May 22, 2016

10:00 AM ~

Happy Birthday in Heaven Mary Lewis

In Memory of ~ Jessenia Lopez Williams Req. St. Surin Family

12 Noon ~

Birthday Blessings for Juanita Dotson

5:00 PM ~

God’s Healing for Father Tony Boateng-Mensah

Morning Mass – 8:30 AM

St. Benedict the Moor Church

Monday:

1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10/Mk 10:17-27

Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1-4/Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday: St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and

Doctor of the Church; St. Gregory VII, Pope;

St. Mary Magdalene de'Pazzi, Virgin

1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13/Mk 10:32-45

Thursday: St. Philip Neri, Priest

1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/Ps 100:2-5/Mk 10:46-52

In Memory of Vera Quashie 2 yrs. in Heaven

Friday: St. Augustine of Canterbury

1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Mk 11:11-26

Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2-6/Mk 11:27-33

Next Sunday: Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110:1-4/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17

Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15 "The Spirit of truth... will take from what is mine and

declare it to you."

Jesus says in today's Gospel that the Spirit declares

something to US. We actually have a kind of share in

the blessed life of the Trinity through this spiritual

declaration. In particular, God gives us the gift of his

truth. Traditionally, we say that God--the Blessed

Trinity--is the source of all truth, beauty, and

goodness. Today's reading reminds us that truth

exists, that it comes from God, and that we can know

it, hear it, and live according to it.

"But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide

you to all truth."

This is so important to remember in today's

cultural climate. These days, the very idea of truth is a

touchy subject. Because there is so much focus on

tolerance and not offending anyone, we tend to shy

away from discussions about "absolute" truth. Instead,

we hear a lot of talk about "what's true for me" or

"what's true for you." Too often we get confused about

how to respect others' differing beliefs while still

maintaining our own. Instead of embracing the fact

that there is real truth--like, for example, the truth that

God became man and was born of Mary--it is more

popular to refer to "beliefs" and "traditions" and

"practices," emphasizing that these things differ

among people. Yes, those things differ. But truth does

not change. Either Jesus is God, or he isn't. Either his

claims were true or they weren't. It's not a matter of

personal opinion.

The Holy Spirit helps to convince us of what is

really right. But we needn't fear that this will lead us

to be intolerant. It is this same Spirit within us that

brings the fruits of love, peace, patience, kindness,

and generosity.

Time to Honor our Graduates

Print Legible & Put in Collection Basket on or before June 5th

Name: _____________________________________________________________

School graduating from: ___________________________________________

Degree / Grade: ________________________________________________

Attending: ____________________________________________________

Chisom Okezue attending George Washington University School of Medicine – June 19th

Anima Christi Soul of Christ, make Me Holy.

Body of Christ, Save Me.

Blood of Christ, Fill Me with Your Love.

Water from Christ’s Side, Wash Me.

Passion of Christ, Strengthen Me.

Good Jesus, Hear Me.

Within Your Wounds, Hide Me.

Never Let Me Be Parted From You.

From the Evil Enemy, Protect Me.

At the Hour of My Death, Call Me,

and tell Me to

Come to You, That with Your Saints

I May Praise You Through All Eternity. Amen

Today we offer a blessing for the family of the

following children whom will be receiving Jesus

for the first time on Sunday, May 29th

Elizabeth Agbata

Brad Bahadur

Basir Caldwell

Theodore Dilmohamed

Zechariah George

Armahd Jorge

Bright Kitivi

Aniá Martinez

Arianna Nichols

Modupe Ojebode

Summer Payne

Nicholas Rodriquez

Keith Williams

Olivia Wright

Food Pantry 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s ● 10:00 – 11:30 AM

May 24th

Bring acceptable identification. Thank you for your donations.

YMCA Day & Sleep Away Camps -

www.ymcanyc.org/camps

Our 5 year Campaign goal $250,000.00

Our parish pledged to date is over $500,000.00!

Thank you all who made a pledge!

Please let us continue to grow by making a pledge

if you’re still praying on making a commitment.

Be Thoughtful

Committed Givers “Give, and it will be given to you.

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and

running over, will be poured into your lap. For with

the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” –

Luke 6:38

Together let’s meet our weekly goal of $5,000.00

Last Sunday’s Contributions

10:00 AM: 217 - $ 2,174.00

12 Noon: 97 - $ 1,352.00

5:00 PM: 21- $ 244.00

Consider using Parish Pay

ParishPay is the easiest and most effective way to

give back to our community on a consistent and

supportive basis.

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Congratulations Morrell Gaskins - St. Michael’s

College Men’s Basketball recipient of Jerry Lanteri

’76 Award. To receive this award, chosen by a

committee of former players & coaching staff,

candidates must attain an esteemed academic stature,

closely resemble the ideas of a true student-athlete,

highly regarded by fellow students for his leadership

qualities, both on & off court.

Monday’s● 7:00 PM

St. Benedict the Moor Meeting Room

Biblical Scripture Topics

1,2,3 ● We gonna hang in there ● Trees

Yes! ● Do you need a bath? ● House divided

Oh yes we can Do you wanna fight? ● I know a man

● Here we go again

Rosary Society Spring Bake Sale

Today after Mass Celebration

Sunday, June 5th 2016 Wellness Fair ● Sponsor by St. Vincent de Paul

St. Benedict the Moor Church Hall

Saturday, June 25th 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

“School’s Out Gathering”

Music ● Dancing ●Games ●Bring Food to Share

Sponsored by Disciples in Motion

Saturday, June 18th -

Sight & Sound Theatre - Lancaster, Pa.

To see the greatest Biblical epic of the Hebrew

Testament… SAMSON!

Saturday, July 16th Healing Mass - details to follow

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Mr. & Mrs. Jordan & Ashley Padgett