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
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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
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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
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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