Holy Spirit Church Centralia, Missouri May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the Church and the beginning of its mission in the world. Pentecost Sunday reminds us that or lives are filled with the Holy Spirit and God has accomplished creative things in us through this gift. We have been entrusted with this great gift of the Holy Spirit. Now is a good time to ask: Are we being good stewards of this gift? What creative things have we done to glorify God’s accomplishments in us. We would like to welcome all visitors and new members to our Parish today. Registration papers are on the bulletin board. Readings Mon 25 Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2,5-7; Mk 10:17-21 Tues 26 Sir: 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wed 27 Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17 Ps 79:8-9,11,13 Mk 10:32-45 Thurs 28 Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-52 Fri 29 Sir:44:1, 9-13: Ps 149: 1b-6a, 9b; Mk 11:11-26 Sat 30 Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-33 Sun 31 Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6,9,18-20,22; Rom 8:14-17; Mk 28:16-20 Mass Intentions Mon 25 9:00 am-Memorial Day-Ralph Ostmann Tues 26 7:30 am-Garry Saunders Wed 27 7:30 am-Bill Price Thurs 28 7:30 am-Bernie Spalding Fri 29 7:30 am-Scripture Service Sat. 30 5:00 pm-Rick Freschi Sun 31 8:00 am-People 10:00 am-John, Isabella, and Terry Ritter Memorial Day Mass 9:00am, Monday, May 25 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4 Update on Father Offutt: Father has completed his radiation treatments. He does not know of any further treatments at this time. Musicians: We are need of additional people to Remember those that have asked for our prayers: Father Offutt, Bud Leibel, Carol Dailing, Father Judge, Mike Holsinger, Diane Sander Shoemaker, John Berkbuegler, Angela Weithman, Margo Romine, Annette Fashing, Jennie Ryan, Bob Diemeke, Catherine Ripperger, Maxine Stinocher, Ruth Bader, Frances Hummel, Judy Stringer, and those out of work. Also remember those serving in the military: Ray Finlay, Nathaniel Katz, and Jacob Schlemmer. 1st Communion: Congratulations to Danika Carater, daughter of Adam and Colleen Underwood, who made her first communion on May 17. Picnic/Swim Party: You are invited to celebrate the end of CCD by attending a picnic at 6:30 on May 27 at the south shelter of the city park. Meat, drinks, and place settings will be available. Please bring a dish to share. Swimming will be from 7:30 to 9:30. Everyone is invited! Thank You to those that have taught CCD/ Fellowship/ Confirmation this past school year: Lisa Garcia Lacy Goosey Jessica Swiney Derrick Long Mary Smith Nancy Robinson Demi Schmidt Kristen & Gary Decker Audrey Smith Johnna Smith Vanessa Ridgel Lacy Korb Brad Kempker Jason & Malissa Dowell DRE Ann Goosey Harvey & Stacey Million Danielle Bennett We really appreciate the time you have given to our youth. Have a good summer. Coming soon…Foundation of FaithBuilding Great Disciples. provide music at the masses. If you have the gift of music, please call Annette Fashing or Meredith Stidham to see how you could help part-time or full-time. Liturgical Roles May 30/31, 2015 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Greeter: Barbara Matteson, Art Grossglauser Lectors: Ann Goosey, Glenda Calhoun Servers: Mary Linneman, Kay Overfelt, Volunteers Communion Pat Reichert Ministers: Mary Reichert Gifts: Barbara Chamberlain, Mary Patton Sunday 8:00 a.m. Greeters: Mary Frances George, Rodger Barela Lectors: Eleanor Lorentzen, Volunteer Servers: Bailey Stover, Volunteer Communion Louise Million Ministers: Harvey Million, Sr. Gifts: Cathy & Terry Lenz Sunday 10:00 a.m. Greeters: Volunteer Lectors: Linda Dowell, Jason Moss Servers: Taylor Carrico Communion William Bergh Ministers: Shelli Bergh Gifts: Landon, Carter, Kenedee Moss June Liturgical roles schedule is in the back of church 2014-2015 BUDGET Weekly Goal $2211.00 May 10 $3408.00 ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Weekly Tithe to Date:$130,103.97 May17 $1924.75 Diocesan Assessments Fiscal Year: Diocesan Assessments Fiscal year: July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Monthly Cathedracticum $375.00 May ‘15 Rosary every Monday at 7:00 pm Sat/Sun 23/24 Special Collection-Communication & Education Mon. 25 Memorial Day Mass 9:00 am Wed. 27 CCD/Fellowship Pool Party & Picnic June ‘15 Sat/Sun. 6/7 Food Collection/$1.00 Sunday Sun 7 Confirmation after 10:00 Mass Sun 7 Tour and reception J.J. Offutt Religious Education Center Sun 7 Outreach committee meeting 6:00 pm MPB Tues. 9 Parish Council 7:00 PM Wed 10 St. Anne Craft Group 1:30 Sat/Sun 13/14 Parish Council Election Sun 14 Donuts after 10:00 Mass Thurs 18 Knights of Columbus 6:00 Rosary, 6:30 Social Hour, 7:00 Meeting Fri 19 Father Offutt’s Birthday Sun 21 Father’s Day Thurs.25 4th Degree Knights Here Mon-Fri 29-July 3 Vacation Bible School July ‘15 Mon-Fri 29-July 3 Vacation Bible School Sat/Sun 4/5 Food Collection/$1.00 Sunday