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CONFESSIONS:SATURDAY: 4:00-4:30 p.m.

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Alleluia!“Yes, Christ, my hope is arisen; To Galilee He goes before you”

(Easter Sequence)

ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR CHURCH GRANVILLE, OHIO

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MONDAY, MAY 2 –Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 9:00 a.m. Susan Gentile (RIP) by Vicki KiserTUESDAY, MAY 3 – Saints Philip and James, Apostles 9:00 a.m. Nick & Carmela De Massi (RIP) by Dick SchmitzWEDNESDAY, MAY 4 9:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Varrasso Family by David & Mary VarrassoTHURSDAY, MAY 5 9:00 a.m. Mary Elizabeth Novak (RIP) (Birthday) by Robert Novak, Jr.FRIDAY, MAY 6 9:00 a.m. John C. Kinney (RIP) by Diane KinneySATURDAY, MAY 7 5:00 p.m. For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Edward ParishSUNDAY, MAY 8 – ASCENSION OF THE LORD 8:15 a.m. Carol Stewart (RIP) and Connie Osbun (RIP) by Andy & Lisa Sloan 10:45 a.m. Tracy Joyce (RIP) by Adrienne & Scot Evans & Family

Pray for all priests, seminarians and priestly vocations.

ALTAR SERVERS: 5:00 p.m. A.J. Paumier, Joey Paumier, Nicholas Arnold 8:15 a.m. Christopher Ouweleen, Michael Ouweleen, Nick Shannon 10:45 a.m. Ryan Blascyzk, James Dow, Ian Johnson

LECTORS: 5:00 p.m. Pete Thomas, Steve Blubaugh 8:15 a.m. James Matesich, Jennifer Zarins 10:45 a.m. Tim Miller, Jim Patin

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: 5:00 p.m. Cliff Kirchner, Leann Kirchner, Gary Kristensen, John Martin, Katy Paumier 8:15 a.m. Nick Hahn, LaFern Davis, Leo Fox, Suzanne Fox, Kathy Horton 10:45 a.m. Lynn Harden, Mark Harden, Alexandra Kerns, Kathy Kiebel, Joe Krempel, Robin Krempel, Annie Lach, Maria Lewis, Charlotte Markham

HOMEBOUND MINISTERS: Dale Panko, Paula Hahn

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTERMAY 1, 2016 – YEAR C

PRELUDE

INTRODUCTORY RITESENTRANCE: O God, Beyond All Praising (#537)SPRINKLING RITE: I Saw Water Flowing (#936)GLORIA: Mass in Honor of Saint Benedict

LITURGY OF THE WORDRESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 67: O God, let all the nations… (p. 161)GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (p. 162)

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTPREPARATION OF GIFTS: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (#605)SANCTUS, MEM. ACC. A, AMEN, AGNUS DEI: Mass in Honor of St. BenedictCOMMUNION: Christians, Let Us Love One Another (#476)COMMUNION 2 (10:45 a.m. choir): Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled (Haas)

CONCLUDING RITESENDING FORTH: Lord, You Give the Great Commission (#375)

POSTLUDE

CANTORS 5:00 p.m. Steve Schlicher 8:15 a.m. Beth Spieles 10:45 a.m. Steve Fink

GIFT BEARERS: 5:00 p.m. Volunteer 8:15 a.m. Andy & Lisa Sloan 10:45 a.m. Evans Family

SUNDAY NURSERYThe Nursery/Playroom for young children is open during the 10:45 a.m. Mass. To be added to the Sunday schedule of volunteers, contact the new coordinator Kristen Gilbert at 740-920-4078 or kgilbert740@yahoo.com.

IN SYMPATHYWe pray for Herb Veach, husband of parishioner Maurya Veach. In the presence of God, may he find light, happiness and peace.

SUNDAY OFFERTORY COLLECTIONThe Sunday offertory collection for April 24th was $7,115.50.

GRANVILLE ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLThis year’s VBS is scheduled for June 6th-10th at the host church St. Luke Episcopal. Join in “the best week of summer,” by participating in Surf Shack – Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love! All child registrations (age 4-6th grade), adult and teen volunteer sign-ups, and fee payments are done online at www.granvillevbs.com. Early Bird Registration is $25.00 per child or $50.00 per family until May 9th, thereafter, the fee is $30.00 per child or $75.00 per family. The final deadline is May 16th, so get online today!

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION – 2015-2016The PSR schedule this week:Today, Sunday, May 1Grades 5, 6, 7………………9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 15 minute break for dismissal and arrivalGrade Pre-K/K……………NO CLASS – TODAY ONLY

This Wednesday, May 4Grades 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A…classes from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. 15 minute break for dismissal and arrivalGrades 1-B, 3-B, 4-B……classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSCongratulations to our 2nd Grade students who received the Eucharist for the first time at the April 30th liturgy: Alexander Ables, Annabell Bergeron, Kevin Bollo, Melena Brunner, Anabelle Burt, Cole Carman, Kaden Carpenter, Ruby Cermak, Griffin Cousino, Dylan Daube, Savannah DeCoito, Meredith DeLuca, Cecilia Dodd, Koen Fischer, Bailee Gaul, Ryan Gilbert, Ryan Gossman, Robert Gravitt, Isabella Guerin, Sampson Hannig, Natalie Harrington, Kenlie Hennon, Chase Holtzapple, Emma Johnson, Jacob Johnson, John Kirby, Lily Kronk, Elizabeth Lammert, Sienna Mallett, Elise Maselli, Anna McLaughlin, Jack Miller, Norah Mitton-Fry, Brady Montagnese Brody Moyer, Maryn Munhall, Grant Nelson, Jack Prenger, Sebastian Rodgers, Cy Sims, Cayden Strasser, Eleanora Valenzuela, Delany Varrasso, Alex Washer, Augustus Wilson, and Charlie Wright.

