Sunday
11th May 2008
Pentecost
Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 277 & Proper
p 1050
First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2: 1-11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began
to speak.
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7.12-13
In the one Spirit we were all baptised.
Gospel Matthew 28: 16-20
As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.
Receive the Holy Spirit
“As the Father sent me, so I
am sending you.” As we celebrate Pentecost, it
is important to remember what it is about. The Holy
Spirit is given to us, not as a possession, but as a
power. And this power is one that can transform the
world. We are given the power of love, which is invested
in a special way in the various important relationships
of our lives. That power of God is there in the sacrament
of marriage, calling couples to love for the sake of
the world. The power of love is in our families, making
our homes the Domestic Church to the glory of God. And
it is this power of God’s Spirit that is at the
heart of every parish. All we have to do is practise
that power and great things will happen all around us.
There can be no doubt that great things need to be made
happen in our world today. Receive the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.
THE POPE'S INTENTIONS FOR MAY 2008
General: That Christians
may use literature, art and the media to greater advantage
to favour a culture which defends and promotes the values
of the human person.
Mission: That just
as she accompanied the Apostles in the early stages
of the Church, may the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of
Evangelisation and Queen of Apostles, continue to guide
missionaries throughout the world with maternal affection.
May 12 Monday: Week 6 in Ordinary time
Ss Nereus and Achilles, also Pancras, martyrs, optional
memorials
1st Reading Jas 1: 1-11
Response Psalm Ps 118: 67. 68. 71. 72. 75. 76
Gospel Mk 8: 11-13
May 13 Tuesday: Week 6 in Ordinary time
Our Lady of Fatima, optional memorial
1st Reading Jas 1: 12-18
Response Psalm Ps 93: 12-13a. 14-15. 18-19
Gospel Mk 8: 14-21
May 14 Wednesday: St Mathias, Apostle
1st Reading Acts 1: 15-17. 20-26
Response Psalm Ps 112: 1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 7-8
Gospel Jn 15: 9-17
May 15 Thursday: Week 6 in Ordinary time
St Cartage, bishop optional memorial
1st Reading Jas 2: 1-9
Response Psalm Ps 33: 2-3. 4-5. 6-7
Gospel Mk 8: 27-33
May 16 Friday: Week 6 in Ordinary time
St Brendan, abbot optional memorial
1st Reading Jas 2: 14-24
Response Psalm Ps 111: 1-2. 3-4. 5-6
Gospel Mk 8: 34 – 9: 1
May 17 Saturday: Week 6 in Ordinary time
1st Reading Jas 3: 1-10
Response Psalm Ps 11: 2-3. 4-5. 7-8
Gospel Mk 9: 2-13
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