Solemnity of Pentecost 20 May 2018

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1 Solemnity of Pentecost 20 May 2018 Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. ~ Acts 2:3 St. Michael Catholic Church & School Gastonia, North Carolina

2 This Week at St. Michael Sacred Liturgy Meetings & Events Sunday, May 20 Solemnity of Pentecost 7:30 AM Holy Mass For the People 10:00 AM Holy Mass Helen Turpish 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish) Priest Intention 8:45 AM English FF: School/C-Hall 10:00AM Spanish FF: All bldgs. 11:00 AM Evangelization Commission: HFR 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall Monday, May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions No Holy Mass No Lauds 1:00 PM Cursillo Grouping: HFR 2:30 PM Regnum Christie: HFR 3:15 PM Children s Choir: Ch 6:30 PM K/C 4th Degree: PC/K 7:00 PM Spanish Mission Mtg: C-Hall Tuesday, May 22 St. Rita of Cascia No Holy Mass No Lauds 7:00 PM Schola Practice: Ch 7:00 PM Emmaus Groups: C-Hall/PC 7:00 PM Ultreya: HFR Wednesday, May 23 No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament No Confessions No Holy Mass 7:00 PM English Adult Choir Practice: Ch 7:00 PM Youth Group Leaders: C-Hall Thursday, May 24 No Holy Mass No Lauds 6:30 PM Little Flowers: PC 7:00 PM Fraternus: Gym 7:00 PM Respect Life: PC 7:00 PM Span. Family Ministry Mtg: C-Hall Friday, May 25 St. Bede the Venerable St. Gregory VII St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi St. Urban I St. Madeleine Sophie Barat 7:00 AM No Holy Mass 8:00 AM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:15 AM Holy Rosary (No Holy Mass) 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 5:00 PM Spanish Youth: C-Hall 7:15 PM Legion of Mary: HFR Saturday, May 26 St. Philip Neri St. Eleutherius 8:15 AM No Holy Mass 3:30 PM 4:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Holy Rosary 5:00 PM Holy Mass Mike Guffey 9:00 AM Spanish Seniors Picnic: PC/Ch/K 8:00 PM AA Meeting: C-Hall Sunday, May 27 Trinity Sunday 7:30 AM Holy Mass James & Eunice Cherry 10:00 AM Holy Mass For the Pople 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish) Priest Intention 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 4:00 PM Youth Group Mtg: Ch/Gym/PC/K 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall Please be assured that your Mass intentions are being honored by our priests while they are away.

