Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 22, 2011
There is a real sense of satisfaction when a project is completed. The last
piece is set in place, the parts are connected, the exam is finished and we
feel a rush of freedom and pride. As our work nears completion, we
anticipate our goal and are motivated to get it done. It does not make the
job any easier, but helps us persevere until the end.
Jesus encourages the Apostles to press on, setting before them the goal of His Father's House. Assuring
them that He will prepare a place for them, He needs to explain what He thought was obvious to them,
that He Himself is the way to the Father; in seeing Him they see the Father. It will be this knowledge
and conviction that will enable the Apostles to proclaim the Gospel even as they face adversity and
uncertainty.
Our faith is more than just the promise of 'pie in the sky.' Our practice and beliefs must make a
difference in our life here and now. But we keep before us the goal of being one with the Lord in His
Father's House. Like a ship guided by a star, it helps us set our course in life as we live and proclaim
the Good News of Jesus.
Next Sunday’s Readings: Acts 8:5-8,14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21
Parish Financial Report
7/1/2010 – 3/31/2011
Income
Expenses
Excess/Deficit
$ 344,161.94
- 434,565.48
( 90,403.54)
From The Desk Of Fr. Bill
We offer our condolences and prayers to Marie Brown whose daughter Annece Brown Downing died
two weeks ago in Texas. The funeral for Annece will be on Saturday, May 28th at St. Bernardine’s at 2
p.m.
Next Sunday, May 29th, following the 11 a.m. Mass, the Legion of Mary will have a table with
rosaries, holy cards, miraculous medals and pamphlets. Please stop by. They will have information
also on the Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima Statue. Stop by and hear what the Legion does, and has been
quietly doing in the parish for many years.
Fr. Kenneth Walsh, C.P. who ministered in the parish a number of years ago and would stop by on
occasion when he visited family in Virginia and the Eastern Shore, died in Scranton on Holy Saturday.
Kenneth lived at St. Ann’s Monastery in Scranton, PA.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, we will celebrate morning Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church,
especially remembering those who are buried at New Cathedral Cemetery and those we honor this day.
SHRIMP AND BULL FEAST
Sponsored by
The Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Monastery Parish
to be held at
1010 Frederick Road
Baltimore, MD 21228
On Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Food: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Music: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Menu:
All you can eat steamed shrimp, pit beef, ham, and turkey,
full buffet items, dessert, beer, wine and soda.
DJ:
John Armetta
Donation:
$40.00 per person
Please call Mike Doetzer 410.242.6130, Michael Ledley 410.480.3722
or the rectory 410.566.0877 for your tickets.
Ticket deadline is Monday, May 30, 2011
Upcoming Parish Activities:
Sunday June 5th, Shrimp Feast K.of C. Hall
12:30 p.m.
Marriage, Divorce and Annulments from a
Catholic Perspective
The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will
be giving a presentation on May 26th at 7:00 p.m.,
at Resurrection Church, Ellicott City, MD in the
Multipurpose Room. This presentation will be
helpful for divorced Catholics; those divorced who
wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders
involved in the RCIA and any others as necessary.
First Communion
Last Sunday the following students received
Communion for the first time:
Finnian McClain, Michael Riddle, Ebens Savill,
Eva Savill, Devyn Tracy, Victoria Uttenreither.
We welcome them as they take their place at the
table of the Lord. Many thanks go out to the
Parents/Grandparents/Guardians and Teachers
who assisted in preparing them for this Sacrament.
Memorial Day Mass For All Buried at the New
Cathedral Cemetery
A special memorial Mass will be held to honor all
who are buried at the New Cathedral Cemetery
and is open to the public. It will take place on
Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph
Monastery Church.
Charismatic Prayer Meeting
The prayer meeting will be held at the Cathedral
of Mary Our Queen, 5200 North Charles Street,
Baltimore 21210 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 29.
Peter Ascosi of Christlife will speak on "The Holy
Spirit and Evangelism". Praise music will be led
the Erik Christensen Band. There will be
opportunity for individual prayer. For more
information please call 410-308-8962.
Blue Gospel Folders
For those who attend the 11am Mass, please
remember to pick up a blue Gospel Folder along
with a Music Issue when you enter the church as
we often select hymns from both sources.
Volunteers Needed To Feed The Hungry at Beans
& Bread Center
At Beans & Bread Center, we try to meet the
many needs of the hungry and homeless in
Baltimore city. We currently are looking for
volunteers to help feed approximately 300 persons
daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to
1:00 from May-September. Contact Erin Shutt at
410-732-1892 ext. 111 or
erin.shutt@vincentbaltimore.org if you are
interested in volunteering.
Please remember those who are sick in your
prayers as well as those in nursing and convalescent
homes, the homebound, those awaiting test results
and those who are dying. Also please call the
rectory 410-566-0877 with the names of anyone in
the hospital.
Bulletin Masses for the Week of May 22– May 28, 2011
Sunday May 22, 8:30a.m. For the people of the Parish
Mon. May 23, 8:00 a.m Mary E. Heinmuller (d) 1st Ann.
Tuesday May 24, 8:00 a.m. Skip Sullivan (d) &
Tim Sullivan (l)
Wed. May 25, 8:00 a.m Patricia Howard (l)
Thursday. May 26, 8:00 a.m No Intention
Friday May 27, 8:00 a.m Elizabeth Peed (d)
Sat., May 28, 8:00 a.m. No Intention
Sat., May 28, 4:00 p.m. Robert C. Holland (d)
In the Gospel today, Jesus says,
“…whoever believes in me will do the
works that I do, and will do greater ones
than these, because I am going to the
Father. Through your almsgiving you are
performing a good work, far greater than
you think. The coins placed in the St.
Vincent de Paul Poor Box bring Christ love
and compassion to the poor.