Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A

Sunday May 10, 2020

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
This week, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in
They chose seven men who were full of the Holy Spirit. memory of:
(Acts 6) + MARIA DI IORIO
You are called to be a chosen race, a royal priesthood.
(1 Peter) The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
I am the way, and the truth, and the life. (John 10) presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
The Jesus of the Gospel If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one
does not only show us the way week, the stipend is $35.00
– his life of humble and Mass Intentions
generous servanthood is the  May 12 - May 17, 2020
way; he not just philosophizes As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . .
about a concept of truth – th
he is the perfect revelation of Tues. ~ ………………………………………. May 12
the truth about a God of Intn’s of Martina Friesen
enduring and unlimited love (by Rosemary Salmon)
for his people; he is not just a preacher of futuristic promises Wed. ~ ……….Our Lady of Fatima………. May 13th
– he has been raised up by God to a state of existence in + Dora Geczy & + Elizabeth Barna
God to which he invites all of us. In embracing the Spirit of (by Alex Geczy)
his Gospel and living the hope of his Word, we encounter, in
Christ, God himself. Thurs. ~ …….…St. Matthias, Apostle…….... May 14th
Regardless of the career path we choose – doctor, laborer, + Connie Woolvett
bank teller, teacher, parent or priest – if we truly consider (by Nancy Winslow)
ourselves disciples of the Risen Jesus, we are called “to do ………………………………………. May 15th
the work I do.” In our homes, workplaces, city halls and Fri. ~ + Joseph Munster
playgrounds, we are called to bring the miracle of Easter life: (by Nadia & Rino Sabadin)
the reconciliation, justice and peace of the Risen One in
whom God has revealed himself to all of humanity. ………………………………………. May 16th
Sat. ~
Seldom do we think of death as a return home, but today’s For the People of St. Helen Parish
Gospel image of the “house with many dwelling places” Sun. ~ ……………………………………… May 17th
helps us to realize that we were created for a life beyond this + Liz Moriarity (by Kevin Moriarity)
one – we were created by God for life in and with him. In Thanksgiving
As Christians, we live in the eternal hope of one day living (by Pijl & Pino Families)
in God’s dwelling place – but that “place” of hope and + Ernesto Fracchioni
compassion and peace exists here and now in the places we (by Letizia Fracchioni)
create where the poor and sick are cared for, the fallen are DEVOTION TO MARY
lifted up, and lost and rejected are sought after and brought Pope Paul VI reminded us that “the ultimate purpose of
home. devotion to the Blessed Virgin is to glorify God and lead
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Christians to commit themselves to a life which is in
A Prayer for All Mothers
absolute conformity to his will”. We continue to follow
God our Creator, we pray:
Christ as Mary did: hearing the word of God, keeping it in
for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility ;
our hearts and doing the will of the Father. Jesus tells us that
for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;
we are his friends when we do what he commands us;
for those who are tired, stressed or depressed;
Mary’s life is example of the fulfilment of that command.
for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and
family; All glory and honour is yours, almighty Father:
for those who are unable to feed their children due to you have given us your Son to save us.
poverty; We praise you
for those whose children have physical, mental or emotional for choosing Mary to be his mother,
disabilities; for teaching her to believe your message,
for those who have children they do not want; for helping her to accept your holy will.
for those who raise children on their own; Strengthen us by your Spirit to be like Mary:
for those who have lost a child; to ponder your word in our hearts,
for those who care for the children of others; to obey your will,
for those whose children have left home; and to love your Son,
for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled. to sing your praises each day.
Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender,
and that they may lead their children to know and do what is Father, we praise you through Jesus your Son
good, living not for themselves alone, but for God and for in the love of your Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen!
others. Amen. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.