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PENTECOST SUNDAY
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May 11, 2008
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When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues,
as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem.
At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd,
but they were confused
because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
They were astounded, and in amazement they asked,
“Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans?
Then how does each of us hear them in his native language?
We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites,
inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia,
Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene,
as well as travelers from Rome,
both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs,
yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues
of the mighty acts of God.”
Acts 2:1-11
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Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Says Ten Commandments Can Provide Basis For Secular Arguments On Contemporary Issues
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WASHINGTON—The Ten Commandments can provide the basis for secular arguments on contemporary moral issues, members of the Catholic-Jewish Consultation noted at an April 30 meeting in New York. Continue to full story
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Pope Benedict expresses sympathy and offers prayers
for the people of Myanmar |
"Deeply saddened by news of the tragic aftermath of the recent cyclone, the Holy Father expresses his heartfelt sympathy. With prayers for the victims and their families, he invokes God's peace upon the dead and divine strength and comfort upon the homeless and all who are suffering. Confident that the international community will respond with generous and effective relief to the needs of your countrymen, His Holiness asks you to convey his solidarity and concern to the civil authorities and to all the beloved people of Myanmar".
"I make my own the cry of pain and the call for assistance of the dear people of Myanmar", he said, "who without warning saw so many lives, and so much property and means of sustenance destroyed by the terrifying violence of the cyclone Nargis.
"As I already said in the message of solidarity I sent to the president of the episcopal conference, I remain spiritually close to the people affected. I would also like to repeat to everyone my call to open their hearts to pity and generosity so that, thanks to the collaboration of people who can and wish to bring help, the suffering caused by such an immense tragedy may be relieved".
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 None of us created ourselves. We did not appear suddenly in the wombs of our mothers, nor were we the result of a random, impersonal spark of energy. Each of us was loved into being by an all-powerful Creator who intends for us to live this life to the full and to be with him eternally. The first breath we drew was his gift, his breath, and we are alive now because he alone sustains us. Even those who do not know God and have never heard of him were brought to life by him and are loved by him eternally.
Bishop J. Peter Sartain's column (english) (spanish)
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After a week full of lasting impressions,
the Holy Father leaves us with
encouragement, inspiration, challenges and hope.
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The Pope dedicated his remarks to his recent apostolic trip to the U.S.A. and the headquarters of the United Nations...the Holy Father affirmed that
his aim had been "to announce to everyone the message that 'Christ is our Hope',
the phrase which was the theme of my visit"..........continue
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Much has been written this past week of the extraordinary visit of Pope Benedict XVI
to the United States. His itinerary encompassed a wide range of activities and audiences,
all of them important to the Church
...In each of these venues,
Pope Benedict revealed himself as a humble and loving pastor deeply
concerned
for his flock,
full of hope that
if we take Christ at his word
we will be full of hope and peace.
Bishop J. Peter Sartain's column (english) (spanish)
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 Meeting with the members of the General Assembly of the United Nations
Pope says no government or religion can limit human rights
Read the full address of His Holiness Benedict XVI
Meeting with young people and seminarians at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers
Pope urges young people to banish evils of drugs, poverty, racism
Read the full address of His Holiness Benedict XVI
Celebration of the Eucharist at Yankee Stadium, Bronx
Read the Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI
Catch up on all the events of his visit with video, photos, stories and more on www.uspapalvisit.org or www.vatican.va
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 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
ANNUAL APPEAL 2008
U P D A T E
Thank you to all who have responded to date !
The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. is off to a successful start.
As of May 8th,
we are 56% toward our goal,
with $3,559,405 pledged.
Your support of the Appeal ensures that "Rays of Hope and Love" shines
on
those whose lives are changed by the Ministries Appeal.
If you have not yet responded with your pledge, Please Give Today!
 We invite you to hear Bishop J. Peter Sartain's
2008 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Message in English
Le invitamos a escuchar el mensaje en español del Obispo J. Peter Sartain
sobre la Colecta Anual para los Ministerios Católicos 2008.
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Hello from the Joliet Diocese Vocation Office!
I would like to invite you to participate in a program called
“Adopt - a - Seminarian”
Seminarians are the men who are studying to be our future priests.
They are excited about the opportunities they have to share God’s love
with people. Like all of us, our seminarians need prayers and encouragement,
and I am asking parishioners from around the diocese to help in supporting
our seminarians ...continue invitation from Fr. Burke Masters
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The VIRTUS PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN™ Program
is on-going in the Diocese. This program represents a commitment to the safety and well being of the children of our communities. For more information about VIRTUS, see VIRTUS Online™. Click here for more information including policies, reporting, background checks, resources and other references. Click here for a workshop schedule. |
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