3 Please Remember in your Prayers Parish Members & Friends: Fr. James Ebright, Fr. George Kloster, Sister Mary Olivia Shirley, Sr. Josepha Whi y, Anna Ashworth, Janet Atherton, Joe Bell, Barbara Berg, Janice Black, Burton & Beth Bradley, Dorian Broadway, Robert Carothers, Eneida Ceballos, Hilario Chegue, Steven Cherry, Chuck Deal, Antonia Delgado García, Gail Driscoll, Be y Dow, Elizabeth Eddie, Logan Escandón, María Ferran, Pete & Rebecca Files, Kathy Flanagan, Sarah & Casey Ford, Shannon Frazer, Lynne Freeman, Kathy Geoﬀroy, Penny Godwin, Aleyda Gómez, Lynn Hamm, Gwen Hart, Calvin Hebert, Carol Henderson, Dorothy Henley, Eric Hunter, Connie Hu er, Buddy James, Robert Jerry, Robin Johnson, Briceida Juya, Kay Landry, Pat Lauzon, Olivia Levesque, Cookie Lynn, Peter & Georgia Mannering, Antonia Marin, Josefina Mar nez, Rita Mascarenhas, Sadie Messer, Micheli Family, Heather Monteleagre, Sarah Monteleone, Marion Moore, Wayne Moore, Jack Neerincx, Sarah O Keefe, Thomas O Keefe, Gerald Orazem, Mary Packard, Charles Pasour, David Peace, Karen Phaup, Ervin Phillips, Henry Phillips, Betsy Prui, Terry Purvis, Ivo Raimundo, Penny Ramsey, Lydia Robinson, Gladys Rodriguez, Sue Ruocco, K.S., Bill Saluke, Jo Santoro, Ethan Sco, Marie Seager, Gemma Servin Vega, Maureen Setlock, Jim Sneska, Pat Splawn, Bob Stauss, McKenzie Reese Tapper, Mr. Tater, Alice Thornburg, Maerene Thomas, Tinsdale Family, Emperatriz Vidal, Jacqueline Wood, Paul & Marion Yager For all in service to our country: Stefan Zapata, Derrick Dobbins, Ma hew Barker, Kevin Haskins, Stephanie Miller, Kevin Tiddy For the repose of the soul of: Mary Saluke SERVERS OF THE SACRED LITURGY Saturday, May 26 5:00 PM Mass Greeters: Mike & Micheline Schmidlin Lectors: Laure a Boccio, Be e Shirley Gi s: John Murawski EMHC: Jeﬀ Templeton Sunday, May 27 7:30 AM Mass Greeters: Laureen Dobbs Lectors: Phyllis Mueller, John Welsh Gi s: Arlene Sellers Sunday, May 27 10:00 AM Mass Greeters: Jane Sheppard Lectors: John Kea ng, Rece McSwain EMHC: Mark Ruocco Our lady of fatima, Pray for us! Highlights May ~ September 2018 Location: St. Michael Catholic Church Campus, Unless Otherwise Noted FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT OUR PARISH CALENDAR: Monday, May 28 at 10:30am Rosary 11am Mass for Military Personnel St. Patrick s Cathedral Saturday, June 2 at 6 pm Holy Happy Hour at Viva Tequis Monday, June 11 Friday, June 15 Quo Vadis Days at Belmont Abbey College Monday, June 18 at 6pm Sacrament of Confirmation Monday, June 25 Friday, June 29 Duc in Altum Camp at Belmont Abbey Sunday, July 8 Friday, July13 Totus Tuus at St. Michael s Friday & Saturday, Sept. 7 & 8 Eucharistic Congress at Charlotte Convention Center In Loving Memory of Eunice Cherry by her daughters Amy, Dorothy and Melissa Prayer for our Priests Eternal Father, we lift up to you our priests and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them; heal and guide them; mold them into the likeness and holiness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. READINGS FOR THE WEEK 5/21 5/24 Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

4 Around our Parish and Diocese Holy Happy Hour is back! When: Saturday, June 2 at 6:30 PM Where: Viva Tequis (formerly Tequila s) 238 Main Ave. Guest Speaker: Dr. Shane Gomes Chair, Psychology Dept. at Belmont Abbey College Topic: Catholicism & Psychology: Perfect together? CELEBRATE CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd! Celebrate the reality of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. A procession with the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 10am Mass and culminate in the gym. All are invited to attend a parish lunch following the procession. Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you. Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your rela onship. Next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are: Aug 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 9-11, 2018 in Atlan c Beach, NC. For informa on visit our website at:h ps://ncmarriagediscovery.org or contact us at applica ons@ncmarriagediscovery.org or SAVE THE DATE! This spiritually unifying event brings together thousands of Catholics from across the diocese and southeast for spiritual talks, music, prayer, and fellowship all centered around the Most Blessed Sacrament. All ages welcome!

5 St. Michael School May Crowning

6 Prayer to Our Lady of Good Remedy O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of our Lady of Good Remedy comes to the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal protection to us. We depend on thee, Dear Mother, as helpless and needy children depend on a tender and caring mother. Thrift Store Needs Canned vegetables, soups, fruit, chicken, Spam & tuna Peanut Bu er / Spaghe sauce Instant Mashed Potatoes Bo led Juices / Powdered Milk Large Bo les of Shampoo & Condi oner Body Wash and Razors Spring Clothing for adults and children Shoes in good condition for adults and children Please bring items to the store Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call Thank you for your generosity! You may give electronically at Prayerfully consider giving at least one hour's wage per week to the Lord. Job Opportunity Associate Director of Development: The Diocesan Office of Development has an opening for a full- me associate director of development. The candidate must have a Bachelor degree in marke ng, communica ons, or a related field, a minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising/ stewardship and marke ng, and experience with Microso Office Suite. A knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser s Edge database is preferred. Must have excellent wri en, interpersonal and public speaking skills. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, a plus. Responsibili es include coordina ng all aspects of the Diocesan Support Appeal, promo ng all special collec ons including the priests re rement and benefits collec on, and suppor ng parish stewardship efforts. Also oversees the diocesan database and office webpages. Please submit resume by June 15, 2018 to Jim Kelley, Office of Development, jkkelley@charlo ediocese.org. or mail to 1123 South Church Street, Charlo e, NC All of us are called to be good stewards of our time, but to different causes or activities according to God's specific call. What is God's call to me?