Wed 8 St. Anne Craft Group 1:30 pm Sun 12 Confirmation after 10:00 Mass Tues 14 Parish Council 7:00 PM Thurs 16 Knights of Columbus 7:00 PM social 7:30 meeting Sat/Sun 18/18 Special Collection Peru & Latin America Calendar of Reservations for MPB St. Anne Fellowship 1st Thursday 7:00pm St. Anne Crafts 2nd Wed. afternoons CCD Wed evenings Knights of Columbus third Thursday evenings 1st and 3rd Sundays Confirmation after 10:00 Mass Donuts & Coffee 2nd Sunday after 10:00 Mass June 7 Outreach Committee 6:00pm September 26 Parish Fundraiser Dinner Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 PM Confirmation Picnic/Swim Party May 27 at the South Shelter of the city park. Eating at 6:30. Swimming at 7:30-9:30. Everyone come and bring a dish. Memorial Day Mass 9:00am, Monday, May 25 What is Pentecost? Pentecost Sunday comes 50 days after Easter Sunday, hence its name. The Greek word for 50 is Pentecost. It is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church and is mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (20:16) and St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians (16:8). It is the day the church was born. On this day the disciples of Jesus were gathering when “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” (Acts 2:2-4) They were granted the “gifts of the Holy Spirit.” Those gifts helped them to fulfill their mission to preach the Gospel to all nations. For us, too, those gifts granted when we are infused with sanctifying grace, the life of God in our souls—help us to live a Christian life. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord. After Christ’s Ascension into Heaven the Apostles knew the He had promised to send His spirit, but they did not know exactly what that would mean. Granted the gifts of the Spirit at Pentecost, however, they were emboldened to speak the Good News to all men. On that first Pentecost Sunday, over 3,000 people were converted and baptized. The example of the Apostles shows that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit leads to the fruits of the Holy Spirit—works that we can only perform through the ascension of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost points forward toward new beginnings, for it’s when Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the new horizons this opens up. It is an invitation to dream. When a community of faith quits dreaming, it has little to offer to its members or to the world. christianpost.com & Catholicism.about.com Thank you to the Spirit in Motion team and the Knights of Columbus for their participation in the Relay for Life last Friday night. The team did a super job of organizing and running the booth. Special thanks to Rita Jennings, Shelley & Mike Becker, and team members Betty & Harold Gooding, Gail Dobbs, Nancy Robinson, Mary Kate & Danielle Bennett, Anne Jennings, Kathy & Kim Brown, Samantha Bryson, Karen & Bob Hagedorn, Cassie & Shawn Carrico as sell as Ann Tratchel, Lucille Ostmann, Knights of Columbus and Stidham Electric. Thanks also to Annie Robinson and Nathan Gordon for their participation in special events.It was a good showing for Holy Spirit at a great community event. This year our team has raised over $4,000.00. Good increase over last year. Brainstorming meeting Sunday, June 7, at 6:00pm in the MPB to discuss ways to reach out to members that are no longer attending, people of the community that are interested in the Catholic Church and just some PR about our church. Anyone that has something to offer to the mission of reaching out for the church are invited to come. Let’s get some good ideas going. “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20 Announcements St. Anne’s Fellowship Group: meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. No meetings in June and July. Knight of Columbus: meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Rosary at 6:30 PM. Food Collection and $1.00 Sunday first full weekend of each month St. Anne Craft Group: 2nd Wed. each month at 1:30 pm. Donuts 2nd Sunday each month after 10:00 Mass. Rosary for Father Offutt and others on our church prayer list every Monday at 7:00 pm. Pro Life - Memorial to Life Monument The Knights of Columbus will be adding names to the "In Memory Of" section on our Pro Life Monument this summer. Parish members interested and who would like more information, please call or text John at 573-682-4538. Year of Consecrated Life, Nov. 30.2014 to Feb. 2, 2016. Religious life ought to promote growth in the church by way of attraction. The church must be attractive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living!...It is this witness that I expect of you. Religious should be men and women who are able to wake the world up! Pope Francis Nov. 29 2013 Community Choir for Anchor Fest: If you would like to participate in a choir for the Anchor Fest Service on Sunday, May 31, in the park you may contact Rev. Roxie McNelly at the First Christian Church. This choir will be made up of members of several area