May 29, 2016 - St. Gertrude`s Church
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May 29, 2016 - St. Gertrude`s Church
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE 28 School Street Bayville, N.Y. 11709 CLERGY OF THE PARISH Rev. Stephen J. Brigandi, Pastor Deacon Ted Kolakowski PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (516) 628-1113 Marie Levchuck, Parish Secretary Email: [email protected] Michele Drago , Bulletin Editor Email: [email protected] LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Masses Saturday: 8:30am & 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 (Family Mass) 11:30am Weekdays: 8:30am Holy Day: 5:00pm Vigil Mass 8:30 am & 7:30pm Rosary every morning after 8:30am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena every Monday at 7:30pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction 1:00pm to 3:00pm Wednesdays except holidays Reconciliation/Confession: Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm & by appointment SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick Last Sunday of the month following the 11:30 Mass. Baptism: Third Sunday each month at 1:00pm. Prior parent interview with priest or deacon required. Marriage: Arrangements must be made in person with priest at least 6 months in advance & prior to reception arrangements. St. Vincent DePaul, (516) 584-4090 Email: [email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am— 4:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Fax: (516) 628-9032 Website: www.stgerts.com PARISH CENTER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: Phone: (516) 628-2432 Carol Tannehill, Director Email: [email protected] PRESCHOOL: Phone: (516) 628-3710 Tina Mihaltses, Director Email: [email protected] Mass Intentions Remembering. . . SUNDAY May 29 7:30am Margaret & Walter Fischer + 9:30am Kevin Lamb + 11:30am American Legion Post 1285 MONDAY May 30 8:30am Edward Burgie + TUESDAY May 31 8:30am Manuela Sabin + WEDNESDAY June 1 8:30am Francisco Padro + THURSDAY June 2 8:30am Nita DeCesare + FRIDAY June 3 8:30am Palmaro, Sabin & Sobrino families + Chris Shea + Michele Drago (L) SATURDAY June 4 8:30am DeCesare Family + Paul Pio Nardone + John Giammanco + Frank Barretta + 5:00pm For the Parishioners of St. Gertrude The Altar Bread and Wine used at our Masses this week are offered in loving memory of: Arthur & Patricia Kerley by Mr. & Mrs. Harry Tice New to our Parish? We welcome you and ask that you please stop into our Parish office to register. The Lord told Israel to reach out to newcomers and welcome them (Leviticus 19:36) . Today’s Readings First Reading — Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought out bread and wine and blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18-20). Psalm — You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek (Psalm 110). Second Reading — Paul gives his description of the institution of the Eucharist (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Gospel — Jesus speaks to the crowd about the kingdom of God and then feeds them with five loaves and two fish (Luke 9:11b-17). ============================ FED BY THE LORD Jesus’ words “This is my body” and “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” were only part of his table blessing. Jesus twice said: “Do this in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25). This is the good news of today’s solemnity. Like the five thousand hungry souls, we are fed by our Lord. This is not food that satisfies for only a short time, until the next meal. It is food that lasts and changes us. It is food for sharing in much the same way as Melchizedek did when he brought bread and wine to the returning Abraham. As children of God’s reign, we are blessed to be able to receive and share God’s gift. And we do so in the way most appropriate to our state in life—as parents, children, husbands, wives, or religious. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. We Remember The sick of our parish: Maria Agnone Carmella Castigliola Joseph Doherty Baby Easton Friedel Alex Kiczek Mario Hrvatin Donald McGuiness Rosemary Schettino Marita Doherty Edward Gormley Joann Senecal Lindsay Gemmell Charlie Patak Margaret Kratz Baby Makenzie Cadamus Baby Tanner Jadezuk Wanda Stone-Brady Angela Colavito Bette Dougherty Joe Giralamo Paul Napoli Richard Levine Ann Pacifico Steven Varjian Christina Savasta Barbara Ravid Joyce Dinuovo Margaret Martin Joan Bruce Jeanne Holden Janet Bock Joan Zahtila Robert Connolly Melanie LaBella Lynn Gormley Ruth LaBella John Mason Anthony Rowan Philip Carbone Tom Lacey Jeanette Furino Maria Cutrone Amy Watson Louise Peluso Martone Olivia LoRusso Jill Melin Please call the Parish Office to leave the names of parishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Those serving in our military: “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen” Lt. Travis J. Buffa Lt. Mary Grace Colluci LCPL Matthew Ketcham The Four LoRusso Brothers Pfc. Duncan Moskowitz Lt. Brian Peguillan Hosp. Medic Matthew D. Perez 2nd Lt. Thomas Rojek M Sgt. Donald J. Tucker Lt. Terrance Thorgramson Ltjg. Emily W. Hegarty SFC. Sean P. Schenck Lt. Melissa Buffa Major Janet R. Erazo 2nd Lt. Glenn Harvey Sgt. 5 Jose Marin Major James Nicholson Lt. Wesley John Pritchett Lt. Sean Riordan Cpl. Brendan Roethel Sp. Trevor Tebaldi 2nd Lt. James Andrew Baker Ltjg. Elizabeth G. Hegarty Pfc. Mark Chuisano Cmdr. Cynthia Keating Lt. Col. Paul J. LoBue Airman Bryan Mollitor Lt. Col. Sean Patak Cpl. Stephen Malusa Corp. Jason Roland Sp. Chase Tucker Sgt. William Trotta, Jr. Cpt. Chad Lennon Ensign James Figari If you would like to inform us of any family member or friend who has been called to active service, please call our rectory office. Donna Evans Jeanette Rose Furino Vincenzo Gargano Marrietta Murray The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its prayerful condolences to their family and friends. