ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES:
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
PRE-K SUMMER PROGRAM:
Our Lady of Victory offers a Pre-K summer program starting June 23-August 8. Cost is $125 per week. For information phone 563-4262.
MEMORIAL DAY:
Memorial Day is the day we remember and honor those who fought in the wars of our country for our nation. The men and women we remember on Memorial Day demonstrated the highest form of faith in the triumph of good over evil. As we remember those who fought and died in the wars of our country it is most important that we also remember in thanksgiving and prayer those of our parish who fought in these wars and who are buried in the cemeteries of our community including St. James Cemetery. Let us be thankful for their generous service to all of us, and let us pray for them as we visit their graves:
All powerful God, whose mercy is never withheld from those who call upon you in hope, look kindly on your servant buried here, who departed from this life confessing your name. May this member of our family and friend be numbered among our saints ever more. May eternal rest be granted on all buried here. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. AMEN
THE FEAST OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST:
In 1836 the American Bishops said: In the Gospel of St. John we read, Then Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say unto you, except you eat the flesh of the son of man, and drink his blood you shall not have life in you.(Jn 6:54). How many sources of grace are thus opened to us for the several circumstances in which we may be placed? Again therefore, beloved; entreating, we exhort you not to despise the mercy of our God; no to reject the bounties of Christ, not to neglect the means of salvation thus placed within your reach. Not only for your own sakes, but for the sake of your children, of your families, of the whole Church of Christ are you, especially the heads of those families, bound to have recourse to such of those divine institutions as are befitting your circumstances. (from a Pastoral Letter issued by Third Provincial Council of Baltimore, April 22, 1836)
YEAR OF ST. PAUL
Second and third missionary journey: In the Second Journey (50-52 AD), Paul returns to sites in South East Asia Minor, to Galatia and Phrygia, crossed over to Macedonia from Troas. From there, he travels to Philippi, Thessalonica, Beroea, Athens, and Corinth. I Thessalonians was written from Corinth. In the Third Journey (53/54-58 AD), Paul travelled again through Galatia and Phrygia to Ephesus, the most important city of the Roman province of Asia. For nearly three years, Ephesus became the center of Paul’s missionary activity. There were many “hardships” and “ordeals” that Paul underwent for preaching the Gospel. The Letters to the Philippians and to Philemon were written while Paul was a prisoner in Ephesus. He also wrote two Letters to the Corinthians: (I) concerning factions in the Corinthian community from Ephesus and (II) dealing with the crisis between Paul and the Corinthians. He spent three winter months there and composed the letter to the Romans, alerting the house-churches that he planned to visit there on way to Spain.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th.
Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Bulletin for the Week of May 18, 2008
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES:
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
LITURGY:
Most of you have often heard the word liturgy in reference to the Catholic worship. Liturgy is the public, communal, and official worship of members of the Catholic Church. It is communal, which means it is not prayer that you do alone. It is official, which means the Church governs it. The Mass is the central sacred liturgical celebration of the Catholic Church and the basis for most other liturgical celebrations. Each of the seven sacraments have their own liturgical rituals. A Funeral is an another example of a liturgy. However, a group prayer service is not liturgy because it is not an official worship service of he Church. The word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning “public work or work done on behalf of the people.” In keeping wit this definition, liturgy means the participation of Catholics in the work of God .So our liturgies aren’t something we do, but something God does and we participate. A every Mass Jesus is at work bringing us our salvation. Every liturgical celebration is an action of Christ the High Priest and of his Mystical Body, which is the Church. It therefore requires the participation of the People of God in the work of God. The priest leads or presides at the liturgical celebration. The congregation or assembly of people who are gathered at a liturgical celebration are not just spectators, but should be full and active participants in the celebration. Work on your liturgical skills. Spend some time with each week’s readings beforehand. Come to Mass expecting to encounter Jesus Christ.