7 Pastor PARISH DIRECTORY 708 St. Michael s Lane Gastonia, NC Parochial Vicar (Ext 101) In Residence Hispanic Priest (Ext. 112) Deacon Rev. Fr. Matthew Buettner mrbuettner@charlottediocese.org Rev. Fr. Jason Christian frchristian@stmichaelsgastonia.org Rev. Fr. James Ebright jaebright@charlottediocese.org Rev. Fr Jose Antonio Juya jjajuya@yahoo.com Rev. Mr. John Weisenhorn yourdeak@gmail.com Deacon / Facilities Manager Rev. Mr. Tim Mueller (Ext. 104) tmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.org Pastoral Care Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll, RSM mercy1827.9@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Mrs. Phyllis Mueller (Ext. 129) prmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.org Parish Secretary / Communications Ms. Lissette Westover secretary@stmichaelsgastonia.org Religious Education (English) Mrs. Theresa Webster (Ext. 114) tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org Choirs Adult Mrs. Toni Keating tmkeating@stmichaelsgastonia.org Parish Nurse (Ext. 128) Children Latin St Michael Thrift Store 1111 S. York Street Gastonia, NC Phone: Tuesday Friday:10 5:30 Saturday:10 4 Thrift Store Manager Mrs. Kristen Levine tklehome@bellsouth.ne Ms. Kristy Brown kristylynnbrown@gmail.com Mrs. Maureen Halek mohalekrn@gmail.com Ms. Amy Pruitt appruitt@stmichaelsgastonia.org St. Michael Catholic School 704 St Michael s Lane Gastonia, NC Phone: School Principal (Ext. 118) Mrs. Sheila Levesque salevesque@stmichaelsgastonia.org DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS 708 St. Michael s Lane Gastonia, NC Vicaría de Gastonia - Ministerio Hispano Padre Jose Antonio Juya Bendición o Presentación de Niños: Betty Villegas Catequesis para Niños, Jóvenes & Adultos Mireya Rico Luzmar Go mez Charla para el Sacramento del Matrimonio Marıá y Dioney Consejería Espiritual - Jueves y Viernes Llame al Padre Jose al Coordinadora Comité Pastoral Hispano Reina Granadino Coordinador General de Liturgia John Herrera Julio Garcıá Graciela Lo pez Decoración para Celebraciones/Artículos Religiosos Nora Hospitalidad: Ariel y Diana Salazar Lectores: Luzmar Go mez / Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión Julio Garcıá Graciela Lo pez Ministerio de Jóvenes Ivonne Segura Ministerio del Coro (incluyendo bodas/quinceañeras) Fa tima Brens Rolando Espinoza Ministerio Misionero Graciela Lo pez Alicia Alvare Misa para Difuntos Primeros viernes durante Misa de sanacio n Ano tese con Betty Villegas Monaguillos: Mireya Rico Ofrendas: Ariel y Diana Salazar Preparación Pre-Matrimonial: Marıá Luna Preparación Pre- Bautismal: Graciela Lo pez Quinceañeras: Luzmar Go mez Visita a enfermos: He ctor y Alicia Alvare Padre Jose

8 Around our Parish & Diocese The Knights of Columbus 6700 needs volunteers to help with a fundraiser at Charlo e Motor Speedway, May We need bus drivers to transport fans from parking areas to the stands. Please sign up to drive at kofc6700.com or contact David Nielson at Remember, the race track events make up most of the income for our councils, charitable dona ons to church, school and community. July 8-13 Moments of Grace That special day. We want remember it forever, and share the happy news with our family and friends. Now, share the joy with your fellow Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte, too! The Catholic News Herald is launching a special section of the paper that we re calling Moments of Grace. Announce your child s baptism, Holy Communion or con irmation, or share the news of your wedding or wedding anniversary. Pricing starts at just $25. Go to or call Kevin Eagan at (704) for details.

