Holy Spirit Catholic Church 6201 Stratford Pl, New Orleans, LA 70131, PH# 504-394-5492 • Fax# 504-398-0901 Pastoral Team Father Terry Hayden, Pastor Dan Reynolds, Deacon Mrs. Lori Horan, Church Secretary Ms. Pam Kamphuis, Ministry Coordinator/ Music Director Ms. Fran Laudun, Custodian Elliot Glapion, Groundskeeper Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM Monday through Friday 8:30 AM Tuesday: Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after 8:30 AM Mass Confession Saturday: 4:00 4:45 PM Monday through Friday 8:15 AM Pentecost Sunday May 27, 2012 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. — 1 Corinthians 12:4 Last week I spoke about Stewardship and how it should be understood in our relationship to God. There are three aspects of Stewardship. They are the stewardship Talent, Treasure and Time. The Stewardship of Treasure is also very important. Treasure is a gift and also a burden. We become consumed with material goods. Yet life can be lived very simply if we choose. It is not wrong to enjoy many of the amazing luxuries life has to offer. However, justice requires us to consider the needs of others as we enjoy the gifts we have been given. To some, food and housing has become a luxury they are unable to obtain. Our use of treasure to support the charitable works of the church helps to bring justice and equity to the world. Charity is not a tax. It should be given freely because we understand and believe in the end result of our giving of financial support to any ministry. Treasure is measured not only in what we give to the church but also in what we provide to other charitable efforts in our community. The biblical tithe or 10% for God’s work includes all of your charitable giving. There is no one answer as to what one should give. But we all should give according to what we have been given. Rather than gifts of equal size, gifts should be based on equal sacrifice. For example, those who earn minimum wage will find it difficult to provide even basic living for themselves and for their family. This financial responsibility is a priority, but it may still be possible to be a good steward in terms of Time and Talent. For many others it is very possible to make a financial gift. A gift that is truly a sacrifice is a gift out of our need, not just our excess. Only you and God know what is fair but one way to know when you are making the right gift is when you stop making excuses for its size and stop trying to rationalize why it is enough. May the Lord Bless you and your family on this beautiful feast of Pentecost. Confirmation Classes: Please call the office and sign your name to the list in the vestibule if you are a Junior or Senior who will be confirmed here at Holy Spirit. Stay tuned for more information about Confirmation classes. WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP OFFERING May 20, 2012 Envelopes: $2066.00 Loose: $1164.00 Total: $3230.00 5/26 Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Ronnie Couget; Helen Donlon; Camille de Boisblanc; Rhonda Pecot 5/27 Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Thoi Thi Le; Dong Vo; Louise Davis; Joseph & Maria Mai Vu 5/27 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - Parishioners 5/28 Monday 8:30 a.m. - For Vocations of the Priesthood and Religious Life 5/29 Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - Joshua Rouse 5/30 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - Joseph and Maria Mai Vu 5/31 Thursday 8:30 a.m. - Nursing Home Residents 6/1 Friday 8:30 a.m. - Ronnie Couget 6/2 Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Helen Donlon; Camille de Boisblanc; Rhonda Pecot 6/3 Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Thoi Thi Le; Dong Vo; Joseph & Maria Mai Vu; Louise Davis 6/3 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - Parishioners READINGS FOR THE WEEK 5/28- 6/3 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9, 10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-6; Lk 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9,18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 The Church office will be closed May 28, 2012. Carol Zech; Arlene Wood; Margaret Covell; Gwytha Telotta; Nancy Ross;Mark Blatter; Pete Hebert; Claretta Haag; Ted & Ava Monk; F.J. Campo; Carol Turnage; Pearl Nedd; Nguy Vu; Amy Stanley; John Bosch; Glenn Moore; Steven Vix; Jackie Juge; Tracy Long; Paula Richard; Raynette Bonaparte; Valerie Wiegand; Helen Ragas; Brenda Isemann; Bill & Marie Harvey; Mark Paxpon; James H. Stone, Jr; Lemealue L. Robinson; Kayla Shehane; Sandra Carter; Joycelyn Pontiff; Errol Glapion; Jeanne Schmitt; Eva Probst; Kyle; Mary Manchak; Jeannette Boyer; Marlene Mermillion; Brittany Billiot; The following couples will participate in the Archdiocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration, at St. Philip Neri Church, on Sunday, June 3, 2012. William and Pat Lannes - 50 years Bob and Arlene Eiswirth - 50 years Don and Becky de Boisblanc - 51 years Sister Mary Lou of the Society of St. Teresa of Jesus will speak at Masses on June 2&3. Sister will be making an appeal for her community’s missions in Angola, Africa. Pastoral Council After much prayer the following persons have been appointed to the Pastoral Council. They come from varied backgrounds and there is a great diversity among the individuals. The members of the Pastoral Council will have a day of prayer and discernment. The members are Deacon Dan Reynolds, Alfredo Casillas, Pam Kamphuis, Jerry Simoneaux, Michael Nedd, Jane Mix, Mary Jackson, Marcia Hubbard and Evan Bailey. We pray that the Lord will guide them in their important work. Mass - God’s Special Children When: Sunday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. Where: St. Francis Xavier Church 444 Metairie Road All are invited to participate with special needs children, family and friends. For further information, contact Joy Zainey at 834-5865 or visit www.godsspecialchildren.org . Advertising: If anyone is interested in advertising on the back of our church bulletin please contact Mr. David Pecquet at 390-1725. This is a great way to reach potential customers and help your parish get their bulletin printed for FREE! We appreciate your generosity. The Bishops of Louisiana have designated Friday, June 1, 2012 as a day of prayer and fasting for protection during the hurricane season and for safety in this time of flooding. Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Semi-Annual Blood Drive Sunday June 10, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Center There are sign-up sheets on the vestibule table for you to note the time you can donate. It only takes 30 - 45 minutes to complete the process. If you are one of the fortunate people eligible to participate in this life-saving donation, we urge you to do so. Peter’s Pence Collection This Weekend May 27 Today we support the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters and others in need of emergency assistance. Pope Benedict XVI has said, “It is necessary above all that every person be motivated by the authentic spirit of peace”. Cast the peace of Christ upon the world please be generous in today’s Collection. Magnificat Westbank Chapter Women’s Prayer Breakfast Saturday, June 9, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon (8:30 Registration) at Knights of Columbus Hall 475 Franklin St., Gretna, LA Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased from Westbank Religious Supply - 341-6558; Mary’s Helpers - 348-7729; or Agnes Tranchina 347-2665. We hope many will be able to join us for a morning of prayer and praise.