NOTES FROM THE LOFT Alleluia! He is risen! As the Easter season progresses

towards the solemnity of the Ascension, the readings, antiphons, and hymns continue to remind us of our mission in the world. Like the early apostles, we too are called to live the great commission – empowered with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, called to be children of the true Light, loving one another and keeping God’s commandments. ~ Paul (music@saintedwards.org, 740-587-3254)

HONORING OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESGraduating High School Seniors will be honored at our 8:15 a.m. Mass on May 29th. Please join us to celebrate your graduation. Graduates are to meet in the Gathering Space before Mass, wearing your cap and gown, to be in the procession. There will be a breakfast reception for the graduates and their families after Mass in the Parish Hall. If you did not receive an invitation, please contact the Parish Office at 740-587-3254, so that we can include you! Please RSVP to the Parish Office by Monday, May 23rd, by calling or emailing barb@saintedwards.org.

FATHER LOWERY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDFOR 2016

Applications for the 2016 award of The Father Thomas J. Lowery Scholarship are available in the parish office or can be printed from the St. Edward website. New this year is the option to complete and submit the application online, click the link in the Special Events section on our website or use the following address: http://www.womenofsainted.org/scholarship_fund_application.shtml.

The scholarship was established to honor the memory of our former pastor and is presented annually to any member of St. Edward Parish who is pursuing a post-secondary program at an accredited institution. Former applicants who have not been recipients of the award are encouraged to reapply. Applications should be submitted to the Parish Office by May 9th. Please call the office if you have any questions.

A WORD FROM YOUR PASTOR ……1. Please join me in wishing the fullness of God’s blessings to

the First Communicants of our parish and to their families for this big day for them and for our parish. May this further initiation into the life of Christ abide with them all life long. Thanks to their PSR team and staff for all their hard work on their behalf.

2. BAA 2016 “Emmanuel – Be His Hope To Others – God With Us”: Today is the official kickoff of the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. I will speak about it at all Masses this weekend as I will invite you to make your pledge then. Just do what you did last year and all will be well. Last year’s pledge amount was $235,000.00 and will again be our target this year.

3. For Saturday evening 5 o’clock Mass attendees – Please note that on Saturday, May 14th, Bishop Campbell will be here to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have time sensitive plans for that evening, please know this Mass will be of longer duration. It’s also neat to see our children, all dolled up and excited to receive the sacrament. It goes without saying (but I’ll say it,) please do not leave this Mass early as some are want to do. Choose another Mass. I hope not to have to apologize to the bishop for an early exodus. Help me out on this one, please.

WELCOME!You may have come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray you will find peace, hospitality and friendship with us.

EVENTS/MEETINGS THIS WEEKSunday, May 1Welcome SundayPSRMonday, May 2Eucharistic Adoration – 9:30 a.m. until Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – ChapelLighthearted Scripture – 7:00 p.m. – LoungeTuesday, May 3RCIA – 7:00 p.m. – HallChoir – 7:00 p.m. – LoftMen’s Group for Rediscovery – 7:30 p.m. – LoungeWednesday, May 4Rosary Makers – 9:30 a.m. – LoungePSR – see scheduleMen’s Faith Sharing Group – 7:00 p.m. – LoungeThursday, May 5Scripture Study – 9:30 a.m. – Classroom 8

RCIAThe RCIA period of Mystagogia continues this Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We will further reflect on the liturgies of Holy Week and explore the principles of Catholic Social Justice. Anyone is welcome to attend.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION SUNDAYConference members will be at the doors of the church to receive your generous donations after all the Masses this weekend. Thank you for your financial support to help those in need in our area.

ST. EDWARD YOUTH MINISTRY

May 1st* – Final ALTARATION: You are sent. What is Our Response? 6:30-8:30 p.m.May 8th – NO IGNITE. Confirmation Rehearsal, 4:00 p.m. Happy Mother’s Day!May 15th – LAST IGNITE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. Cookout, Games and Outdoor Movie.

*Student Leadership Team comes early at 5:00 p.m. on May 1st to go over the Confirmation Retreat Agenda

Summer Mission Trip $50.00 registration fee and 1/2 of deposit due. Join us on our domestic Week of Hope Mission Trip this year! The week involves the chance to grow deeper in your faith through group sessions in the morning and evening and serving children, youth, and adults with disadvantages during our afternoon time. For more info, please email youth@saintedwards.org or call Marissa at 740-816-2781.

Steubenville Registration is filling up! If you want to experience a weekend of faith enrichment and encounter Christ in a new way, then contact Marissa to get registered at Youth@saintedwards.org or 740-816-2781.

Hope to see you all at Bible Study and DTS over the summer!

Senior Spotlight ~ Jamie Swickard“To me, youth group has been a constant; no matter what happened in my life, good or bad, everyone here has been here for me. Ignite has helped make me a better person and I couldn’t be more grateful for my experiences here!”Next year Jamie is attending Denison University to major in Biology. Thank you Jamie for your generosity and your huge heart of service. Your faith radiates to those around you and your smile is always welcoming. As a member of the Student Leadership Team, you have served your community and peers in their faith and that will always be remembered.

