5th SUNDAY OF EASTER

/ From the Pastor, Parish Life / By

KatynMemorial1Today we celebrate the 5th Sunday of Easter. The Easter Sundays show us the main important base for our religion. It shows us the main rule of Christianity the love to the other people on the way of Jesus Christ.

  The last supper discourse of Jesus to his apostles which we will hear in today’s Gospel; is a mix of many consoling things Jesus had said to them in the course of their time together /so that they might be sustained in hope after he had returned to the Father-in-Heaven. The consolation today is mixed with a challenge – a new commandment which sounds nice but which turns out to be very difficult. For as we know from the experience of our lives it is very hard to love everyone, especially those who are closest to us, our colleagues, our families, our close friends, the people next door and the enemies.
The Eucharist which we now celebrate is the power for the practice of the new commandment in our daily lives. We have to utilize it for our own goodness.

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Holy Masses

 April 24, 2016 – 5th Easter Sunday

10:00 AM for ++Josephine Figiel, Stanley Figiel, Edward Figiel from John Figiel

May 1, 2016 – 6th Easter Sunday

10:00 AM for ++Helen & Adam Koczaja

May 8, 2016 – The Ascension of the Lord MOTHER’S DAY

10:00 AM for all Mothers, living or dead especially for… (here is your intention ….)

Announcements

  • Thank you Denice for represent our Parish on Seniorate Meeting.
  • The 16th Annual Katyn Remembrance – Sunday Apr. 24, 2016 at 1:00PM – Ceremonies at the National Katyn Memorial – Baltimore Inner Harbor East 600 block of President St. (at Aliceanna St.).
  • Do you have anyone of any reason (for example: someone in Hospital) or life event you would like to pray for – Please ask and see Fr. Andrew.
  • Please check the Blog of our web site: www.holycrosspncc.org
  • As the members of our Church we are responsible for our future and we will pray and look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross in Baltimore, MD.
  • MY MISSION: When I am the disciple of Christ and the member of his Church I realize this and participate in all matters which concern Him. The Easter Liturgy is not my challenge it is my privilege.
  • The Mother’s Day is coming (May 8, 2016) if you would like to mention your Mother’s Name in the intention of the Mass please fill out the envelope for MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING in the vestibule of the Church.

Welcome Our Visitors

One Main Point

We are to love because Christ has loved us and as Christ loved us.

Reflections

1 Jesus’ disciples have proven their love for their non-Christian fellows by enduring the hardships and even death while bringing the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Has my love for others been tested?

2 Who does Jesus command me to love, and how?

3 Is your community of faith (or group) clearly a community of love in Christ?

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