The website for Loyola Press instructs us about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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In the Book of Isaiah 11:2-3, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are described. In the passage the gifts are considered ones that the Messiah would have possessed. Through Jesus, we also receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Wisdom
helps us recognize the importance of others and the importance of keeping God central in our lives.
Understanding
is the ability to comprehend the meaning of God's message.
Knowledge
is the ability to think about and explore God's revelation, and also to recognize there are mysteries of faith beyond us.
Counsel
is the ability to see the best way to follow God's plan when we have choices that relate to Him.
Fortitude
is the courage to do what one knows is right.
Piety
helps us pray to God in true devotion.
Fear of the Lord
is the feeling of amazement before God, who is all-present, and whose friendship we do not want to lose."
The Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost and the descent of the Holy Spirit. Which of these gifts do you rely on the most in living and sharing your faith? Which of the gifts will you pray for today/this week, that you may be Spirit-led in living and sharing your faith? Come Holy Spirit, Come!
Thanks to Fr. Mark, and the planning committee for the inaugural, St. Mary's Day of Service. The Day of Service was celebrated on Saturday, June 8
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. The organizing committee made plans for service to be offered in and around our parish, our city parks, our sharing parish Most Blessed Trinity, and at Feed My Starving Children. Thanks to all who participated, prayed for and supported the St. Mary's Day of Service.
This coming week, daily Mass will be offered at 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM in the Parish Center Conference Room, the Temporary Chapel.
The Phase Four and More for St. Mary's
is scheduled to begin demolition and construction early Monday morning. We are keeping the church building closed this week, with the exception of funeral Masses, because of the construction. The Parish Center "Chapel" will be open from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Parish Center "Chapel" will be open from 6:00 AM and close on Wednesday, June 12
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following evening benediction.
The Green Bay Parking lot will be open weekends for those coming to Mass and praying at St. Mary's this summer.
The Green Bay Parking lot will be closed during the week.
We will be working with the construction companies as the parish will remain open for business during the construction. We will share updates at Mass, in the bulletin and on the Parish website with any and all updates and important information regarding the project for parishioners. Please follow the instructions and the signs that will be posted across campus indicating traffic flow, both vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow, during the period of construction. Thanks for the parishioners who have already made a financial contribution to the
Phase Four and More for St. Mary's
. Please remember the in your prayers the project's successful completion.
