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A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Acts 6:1-7
This reading shows that the word of God continues to spread in and through human beings. There is dissension between the Greek and Hebrew speaking members of the congregation a very human occurrence. But the ministry of the word, service to one another, and the Spirit of Jesus combine to keep them together. Indeed "the eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear have filial respect for him."
The Responsorial Psalm is that that we put our trust in Jesus because of his love and kindness and that he has done great things for us, so we should be filled with joy and love for him and to be like him.
in your self-giving. He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord hears the cry of the poor!
A Reading, From the first Letter of Saint Peter
1 Pt 2: 4-9
The First Reading showed a congregation as it at the grass roots level: human beings kept together by the Spirit of Jesus. This reading tells baptismal candidates what the Church is at the level of faith: a temple (the place of God's presence), of which the members are the living stones, a people sharing in the royal priesthood of the Lord Jesus, a consecrated nation, a people God claims as his own.
The citations from the Old Testament bring out that it is the Lord Jesus who as a cornerstone keeps those " living stones " together. The Church is a community of believers who want to be the witnesses of God's presence in the midst of life.
In the Gospel of John
Jn 14:1-12
It is through Jesus that we have access to the Father: "Jesus said to Thomas: "I am the way." It is through the same Jesus that we can know the Father: "Jesus said to Philip: ... " Whoever has seen me has seen the Father." The Lord jesus is God's word to us. The point is that we must be open to God's word. The " kairos "(time of favor) should be utilized. God's grace is freely offered, but it must be accepted and used well.
Newsy Notes
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Deacon Bob Brazier, CRE
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REMEMBER
"CONFIRMATION"
"Remember"
Confirmation
Our 8th Grade Confirmation Class will be having their confirmation rehearsal Friday May 5th at 6:30pm in Church for their upcoming Celebration which will be held at the Basilica Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains on Sunday the 7th of May at 2:00pm. Sponsors should be at the rehearsal
1st Communion
Congratulations to our 2nd grade students on their 1st Eucharistic Communion that they received on this past Sunday. It was a very beautiful Mass and the boy's were very handsome and the girls were very beautiful in their dresses.
We will be having the May Crowning this Thursday in church at 6:00pm with pictures following after. So, wear your 1st Communion outfits to this wonderful Ministry.
Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:
Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org
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