Today we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Easter – we call it the Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus in today’s Gospel reveals us that He is the Leader of all disciples – all Christians. He is the Sheep Gate who offers us the big protection and sanctity of our lives. Today is the day when we pray for all people in the Church who imitate Christ in the service of leading. We pray first of all for all clergy: the bishops, priests and deacons and for lay people who are leading the parishes in every level of the Parish Committee. The prayer is the big help for that person; therefore, we do this especially on this Sunday.
The Eucharist is the big prayer and the big offering where the mediator between us and God is the high advocate, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd. We have the good connection with God, but we have to make use of this prayer in that intention.
“The sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice.”
Holy Masses
April 30, 2023 – 4th Easter Sunday
10:00 AM for healing of Dorothy Marcinko from Jenny Macek
– for + Benjamin G. Cwalina after funral
May 7, 2023 – 5th Easter Sunday
10:00 AM for +Walter “Ron” Birdick from Timothy Ratajczak
Announcements
- Many Thanks to all people who helped with Easter Polish Food Sale on Palm Sunday weekend. We were blessed with a lot of people and with good sale. God bless you all.
- The Mother’s Day is coming (May 14, 2023) if you would like to mention your Mother’s Name in the intention of the Mass on that day please fill out the envelope for Mothers’s Day offering in vestibule of the Church.
- 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.
- Please check the Blog of our web site: www.holycrosspncc.org
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.
- Like us on Facebook and give hint of it to your relative and friends. Share the Good News about our Church.
- The 23rd Annual Katyn Remembrance – Sunday Apr. 30, 2023 at 1:00PM – Ceremonies at the Polish National Alliance 1627 Easter Ave. Balto. Because of the weather
- Thank you to all donors and sponsors for support of our Church. – God bless you.
- 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 Holy Week Liturgy is not my challenge it is my privilege.
Welcome Our Visitors
We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.
One Main Point
Jesus is the sheepgate. Every family then had a flock of sheep, but extended families keep their flocks together in one pen. A gatekeeper must know everyone in the extended family. The good shepherd leads the flock in and out of this gate.
Reflection
Imagine the state of the pen with Jesus as the sheepgate and his loving, faithful disciples as the good shepherds. What role do I play in the “pen” that is the community?