of faith in time of uncer-

tainty. Make us people of hope in times of trouble.

Make us people of compassion with those who are

less fortunate. Make us people of peace in our

homes, our communities, our country, and our

world.

We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen

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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.

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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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:

GMQYWM

5. Enter your email - and you’re in!

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The date for Confirmation will be determined

following the current health crisis.

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 dedicated 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.

Bible passages for when you need hope:

Psalm 33:18; Psalm 130:5; Isaiah 43:1-2; Jeremiah 29:11;

Romans 8:28-29; Romans 15:13; Philippians 3:13-14;

Colossians 3:1-2

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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

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?

June 21: p. 11 bottom right corner

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.

St. John’s Catholic School is accepting applications

for a middle school science teacher for the 2020-

2021 school year. Applicant must be state certified

or possess qualifications to be certified. If you are

qualified and interested in applying please send an

email requesting an employment application to slew-

[email protected].

St. John Paul II Catholic High School Employment Opportunity

Custodian - Job Description The custodian provides coordinated janitorial ser-vices in the school and provides set-up and cleaning services for evening or weekend activities in the fa-cilities.

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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 pray that all Holy Spirit parishioners have a safe

and blessed summer! We have openings for new stu-

dents and have resumed school tours for families

interested in attending Holy Spirit Regional Catholic

School for the 2020-21 SY. Please contact Mrs.

Amy Guettler at [email protected] for a tour

time and how to apply.

Holy Spirit seeks qualified candidates for the

following positions: After School Care workers and

substitute teachers. Please contact Vince Aquila,

Principal at [email protected].

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

Suspended until further notice.

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today—and about epidemics too, for that matter. Keep the faith, but mix it with a healthy dose of respect for different traditions.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 5:14-15, 21-24; Mat-thew 8:28-34 (379). “Seek good and not evil, that you may live.”

Thursday, Jul 02, 2020 The healing power of compassion Jesus healed in ways we consider miraculous, not be-cause he had anything to prove about his power, but be-cause his compassion urged him to alleviate suffering in whatever ways he could. His teaching and his healing went hand in hand: Both were focused on bringing us to wholeness. When he calls the paralytic man his son or child, it displays a mark of the tenderness he feels for all of us. Jesus draws us close in a healing embrace. Accept his healing today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 7:10-17; Matthew 9:1-8 (380). “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.”

Friday, Jul 03, 2020 FEAST OF THOMAS, APOSTLE Beyond all doubt Thomas may have started out doubting, but once he saw and touched the truth, his faith took him very far indeed. It is said he traveled to the southwest coast of India in the year 52 and spent the last 20 years of his life there plant-ing Christianity. To this day, “Saint Thomas Christians” in India trace their origins back to the apostle. In fact, Thom-as is so popular that India has issued a commemorative stamp in his honor! Doubt does not oppose faith, it makes faith possible.

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29 (593). “Thomas answered and said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ ”

Saturday, Jul 04, 2020 INDEPENDENCE DAY ’Tis of thee It’s not all that well known that at its founding, the United States was not a terribly tolerant collection of colonies when it came to religion. Every colony but Pennsylvania had some form of anti-Catholic law at the time of Inde-pendence. Thankfully, customs, attitudes, and laws have evolved. But freedom can never be taken for granted, lest it be taken for good! Celebrate your freedom today—as an American and as a Catholic!

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 9:11-15; Matthew 9:14-17 (382). “The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.” ©2020 TrueQuest Communications.

TakeFiveForFaith.com; [email protected]

Sunday, Jun 28, 2020 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Welcome, prophet Younger generations are quick to tell older ones how wrong they are about everything. But wise elders don’t dismiss challenges to their perspective lightly—especially when they have some truth to them. A prophetic word may at times come more naturally to the young: free of the accretions of habit and with no comfortable niche to defend (yet). Take time today to talk across the age gap. Hear the words to another generation’s songs, consider their protests, withhold instant judgment. Having a con-versation partner, as we’ve learned from the time of isola-tion, is worth the investment.

TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ro-mans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 (97). “Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will re-ceive a prophet’s reward.”

Monday, Jun 29, 2020 SOLEMNITY OF PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES A matching set for all eternity Saints Peter and Paul are together the patrons of Rome, where both were martyred around the same time. The two men had their differences, but they were central in estab-lishing the Christian faith, which eventually won over the Roman Empire despite fierce opposition from officials. Saint Augustine wrote: “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one . . . Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.” Amen.

TODAY'S READINGS: Day: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 (591). “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatev-er you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST MARTYRS OF THE CHURCH OF ROME Holiness involves dying a little each day Tertullian, one of the first Christian theologians, wrote: “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” The church’s first martyrs are commemorated a day after the feast of Saints Peter and Paul—who tradition says were also victims of Nero’s slaughter, beginning in 64. And martyrs aren’t meant to be just a memory but also a mod-el. Look no further than first responders and essential workers to see modern examples of those following the model of self-sacrifice for the sake of others. Offer a sign of gratitude for their service.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Mat-thew 8:23-27 (378). “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?”

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2020 MEMORIAL OF JUNÍPERO SERRA, PRIEST Live and learn Missionaries in the age of the Iberian conquest of the Americas played a complex role, as protectors of the Indi-ans but also projectors of the empire’s power. Junípero Serra shares that mixed legacy—a mission priest who brought the saving power of Jesus but also was part of a colonization project that brought harsh treatment and epi-demics. We know a little more about indigenous rights

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