YEAR OF ST. PAUL
Paul the Apostle Begins His Mission: After Paul’s baptism, he remained some days in Damascus, and then went to Arabia, possibly for a year or two to prepare himself for his future missionary activity. Having returned to Damascus, he stayed there for a time, preaching in the synagogues that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. This provoked the Jewish community and he had to escape from the city. He then went to Jerusalem to see Peter and the other apostles and was accepted into the Christian community. Later Paul went back to his native Tarsus, where he began to evangelize his own province until called by Barnabus to Antioch in Syria (49 AD). After one year, on the occasion of a famine, both Barnabus and Paul were sent with alms to the poor Christian community at Jerusalem. Having fulfilled their mission they returned to Antioch.
MAY CROWING AT SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL:
Seton Catholic Central will celebrate its annual May Crowning honoring the Blessed Mother on May 22 at 1:15 pm at the school. All are most welcome to come and celebrate this event.
BAPTISM:
Gavin Francis Drollette, son of Brian and Laura (McDermott) Drollette became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on May 11th.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th. Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
MOST HOLY TRINITY:
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. This, the most translated verse in the Bible, sums up the grand work of God to put creation rightly in place. We are invited to share God’s own life and to take our proper place at his wedding feast as his adopted family. The gracious gift of the Lord Jesus Christ, the embracing love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all!
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
LITURGY:
Most of you have often heard the word liturgy in reference to the Catholic worship. Liturgy is the public, communal, and official worship of members of the Catholic Church. It is communal, which means it is not prayer that you do alone. It is official, which means the Church governs it. The Mass is the central sacred liturgical celebration of the Catholic Church and the basis for most other liturgical celebrations. Each of the seven sacraments have their own liturgical rituals. A Funeral is an another example of a liturgy. However, a group prayer service is not liturgy because it is not an official worship service of he Church. The word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning “public work or work done on behalf of the people.” In keeping wit this definition, liturgy means the participation of Catholics in the work of God .So our liturgies aren’t something we do, but something God does and we participate. A every Mass Jesus is at work bringing us our salvation. Every liturgical celebration is an action of Christ the High Priest and of his Mystical Body, which is the Church. It therefore requires the participation of the People of God in the work of God. The priest leads or presides at the liturgical celebration. The congregation or assembly of people who are gathered at a liturgical celebration are not just spectators, but should be full and active participants in the celebration. Work on your liturgical skills. Spend some time with each week’s readings beforehand. Come to Mass expecting to encounter Jesus Christ.
YEAR OF ST. PAUL
Paul the Apostle Begins His Mission: After Paul’s baptism, he remained some days in Damascus, and then went to Arabia, possibly for a year or two to prepare himself for his future missionary activity. Having returned to Damascus, he stayed there for a time, preaching in the synagogues that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. This provoked the Jewish community and he had to escape from the city. He then went to Jerusalem to see Peter and the other apostles and was accepted into the Christian community. Later Paul went back to his native Tarsus, where he began to evangelize his own province until called by Barnabus to Antioch in Syria (49 AD). After one year, on the occasion of a famine, both Barnabus and Paul were sent with alms to the poor Christian community at Jerusalem. Having fulfilled their mission they returned to Antioch.
MAY CROWING AT SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL:
Seton Catholic Central will celebrate its annual May Crowning honoring the Blessed Mother on May 22 at 1:15 pm at the school. All are most welcome to come and celebrate this event.
