Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 21st, 2006
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Today's responsorial psalm reminds us to sing a new song to the Lord. As the Easter season moves towards its fulfillment of Pentecost, let us take the many opportunities this Mass affords us to lift our voices in song to the one who died and rose to save us from sin and shows us the way to eternal life.
In today's first reading, Saint Paul addresses the deep division that existed between the circumsised believers and the Gentiles, the uncircumcised, who has received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Placing Christ at the center of the dispute became the answer and, in a bold, wise, and prophetic step, Paul orders that the Gentiles be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Today's readings give us much to ponder as we try to understand why religious and cultural differences sometimes erupt in acts of violence and terrorism.
Attention:
Volunteers are needed for welcoming new parishioners to our parish. We will need people from Junction City, Milford, White City, Chapman, Wakefield, Fort Riley and other surrounding areas. If interested in reaching out to new parishioners, please contact Tina Barker, Jeff Keating or the Parish Office. There will be more later on this special ministry.
We welcome to the Catholic Community Gabrielle Annette Dery, daughter of Joshua and Amanda, was baptised last Sunday. May God's blessings be with you all.
We congratulate Korby Efflin and Mary Moloney, who were married Friday evening. May your commitment of love be an inspiration to all of us.
A special thank to everyone who helped this year in the parish's religious education program!
Celina Vincent, Leslie Matthews, and Kayla Galloway (Pre-School), Nora Lastrapes and Amanda Easley (Kindergarten), Amber Davis, Nina Robison and Chrissy Cervera (First Grade), Deb and Charles Chaudary (Second Grade), Kay and Rebecca Schmidt (Third Grade), George McMillin and Silvia Delgadillo (Fourth Grade), Joseph Sterly and Ian Silovsky (Fifth Grade), Ella Moloney (Sixth Grade), Chris Robinson and Whitney Foust (Seventh Grade), James Lastrapes (Eighth Grade), and Randy Testa and Brian Litney (Ninth Grade).
An invitation from the sisters who make our communion host:
The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at Clyde, MO invite single women, ages 18-40, who would like to explore monastic life to spend July 19-25 with them. Take time away from your busy schedule to live life in a contemplative monastery, deepen your prayer life and meet others who are discerning.
For more information call Sr. Ruth Starman, OSB, toll free at 1-877-632-6665
or email: Vocation@benedictinesisters.org
St. Xavier School News/ Calendar
Help Wanted at St. Xavier School
School Secretary/Office Manager
Combination grade 5 Social Studies teacher/grades 5-7 Language Arts teacher and Librarian
K-12 Physical Education teacher/Athletic Director
Call 238-2841 for more information.
May 21st, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Today's responsorial psalm reminds us to sing a new song to the Lord. As the Easter season moves towards its fulfillment of Pentecost, let us take the many opportunities this Mass affords us to lift our voices in song to the one who died and rose to save us from sin and shows us the way to eternal life.
In today's first reading, Saint Paul addresses the deep division that existed between the circumsised believers and the Gentiles, the uncircumcised, who has received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Placing Christ at the center of the dispute became the answer and, in a bold, wise, and prophetic step, Paul orders that the Gentiles be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Today's readings give us much to ponder as we try to understand why religious and cultural differences sometimes erupt in acts of violence and terrorism.
Attention:
Volunteers are needed for welcoming new parishioners to our parish. We will need people from Junction City, Milford, White City, Chapman, Wakefield, Fort Riley and other surrounding areas. If interested in reaching out to new parishioners, please contact Tina Barker, Jeff Keating or the Parish Office. There will be more later on this special ministry.
We welcome to the Catholic Community Gabrielle Annette Dery, daughter of Joshua and Amanda, was baptised last Sunday. May God's blessings be with you all.
We congratulate Korby Efflin and Mary Moloney, who were married Friday evening. May your commitment of love be an inspiration to all of us.
A special thank to everyone who helped this year in the parish's religious education program!
Celina Vincent, Leslie Matthews, and Kayla Galloway (Pre-School), Nora Lastrapes and Amanda Easley (Kindergarten), Amber Davis, Nina Robison and Chrissy Cervera (First Grade), Deb and Charles Chaudary (Second Grade), Kay and Rebecca Schmidt (Third Grade), George McMillin and Silvia Delgadillo (Fourth Grade), Joseph Sterly and Ian Silovsky (Fifth Grade), Ella Moloney (Sixth Grade), Chris Robinson and Whitney Foust (Seventh Grade), James Lastrapes (Eighth Grade), and Randy Testa and Brian Litney (Ninth Grade).
An invitation from the sisters who make our communion host:
The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at Clyde, MO invite single women, ages 18-40, who would like to explore monastic life to spend July 19-25 with them. Take time away from your busy schedule to live life in a contemplative monastery, deepen your prayer life and meet others who are discerning.
For more information call Sr. Ruth Starman, OSB, toll free at 1-877-632-6665
or email: Vocation@benedictinesisters.org
St. Xavier School News/ Calendar
Help Wanted at St. Xavier School
School Secretary/Office Manager
Combination grade 5 Social Studies teacher/grades 5-7 Language Arts teacher and Librarian
K-12 Physical Education teacher/Athletic Director
Call 238-2841 for more information.
posted by George | 8:19 PM