DENISON MASS SCHEDULEToday, May 1st is the last 4:30 p.m. Mass at Swasey Chapel for this school year.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION“My Lord and my God, I firmly believe that you are here, that you see me, that you hear me. I adore you with profound reverence…” (Jn. 20:28). Eucharistic Adoration offers us the unique

opportunity to be in the true presence of God through the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Come and join us in this faith filled devotion to our Lord. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday after Mass starting at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday. Please contact the church office or Kim Chupka at 740-587-7067 for further details.

FIRST SUNDAY ROSARYCome one and all! You are invited to pray the Rosary with your St. Edward community ~ before the 10:45 a.m. Mass! Please join us today, Sunday, May 1st at 10:20 a.m. in the Church. Rosaries and guides will be handed out in the Gathering Space. We look forward to praying together!

The Edwardians!DINNER – PARISH HALL – TUESDAY MAY 10THMake reservations by Thursday, May 5th.

ALL parishioners (men and women over 50) are invited to this free delightful dinner of Walt’s homemade noodles and chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls and butter with homemade pies. “Thank You” to our parishioners and guests for a great year! Come and join the fun in the Parish Hall after 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served after 6:00 p.m.

Fr. Tony Davis, Associate Pastor of St. Andrew, will be our guest speaker. The St. Edward Youth Group Ignite will also be partaking in the festivities of the evening.

Please email or phone Linda Woolard to volunteer to help on May 10th for setup, cleanup or bake a pie(s). A 50/50 raffle and donations for the evening will be accepted. If you have any questions, please call Linda. Our goal is 100% attendance – so email your reservation(s) to lindawoolard@windstream.net or call Linda at 740-323-3105 and make your reservations for dinner so we can achieve our goal!

The Edwardians invite you to come and join us.We are a social group for all parishioners (men and women) over 50.

DIOCESAN SENIOR CITIZENS DAY ~MONDAY, JUNE 6th, 10:30 A.M.Mass and luncheon with Bishop Frederick CampbellHave you mailed your check for $10.00 to the Office for Social Concerns, 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215 for the Diocesan Senior Citizen Day Celebration Mass and Luncheon being held here at St. Edward on Monday, June 6th? The Office for Social Concerns along with the Edwardians are hosts for this event. Call Linda at 740-323-3105 to help set up the Parish Hall on Sunday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, June 6th at 8:30 a.m. This is the first time this event has been held outside of Franklin County so we need a good showing of parishioners.

St. Vincent Haven We Honor Those that ServeJune 10, 2016

You are most cordially invited to attend a very special benefit event: “We Honor Those that Serve” on June 10th. The evening will posthumously recognize Erin Kennedy and Tom Martin who significantly contributed to our community and St. Vincent Haven.

The event will be held at the Elks Club (73 N. Third Street, Newark). The reception and Silent Auction begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled evening that includes music, a reception and a Silent and Live Auction, with dinner catered by Skip Salome Enterprises!

Sponsorship opportunities include Platinum, Gold, Silver and Table sponsors. Sponsors will be prominently recognized at the event and in all promotional materials. For further information, please call 740-670-0822 or email svh@svdphaven.org. Thank you for your support!

ONLINE GIVINGNot using Online Giving? See the link located on our website at www.saintedwards.org as a means to return your weekly offertory contribution. Our website is now mobile friendly so you do not need to worry if you left your envelopes at home.If you use the Online Giving and do not want to continue to receive envelopes, please contact the parish office at church@saintedwards.org or 740-587-3254. Thank you to those that use the Online Giving.

WELCOME SUNDAYWelcome Sunday is today after both Masses. The Knights of Columbus and an anonymous member of the St. Edward’s RCIA Team will be providing the coffee and donuts. If your family or business would like to be a sponsor for Welcome Sunday, please contact Scott Scholten at 740-258-3287. All money collected in the jug on the donut tables is for our “Pennies For Heaven” campaign. Your generous donations go directly to support our Seminarians as well as to promote vocations. We thank you for your contributions!This month, the Adult Faith Formation committee will host the Welcome Table. They will have a survey for parishioners to complete. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, plan to visit. Members of the Adult Faith Formation committee will also be available to welcome and register new parishioners.

STEWARDSHIP INFORMATIONThere is a Stewardship binder available on the Welcome table at Donut Sunday for anyone wishing to sign up for new Ministries. Please stop by if you have new interests and/or want to begin serving our Parish Family in a new Ministry.

EQUAL EXCHANGE INTERFAITH COFFEE PROGRAMThe Women of St. Edward will have Fairly Traded coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate candy bars for sale in the Hall. As part of the Equal Exchange Interfaith Coffee Program, the sale of fairly traded coffee helps small-scale farmers in Latin America, Africa, and Asia build a better economic future for their families and communities.

KNOX/LICKING VOCATIONS CLUBThe Knox/Licking Vocations Club will meet on Tuesday, May 10th at St. Leonard Church, Heath, at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be served ($5.00 per person). Father Patrick Toner, retired priest and former associate at St. Francis, will be the speaker. Please come and bring a friend. For further information, contact Dee Jones at 740-522-4875 or drjones1@columbus.rr.com.

WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION ~“THE GIFT OF PEACE”Join us on Saturday, May 21st from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for an uplifting morning of praise and inspiration on becoming a kinder and more caring Christian woman. Facilitated by Sr. Louis Mary Passeri, the cost is $20.00 which includes a continental breakfast. Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Road, Newark, OH 43056. Visit our website at www.stspeterpaulretreatcenter.com, email us at info@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org or call (740) 928-4246 to register today!

DIOCESAN SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CELEBRATIONThe diocesan Senior Citizens Day Celebration will be held here at St. Edward on Monday, June 6th. Bishop Campbell will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon in the Parish Hall. This annual event is a great opportunity for seniors to meet with other seniors from around the diocese. Registration for the celebration is $10.00. To register, send a check payable to the Office for Social Concerns, Catholic Diocese of Columbus, 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215. For questions, call 614-241-2540 or email at socmailbox@colsdioc.org. Registrations are requested by June 1st.

MATT WALSH: PLANTING A SEEDThe Greater Columbus Right to Life annual banquet will be held on Monday, June 13th at 6:00 p.m. at Villa Milano. Matt Walsh is a popular speaker and blogger who has become one of the millennial generation’s most influential voices for faith, family, and life in the public square. Registration for the banquet is complimentary; there will be an opportunity to support the work of GCRTL following the dinner. Due to the demand to hear this speaker, advance registration is necessary to reserve your seat. You may register online at www.gcrtl.org/banquet or by calling 614-445-8508.

THE ANNUAL JUBILEE OFANNIVERSARIES MASSAttention, all married couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th Anniversary and every year thereafter: The Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries Mass will be held on Sunday, June 26th at St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Road, Upper Arlington, at 2:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, followed by an informal reception in your honor. Registration forms are available on our bulletin boards or from the parish office. You may also register online at http://familylife.colsdioc.org or by calling 614-241-2560. Reservations for you and guests are necessary and must be received by Friday, June 10th.

MERCY THROUGH THE POWER OFTHE HOLY SPIRIT by Leisa Anslinger

Remember the apostles just before Pentecost? They were fearful, unsure, and doubtful. Following the descent of the Holy Spirit upon them, they proclaimed the Good News of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection, and the world was never the same! This same Spirit has already been given to us. Through Baptism and in a special way in Confirmation, we receive the Holy Spirit, and are imbued with the Spirit’s gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, right judgment, courage, reverence, and wonder and awe of the Lord. Each gift provides what we need in order to live our lives as Christian disciples in the world. When we are mindful of this, we find that we draw on these gifts and the Holy Spirit’s presence with and among us, every day. Such mindfulness seems rare, however. It is not uncommon to hear priests, catechists, and other leaders refer to the Holy Spirit as the often-forgotten person of the Holy Trinity. The Spirit of the Lord is always with us, but we may not appreciate and therefore rely upon the Holy Spirit in the ways that we might. This inattentiveness to the Spirit’s presence and gifts may result in our feeling as though “it’s all up to us” as we strive to live as disciples. We think small and act accordingly, rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to embolden us, giving us all we need to make an impact in the world in Christ’s name.

In this Year of Mercy, we are encouraged to reach out with the mercy of God to all who need it. The spiritual and corporal works of mercy are specific ways we may do this. Especially this month, as we celebrate Pentecost, let us be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s presence. May we call upon the Spirit to give us wisdom and understanding as we try to comprehend the needs of others; may we know God’s ways with right judgment and find the courage to share mercy even when it is uncomfortable to do so. Let us draw near to our Lord in the Eucharist and sacraments with reverence and wonder, allowing our hearts to be filled with awe in God’s love for us and for the world. Come, Holy Spirit! © Catholic Life and Faith www.CatholicLifeandFaith.net.

The Catechism Corner

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 1, 2016

This week we read paragraph 2069 in the Catechism entitled:” The unity of the Decalogue,” and also paragraphs 2070-2074 entitled “The Decalogue and the natural law.” 2069 – The Decalogue forms a coherent whole. Each “word” refers to each of the others. One cannot honor another person without blessing God his Creator. One cannot adore God without loving all men, his creatures. The Decalogue brings man’s religious and social life into unity. 2070 – The Ten Commandments belong to God’s revelation. “From the beginning, God had implanted in the heart of man the precepts of the natural law. Then he was content to remind him of them. This was the Decalogue.” – St. Irenaeus. 2071 – The commandments of the Decalogue, although accessible to reason alone, have been revealed. St. Bonaventure tells us “A full explanation of the commandments of the Decalogue became necessary in the state of sin because the light of reason was obscured and the will had gone astray.” 2072 – The Ten Commandments express man’s fundamental duties to God and neighbor. The Ten Commandments reveal grave obligations. 2073 – Obedience to the commandments implies obligations in matter which is, in itself, light. 2074 – When we believe in Jesus, partake in his mysteries, and keep his commandments, the Savior himself comes to love, in us, his Father and his brethren, our Father and our brethren. “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12.

BETHESDA POST ABORTION HEALING MINISTRY“Lord, you are kind and forgiving, most loving to all who call on you” (Psalm 86:5). Bethesda Healing Ministry invites and welcomes all men and women burdened with the pain of abortion. You are welcome in joining Bethesda Healing Ministry on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to share in the healing experience. Confidential ministry lines: 614-309-0157 or 614-309-2651. Facebook at www.facebook.com/BethesdaHealing.

