The Ascension Of The Lord

June 4, 2017 Volume 4, Issue

#2224

Pastor: Father Victor Ray

St. Francis’ Mission is: To live by Faith, be known by Love, and be a voice of Hope in order to give

ourselves in service and better the lives of others.

HYMNS

Gathering 452 “Send Us Your Spirit”

Sequence 37 (Page 167) “Come, O Holy Spirit, Come”

Offertory 528 “Peace Is Flowing Like A River”

Communion 339 “One Bread, One Body”

Sending 499 “Go Make A Difference”

Pentecost Sunday

Reading 1 = Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

Responsorial Psalm = Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

Reading 2 = 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13

Gospel = John 20:19-23

St. Ignatius of Loyola (Prayer after Communion)

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own.

You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me. Amen

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

DATE GREETERS ACOLYTE 1ST READING 2ND READING/

INTERCESSION

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTER

June 4 John

Leo

Terry W Deb F Lynn K George

June 11 Don

Nile

Mike M Cheryl V Fr. Martin Ivy V

June 18 Sue G

Florence

Jim v Barb F Gary M Anthony

June 25 Cindy M

Marian G

Terry W Deb F Jim H Mike H

Pentecost Sunday

The Christian holiday of Pentecost (Ancient Greek: Πεντηκοστή

[ἡμέρα], Pentēkostē [hēmera], "[the] fiftieth [day]") is celebrated 50 (101-51)

days from Easter Sunday, counting inclusive of Easter Sunday itself, i.e. 49

days or 7 weeks after Easter Sunday.[1][2] Therefore it always occurs on a

Sunday. It is also the tenth day after Ascension Thursday, which itself is 40

days from Easter, counting inclusive of Easter Sunday itself.

The Christian Pentecost is based on the New Testament, where it refers to

the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus

Christ, as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–31. According to Luke

22:12–13, the descent of the Holy Spirit occurred while the Apostles were

celebrating the Jewish day of Shavuot (Hebrew: שבועות, lit. "Weeks"), the

Feast of Weeks, a prominent feast in the calendar of ancient

Israel celebrating the giving of the Law to Moses at Sinai. Subsequently,

"Pentecost" may refer to the Pentecost of the New Testament

and Shavuot of the Old Testament. Shavuot is a significant event shared by

Jews and Christians but Christians do not commonly celebrate it as a

separate holiday.

In the Christian liturgical year it became a feast commemorating what is

described by some Christians as the "Birthday of the Church".[3]

The holy day is also called "White Sunday" or "Whitsunday", especially in

the United Kingdom, where traditionally the next day, Whit Monday, was

also a public holiday. In Eastern Christianity, Pentecost can also refer to the

entire fifty days of Easter through Pentecost inclusive; hence the book

containing the liturgical texts for Paschaltide is called the "Pentecostarion".

In Germany Pentecost is denominated "Pfingsten" and often coincides with

scholastic holidays and the beginning of many outdoor and springtime

activities, such as festivals and organized outdoor activities by youth

organizations. The Monday after Pentecost is a legal holiday in many

European nations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greekhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_countinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecost#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecost#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascension_Thursdayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive_countinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Testamenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostle_(Christian)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acts_of_the_Apostleshttp://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Acts+2:1%E2%80%9331:1&version=nrsvhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shavuothttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_languagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Israelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Israelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_given_to_Moses_at_Sinaihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shavuothttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_yearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecost#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsundayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdomhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whit_Mondayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Christianityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschaltidehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostarionhttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfingsten

From The Desk, of

The Pastor

So what is Pentecost all about? One of the major things it about is, of course, the Holy Spirit. We often pray - “COME HOLY SPIRIT COME! FILL

THE HEARTS OF THY FAITHFUL...” As Christians, we are called to be

prophets. This, by virtue of our baptism when we received the gift of faith and by our confirmation when, like the disciples at Pentecost, we too

received the Holy Spirit.

