Spirit News - May 2nd

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He is risen! Alleluia!

We celebrate Ss. Philip & James as Apostles, Bishops and Martyrs this week.

We also celebrate (even if we can't pronounce) St. Athanasius (Ath-an-ay-shuss) who, while not martyred, withstood extreme persecution for refusing to go along with the crowd (including most of the Eastern Bishops) that embraced Arianism.

Also, happy Mothers day to all!

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Monday, May 2nd

St. Athanasius

Some saints are called to live out their vocation in quiet and with the support of their family and friends.

Athanasius was given grace to walk (and at one point row) a harder road.

Athanasius Against The World (Almost Literally)

Tuesday, May 3rd

Image: Detail of reredos | Polytych by Maestà | Wikimedia

Ss. Philip & James

Like many of the Apostles, we don't have tons of details of these men who, by the power of the Holy Spirit, were largely responsible for us having our Faith in Jesus Christ.

Learn what little we know about these heroic men.

Wednesday, May 4th

Holy Spirit Bereavement Ministry Sponsors

When Mourning Dawns

Wednesday, May 4th

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Katherine Drexel Room)

Facing loss in your life? Trying to deal with the death of a loved one, an unexpected loss of work, or another traumatic event?

Come join us for a viewing of and reflection on the program When Mourning Dawns to help begin or further the Lord's healing process in your life.

Thursday, May 5th

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursdays

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

What are you doing to fall more in love with Jesus? Do you view Him as your brother, God, and Savior? Or as a vending machine you try to get favors from when times get tough?

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

We begin and end with Eucharistic hymns.

Sunday, May 8th

Happy Mother's Day!

May God bless all our mothers for their physical, emotional, and spiritual care that they have gifted to us over the years!

Donut Sunday

Donut Sunday - May 1st - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Some Thoughts for Reflection

Catholicism, Woman & Motherhood

Motherhood's Greatness

GUEST EDITORIAL: In honoring mothers, most especially the Mother of God, the Church helps them to give more fully of themselves and thus find themselves. Mother's Day is likely to be a time of reunion and even greater appreciation for moms than before 2020's pandemic.

Why 'Mother of God' Matters

"So you think Mary was merely a vessel God used to become man," I replied. "Tell me, if we did a DNA test on Jesus and Mary, would they be related?" "No, I don't think so." When I heard this response, I was floored.

Is Christianity "Anti-Woman"?

A common slur against Christians in general and Catholics specifically is that we are "Anti-Woman". (Which is ironic that many of these people have recently come out stating that they cannot define what a woman is...and that we should get rid of the word "mother" and replace it with "birthing person"...)

But is the Church a "patriarchal" system bent on exploiting women, as the feminist's narrative of the past 50 years claims? Or is that narrative turning a bling eye to the Church's teaching, tradition, and example of reverencing and honoring the unique feminine genius?

See what author and speaker Elizabeth Kelly has to say on the topic:

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"For of what use is existence to the creature if it cannot know its Maker?"

-St. Athanasius