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 30th in recognition of Memorial Day. Parish Financial Summary Sunday collection: May 22, 2016: $ 7,582.00 There is a second collection this weekend for the 2016 Dominican Republic Mission Appeal. Faith Direct Why not make a change in the way you generously support St. Gertrude? Sign up with eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to St. Gertrude. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code NY83. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Thank you!! St. Gertrude’s Feast of St. Anthony June 16-19 PASTOR’S RAFFLE As you know our Parish Feast begins Thursday, June 16th. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and the parish family can come together to enjoy some good food and good company. For the second consecutive year we have the Pastor's Raffle. These items, selected by me, are a Weber Portable Grill, Amazon Echo, Paddleboard and Kayak. The cost of each item is: Weber Portable Grill $300, Amazon Echo $200, Paddleboard $500 , Kayak $300. If you (or a group of families) would like to sponsor one of these prizes, please contact the Religious Education Office (628-2432 or [email protected]) by June 1st. As a thank you, your name would appear with the raffle items and would be mentioned in our parish bulletin following the Feast. I am most grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you and your family at the Feast! Fr. Stephen Feast Volunteer Sign Up A er all masses – Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 Feast Volunteer Sign up Feast Dates: Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, June 19. Hours: Thursday 6-10, Friday 6-11, Saturday 5-11(5 pm mass at the beach), Sunday 5 -9:30. Please stop by and sign up to work or you can email us at parishoffi[email protected] with the date and me that you are available to help. The Rosary Guild Meeting: Thursday, June 2nd 7:30pm in the Parish Center Family Life To avoid a late fee, please send in your child’s Registration Form by June 1st. CATECHISTS NEEDED Have you thought about becoming a catechist, but have the following thoughts: “I’m hesitant to become a catechist because… I don’t know if I can handle a group of kids. I’m not sure that I have anything to share. I’m not that holy…I’m just a regular person.” Not to worry, just thinking about being a catechist means you have what it takes. I will provide you with support in classroom management including all lessons, activities, and materials as well as many resources and of course, the Holy Spirit! Come join a team of catechists that love learning and living their Faith. We are in need of the following catechists: grade 4 (Tuesday 3:45-4:45), grade 1 (Monday 3:45-4:45) and grade 8 (Wednesday 7-8). If you are interested, please contact the Religious Education Office. 628-2432 or [email protected] Year of Mercy December 8, 2015—November 20, 2016 Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Na onal Shrine of the Immaculate Concep on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 PRE-SCHOOL NEWS: As Memorial Day approaches, the preschool children and staff are looking ahead to summer. Miss Carmela’s two year old class worked on starfish and things we see under the water at the beach. They also studied the letters V and W. Miss Michelle’s three year old class worked on animals that we see outside in the warmer months, they studied the life cycle of a frog and made turtles. Miss Joanne’s four year old class worked on a Memorial Day project and started working on Father’s Day projects. Miss Tina’s four year olds finished their alphabet review and also started on Father’s Day gifts and cards. With the addition of a separate two year old camp program, there are spots still available in our camp in June, please call the preschool office for more information. In And Around Our Parish SAINT GERTRUDE’S CHURCH FEAST OF SAINT ANTHONY June 16-19, 2016 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION PLATINUM GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR FRIEND $ 2500.00 $ 1000.00 $ 500.00 $ 100.00 $ 50.00 All Sponsorships will be acknowledged with signage posted at the feast and in our parish bulletin. Friends of Saint Anthony: Names will be listed at the statue booth. Company/Family Name: Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: E-Mail: Please mail completed form by May 30th with check payable to: St. Gertrude’s Church 28 School Street Bayville, NY 11709 Attention: Feast Committee All contributions are tax deductible. S G T L The Seminary of the Immaculate Concep on in Hun ngton will host a tour of three gardens in Oyster Bay Cove and Cold Spring Harbor, followed by buffet lunch in the Seminary Refectory on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Reserva ons required, $40 per cket. Seminary Development Office, 631.423.0483 x 102, or [email protected]. “Because we knew you, we have been changed for good.” Let us join together to wish Fr. Stephen well in his next assignment and thank him for all he has done for our parish. Sunday, June 26th, 11:30am Mass Hospitality to follow in the Parish Center. 