churches. Avenue of Flags will be displayed during the Memorial Weekend at the Centralia City Cemetery. They need help raising the 410 flags. Please meet at the VFW Memorial Flag display at 5:30 pm on May 22. They ask volunteers to park along the side of the street. They will be taken down June 1 at 5:30 pm. Please contact the office if you want to borrow tables for garage sales or family functions or if you have dropped your land line phone. Parish Council Election is June13/14. We have one position open as Harvey Million is not running for another term. Please contact the office to get your name on the ballot by June 9th. Tolton Summer Camps: We received forms for sports camps at Tolton for this summer. They are on the shelf in the back of church. There are camps for all sports plus a Cheer Camp and Band Camp. Some camps are for you grades with Kindergarten and going up. Most camps are in June so be sure and get the forms. The doors are always open. Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 28th to Thursday July 2nd at the United Methodist Church. The theme this year is “Everest—Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” VBS is a collaboration with First Christian Church, United Methodist Church and Holy Spirit. We need a representative to attend some planning meetings in the next few weeks. We will also need volunteers to help with VBS. If you are interested in either, let the office know. This is always a fun week for the kids so make plans to include VBS in your summer. Mary’s schedule will not be the usual this week. Feel free to call at 682-3377 if you need anything. Communion for Shut-ins: If you know of someone that is not able to attend Mass and would like to have communion brought to their home or if you would be willing to take communion to the nursing home and shut-ins. please call the church office to make the arrangements, 682-2815. Books to Borrow: Father has a good selection of books that he likes to loan out if you are looking for good fiction reading material. These are located in the rectory/office. St. Anne Craft group is collecting Best Choice labels. Good Catholic websites: www.newadvent.org includes Catholic Encyclopedia, bible, library and much, mu ch more www.marymediatrix.com Franciscan site www.netministries.org for Biblical word pronunciation click on resource link then bible basics link and hear the pronunciation! www.spiritdaily.com Catholic current events, history and more.... www.diojeffcity.org information on your diocese and more... www.catholicnews. http://www.news.va/en www.ewtnnews.com/ Honor Flight: Veterans of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam are now eligible for the free Honor Flights to Washington, DC. Applications can be found on the centralmissourihonorflight.com. The next flight will be April 20th. If you are not receiving emails from the church and would like to, please send Mary your email address at office@holyspiritcentralmo.org Web Page: Updated weekly by Laura Bormann. holyspiritcentralmo.org Marriage Challenges? Retrouvaille (a French word meaning rediscovery) is a program to help couples heal & renew their marriages that offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. It has helped thousands of couples with marital problems & crises, even couples who are separated and divorced. The next program begins with the weekend of JUNE 5-7, 2015. For further information, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. Holy Spirit Catholic Church 404 South Rollins Centralia, MO 65240 Rev. J. James Offutt 2014 Engaged Encounter Couples can sign up directly on the Jefferson City Diocese website when they put down a $25 deposit. The total cost for each couple is $100 for the weekend The weekends are held at St. Pius X in Moberly. Dates for 2015: August 7-9, and November 6-8 Natural Family Planning involves no drugs or devices, there are zero health worries and it is immediately reversible when you want to try to conceive a baby. No doctor visits needed, no prescriptions to fill, no unwanted side effects. To learn more visit www.midmonfp.org or contact Jeremy & Maria Henson at (573) 696-0778 or jmehenson@gmail.com. Marriage Encounter Weekend- Closeness, comfort, fun, trust, a friend, and a helper – these are some of the blessings of marriage. Marriage Encounter provides the opportunity and the atmosphere for you to focus on and renew these blessings in YOUR marriage. Every couple deserves to make a weekend! For Information: www.jeffcityme.org. Contact Roger and Brenda Kempker at 573-642-3647 or rkempker@ktis.net Multipurpose Building Rental Schedule To schedule an event please call Betty Gooding at 573-355-1864 or 682-2827 . Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm Baptism: Classes are required. Please call the Rectory. Marriage: Four to six month notice is required. Rectory: 573-682-2815 Email: office@holyspiritcentralmo.org Father Offutt’s email is joseph.offutt@gmail.com Website: holyspiritcentralmo.org Multipurpose Building 573-682-2163