9 Enviados con la fuerza del Espíritu Santo Meditación del Papa Francisco El sacramento de la Penitencia, de la Reconciliación, también nosotros lo llamamos de la Confesión, surge directamente del misterio pascual. De hecho, la misma noche de la Pascua, el Señor se apareció a los discípulos encerrados en el cenáculo, y, después de dirigirles el saludo " La paz con vosotros!", sopló sobre ellos y les dijo: Recibid el Espíritu Santo. A quienes perdonéis los pecados, les quedan perdonados". Este pasaje nos revela la dinámica más profunda que contiene este sacramento. En primer lugar, el hecho de que el perdón de nuestros pecados no es algo que podemos darnos a nosotros mismos. No puedo decir: Me perdono los pecados. El perdón se pide, se pide a Otro. Y en la Confesión pedimos el perdón a Jesús. El perdón no es el fruto de nuestros esfuerzos, sino que es un regalo, un don del Espíritu Santo, que nos llena con el baño de misericordia y de gracia que fluye sin cesar del corazón abierto de par en par de Cristo crucificado y resucitado. Pentecostés Del Santo Evangelio según San Juan 20, A la tarde de aquel día primero de la semana, y estando, por miedo a los judíos, cerradas las puertas donde estaban los discípulos, se presentó Jesús en medio de ellos y les dijo: La paz sea con vosotros. Y dicho esto, les mostró las manos y el costado. Los discípulos se alegraron de ver al Señor. Díjoles de nuevo: La paz sea con vosotros: Como mi Padre me envió, así os envío Yo. Y, dicho esto, sopló sobre ellos, y les dijo: Recibid el Espíritu Santo, a quienes perdonareis los pecados, les quedan perdonados, y a quienes se los retuviereis, les serán retenidos. Oración introductoria Señor Jesús, gracias por salir a mi encuentro al igual que lo hiciste con tus discípulos. Te agradezco por borrar mis miedos y temores. Quiero ser tu enviado, tu representante en medio de este mundo que cada día le cuesta más creer en ti. Petición Señor, ayúdame a ser valiente para dar testimonio de ti. Dame la gracia de llevar tu luz a tantas personas que caminan en la oscuridad. Que no dude en ser dócil a las dulces inspiraciones de tu Espíritu, para que puedas usarme como Tú quieras. En segundo lugar, nos recuerda que solo si nos dejamos reconciliar en el Señor Jesús con el Padre y con los hermanos podemos estar verdaderamente en paz. Y esto lo hemos sentido todos en el corazón cuando nos vamos a confesar, con un peso en el alma, un poco de tristeza y cuando sentimos el perdón de Jesús estamos en paz, con esa paz en el alma tan bella que solo Jesús nos puede dar. Sólo Él! Reflexión Jesucristo el día de su resurrección nos da una misión muy grande. Quiere que todos los hombres hagan la experiencia del amor tan grande que Dios les tiene, y nos ha elegido para transmitir su mensaje. Dependerá de nosotros el comunicar esta hermosa noticia al mayor número de personas posibles. Sin embargo, no estamos solos, contamos con el auxilio del Espíritu Santo, el Espíritu de amor, el "Dulce Huésped del alma". Propósito Hoy pediré al Espíritu Santo nos traiga la paz a toda mi familia. Diálogo con Cristo Jesús, gracias por darme la oportunidad de ser tu apóstol. Ayúdame a no tener miedo de transmitirte. Gracias también por el don de tu Espíritu Santo.

10 PARISH INFORMATION SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact the church office at SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY All weddings are celebrated inside the Church on Saturday at 10 AM or 12 PM. Please contact the church office at for more information. MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL ADVOCATE Please contact Donna Snyder at or at SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the church office ( ) to set a time before serious surgery or any time in an emergency. HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME Please contact Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll at or mercy1827.9@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at ext 114 or tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wishes to become Catholic should contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at ext. 114 or tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org DEVOTIONS Wednesday: 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:50 PM Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First Fridays: 10 PM Thursday 7 AM Friday: Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM All Day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 PM Saturdays: 8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena Fridays of Lent: 6 PM Stations of the Cross PARISH PASTORAL & FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Pastoral Council Steve Cherry Juan García Reina Granadino John Keating Maureen O Keefe Dacia Beaver John Guglielmetti Dawn Nielson scherry@mrdacpa.com gaston.instructor@gmail.com reinaigranadino@hotmail.com keatingusa@gmail.com Finance Council mokeefe31@gmail.com dacia333@hotmail.com gccgolfer7@gmail.com dnielson1@bellsouth.net ST. MICHAEL S PARISH APP Download the app by texting the word app to 88202, or by clicking the QR Code below (you have to have a QR scanner app on your smartphone in order to scan the QR Code), or you can also download the app to your phone by visiting the App Store or Google Play! ATTENTION NEWCOMERS Have you completed a parish registration form? Do you have any questions? Please feel free to ask one of our Greeters!