June 19: Most Holy Trinity
LOOKING AHEAD
June 18-19: Food Shelf Weekend
July 10-11: Special Collection for St. James Insurance and Fuel
July 16-17: Food Shelf Weekend
Aug 10: KC Council 6067 Annual Golf Tournament
Aug 20-21 Food Shelf Weekend
RELIGIOUS WEB SITES
www.beliefnet.com (Inspiration)
http://pray.nd.edu/ (Daily Prayer)
Mission Intention for June: That priests, united to the Sacred Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses to the caring and merciful of God.
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN: Thank you for your generosity in last week’s Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign! Because of your help, the gospel message will reach millions through the Internet, television, print, and radio. Remember, half your donations are staying in our diocese to support our communication needs. To learn more about the important work supported by the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.
MARRIAGE TIP: A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” What new relationship skill would enhance your current stage of marriage? Find more Marriage Rx at www.foryourmarriage.org.
PILGRIMAGE: Father Andrew Amyot is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land November 29-December 8, 2011. Cost is $2259 from New York. For information phone 315-384-4242.
SPORTSCAMP: SportsCamp 2011, held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg, is a great place where boys and girls ages 11-15 blend quality sports training with spiritual growth. The focus of SportsCamp is to help young people become better athletes and better people. Basketball Camp is for July 3rd - July 7th and Soccer is scheduled for July 10th - 14th. Register today by calling the Office of Youth Ministry at (315) 393-2920 or visit online at www.catholiccamps.org.
CAMP GUGGENHEIM: The Camp operates six weekly sessions from June 26th – August 5th. 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 $270.00 including a non-refundable $100 deposit. Information and registration forms are can be obtained online at: www.catholiccamps.org
FORMATION FOR MINISTRY: Formation For Ministry is now recruiting candidates for the 2011 – 2013 formation classes. If you feel compelled to serve more deeply in your parish’s ministries, take a few minutes to speak with your pastor about the possibility of entering the Formation For Ministryprogram. The two year adult formation process offers participant an opportunity to grow in knowledge, faith and spirituality through weekly classes, annual retreats and ministry workshops.
WE VALUE THE GIFT OF LIFE – EIGHTEEN WEEKS AFTER CONCEPTION
Hello Spiritual Friends, my mom and I are halfway through the pregnancy. What a
wonderful milestone! Thank you for all of your prayers to God for my life and the gift of life. This week my mother was able to hear my heartbeat with a stethoscope when she was at the doctor’s office. My heartbeat is quiet and very fast – about 120 to 160 beats per minute. Take up my cause and redeem me; for the sake of your promise give me life. (Psalm 119:154
MOST HOLY TRINITY: Through the example of one candle lighting a thousand we are able to better appreciate the Gospel. After the Resurrection, Jesus summons the eleven disciples to a mountain in Galilee. There, he gives them the Great Commission, to go out into the world and baptize all in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Jesus could have appeared to thousands, yet he knew these eleven "candles" would be capable of following his commandments and spreading his promise of eternal life. Today is the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, a remembrance of Christ's directive of a new mission for his followers to baptize in the name of the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Two thousand years ago, eleven men set out
bringing to all who would believe the loving arms of God. Today, turn to others and offer them the light of life.
THE ROMAN MISSAL, THIRD EDITION, SACRED VESTMENTS: The praying Church makes use of sacred vestments: festive clothes different from
those worn in everyday life. Liturgical vesture imparts a certain grace to the movements of the priest and other ministers; more deeply. . Both for those who wear them and those who see them worn, the liturgical vestments are a compelling invitation to worship the Lord. The alb is a long white robe common to priests and to those entrusted with a special liturgical service. The vestment proper to the priest celebrant at Mass is the chasuble, an ample tentlike garment. The chasuble is worn over the alb andstole, a long narrow band made of the same fabric and color as the chasuble. The priest wears the stole around his neck, allowing it to hang down in front. Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, may wear the alb or other suitable and dignified clothing. Sacred vesture remains for all Catholics a reminder that going to church calls for modest and appropriate attire. Clothes do not make the Christian, but can express reverence for the presence of God.