BAPTISM:
Gavin Francis Drollette, son of Brian and Laura (McDermott) Drollette became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on May 11th.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th. Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
MOST HOLY TRINITY:
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. This, the most translated verse in the Bible, sums up the grand work of God to put creation rightly in place. We are invited to share God’s own life and to take our proper place at his wedding feast as his adopted family. The gracious gift of the Lord Jesus Christ, the embracing love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Bulletin for the Week of May 11, 2008
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES:
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
YEAR OF ST. PAUL:
Saul, the respected Pharisee from Tarsus, was travelling the road to Damascus to seek out and destroy those following Jesus. A bright light blinded him. Paul fell to the ground, had a vision, and heard the actual voice of the Lord Jesus Christ… “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” And he said: “Who are you, sir? The reply came, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting….” Jesus instructed Paul to go into Damascus where he would be informed about all those things Jesus would call him to do. In a state of blindness, Paul obeyed Jesus’ command, “to get up, seek a man named Ananias to regain your sight, have yourself baptized and your sins washed away.”). After Saul’s baptism, he changed his name to Paul (Latin paulus means small).
FIRST COMMUNION: This weekend we are privileged to welcome nine young members of St. James Parish to the table of the Lord as they make their First Holy Communion. Those making
First Communion are:
Justin Burdo
Cynthia Ducatte
Ellen LaMora
Olivia Layhee
Angelique Moore
Sky O’Connell
Tanner Paquette
Samuel Robinson
Alexander Sears
We are thankful to their parents who assisted in the preparation of their children for First Communion. We are also thankful to all who have taught religious education this year, and especially to Mrs. Joan Herron who taught and prepared those making their First Communion.
FUNERAL:
A funeral was celebrated for Dorothy Rock. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
PENTECOST SUNDAY:
Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church. It is the 50th day after Easter, and it supplants the Jewish feast of Pentecost, which took place 50 days after the Passover and which celebrated the sealing of the Old Covenant on Mount Sinai. Jews from all over were gathered in Jerusalem. On that Sunday the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary were gathered in the Upper Room, where they had seen Christ after His Resurrection. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. The Apostles began to preach the Gospel in all of the languages that the Jews who were gathered there spoke, and about 3,000 people were converted and baptized that day. That is why Pentecost is often called "the birthday of the Church.".
MAY CROWING AT SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL:
Seton Catholic Central will celebrate its annual May Crowning honoring the Blessed Mother on May 22 at 1:15 pm at the school. All are most welcome to come and celebrate this event.
BAPTISM:
Oliver Daegan Lancto, son of Zeke and Brenna (Breen) Lancto became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on May 4th.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE:
Church of the Assumption Parish Center, Redford; Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th. Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
MOTHERS DAY:
On Mothers’ Day we give thanks for our Mothers and all women of the world who have joined with God in the wonder of bringing forth new life. The following prayer may be used as a table blessing. All may stretch out their hands over their mother in a gesture of blessing:.
May God,
the source of life,
give you joy in the love, growth,
and holiness of your children.
Amen.
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
YEAR OF ST. PAUL:
Saul, the respected Pharisee from Tarsus, was travelling the road to Damascus to seek out and destroy those following Jesus. A bright light blinded him. Paul fell to the ground, had a vision, and heard the actual voice of the Lord Jesus Christ… “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” And he said: “Who are you, sir? The reply came, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting….” Jesus instructed Paul to go into Damascus where he would be informed about all those things Jesus would call him to do. In a state of blindness, Paul obeyed Jesus’ command, “to get up, seek a man named Ananias to regain your sight, have yourself baptized and your sins washed away.”). After Saul’s baptism, he changed his name to Paul (Latin paulus means small).
FIRST COMMUNION: This weekend we are privileged to welcome nine young members of St. James Parish to the table of the Lord as they make their First Holy Communion. Those making
First Communion are:
Justin Burdo
Cynthia Ducatte
Ellen LaMora
Olivia Layhee
Angelique Moore
Sky O’Connell
Tanner Paquette
Samuel Robinson
Alexander Sears
We are thankful to their parents who assisted in the preparation of their children for First Communion. We are also thankful to all who have taught religious education this year, and especially to Mrs. Joan Herron who taught and prepared those making their First Communion.
