Resources For May 16

Special Collection This Weekend St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting items for the Outreach & Drop-In Centers. Items needed are individually pre-packaged foods such as chips, cookies, tuna/chicken snack packs, Chef Boy AR Dee pasta cups, pop tarts, breakfast bars, fruit cups, bottled water/Gatorade. SVDP members will collect donated items in front of both St. Luke's and St. Teresa's at all Masses the weekend of May 15 & 16. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations also greatly appreciated.

Ordination of Thomas Lugge - Please read his letter HERE

Online Mass List of Online Masses Throughout Our Diocese Catholic TV Mass EWTN Daily Mass Local Mass is shown on Ch. 11 KPLR at 8:30 am on Sundays

Mass Ascension Sunday

Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise

We place ourselves before the Lord, beginning with an act of contrition: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.

Readings may be found HERE

Intercessions may be found HERE

We remind parishioners that their financial support remains an integral part of parish life and the continued operation of our parishes and their mission of Christian service. We encourage the Faithful to continue giving of their time, talent, and treasure at this difficult time. Encourage you to use online giving, mail, or drop-off your Sunday Offertory at the rectory or Parish Office. Please remember that St. Luke's mailing address has changed to 1201 Lebanon Ave.

An Act of Spiritual Communion It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion means uniting ourselves in prayer with Christ’s sacrifice and worshipping Him in the consecrated bread and wine which are His Body and Blood. Always remember that the consecrated bread is the Body and Blood of Christ and the consecrated wine is the Body and Blood of Christ, even if you receive the Eucharist only under one species. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. An act of Spiritual Communion increases our desire to receive sacramental Communion and helps us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.   A Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my body, my soul, and my whole being. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Go Make Of All Disciples

Please Note The Adoration Chapel is CLOSED. We offer Adoration on Tuesdays in St. Teresa Church from 9:30 am until after Evening Prayer which begins at 6:30 pm.

Please forward this email to other parishioners. Encourage them to let the Rectory Office know their email address so they may get these directly. (Emails will not be shared)

St. Teresa Roman Catholic Church | 618.233.3500 | www.stteresabelleville.com

St. Luke Roman Catholic Church | 618.233.3500 | www.stlukebelleville.org