GUARANTEE THE RIGHT TO LIFE“Life is the first good received from God and is fundamental to all others; to guarantee the right to life for all and in an equal manner for all is the duty upon which the future of humanity depends.” – Pope Benedict XVI in address to Pontifical Academy for Life, February 24, 2007 – www.priestsforlife.org

ROME, ASSISI, and FLORENCE ITALYJanuary 2-13, 2017, approx. cost w/airfare out of Columbus $4,289.00 – Immerse yourself in centuries of Catholic spirituality and history, while enjoying breathtaking views in the heart of Italy. Hosted by Fr. Tom Nelson of St. Mary of the Assumption Basilica (Marietta, OH). Highlights include: Monastery visit in Norcia, birthplace of Sts. Benedict & Scholastica and home to the Billboard Classical Chart-topping Monks of Norcia; Assisi, home of Sts. Francis & Clare; great Christian art of Florence; Eucharistic miracles of Siena & Orvieto; and Rome & Vatican including Papal audience, relics of Jesus & the Saints, Major Basilicas, Our Lady of Perpetual Help icon, ancient monuments, and leisure time. For more info, visit www.CatholicFaithJourneys.com/open-pilgrimages or contact Teresa at 419-290-2236 or teresa@CatholicFaithJourneys.com.

DUPLICATE BRIDGEEvery second and fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Parish Hall, we have a friendly and relaxed game of duplicate Bridge. All you need to play is to come with a partner. For questions or more information, please contact Eric Soiu. Phone: 740-927-8727. E-Mail: ESoiu@insight.rr.com.

FREE 6-WEEK SUMMER CAMP FORTHOSE WITH AUTISM

A free 6-week summer camp for children with autism begins June 7th. Children should have age appropriate reading skills. They will work one-on-one with mentors in small groups on non-competitive physical activities (including stations), music, dancing, yoga, crafts, games, cooking, interviewing, drama, etc. at Saint Edward Catholic Church, 785 Newark-Granville Road, Granville.

The camp was created to improve social and communication skills, to allow for sensory issues and a child’s need for routine, to develop executive skills, and to reduce anxiety with new situations and new activities and new people. The program is sponsored by the Language Experience Center, a nonprofit organization.

Prospective students and mentors (will be trained and paid) should contact Barbara Lechner, Ph.D., CCC, at 740-587-7214 or talkdoc43023@msn.com.

TEACHERS NEEDED ~LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE CENTERThe Language Experience Center, a preschool for children with challenges in communication and socialization, needs teachers for its summer session. The session is for six weeks between June 7th and July 14th. The classes are 2 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (tentatively) at St. Edward Church. Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in any area of child development. Please contact Barbara Lechner, Ph.D. at 740-587-7214 or talkdoc43023@msn.com.

Our Gospel Reading from John 14 recounts what Jesus says to His disciples as He prepares to leave them. Specifically the Lord says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” You may be aware that in Jesus’ time (as well as in many parts of the world today) the common greeting was Shalom. That means, of course, “peace.” It is nonetheless not only a greeting but it is also what people said when they parted.

Jesus makes a point of making it clear to His followers and to us that He is not just saying “Peace” the way people usually do, but from Him it is filled with more strength and meaning. It is “Not as the world gives” that Jesus is saying “Peace be with you.” Jesus is telling us that He through the Holy Spirit will always be with us, stand next to us, and strengthen us. That is something we must believe. Trusting in the Lord is a key aspect of stewardship.

In our world we are more likely to say “Good-bye” than “Shalom.” However, even that has a meaning with a much deeper message. “Good-bye” derives from the farewell “God be with you” or “God be with ye.” Thus, when we say “good-bye” we are also giving someone the same message that Jesus gives us.God is with us – always. He loves you. www.catholicsteward.com

OUR AGENDA FOR THE YEAR OF MERCYThe Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the Hungry Give Drink to the Thirsty Clothe the Naked Shelter the Homeless Visit the Sick Visit the Imprisoned Bury the Dead The Spiritual Works of Mercy: Counsel the

Doubtful Instruct the Ignorant Admonish Sinners Comfort the Afflicted Forgive Offenses Bear Wrongs Patiently Pray for the Living and the Dead www.CatholicLifeandFaith.net.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

Today’s Readings: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29; Psalm 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8; Revelation 21:10–14, 22–23; John 14:23–29. The mes-sage this Sunday continues the theme from last week and begins to prepare us for the celebration of the Ascension. Again, this story appears before the Passion, but we see it now in light of the Resurrection and the promises of Christ. This Gospel can be looked at in three sections. In the first section, Jesus asserts that those who love him will keep his Word. What is his Word? If we have fallen in love with Christ, how can we not love like him? We must heed his actions and his teaching. In the second part of the passage, Jesus foretells the coming of the Holy Spirit who will teach us and guide us on the path to remain faithful to the Word.

We received the Holy Spirit in Baptism and, lovingly, the Spirit continues to draw us into the heart of Christ. The third section promises us Christ’s peace, which will remove all fear so that we can go forth into the world and witness to the love of Christ. The love that enveloped us in Baptism is a radical love that transforms our hearts to see the world through a new lens. We are called to attend to the poor, the sick, the out-casts. Who are these children of God in your community? Are you aware that God dwells within you? How does God’s Word call you to live? Spend some time with the word love this week and create a piece of art that depicts its meaning and your relationship with Christ.

