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Holy Spirit Parish Weekly Newsletter

He is risen! Alleluia!

We're still roaring through Easter with St. Mark the Lion, St. Louis de Montfort, and St. Catherine of Siena.

Don't forget to stop by and grab a deal or a cookie at the Ladies Guild Garage Sale on Thursday.

Sunday May 1st we have 1) Our CRS Food Collection and 2) The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It's suppressed (Sunday takes precedence), but we have some articles and videos on St. Joseph and what the Church truly teaches about labor.

Here is your weekly update on what's going on in the parish.

Monday, April 25th

St. Mark the Evangelist

Happy Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist! Patron of Notaries and Venice and is symbolized by a Lion.

Biggest claim to fame? Wrote the shortest Gospel. But it was a bumpy road.

Read About Mark's Dramatic Journey Here.

Thursday, April 28th

St. Louis de Montfort

Happy Feast of St. Louis de Montfort! He is best known for his love of Jesus by offering his life to Him through our Blessed Mother Mary.

Known as Consecration to Mary, this entrustment has lead many souls to Jesus but also generated controversy over the years.

Learn the truth about Consecration and how it can help you here.

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursdays

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Chapel)

Overwhelmed by the fast pace and change in our modern world?

Come join us for quiet prayer before our Lord, Who is unchanging and loves you for you.

We begin and end with Eucharistic hymns.

Holy Spirit

Garage & Bake Sake

Thursday, April 28th

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Fr. Mosovsky Hall)

Whether you've got junk to get rid of or you love finding hidden treasures at a deal, the Ladies Guild Garage & Bake Sale is for you!

Want to donate something to the garage sale?

Donations are due to the hall between Monday April 25th - Tuesday April 26th, 9 AM - 6 PM .

We can use a few more volunteers for setup, especially some men who can lift heavy items. Please contact Mary Smith if you have any questions or would like to help: [email protected]

Friday, April 29th

St. Catherine of Siena

Think an illiterate girl devoted to loving Jesus can't make a difference? Think again. St. Catherine of Siena was a giant of the Middle Ages and saved the papacy by convincing Pope Gregory XI to leave French influenced Avignon and return to Rome.

Medieval Feminist Icon? Or Something More? Read Here

Sunday, May 1st

CRS Food Collection Weekend

We will be having our monthly food collection at the weekend masses. Thank you for feeding the hungry in our area by supporting our local food pantry!

Visit the website for CRS to see what is needed

sALt Youth Group

Who - Any high school student.

What - Prayer, Fellowship, Games and sometimes food.

When - 7:30 PM on Sundays

Where - Father Mosovsky Hall

Jesus Rose From the Dead.

Read the Mass Readings!

Third Sunday of Easter

Some Thoughts for Reflection

St. Joseph the Worker

This year, the Feast of St. Joseph the worker on May 1st is impeded because it falls on a Sunday. (And every Sunday is a mini-Easter, so it supersedes most other feasts.)

But that doesn't stop us from reflecting on God's plan for human labor and the wonderful example of it He gave us through St. Joseph.

May Day: the Socialist Worker vs. St. Joseph the Worker

May Day has all sorts of historically varied meanings and traditions among various groups, including Catholics. Since the late 19th century, however, May 1 has been particularly known for its association with workers - particularly, its appropriation if not exploitation by socialists and communists.

Refuting a Catholic Case for Communism

While Dettloff makes a passing reference to communist persecution of the Church, he never explains in detail the torture, imprisonments, exiles, forced labor, mass famines, and systematic murders communists have unleashed against humanity and especially against Christians throughout the 20 th century. In 1922 the Soviet Union murdered twenty-eight Eastern Orthodox bishops and more than 1,200 priests.

Does Socialism Align with Catholic Social Teaching?

Some Christians say the Gospel forbids socialism.

Some Christians say the Gospel demands socialism.

What does the Church actually say?

(11 Minute Watch Time)

Watch Here

Save the Dates!

Ladies Guild Scholarship

Click Here for Application Details (DUE MAY 12th)

NEW MARRIAGE MINISTRY

Holy Spirit Parish's new marriage ministry Couples Connect is having its kickoff Meet & Greet Social. All married couples of all ages are invited!

Join us for a night of food, drinks, free babysitting and to get to know other couples in the parish and provide input on what you would like to see in our Marriage Ministry.

Couples Connect Kickoff Meet & Greet Social

Friday, June 24th

7:00 PM (Fr. Mosovsky Hall)

PARISH PICNIC

SAVE THE DATE

Holy Spirit Parish Picnic

Saturday, July 30th

7:00 PM

(Fr. Mosovsky Hall AND Outside, Weather Permitting)

Realm is Coming

Holy Spirit has adopted Realm software to allow the staff & parishioners to be better stewards of the parish's money, time, and talent, all with the goal of allowing us to more effectively follow Our Lord and spread the Gospel.

Realm will help us at the parish manage finances, coordinate volunteer & ministry efforts , and keep you informed of events in a streamlined manner.

Over the next few months, we will be holding events and sending you information on how Realm works and how it will benefit you and the parish.