Pentecost Sunday

May 24, 2015

Today: “…think of the apostles, locked in the upper room ‘for fear of the Jews’ (John 20:19). What if they had never gotten over that fear and remained in Jerusalem?...that’s why we are celebrating Pentecost today. Empowered by the Spirit, the apostles did overcome their fears. And because of their boldness, all of history has been transformed by the message of God’s love and salvation.”

Taken from THE WORD AMONG US, pg 70

Please pray for our brothers and sisters

Who Are Ill or in Pain: Maureen Shaw, John Hoffman, Margie Heil, Mary Tamargo, George Shorb, Art McNulty, Don Covello, Louis Baros, Dale Guinn, Bill & Joanne Rodgers, Gary Wood, Mary Helen Carpenter, Helen Murphy, John Beamon, Phil Mohardt, Larry Gomme, Sara Bardoni, Ila Donovan, Abbey Moreno, Alicia Bicoy, Maureen O’Rourke, Valerie Jones, Mel Jones, Andy Jones, Mike Wilson, Erling Ribbing, Janice Miller, Victoria Donnellan, Kevin O’Shea, Chuck Lee, Rosa Maria, Don LaPlante, Tom, Maggie Nelson, Jennifer McGlynn, Fr. Luis, Sylvia, Deacon Ruben Sanchez; Bill & Sandy requested by George.

Who Have Been Called to Eternal Life: Frank Danzart II, son of Frank Danzart, brother of Denise Britten; Holly Stefens, Tom Joyce, Jeanie Torr.

Offerings: May 16 & 17, 2015 St. Elizabeth: $ 1,613 St. Catherine: 312 Thank You for your Generosity! St. Colman: $ 129 Total: $ 2,054

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 24 2015 May 24 SUN: PENTECOST S Vigil: Gn 11: 1-9 or Ex 19: 3-8a. 16-20b or Ez 37: 1-4 or Jl 3: 1-5/ Ps 104: 1-2. 24. 35. 27-28. 29. 30/ Rom 8: 22-27/ Jn 7: 37-39. Day: Acts 2: 1-11/ Ps 104: 1. 24. 29-30. 31. 34/ 1 Cor 12: 3b-7. 12-13 or Gal 5: 16-25/ Sequence Veni Creator Spiritus/ Jn 20: 19-23 or Jn 15: 26-27; 16: 12-15 2015 May 25 Mon: Ordinary Weekday/ Venerable Bede, p, r, dr/ GregoryVII, pp, r/ Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, v, r (Eighth Week in Ordinary Time) Sir 17: 20-24/ Ps 32: 1-2. 5. 6. 7/ Mk 10: 17-27 2015 May 26 Tue: Philip Neri, p M Sir 35: 1-12/ Ps 50: 5-6. 7-8. 14 and 23/ Mk 10: 28-31 2015 May 27 Wed: Ordinary Weekday/ Augustine of Canterbury, bp, r,ms Sir 36: 1. 4-5a. 10-17/ Ps 79: 8. 9. 11 and 13/ Mk 10: 32-45 2015 May 28 Thu: Ordinary Weekday Sir 42: 15-25/ Ps 33: 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9/ Mk 10: 46-52 2015 May 29 Fri: Ordinary Weekday Sir 44: 1. 9-13/ Ps 149: 1b-2. 3-4. 5-6a and 9b/ Mk 11: 11-26 2015 May 30 Sat: Ordinary Weekday/ BVM Sir 51: 12cd-20/ Ps 19: 8. 9. 10. 11/ Mk 11: 27-33 2015 May 31 SUN: THE HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY Dt 4: 32-34. 39-40/ Ps 33: 4-5. 6. 9. 18-19. 20. 22 (12b)/ Rom 8: 14-17/ Mt 28: 16-20

Mass Intentions: 5/23 4 PM Enes Greco†, requested by Barbara Greco Stephens 5/23 5 PM Anne Cebalo†, requested by Linda Payne 5/24 9 AM Fran Korn 5/30 4 PM Jeanie Torr†, requested by Fran Korn 6/6 5 PM Antonio & Ruth Calonico†, requested by the Flaherty Family 6/7 Jeanie† & Lee Torr†, requested by Gail Culverwell and Tom King

RUMMAGE SALE JUNE 6 & 7 Drop off at St. Hubert’s Hall Tues June 2 thru Thurs, June 5; 10 to 2:00 PM. Call Jan Brown 604-7386 for Friday hours and further information. The Rummage Sale is a major source of funds which support the parish. Please donate generously. We need gently used clothing and Household goods. VARIETY SHOW The 104th “Monte Rio Variety Show” begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Monte Rio Amphitheater. Tickets are $25 (free admission for children accompanied by paying adult.) For tickets call Call 707-486-1739 Email tickets@monterioshow.org Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com All proceeds from the show and barbeque go to benefit St. Catherine's Church, the Monte Rio School Foundation, and the Monte Rio Fire Services Foundation.

