The Church of St. John the Martyr
Church: 250 E. 72nd Street • Phone: 212-744-4880
Rectory and Mailing Address: 259 E. 71st St., New York, NY 10021
web: www.saintjohnthemartyr.com
email: [email protected]
SUNDAY MASSES: Sat., 5:30pm; Sun., 10:45am and 12:30pm
WEEKDAY MASSES: 12:15pm
SATURDAY: Vigil 5:30pm
CONFESSIONS: Saturday—4:30pm to 5:00 pm
BAPTISMS AND MARRIAGES: Kindly make arrangements at the rectory
OFFICE HOURS—259 E 71st Street—9 am to 4pm (M-F)
PENTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 24, 2015
GOD’S WORD TODAY
A SIGNIFICANT DAY
“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise
like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house
in which they were” (Acts 2:2). The Holy Spirit’s arrival
on that first Pentecost was signaled by a rush of wind.
We all know what it’s like when our windows are open
just as a summer storm rises up. Curtains fly, papers
become airborne, house plants shudder, dust is
scattered. A rush of wind disrupts the orderliness of
our home. The coming of the Holy Spirit, as celebrated
each year at Pentecost, can also disrupt ways that
have become comfortable and orderly. The Church
always needs Pentecost. We need the breath of God’s
Spirit to blow away any complacency or malaise that
has settled into our faith. Jesus breathes on his
disciples and they receive the Holy Spirit. With that
reception comes the power to share the Good News of
salvation. Today, this is no less true for us.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13;
Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-52
Friday:
Sir 44:1, 9-13; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Mk 11:11-26
Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-33
Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20,
22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
What marvelous imagery Pentecost offers
us: peals of thunder and flashes of lightning,
mountains wrapped in smoke, violent earth tremors,
trumpet blasts, rivers of living water, strong driving
winds, tongues of flame. All of these images signal
the presence of the Holy Spirit. Our fifty-day
celebration of Easter culminates on this day when we
remember with vigor the inrushing of the Holy Spirit
upon the disciples. As we listen to the words of
scripture today, let us open our hearts to a renewal
within ourselves and within the entire Church. Let us
pray that the Spirit will take hold in us and strengthen
us on our mission to bring food to the hungry, shelter
to the homeless, and justice to those who are
oppressed. Veni Sancte Spiritus! Come, Holy Spirit!
From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
A PRAYER TO THE SPIRIT
Holy Spirit,
who sent Christ Jesus
to carry the Good news to the poor,
we pray to you:
Help us to continue your work
by serving the poor, our brothers and sisters.
—From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSP, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss.
Published by World Library Publications. p.181
CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE MARTYR
NEW YORK
MAY MEMORIAL
Our Parish Personnel
Sanctuary Lamp
has been oﬀered
Administrator:
In Memory of
RICHARD WEIDENER
Fr. Thomas Kallumady
St. John the Martyr
St. John Nepomucene
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Altar bread & wine
have been oﬀered
Parochial Vicar:
Fr. Stefan Chanas
St. John Nepomucene
In Memory of
GEORGE A. RADA
Altar candles
Director Music Ministry:
Anne Holland
MAY 25, 2015
have been oﬀered
For the Mothers of the
Secretary/Asst. Admininistrator:
Maria B. A. Dulay
PRAYER
VILLACORTA –CASTILLO
FAMILIES
Custodian:
Michael Piñeda
Schedule of Devotions
Adoration: Holy Hour at
11am Monday-Thursday and
First Friday at 12:15pm
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday after the 12:15 Mass
Rosary: 12:00 Noon Monday-Friday,
Our Church is Open
Monday thru Friday:
10:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday:
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Sunday:
9:00am to 1:45 pm
Heavenly Father,
As we remember those who have
made the ultimate sacrifice for the
freedoms we enjoy every day, we
think of how they have followed
in the footsteps of your son, our
Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold
our servicemen and women in
your strong arms. Cover them
with your sheltering grace and
your presence as they stand in the
gap for our protection.
We also remember the families of
our troops. We ask for your
unique blessings to fill their
homes, and we pray your peace,
provision, and strength will fill
their lives.
May the members of our armed
forces be supplied with courage
to face each day and may they
trust in the Lord's mighty power
to accomplish each task. Let our
military brothers and sisters feel
our love and support.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
5:30 Edwardo Muniz (D)
& Beth Noble (D)
Sunday, May 24, 2015
10:45 Special Intention of Julia &
John
12:30 Catherine & Patrick
Naughton (D)
Monday, May 25, 2015
12:15 MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
12:15 Special Intentions of
Carmen Lim &
Medy Ignacio
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
12:15 For the Parishioners
Thursday, May 28, 2015
12:15 For the Parishioners
Friday, May 29, 2015
12:15 Julpha Garcia (D)
Stewardship
“Continuing our
journey together”
In the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
Parish Oﬃce Hours:
9:00 am—4:00 pm Mon-Fri
Except Wed 1:30—5:00 pm
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PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED
ON MEMORIAL DAY
May 17
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