The Ascension of the Lord May 24, 2020 He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, May 23rd Ellen Lee+ Req. Pat Laine Sunday, May 24th All Parishioners Monday, May 25th Fred O’Rourke+ Req. Terry & Mickey Pace

Tuesday, May 26th Larry Kummerer+ Req. Buddy & Edna Poletti Saturday, May 30th All Parishioners Sunday, May 31st Joseph Solomito+ Req. Rhonda Solomito

Our Parish Prayer List: Lindsey Anslinger, John Anslinger, Ann Bach, Carl Bach, Emily Baker, Ken Beesley, Jr., Frank Bellinger, Danna Hanson Brock, Louise Brown, Glen Bryant, Tommy Callahan, Mamie Camponova, Chris Carroll, Roy Carroll, Steve Carson, Kevin Chambers, Cathy Chapel, Deacon Jack Chitwood, Debbie Christmas, Lee Davenport, Brad Dillard, Lilley Dixon, Phillip Dixon, Cheri Coffelt, Jim Cooper, Devan Cuthbertson, Tom Cuthbertson, Karen & Doug Dickey, George Dosé, Sammy Dossett, Larry Dull, Andrew Eidt, Art Evans, Jo Ferguson, Jenna Claire Fisackerly, Cheryl Gardner, Nancy Guedri, Sr. Rose Hacker, SSSF, Cooper Haislip, Jeannie Hungate, Alexander James Hardebeck, Burma Hanson, Chad Harmon, Gerald Hodge, Joey Holloway, Jeanette Hollowell, Patricia & Stan Hovan, Gitty Jackson, Larry Jirik, Shirley Jirik, Christopher Kirk, Fr. Johnny Klinger, SCJ, Terry Kramer, Emily Kunkel, Trinh Le, Diane Leeke, Steve Long, Anthony Lou, Doug Ludwig, Rex Luther, Joyce & Ed Lyons, , Sarah Mariencheck, June Martin, Katie McBride, John W. McDonnell, Chuck Mitchell, Nancy Mietsch, David Morris, Ginger Mougin, Jo Nase, Bill Naughton, Butch & Sherry Newell, Dorothy Fay Nichols, Helen Oliver, Jennifer Ostrander, Olivia Ostrander, Jim Pendleton, Larry Peppers, John Pittman, David Plumley, Edna Poletti, Pete Reyes, Lou Rihm, Jerome Salvagio, Ray Sanders, Judy Sisk, David Smith, Ed Stahl, Adain Stanley, Ann Suhanin, Lauren Taylor, Doris Thompson, Judy Tiller, Fr. Robert Tucker, SCJ, Rosalie Twele, Ann Marie Walther, Brenda Westbrook, Mary Williams, Monta and Wallace Whittington, Marilyn Youd, Chris Young, and Jim Vandenberg

Pray for our military: LCpl Charles Brown, USMC and LCpl Joshua Stirek, USMC ONLINE GIVING is now available in association with E-OFFERING. Signing up is as simple as going to http://members.myeoffering.com or contact the parish office and we will sign you up.

Please remember in prayer, William Lee Lindsey+ (father of Tracy Lindsey) who passed away on May 16th Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest

in Peace.

Contributions May 17, 2020 Contributions $3,713.00 Building Maintenance/Repair Fund 1,350.00 Ascension 25.00

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages

“curing every disease and illness.” At your command,

the sick were made well. Come to our aid now,

in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience

your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus.

May they regain their strength and health

through quality medical care. We make this prayer in your name, confident that you listen and

respond to our prayers. Amen.

INFANT BAPTISMS TO RESUME Bishop Kopacz has given permission to resume the celebration of infant baptisms with the following restrictions: The Baptism is Outside of Mass 10 people or fewer including the Priest may attend. Social Distancing must be observed. To register to have your baby baptized, contact Sister Emily at ctksemily@aol.com or 662-342-1073.

Update from Fr. Thi Regarding Daily Masses

Beginning Monday June 1st, we will resume daily Mass at Christ

the King Church, Holy Spirit Church and Queen of Peace Church.

The schedule will be the following:

Queen of Peace: Monday & Tuesday and First Friday at 12 Noon.

Christ the King: Wednesday (Bilingual) & Thursday at 7:00 am.

Holy Spirit: Thursday & Friday at 8:00 am.

We have changed the times of the Masses at Queen of Peace and Christ the

King to better accommodate people’s schedules. If you have questions, please

contact Fr. Thi.

CHURCHES OPEN FOR INDIVIDUAL PRAYER Queen of Peace, Holy Spirit, and Christ the King will be open for individual prayer. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The following must be observed: Social Distancing, fewer than 10 people and no congregating.

A CALL TO HOLINESS BY POPE FRANCIS

169. Discernment is necessary not only at extraordinary times, when we need to resolve grave problems and make crucial decisions. It is a means of spiritual combat for helping us to follow the Lord more faithfully. We need it at all times, to help us recognize God’s timetable, lest we fail to heed the promptings of his grace and disregard his invitation to grow. Often discernment is exercised in small and apparently irrelevant things, since greatness of spirit is manifested in simple everyday realities.[124] It involves striving untrammeled for all that is great, better and more beautiful, while at the same time being concerned for the little things, for each day’s responsibilities and commitments. For this reason, I ask all Christians not to omit, in dialogue with the Lord, a sincere daily “examination of conscience”. Discernment also enables us to recognize the concrete means that the Lord provides in his mysterious and loving plan, to make us move beyond mere good intentions.

THE FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT will be on Friday, July 31st from 6:30-8:30 PM at Christ the King for our six parishes.

FIRST COMMUNION MASS will be on

Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 AM at Christ the King for our six parishes.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered by appointment only. Please call the church office at 662-895-5007 or email at Queenop@shsm.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the

ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11).

Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a

blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47).

Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and

revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23).

Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all

nations (Matthew 28:16-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the

Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord;

World Communications Day

Monday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII;

St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi;

Memorial Day

Tuesday: St. Philip Neri

Wednesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury;

Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sunset

Thursday: Julian Calendar Ascension

Friday: St. Paul VI

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Queen of PeaceCatholic ChurchBlood DriveWEDNESDAY, JUNE 2410 A.M. TO 2 P.M.IN THE PARISH HALL

To ensure the safety of our donors and staff, the most up-to-date

CDC guidance will apply for this blood drive. Please contact your

blood drive coordinator for detailed information and guidance.

Vitalant strongly encourages you to make – and keep – an

appointment to give blood. Contact Gretchen McAlexander at

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