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Monday is Memorial Day and we would like to recognize and show our sincere appreciation to all of the men and women who are serving their country to help insure the freedoms we all enjoy. Please take a moment tomorrow to pray for all of those who have and are serving our country in the military as well as for their families. As we honor and celebrate their service and sacrifice let us also be thankful that through generous donations to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, and Catholic Charities Project Veterans Independence, our Church has been able to help homeless veterans find permanent housing, gain independence and live in dignity. Thank you for your support and God Bless America!!! Mark your calendars. Come and join us for the weekend at the 2016 Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania held at Scranton University Conference dates are July 29th through July 31, 2016 “Go and Make Disciples” Mt. 28:19 is the 2016 Theme A bus has been charted for the conference and will be picking up all interested at Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish in Deer Park and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport. For Registration and transportation information call Anna Baciuska (516) 223-8594. Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course Saturdays, September 10th, 17th & October 1st, 15th, 22nd From 10am to 12pm For over a decade, Our Lady of Mercy has been offering a CHSEE prep course for all students interested in attending Catholic high school. The course provides excellent instruction in the academic skills required to test well, while familiarizing students with format and timing, thus building the self-confidence so necessary for success. Saint John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare students for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. We will run five 2 1/2 hour sessions beginning in September. For additional information please visit www.stjohnthebaptist dhs.net or call 631587-8000 ext. 117 The cost for this program is $300.00, including all instructional materials. For further information, or to register, please call Mrs. Lucille Fitts at (516)921-1047, ext. 110. Worldwide Marriage Encounter June 10 to 12th @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743 Space is limited. For more information about the weekend or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our upcoming Breakfast on Saturday, June 4th, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at The Hofstra Club in Uniondale at 9:45 a.m. Our speaker will be Angela Rizzo, foundress and coordinator of our chapter, who will share her amazing journey of faith and how she learned to trust Jesus in all things. The cost is $35 per person, and payment must be received by May 28th. Checks should be made out to Magnificat and mailed to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Please include your contact information. Questions should be directed to either Judy Murphy at (917) 453-5750, or Angela Rizzo at (516) 763-1739. Come and celebrate this wonderful Feast Day and bring a friend. Pre-registration is required; payment will not be accepted the day of the event! Saint John of God Church 84 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip GARAGE SALE AND CRAFT FAIR FURNITURE TO COLLECTIBLES th th June 4 & 5 , 2016 Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm VENDORS WANTED: $25.00 PER DAY BRING YOUR OWN TABLES For information and/or reservations, call: Jack Lafferty: 631-234-6535, ext. 135 or 516-375-5850 (Cell) or [email protected] If you have suffered from abortion, you may be experiencing: Guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, nightmares, substance abuse, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts. These are some of the symptoms of Post-Abortion Stress. The pain is real, but you do not have to suffer alone. Our God of Mercy wants to heal you and give you the peace He desires you to have. There are people dedicated to helping you–- do not be afraid to reach out for help. The Sisters of Life walk in solidarity with those suffering after abortion on the journey of healing. The Sisters host monthly Days of Prayer and Heal-ing, monthly Gatherings, and Hope and Healing Weekend Retreats. These events are opportuni es to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space. All retreats are led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experienced both the suffering of abor on and the joy of healing in Christ. The retreats are directed by faithful priests who have a sensi vity and a heart for those who suffer. They include witnesses of mercy, Scripture sharing, personal prayer, opportunity for Sacramental Confession, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Entering Canaan Days of Prayer and Healing for Women (Developed by Theresa Bonopar s with the Sisters of