Upcoming Dates: May 26, 12:00 PM St. Colman’s Guild Meeting, Mike Nichols home, 415-297-5500 June 6 & 7 St. Elizabeth’s Guild Rummage Sale June 20 Baptism Jose & Anahy Ortega

Deadline for Bulletin is Wednesday, 5PM. Email churchelizabeth@comcast.net or phone Irene Deem (707) 486-9683 Today is taken from THE WORD AMONG US; St. Colman’s Guild Meeting Fourth Tues of each month at noon; rotating hosts

St. Elizabeth’s Guild Meeting: First Wed 1:00 PM; Finance Committee Meeting: Second Wed 4:00 PM St. Hubert’s Hall; St. Vincent de Paul Society : Donate to the second collection on fifth Sundays

Parish Website: http://www.RRchurches.com

PASTORS DESK Happy Birthday! Today we celebrate Pentecost it’s the church’s birthday when the Holy Spirit came down to the disciples and ignited a burning fire in their hearts to proclaim the kingdom of God. What an image we have in the readings of the Acts of the apostles;

“And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” -Acts 2:2-4

A room filled with exhausted people with wind and fire is almost impossible. This should have been a recipe for disaster, as people panicked and fled and injured themselves and others —a tragic end to a fledgling religion.

But that’s not what happened. Instead of people filled with fear, they were filled with God. They were given insights that allowed them to speak in other languages, literally, as we see by the crowd’s wonder when understanding the disciples’ words in multiple foreign tongues. But the disciples were also symbolically given the gift of speaking in “other languages” as we see in Peter’s speech. Peter, who had begged Christ not to go to Jerusalem, who had denied his Lord three times, who had sometimes displayed a little too clearly how fitting “Rock” was for his new name, suddenly had a clarity of God’s plan that was utterly unique. Indeed, Peter’s speech in Acts 2:14-40 is remarkable in that revelations were being shared by the flash on insight given by the Holy Spirit. Instead of fear or worry or doubt or denial, Peter was speaking an “other language”.

And the thing is, the Holy Spirit still moves among us, and still gifts us with these flashes of insight that allow us to speak another language. Those moments when suddenly we say just the right words of comfort to a friend, or offer council wiser than our ability, or find the courage to venture down a totally unfamiliar path, those moments when we act in ways larger and braver and kinder than ourselves, we are part of Pentecost.

We will never, in this life, actually hold the Divine Infant in our arms, nor will our lips kiss the bloodstained feet of the Crucified Lord. Our souls may, through prayer and meditation, however our bodies have to stay behind. But Pentecost offers us a chance to not simply observe, but actually participate, should we learn to be attentive to that wind and fire, and remain open the promptings of the Holy Spirit. God offers us a chance to speak a new language, if we keep our hearts and ears open to Him. Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful! That is my prayer for each one of you today.

Peace and blessings!

Fr. Luis

SAVE THE DATE: July 28, St Colman’s Annual Salad Luncheon at the Cazadero Firehouse.

LAKE COUNTY PASSION PLAY St. Elizabeth Parishioners Jose Benjamin Robles and Carlos Robles have played roles in the Lake County Passion Play for 15 years. The Passion Play is a deeply moving experience, produced by Father Ryan, with volunteer players and staff, with a real life touch given by the horses and sheep. St. Elizabeth’s Larry Poirier built the beautiful iron gates to the property. Fr. Ryan emphasizes this is not a spectacle but rather “a prayerful expression of the faith of the people involved.” For information visit www.lakecountypassionplay.com and watch for flyers next April at St. Elizabeth’s. LITURGICAL MUSIC CORNER by our Music Director, Rebecca Brown May 24, Pentecost Sunday “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love.” The Feast of Pentecost officially ends the Easter Season. The Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in wind and fire. We celebrate the action and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives! Songs for the 9 am Mass: Gathering Song: Envia Tu Espiritu BB # 455 Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria, gloria! Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra, terra pax. Psalm 104: Lord send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Sequence: Come, O Holy Spirit, Come # 194 (Tune: Ode to Joy) Preparation of Gifts: Holy Spirit # 195 Communion: We Are One Body (ss) Recessional: Lay Down That Spirit (ss))

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER MINISTERS: As busy as we all are, we must honor our duties to serve God’s church. Instead of complaining or criticizing, please consider accepting of the following ministries: 1. Eucharistic Minister for

Sick 2. Office Ministry 3. Lectors 4. Acolyte 5. Sacristan Thank you to Frank Danzart and crew who are repairing the bell tower. A new crucifix will be placed above the bell. The grounds are manicured in preparation for summer masses in the outdoor church.