Peace of ChristO God of All Nations,you became incarnate to free us from

the burden of sinand to show us profound love.We humbly praythat we may receive the peace the world

cannot give,a peace that calms fearful heartsand opens us to heed your holy Word.May the Advocate teach us your waysand awaken within us a love for Jesus,

your Son.May your Holy Spirit sustain our faith,keep us safe, and bestow upon us perfect joy.Grant us fortitude and perseveranceso that we may be heralds of the

peace of Christ.And on that final day,may you welcome us at the eternal feast.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday, May 1, 2016Keep My Word

Reproducibles for Lent–Triduum–Easter 2016

This Week at HomeMonday, May 2, 2016Memorial of St. AthanasiusToday, the Church remembers St. Athanasius, who fought against the Arian heresy to uphold the teaching that Christ was fully human and fully divine. He suffered many hard-ships in his ministry, but he persevered and remained faithful to Christ. You might want to reflect today on the teachings in the Nicene Creed. Today’s Readings: Acts 16:11–15; Psalm 149:1b–2, 3–4, 5–6a and 9b; John 15:26 —16:4a.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016Feast of Sts. Philip and JamesThe Scriptures do not tell us much about James the Lesser except that he was called by Jesus to be among the Twelve. Philip is mentioned a few times, and we know from today’s Gospel that it took him a while to realize who Jesus was. Do you continue to strive to realize who Jesus is? What does Jesus mean to you? Today’s Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; Psalm 19:2–3, 4–5; John 14:6–14.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016Our GuideAs we approach the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, the Gospel reminds us that the Holy Spirit will guide our steps until Jesus returns in glory. Allow the Spirit to breathe life into you. In the coming days, find a prayer or hymn to the Holy Spirit, and pray it. Today’s Readings: Acts 17:15, 22 —18:1; Psalm 148:1–2, 11–12, 13, 14; John 16:12–15.

Thursday, May 5, 2016Solemnity of the Ascension of the LordWe are witnesses to the Paschal Mystery. Like the Apostles, Jesus has blessed us and sent us on mission to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth. He promises to send his Spirit upon us to guide us in this great mission. Jesus remains with his Church in the power of the Holy Spirit. Read over

today’s Gospel, pausing and meditating on the phrase, “And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.” Today’s Readings: Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9; Ephesians 1:17–23 or Hebrews 9:24–28; 10:19–23; Luke 24:46–53.

Thursday of the Sixth Week of EasterThe Gospel reveals that Jesus is going away but will return. We know that Jesus ascends into heaven and will return on that final day to reign in glory. That final day seems far off, but even now, we should be living in a manner that prepares us for Jesus’ Second Coming. Since Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned in the First Reading, take some time to research their story. Today’s Readings: Acts 18:1–8; Psalm 98:1, 2–3ab, 3cd–4; John 16:16–20.

Friday, May 6, 2016SquabbleThough the Jewish community rose up against Paul, we see in the First Reading that the political leader saw this as a squabble over titles and doctrines. We still squabble over titles and doctrines. Let us pray for peace within the Church and that the Holy Spirit remain our guide. Today’s Readings: Acts 18:9–18; Psalm 47:2–3, 4–5, 6–7; John 16:20–23.

Saturday, May 7, 2016StudyBy study and knowledge of Scripture, Apollos attests that Jesus is the Christ. The Word of God transformed his heart and inspired him to share the news that Jesus is Lord. Our psalm today invites us to give praise for this truth. Consider how the study of Scripture has helped you develop a deeper love for Christ. Does the proclamation of the Word at Mass rouse your heart and lead you, like Apollos, to share the Word? Today begins the Novena to the Holy Spirit as we approach Pentecost. Find this prayer and share it with friends and family as the Church calls upon the Spirit. Today’s Readings: Acts 18:23–28; Psalm 47:2–3, 8–9, 10; John 16:23b–28.

© 2016 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Timothy A. Johnston. Illustrated by Steve Musgrave. 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 August 21, 2015.

“What page, what passage of the inspired books of the Old and New Testaments is not the truest of guides for human life?” ~Saint Benedict, from the Rule of Saint Benedict (73:3)

“Even though we have the power to destroy the whole world, life is stronger than the death instinct and love is stronger than hate. It does not make logical sense to be too

hopeful, but once again this is not a question of logic and one does not look for signs of hope in the newspapers or the pronouncements of world leaders (in these there is

seldom anything really hopeful, and that which is supposed to be most encouraging is usually so transparently hopeless that it moves one closer to despair). Because there is love in the world, and because Christ has taken our nature to Himself, there remains

always the hope that man will finally, after many mistakes and even disasters, learn to disarm and to make peace, recognizing that he must live at peace with his brother. Yet

never have we been less disposed to do this.” ~Excerpted from CONJECTURES OF A GUILTY BYSTANDER by Fr. Thomas Merton, OCSO

Monday, May 2 ~ Sixth Week in the Season of Easter

Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Holy Gospel: John 15:26-16:4a Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Advocate comes whom I will send

you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also

testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. “I have told you this so that you may not fall

away. They will expel you from the synagogues; in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you

will think he is offering worship to God. They will do this because they have not known either the Father or

me. I have told you this so that when their hour comes you may remember that I told you.”

