May 6, 2012
VII SUNDAY OF EASTER
The small part of the prayer of Jesus that is the Gospel for today is almost entirely concerned with the vulnerability of the disciples. They are vulnerable first of all because their consecration in the truth—i.e., in the word of God that Jesus gave them—has made them the object of the world’s hatred. To be consecrated in the biblical sense is to be set apart, and the world is never tolerant of those who do not belong to it. But they are also vulnerable to the seductions of the evil one. Jesus’ oblique reference to Judas, the one disciple he lost, strikes a poignant note. (The phrase “son of destruction” has the sense,” the one under the influence of the power of destruction, i.e., Satan,” and should be read in this way.) The same poignancy is sounded in Peter’s words about Judas: “He was numbered among us and was allotted a share in our ministry.” Jesus also prays that his disciples might share his joy completely. How can this be? The letter of John suggests that in our efforts to love one another God’s love—and perhaps Christ’s joy—is brought to perfection in us.
MAY DEVOTIONS
In honor of Mary, the
Mother of God, there will be special devotions on
Sundays after the 11:00 am Mass during the month of
May. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
"Place
your trust in Mary and go to her in your sorrows. She
will strengthen your will, heal the wounds of your
soul, and give you new courage."
Venerable Francis Libermann
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
St. Hedwig Knights
of Columbus have a collection box in the vestibule of the
Church for new, used or broken eyeglasses in any condition.
Also we are collecting new and used hearing aids which will
be repaired and distributed to people who need help
hearing. The Knights are partnered with New Eyes for the
Needy who will repair and distribute the reconditioned
eyeglasses and hearing aids to countries in need throughout
the world. Please help us provide glasses and hearing aids
to those in need. Thank you.
ROSARY SOCIETY
You
are cordially invited to join the Rosary Society of Saint
Hedwig’s Church
BAPTISM
If you are planning to have a
child baptized in future months, a Baptism preparation
class for parents and godparents will be held on the second
Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the convent.
No Baptism class will be
held during the month of June.
FREE MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS AT ST. HEDWIG’S
PARISH
The Lackawanna Mobile Diagnostic
Services Mammography Van will be at our Parish on
Sunday, June 3, 2012 to provide women without
health insurance free mammogram screenings. Yearly
mammograms are recommended for women age 40 and older.
Interested women may sign up for a free mammogram in the
Convent after all Masses on Sunday, May 27, 2012.
Please bring identification with you.
This screening is
being provided by the Mercer County NJ Cancer Education and
Early Detection Program (NJCEED).
DIOCESE OF TRENTON 2012 CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RALLY “VENI, SANCTE SPIRITUS!”
The Diocese of Trenton 2012 Catholic charismatic Rally will be held on Pentecost weekend, Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on the Campus of Saint Raphael Church in Hamilton, New Jersey. The theme for this years Rally is “Veni, Sancte Spiritus!” Featured speakers will be Bishop David O’Connell, Father Jeff Kegley and Father Bill Halbing. Cost is $15.00 – adults, $10.00 – teens, max $40.00 a family with free children’s ministry. Continental breakfast and lunch included. To register visit www.DOTCCR.org or call 609-585-7049.
LEADING LIKE JESUS ENCOUNTER
The
diocesan office of Pastoral Life & Mission will offer a
Leading Like Jesus Encounter on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, Hamilton, NJ from 9:00 am
to 4:30 pm. The cost is $25.00. For more information call
609-403-7213 or go to the events page at
www.dioceseoftrenton.org. Advance registration is
required by May 9th, 2012.
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