Life) Entering Canaan DAYS OF PRAYER & HEALING for Women Saturday, May 28, 2016 Saturday, June 18, 2016 (Long Island Saturday, October 29, 2016 (Long Island) For more information or to register contact Sisters of Life at: 866.575.0075 (toll free) | [email protected] or Theresa Bonopartis: 877.586.4621 (toll free) | [email protected] Entering Canaan DAYS OF PRAYER & HEALING for Men TBA For more information or to register contact Lumina at: 877.586.4621 (toll free) | [email protected] postabortionhelp.org Worldwide Marriage Encounter ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Attention Married Couples! Spring into Love! with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend This might be just what you’re looking for! It’s time to renew your relationship. Rediscover your love and enhance your hopes and dreams! WWME is the original and still the best! June 10 to 12th @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743 Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ CATHOLIC CRUISE WESTERN CARIBBEAN Come and sail away on a 7 night Western Caribbean Cruise with Father Terry Langford November 18th to 25th, 2016 on Holland America’s Oosterdam out of Tampa, Florida —-Ports of Call: Key West, Florida```Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Island, Honduras```Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala```Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico. Prices begin at $1,680 for two passengers including all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ Doug@CatholicCruiseand Tours.com Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2016 summer season. The camps, located in the Lakes region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 615. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. To request a brochure and DVD, contact Michael Drumm at (603)364-5851 or email [email protected] or visit us on the web at www.campsfatimabernadette.org. Please don’t wait as sessions fill up quickly. FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists who specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks and Parent Skill Training, are available to our parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at: http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com. Our Lady of Mercy Academy 815 Convent Road, Syosset NY Home of the Lady Mustangs 2016 SUMMER CAMPS & COURSES Basketball, Dance, Introduction to Coding Course, The Art of Improv and Comedy, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Lacrosse Goalie, Preseason Conditioning, Science Research Course, Soccer, Soccer Goalie, Softball, Beginning Tennis, Interm/Adv Tennis, Volleyball. For information (516) 921-1756 or www.olma.org Pilgrimage to Ireland June 21-29, 2016 Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members: Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ and Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM. For a detailed brochure call Sister Grace at 631-654-0199 or email [email protected] The Life Center is in desperate need of the following items: • Clothes for girls and boys (Sizes 0-6 and 18-24 months especially needed) • Receiving Blankets, Blankets • Onesies, stretchies, bibs • WIPES • Toiletries (i.e. wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash creams, powders, etc.) • Crib sheets • Bottles • Hooded towels, Wash cloths • Diaper bags • Non Drop Side Cribs / Bassinets/ Pack n Plays • Car seats (both infant and toddler) • Strollers Thank you for any help that you can provide to help us support these women, especially those who are in crisis. Donations can be dropped off at our Deer Park location: 1767 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 (across the street from St. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to BoydCarratozollo Funeral home) Any further questions can be answered at (631) 243-2373. Riverhead Location: 631-591-9017 Massapequa Location: 516-798-9100 Hempstead Location: 516-408-6300 www.lifecenterli.org HARVEST HOUSE 235 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY 11791 (516)496-9796 A new option for senior living—Harvest Houses, Residences for Independent Seniors What is Harvest House? Directed by Sisters of St. Dominic, Harvest House is a positive option for independent Seniors 65+ who want the fullness of living in a family atmosphere, in a secure environment minus the burden of managing a home or apartment. Harvest House offers….the fullness of living in companionship, with nutritious meals, private bedroom, common living space to be friends, share ideas, stories and good times. Harvest House is….affordable, conveniently located to shopping, places of worship, library, restaurants, public transportation and more…. Locations….Syosset, NY and Floral Park, NY For more information call: S. Jeanne A. Brendel, (516)496-9796 or web-site: www.harvesthouse.org The IRA Charitable Rollover is back and is now permanent! What’s called a rollover is actually a “qualified charitable distribution” that can be made to our Parish. If… You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift Your IRA is a traditional or Roth You don’t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified charitable distribution". In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form. VERY IMPORTANT!! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive the money first then you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution. Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute $5,000 to her Parish in 2016. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2016 directly to the Parish as a 2016 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable distribution. This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax advisor or investment professional. Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It’s so easy to include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest by adding the following language: “I give and bequeath the sum of $ _________ (or the % of), to be used for the general program of St. Gertrude Parish, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.” Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable bequest or consider other Estate Planning options, such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or an IRA account. To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Barbara Kilarjian at 516-379-5210 ext. 229 JUNE AND JULY 2016 PROGRAMS AT THE RONKONKOMA CENACLE Please call the Retreat Office at 631-588-8366 to register, or register on line at www.cenaclesisters.org/ronkonkoma Thursday, June 2nd 10 a.m. -12 p.m. OR 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Maude Adams House HILDEGARD’S WISDOM, Love, Light, & the Whole of Creation The Universe, Scivias, Book One vision three and its amazing illustration is the focus of the day. The earth, our human hume, lies at the center of creation.- Exploring the profound understanding of Hildegard of Bingen. Presenter: Sr. Karen Kaelin, CSJ Offering: $20 - $10 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, June 4, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 9:00 a.m. arrivals and refreshments THEN SINGS MY SOUL- PRAYING WITH MUSIC Music is the pathway to a deep, abiding experience of the God within. Come spend the morning in music, in song, in prayer with God and others as together our souls are sung into being. (No experience necessary!) Presenter: Joann Caramanico, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $40 – lunch included $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Sunday, June 5, 2015 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 1:00 p.m. arrivals and refreshments GOD IS EVERYWHERE! In the midst of the busyness of life, we invite you to spend a relaxing and refreshing afternoon letting God remind you that God is indeed everywhere. Sometimes when people reflect on the circumstances of their lives they say: “If only I had more leisure in my life, then I could pray.” Or “If only I didn’t have so much pressure, then I could find God.” But the truth is: “The place where we stand is holy ground. Presenter: Sr. Mary Spratt, r.c. Offering: $35 - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation July 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2016 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. arrivals and refreshments SUMMER WORKSHOP – CHURCH OF MERCY AND A GOSPEL OF JOY! The Spirituality of Pope Francis The papacy of Pope Francis and the vision he has shared since his election have been remarkable and indeed electrifying to many. His papacy has been marked by many “firsts.” Not least among these, he is the first Jesuit pope and the first pope to choose the name Francis. His words and example have become an inspiration to believers and non-believers alike. This workshop will examine the first three years of his papacy and what biographer John Allen has called, “The Francis Miracle.” In the course of the week, we will discuss the Franciscan and Ignatian influences on his spirituality together with an analysis of his writings, interviews, and homilies with a particular focus on the themes of mercy and joy. Presenter: Tom Petriano, Ph.D. Offering: $100 - $25 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, July 16, 2016 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FILM DAY! COMEDY, TRAGEDY AND THE CROSS We will explore how the Cross and Resurrection are revealed through both the comedic and the tragic events in our everyday lives. Come and enjoy a film in the morning, a film in the afternoon with a discussion following both. A delicious lunch is served and celebration of the Sunday Vigil Mass concludes our day. Your Guide: Fr. Larry Lewis, M.M. Free Will Offering for films – please register Lunch $20 please call to reserve your spot. ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERIES CONTEMPLATIVE SINGLES at the Maude Adams House Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2016: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the Ministry of Single Life. Facilitator: Joan McGovern, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $35 each month. Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation CENTERING PRAYER AFTERNOON at the Maude Adams House Sundays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2016: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 DVD by Thomas Keating O.C.S.O., Centering Prayer, and discussion. You do not need to have any experience, simply the desire to rest in God’s Presence. “Be still and know that I AM God” (Psalm 46:10). Facilitators: Sr. Margaret Rohde r.c. and Diane Robinson Offering: Freewill Registration Required