Meditation: Jesus tells us much about the Holy Spirit. First, the Holy Spirit is inseparably one with the

Father and the Son. It is the Holy Spirit who gives life – the very life of God – and who kindles faith in

hearts receptive to God's word. The Spirit makes it possible for us to know God personally. He gives us

experiential knowledge of God as our Father. The Spirit witnesses to our spirit that the Father has indeed

sent his Son into the world to redeem it and has raised his Son Jesus from the dead and has seated him at

his right hand in glory and power. The Holy Spirit reveals to us the knowledge, wisdom and plan of God

for the ages and the Spirit enables us to see with the "eyes of faith" what the Father and the Son are

doing. Through the gift and working of the Holy Spirit we become witnesses to the great work of God in

Christ Jesus. Jesus warned his disciples that they could expect persecution just as Jesus was opposed and

treated with hostility. We have been given the Holy Spirit to help us live as disciples of Jesus Christ. The

Spirit gives us courage and perseverance when we meet adversities and challenges. Do you pray for the

Holy Spirit to strengthen you in faith, hope and love and to give you courage and perseverance with hope

when you meet adversities and challenges?

Prayer: Almighty ever-living God, who raised up the Bishop Saint Athanasius as an outstanding champion

of your Son's divinity, mercifully grant, that, rejoicing in his teaching and his protection, we may never

cease to grow in knowledge and love of you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and

reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Have you ever examined whom you turn to for help and support when you most need it?

True friendship is strengthened in adversity. Jesus offers his disciples the best and truest of friends. Who

is this promised friend? Jesus calls the Holy Spirit our Counselor and Advocate (also translated “Paraclete”

or “Helper” or “Guide”). Counselor is a legal term for the one who will defend someone against an

adversary and who guides that person during the ordeal of trial. The Holy Spirit is our Advocate and

Helper who brings us safely through the challenges and adversities we must face in this life. As Jesus

approaches the hour he was to be glorified – through his death on the cross and his resurrection – he

revealed more fully to his disciples the person and role of the Holy Spirit.

Tuesday, May 3 ~ Sixth Week in the Season of Easter Saints Philip and James, Apostles

Holy Gospel: John 14:6-14 Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one

comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on

you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be

enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me,

Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not

believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on

my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the

Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever

believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the

Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you

ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”

Meditation: What’s the greatest thing we can aim for in our brief earthly life? Fame? Riches? Power? The

greatest thing we can aim for is to know, love and serve God. What is the best thing we can possess in

this life, bringing more joy, contentment, life and happiness, than anything else? Knowledge of God! Thus

says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty glory in his might, let not the

rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me”

(Jeremiah 9:23-24). One of the greatest truths of the Christian faith is that we can know the living God.

Our knowledge of God is not simply limited to knowing something about God, but we can know God

personally. The essence of Christianity, and what makes it distinct from Judaism and other religions, is the

personal knowledge of God as our Father – the one who created us out of love, and who out of love for us

sent his only son into this world – Jesus Christ – to save and redeem us.

Prayer: O God, who gladden us each year with the feast day of the Apostles Philip and James, grant us,

through their prayers, a share in the Passion and Resurrection of your Only Begotten Son, so that we may

merit to behold you for eternity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in

the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: In Jesus we see the perfect love of God – a God who cares intensely and who yearns

over men and women, loving them to the point of laying down his life for them upon the Cross. Jesus is

the revelation of God – a God who loves us unconditionally – without reservation, unselfishly – for our

sake and not his, and perfectly – without neglecting or forgetting us even for a brief moment. Jesus

promises that God the Father will hear our prayers when we pray in his name. That is why Jesus taught

his followers to pray with confidence, “Our Father who art in heaven...give us this day our daily bread, and

forgive us our trespasses...” (Matthew 6:9-11; Luke 11:2-3). Do you pray to your Father in heaven with

joy and confidence in his genuine love and care for you?

Wednesday, May 4 ~ Sixth Week in the Season of Easter

Holy Gospel: John 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot

bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his

own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify

me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine;

for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.”

Meditation: Jesus told his disciples that he would send them the Spirit of truth who will guide you into all

the truth, and declare to you the things that are to come (John 16:13). Through the gift and working of

the Holy Spirit poured out on the new community of faith on the day of Pentecost, we too are able to

profess the same creed which the apostles proclaimed – that Jesus died, and was buried, and rose again

on the third day, and will come again to judge, raise the dead, and give everlasting life (the Apostles

Creed). We not only have the same faith given to the apostles and early believers, but we have the same

Spirit in us who raised Jesus from the dead. The Lord Jesus gives each of us his Holy Spirit as our divine

Teacher and Helper that we may grow in the knowledge and wisdom of God. Do you listen attentively to

God's word and allow his Holy Spirit to give you understanding of God's truth and will for your life?

Prayer: Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, as we celebrate in mystery the solemnities of your Son's

Resurrection, so, too, we may be worthy to rejoice at his coming with all the Saints. Through our Lord

Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

ever. Amen.

Contemplation: What we would all give to know all truths! Truth, however, is not something we create

nor is it our discovery. It is the gift of God who is the possessor and the giver of all truth. Jesus tells his

disciples that it is the role of the Holy Spirit to reveal what is true. How can this be? Skeptics of truth don't

want to believe in an absolute Truth. If truth is objective then it must be submitted to as authoritative.

Some fear the truth because they think it will inhibit their freedom to act and think as they wish. Jesus

told his disciples that the truth will set you free (John 8:32). The truth liberates us from doubts, illusions,

and fears. Since God is the source of all truth, then the closer we draw to him and listen to his word, the

more we grow in the knowledge of him and of his great love and wisdom for us.