Now is the time of the Holy Spirit. She is at work in the world in and

through us. Let us cooperate with Her by opening our minds and hearts to

Her. Then we can speak out to others about the wonderful and mighty works God has done in and for us so that they, too, will accept Jesus as Lord

of their hearts.

Today let us ask God to send His Spirit into our hearts. Filled with that

Spirit, may we each individually make our contribution to the community to which we belong. And, as a community, may we give clear and

unmistakable witness to the Truth and Love of God, revealed to us in Jesus

our Lord. And this the Good News of Today.

Come Holy Spirit and fill the heart of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Fr. Victor

Let Us Pray for ……

Lucille Champagne, Leo's Mom. Prayers for Speedy Recovery. Mary Ursitti, Joe's Mom. Prayers for Healing and Skillful Surgeon. Myles Rogalla, John and Leo’s Friend. Prayers for Healing Burton Harvey: Uncle to Jessica Villafana Opyd and Mark Opyd, Prayers for Hhealing of a broken hip.

Helen Miller: Aunt to Jessica Villafana Opyd and Mark Opyd, Prayers for Better Health. Bruce Mercer, friend of Zachary Isaac. Prayers for Healing and Peace. David Baughman, Parishioner. Prayers for Better Health. Jacquelyn Cosentino, friend of Tony and David. Prayers for Healing from Brain Cancer Bill Hartwig, Parishioner. Prayers for Healing and Better Health. Myles Rogalla, cousin of John and Leo in preparation for surgery. Prayers for Surgeon Guidance and Healing.

Dawn Rubio, friend of James Hoffmann recovering from a stroke. Prayers for Healing and Thanks to her Caregivers.

Joe Ursiti, Parishioner, battling illness. Prayers for Healing and Speedy Recovery… Mark Talboom, Parishioner, suffering with additional major health issues. Prayers needed for Healing and a Return to Better Health.

D A and Dee, Parishioners, dealing with health issues. Prayers for Healing. Birgit Wilhelm, Parishioners, dealing with health issues. Prayers for Healing. Ivy Villafana, Parishioner, recuperating. Prayers for Healing.

Those dealing with unseen issues affecting the heart, mind and body such as grief, depression and anxiety.

For the lonely, the dying, those who have entered God’s Eternal Kingdom and those who are grieving them.

Church Guy Inquiry: Please let me know who we need to pray for! The power of prayer works,

but I need to know who we can all pray for…..

Thank You FR Martin

What Makes My Belly Laugh!

Influenced by Wayne Rettke

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Upcoming Anniversaries and Birthdays:

Peter Lambert Birthday 6/8 Ivy Villafana Birthday 6/8

Louise Gauthier Birthday 6/10 Father Victor Ray Birthday 6/17

Michael Velez Birthday 6/25

LOOKING AHEAD

Check out the Calendar page for more details.

• Spiritual Healing from Florence Jean-Pierre. Contact her for appointment. Phone Number is on Website on Parishioners Page.

• May 26th – August 10th – “Help The Kids” Summer Food Collection. See bulletin board for more information.

• May 28 – Sunday – Memorial Mass for Richard Baugh by John O’Grady

• June 2 – Friday – First Friday Mass at 7pm

• June 4 Sunday – Pentecost Sunday

• June 5 – Monday – Whit Monday

• June 9 – Friday – Bingo at 7pm

• June 11 – Sunday – 3rd Anniversary Luncheon at Finley’s Irish Pub

• June 11 – Sunday – Trinity Sunday

• June 14 – Wednesday – Flag Day

CHOIR PRACTICE IS NOW ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 6PM

Father Victor Ray

Office Hours

Are Currently By Appointment Only.

Please Email Father Victor on Website Contact Page

2017 Community Council

Leo Champagne, Chair

727-215-3217

Jim Villafana, Vice Chair

727-288-6177

Larry Roush, Secretary/Treasurer

727-437-7556

Jon Laubscher, Council at Large

727-350-3778

Terry Winslow, Council at Large

727-397-1709

Mike Heimsath, AdHoc

727-656-2000

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