FUNERAL:
A funeral was celebrated for Dorothy Rock. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
PENTECOST SUNDAY:
Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church. It is the 50th day after Easter, and it supplants the Jewish feast of Pentecost, which took place 50 days after the Passover and which celebrated the sealing of the Old Covenant on Mount Sinai. Jews from all over were gathered in Jerusalem. On that Sunday the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary were gathered in the Upper Room, where they had seen Christ after His Resurrection. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. The Apostles began to preach the Gospel in all of the languages that the Jews who were gathered there spoke, and about 3,000 people were converted and baptized that day. That is why Pentecost is often called "the birthday of the Church.".
MAY CROWING AT SETON CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL:
Seton Catholic Central will celebrate its annual May Crowning honoring the Blessed Mother on May 22 at 1:15 pm at the school. All are most welcome to come and celebrate this event.
BAPTISM:
Oliver Daegan Lancto, son of Zeke and Brenna (Breen) Lancto became a member of the Catholic community through the Sacrament of Baptism on May 4th.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE:
Church of the Assumption Parish Center, Redford; Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th. Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
MOTHERS DAY:
On Mothers’ Day we give thanks for our Mothers and all women of the world who have joined with God in the wonder of bringing forth new life. The following prayer may be used as a table blessing. All may stretch out their hands over their mother in a gesture of blessing:.
May God,
the source of life,
give you joy in the love, growth,
and holiness of your children.
Amen.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Bulletin for the Week of May 4, 2008
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES:
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
YEAR OF ST. PAUL:
Who is Paul of Tarsus? After Christ himself, St. Paul is the second most important figure in the history of Christianity. Paul was born between 5-10 AD. Originally named Saul, he was born in Tarsus. Acts of the Apostles tells that he was a citizen of Rome, a descendent from the tribe of Benjamin. Paul was reared as a pharisaical Jew and educated in Tarsus. He wrote good Greek, had basic Hellenistic rhetorical skills, and quoted from the Scriptures in Greek. Paul supported himself as a tent maker. He learned this trade so that he could later support himself in his efforts of evangelization. Saul, a strict Pharisee who “kept the law”, was zealous for the traditions of his Jewish ancestors. As an enemy of the Christians, Saul asked the high priests to authorize him to arrest Christians at Damascus and bring them back to Jerusalem. He participated in the persecution of Christians of Jerusalem, among them St. Stephen, a deacon.
CLOTHING STORE:
For your information the St. Joseph Church, Treadwells Mills Used Clothing Store is opened on Mondays and Fridays: 10 AM to 2 PM, and Wednesdays: 4 PM to 8 PM
SPORTSCAMP:
SPORTSCAMP at Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 blend quality basketball and soccer training with personal and spiritual growth. Operated in two, five-day sessions, Week One (July 6-10) is dedicated to basketball and Week Two (July 13-17) to soccer. For more information email www.catholiccamps.org
FUNERAL:
A funeral was celebrated this week for Theresa Drollette. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE:
We are a Church that believes that loving God and loving our neighbor are intimately linked. Next weekend, each of us will have a chance to reach out and show the compassionate face of Christ to your brothers and sisters ini need. Catholic Charities provides quality services to hundreds of our North Country neighbors. Catholic Charities also organizes and leads the advocacy efforts in our diocese that promote policies that respect the sanctity and dignity of human life. Catholic Charities needs your prayerful and financial assistance. For more information on the programs/services of Catholic Charities throughout the North Country visit their web site at www.cathcharities.org. The
Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Appeal will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE:
Church of the Assumption Parish Center, Redford; Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th, 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
The last day of religious education classes for this year (2007-2008) was on Thursday, May 1st. Rehearsal for First Communion will be on Saturday, May 10 at 10 am in the church. First Communion will be Sunday, May 11 at the 10:00 am mass. Please keep our First Communicants in your prayers as they prepare for this important sacrament.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th. Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER:
The scientific world has tried for years to develop ways to extend our lifespan here on earth through medications and surgery. But Jesus speaks to us today in the Gospel reading from John of eternal life, a life which can only truly be achieved by having God within us. He says, "Now this is eternal life, that we should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ." When asked what good deed one must do to attain eternal life, Jesus responds that first and foremost, we must first recognize God as the supreme good and source of all that is good, and stresses that above all else, we must love our neighbors as ourselves. This, then, is the ultimate capability within each of us to live forever in the grace of God.
