A Memorable Journey

Today, Pope Benedicts visit to the United States of America comes to a close. The Holy Father's visit should now be a time of renewal of faith and deepening of our hopes as we strive to bring the light of Christ into the world in which we live. Pope Benedict's presence among us this past week should affirm all of us in our commitment to see that the threads of the encounter with Christ and His life giving message are woven into the fabric of American society. The Holy Father's legacy, the gift of his visit, will be renewed energy among all of us and a recognition that we still have a great deal more to do as we try as effectively as possible to manifest Christ's kingdom in our Country! Thank you, Holy Father, for visiting us, for your presence in America and for being the loving Shepherd of Jesus Christ in our midst!

A young high school teacher, very popular with the students because he knows their language and loves teaching, tells about a conversation he had with a senior girl. She told him she was in rebellion against many things, including her parents. They had given her everything but love, she said. She was in rebellion against the Church because she felt it was meaningless institution with nothing to say to real life, nothing to reach her at "gut level." as she put it. She was in rebellion against Christians because she felt that they were hypocrites. After an hour of this, the conversation began to take a more positive turn. The girl began to talk about where her life was going, about what she was looking for. Finally, it came down to her saying the following: "Down deep inside I know that Jesus Christ has the answer to my life." The, half-defiantly, half wistfully, she ended the conversation with these words: "But I just don't want that answer."

In the end, that is really what it comes down to for all of us. We have the answer deep down inside us. The question is, "Do we want it?" In spirit and in truth, do we really want to accept Christ's invitation: "Come to me all you who labor under heavy burdens and I will give you rest." The choice is ours!

The Choice is Ours

"An hour is coming, and is already here, when authentic worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth"

[John 4:23]

The Baptismal Water of Rebirth

The Mysteries of Christian Initiation will be administered this coming Saturday (Cathedral) to the Servant of God, gabriella Noelle, new-born daughter of Jennifer and Jeff Chandler. We pray that Gabriella Noelle, along with her God-given parents, may grow in grace, knowledge and love of Our Lord, Jesus Christ!

To the Men of our Parish

This is not an American Idol request. If you are able to share your voice in singing liturgical music as a group, please come over to the Chapel following today's 11:00 am Liturgy. We need you

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Today's Divine Liturgy Intentions

5:00 pm (Chapel) + Mary Malenich (w/Panachida) by Leona and Michael Hrehovcik
7:00 am We ask for God's Blessing on our Parish Family!
9:00 am Health/God's Blessing for Michael & Adele Petricko on the Occasion of their 50 th Golden Wedding Anniversary!
11:00 am + Joseph and + Anna Gala by Daughter, Ann Sedlak and Family

The Divine Liturgy Schedule for this week

Monday, April 21, 2008
8:00 am + Crystal, + Alfred, + Robert G. and + William Sr. Milliman by Herb and Mary Milliman

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
8:00 am Health/God's Blessing for John Sedlak SR by Mary & Frank Spychaj

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - (Simple) Feast of the Great Martyr, St. George
9:00 am + Helen Petricko by Michael and Florence Kravec

Thursday, April 24, 2008
8:00 am + Martin Lacek by Michael and Florence Kravec

Friday, April 25, 2008
8:00 am + Anna Dikun by Michael and Margie Szost

Saturday, April 26, 2008
8:00 am + Anna Bolla by Sister, Suzanne Kapusta
1:00 pm (Cathedral) Baptism of Gabriella Noelle Chandler

+++Next Sunday, April 27, 2008 +++

5:00 pm (Vigil Liturgy of Sunday on Saturday Evening at Chapel)

+ Helen and + Joseph Shane by Sylvia and Peter Prebish

7:00 am We pray for all our Parishioners and Benefactors!

9:00 am + John and + Maria Kucirka by Daughter, Helen Fentross

11:00 am (Chapel) + Margarete Draht by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sedlak

Hold off Buying Spring Flowers for Planting - Our ECF Religious Education Program has their Spring/Mothers Day plant sale coming up...May 8 th, 9 th & 10 th. Direct from the Jersey grower!