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