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Pentecost always occurs 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus and 10 days after his ascension into heaven. Because Easter is a moveable feast without a fixed date, and Pentecost depends on the timing of Easter, Pentecost can fall anywhere between May 10 and June 13.
Pentecost is the celebration of the person of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Jesus, who were gathered in the Upper Room. A “strong, driving” wind filled the room where they were gathered, and tongues of fire came to rest on their heads, allowing them to speak in different languages so that they could understand each other.
The Holy Spirit also gave the apostles the other gifts and fruits necessary to fulfill the great commission — to go out and preach the Gospel to all nations. It fulfills the New Testament promise from Christ (Luke 24:46-49) that the Apostles would be “clothed with power” before they would be sent out to spread the Gospel.
Watch the Jeff Cavin video below to learn more about this special Sunday.
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Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Enjoy the day with your loved ones, and remember to think about those who served and sacrificed.
“Gracious God, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Saint Charles & Knights
Round Table Dinner - May 30
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The Saint Charles Borromeo Knights of Columbus members invite all men to attend their annual Round Table Dinner with Father Thomas on May 30 at 6 pm. Social hour will begin at 5 pm. Please RSVP by May 28th at trlaird@me.com.
The Saint Charles round table has existed since 1951 and is currently headed up by Tim Laird. A dinner allows the men of the parish the opportunity to meet informally with the pastor and let him know we are a resource available to him.
The meal will be prepared by the Knights and men from Saint Gabriel Parish. You can reserve your spot now by contacting Tim Laird at trlaird@me.com.
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Mental Health Ministry
Training Session - June 1
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The Saint Charles Mental Health Ministry will participate in a small group facilitation training on June 1 (6:30-8:30 pm) at Saint Regis Parish (8941 James A Reed Road, Kansas City, Missouri). This will take place in the Parish Hall space.
All members are encouraged to attend. This training session will be highly interactive and offer opportunities to role-play and troubleshoot situations. For more information, please contact parishioner Marius Hubbell at CMHM@stcharleskc.com.
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The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has an open position for an Administrative Assistant for the Schools Office and a Staff accountant for the Diocese. You can learn more about the administrative assistant position by clicking here and the accountant position by clicking here.
The St. Joseph Catholic Academy is also searching for a President to oversee the daily operations and long-term viability of the Academy. You can learn more about this position here.
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Garage Sale Is June 13-17
Event Volunteers & Meal/Drink Donations Needed
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The HUGE annual Saint Charles Borromeo Garage Sale is June 13-17. Grab some deals and fill a bag for $3 on Saturday, June 17. All proceeds benefit Borromeo Academy. Last year nearly $40,000 dollars was raised!
Join us on June 13 (4-5:30 pm) at the Garage Sale Picnic in the front parking lot to kick off the annual sale event! There will be free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and ice cream for everyone—and early bird shopping (5-8 pm)!
Volunteers are needed for set up, working sale days, and clean up at closing. We also need meals for the event volunteers and drinks for the June 13 picnic. To volunteer, click here. Contact Terry Gabel at (816) 918-3675 or Faith Pugh at (816) 718-6890 to provide meals. Please deliver drink donations during any donation drop-off time.
Donation drop-offs are still being accepted. Remaining donation drop-off dates include May 27 (9 am-12 pm), May 30, 31, and June 1 (10 am-3 pm), June 2 (10 am-6 pm), June 3 (10 am-3 pm), June 5-8 (10 am-3 pm), June 9 (10 am-6 pm), June 10 (10 am-3 pm), June 12 (10 am-8 pm), and June 13 (9 am-3 pm).
Questions? Please contact Cynthia Tomes at (816) 805-9189 or tomescynthia@yahoo.com.
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Parkville Women's Clinic
Social - June 15
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The Parkville Women’s Clinic invites everyone to attend their “Imagine the Possibilities” Social on June 15 (6:30-8 pm) at Saint Therese Catholic Church (7207 MO Hwy 9, Parkville, Missouri). This event will take place in the Wooldridge Center space.
Parkville Women's Clinic is expanding ministries and services. They are excited to share their details, plans, progress, and ways to get involved through their Imagine the Possibilities campaign. Light refreshments will be offered.
Please RSVP by June 13 to ckillen@parkvillewomensclinic.com. Questions? Contact Carla Killen at (816) 746-4855. You can learn more about Parkville Women’s Clinic here.
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Join Us At Our May 28th Mass:
"Pentecost Sunday"
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We welcome all to join us at our May 28 Mass celebrating Pentecost Sunday. This Mass will be offered Saturday, May 27 (4 pm) and Sunday, May 28 (8:30 and 11 am).
The Saturday 4 pm Masses will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel
and Facebook page. You can view this Mass all weekend.
**Per CDC and local health guidelines, mask-wearing is not required. To help protect everyone’s health, Saint Charles Church and campus provide vigilant cleaning, sanitation procedures, and complimentary masks. We encourage all to continue using basic health and hygiene practices. If you feel sick, please stay home until you are better. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
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Saint Charles Respect Life Updates | |
The St. Charles Respect Life Ministry focuses on God’s precious gift of human life and our responsibility to care for, protect, and defend the lives of our brothers and sisters. They continually advocate for the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Learn how you can help by contacting Debbie at ts34379@gmail.com. | |
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Please keep parishioner Phil Biondo in your prayers as he recovers from his recent angioplasty procedure.
Please keep our Saint Charles Borromeo Sacristan, Richard Sayles, in your prayers. He underwent a medical procedure to input a pacemaker this week.
Thank you for your support. Your prayers are vital to our continued efforts to seek God's help and guidance for those in need. Please send your prayer requests and questions to prayers@stcharleskc.com.
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1897:
Irish writer Bram Stoker published the Gothic horror classic Dracula, which became the basis for an entire genre of literature and films about vampires.
1913:
Actors' Equity Association, the trade union for American performing artists, was founded.
1927:
The Ford Motor Company ended production of its famed Model T, which had helped “democratize the automobile.
2008:
American director, producer, and actor Sydney Pollack—who helmed several popular films, including The Way We Were (1973), Tootsie (1982), and Out of Africa (1985)—died at age 73.
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In Japan, 90% of mobile phones are waterproof because youngsters use them even in the shower.
The orange color got its name from the orange fruit (the year 1512), which got its name from the orange tree. Before this, the orange color was called yellow-red.
August 15th is National Relaxation Day, declared by nine-year-old Sean Moeller in 1985 and now accepted by many people and organizations.
Eating dark chocolate widens arteries and promotes healthy blood flow, preventing plaque buildup that can block arteries.
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Just because you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town.
The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it’s unfamiliar territory.
Doing nothing is very hard to do… you never know when you’re finished.
Humor is just another defense against the universe.
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Submit your Parish Newsletter items to Lane Lucas by Monday at 10 am at the parish office or via email at llucas@stcharleskc.com.
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