Looking for an opportunity to get away and enjoy your family? You are invited to one of three Family Guggenheim sessions (August 14-17, August 21-24 and October 10-12) to be held at the Guggenheim Center in Saranac Lake. Family Fun, prayer, swimming, workshops, mountain climbing, liturgy and more—please contact the rectory for more details and registration forms.
YEAR OF ST. PAUL:
Who is Paul of Tarsus? After Christ himself, St. Paul is the second most important figure in the history of Christianity. Paul was born between 5-10 AD. Originally named Saul, he was born in Tarsus. Acts of the Apostles tells that he was a citizen of Rome, a descendent from the tribe of Benjamin. Paul was reared as a pharisaical Jew and educated in Tarsus. He wrote good Greek, had basic Hellenistic rhetorical skills, and quoted from the Scriptures in Greek. Paul supported himself as a tent maker. He learned this trade so that he could later support himself in his efforts of evangelization. Saul, a strict Pharisee who “kept the law”, was zealous for the traditions of his Jewish ancestors. As an enemy of the Christians, Saul asked the high priests to authorize him to arrest Christians at Damascus and bring them back to Jerusalem. He participated in the persecution of Christians of Jerusalem, among them St. Stephen, a deacon.
CLOTHING STORE:
For your information the St. Joseph Church, Treadwells Mills Used Clothing Store is opened on Mondays and Fridays: 10 AM to 2 PM, and Wednesdays: 4 PM to 8 PM
SPORTSCAMP:
SPORTSCAMP at Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 blend quality basketball and soccer training with personal and spiritual growth. Operated in two, five-day sessions, Week One (July 6-10) is dedicated to basketball and Week Two (July 13-17) to soccer. For more information email www.catholiccamps.org
FUNERAL:
A funeral was celebrated this week for Theresa Drollette. Please remember her and her family in your prayers.
MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE:
We are a Church that believes that loving God and loving our neighbor are intimately linked. Next weekend, each of us will have a chance to reach out and show the compassionate face of Christ to your brothers and sisters ini need. Catholic Charities provides quality services to hundreds of our North Country neighbors. Catholic Charities also organizes and leads the advocacy efforts in our diocese that promote policies that respect the sanctity and dignity of human life. Catholic Charities needs your prayerful and financial assistance. For more information on the programs/services of Catholic Charities throughout the North Country visit their web site at www.cathcharities.org. The
Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Appeal will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE:
Church of the Assumption Parish Center, Redford; Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th, 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
The last day of religious education classes for this year (2007-2008) was on Thursday, May 1st. Rehearsal for First Communion will be on Saturday, May 10 at 10 am in the church. First Communion will be Sunday, May 11 at the 10:00 am mass. Please keep our First Communicants in your prayers as they prepare for this important sacrament.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM:
The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 29th – August 8th. Each weekly Camp begins on Sunday at 3 pm and ends on Friday at noon. Weeks One through Five are specifically designated for 12-15 year olds. Week Six is for 16-18 year olds. The Camp fee is $235.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. For more information www.catholiccamps.org
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER:
The scientific world has tried for years to develop ways to extend our lifespan here on earth through medications and surgery. But Jesus speaks to us today in the Gospel reading from John of eternal life, a life which can only truly be achieved by having God within us. He says, "Now this is eternal life, that we should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ." When asked what good deed one must do to attain eternal life, Jesus responds that first and foremost, we must first recognize God as the supreme good and source of all that is good, and stresses that above all else, we must love our neighbors as ourselves. This, then, is the ultimate capability within each of us to live forever in the grace of God.
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