Thursday, May 5 ~ Sixth Week in the Season of Easter

Holy Gospel: John 16:16-20 Jesus said to his disciples: “A little while and you will no longer see me,

and again a little while later and you will see me.” So some of his disciples said to one another, “What

does this mean that he is saying to us, ‘A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and

you will see me,’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?” So they said, “What is this ‘little while’ of which

he speaks? We do not know what he means.” Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to

them, “Are you discussing with one another what I said, ‘A little while and you will not see me, and again

a little while and you will see me’? Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world

rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.”

Meditation: The world says take your joy now in whatever pleasures you can get from this present life –

“eat, drink and be merry” as the saying goes. Jesus points to an “other-worldly” joy which transcends

anything this world can offer. Jesus contrasts present sorrows with future joy. A woman in labor suffers

the birth-pangs first, but then forgets her sorrow as soon as her new-born child comes to birth. We cannot

avoid pain and sorrow if we wish to follow Jesus to the cross. But in the cross of Christ we find freedom,

victory, and joy. It was Saint Thomas Aquinas who said: “No one can live without joy. That is why a man

or woman deprived of spiritual joy will turn to carnal pleasures.” Do you know the joy of the Lord?

Prayer: O God, who made your people partakers in your redemption, grant, we pray, that we may

perpetually render thanks for the Resurrection of the Lord. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of

the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: How do “weeping” and “rejoicing” go together? Jesus contrasts present sorrows with the

future glory to be revealed to those who put their hope in God. For the people of Israel time was divided

into two ages – the present age and the age to come. The prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah as

the dawn of a new age. Jesus tells his disciples two important truths. First, he must leave them to return

to his Father and second, he will surely come again at the end of time to usher in the new age of God's

kingdom. Jesus' orientation for the time between his first coming and his return in glory at the end of the

world is a reversal of the world's fortunes. Do you weep and rejoice in the Lord?

Friday, May 6 ~ Sixth Week in the Season of Easter

Holy Gospel: John 16:20-23 Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and

mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. When a woman is in labor,

she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer

remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. So you also are now in

anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from

you. On that day you will not question me about anything. Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask

the Father in my name he will give you.”

Meditation: Why does Jesus tell his disciples to weep and mourn? Jesus was neither a pessimist nor a

masochist, and he was certainly more than a realist! The way to happiness and joy in the kingdom of God

is through the cross. Sin must be brought to the cross of Jesus Christ and evil can only be completely

mastered by the power of God's redeeming love. Jesus told his disciples that it was more blessed to

mourn for sin because it would yield the fruit of peace, joy, and righteousness. Jesus knew that the cross

would be a stumbling block for those who refused to believe in him. The cross for Jesus was not defeat but

victory – victory over sin, over the forces of evil in the world, and over the devil – the arch-enemy of God

and humankind.

Prayer: Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that the course of our world may be directed by your peaceful rule

and that your Church may rejoice, untroubled in her devotion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: We must remember that through his death on the cross, Jesus won for us new life and

freedom over the power of sin, despair, and death. The Easter victory of Jesus teaches us courage in the

face of suffering and death. In the resurrection of Christ our fears are laid to rest. His resurrection is total,

final triumph, and for us peace and joy at the end. We will have troubles in the present reality. Through

the eyes of faith, we know the final outcome – complete victory over sin, suffering, and death in Jesus

Christ. That is why we can pray confidently now, knowing that the Father will give us everything we need

to live as his children and as disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. Do you know the Easter joy of Christ's

victory over sin and death?

Saturday, May 7 ~ Sixth Week in the Season of Easter

Holy Gospel: John 16:23b-28 Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask

the Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you

will receive, so that your joy may be complete. "I have told you this in figures of speech. The hour is

coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but I will tell you clearly about the Father. On that

day you will ask in my name, and I do not tell you that I will ask the Father for you. For the Father himself

loves you, because you have loved me and have come to believe that I came from God. I came from the

Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father."

Meditation: Jesus often taught his disciples (and, thus, each of us) by way of illustration or parable. Here

he speaks not in "figures" (the same word used for parables), but in plain speech. Jesus revealed to them

the hidden treasure of the heavenly kingdom and he taught them how to pray to the Father in his name.

Now Jesus opens his heart and speaks in the plainest of language: "The Father himself loves you!" How

can the disciples be certain of this? Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus makes it possible for his

disciples to have a new relationship with God as their Father.

Prayer: O God, whose Son, at his Ascension to the heavens, was pleased to promise the Holy Spirit to the

Apostles, grant, we pray, that, just as they received manifold gifts of heavenly teaching, so on us, too,

you may bestow spiritual gifts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in

the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Contemplation: Because of what Jesus has done for us in offering his life for our redemption we now

have a new relationship as the adopted children of God. Paul the Apostles says that “when we cry, ‘Abba!

Father!' it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:15-

16). We can boldly approach God as our Father and ask him for the things we need. In love he bids us to

draw near to his throne of grace and mercy. Do you approach the Father with confidence in his love and

with expectant faith in his promise to hear your prayers? If not, why not?

Scripture passages (NAB translation) courtesy of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; prayers are from The Roman Missal, Catholic Book Publishing, 2011;

information about saints, solemnities, feasts and memorials courtesy of Catholic Culture. frlumpe:2016