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The gospel reading today already prepares us for the feast of the Ascension; Jesus bidding farewell “My peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you” and ascending to heaven [observed this Thursday] and the great feast of Pentecost [observed June 9th] when we recall the promised Holy Spirit coming down upon the apostles.

Today we hear: “The Advocate the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you”. Jesus has no intention of abandoning his apostles, his followers, us. Jesus will not leave us orphans. The period between The Ascension and Pentecost – nine days-- may be seen and observed as a novena, invoking the coming of the Holy Spirit. If interested in making a personal novena to the Holy Spirit, take a flyer on sanctuary rails. For all

Pray daily:

Come Holy Spirit, Fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created and renew the face of the earth. O God who by the light of the Holy Spirit, teach us to be truly wise and to rejoice in his consolation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The parish will soon have a need for a part time receptionist/ secretary with computer skills [12-16 hours] If interested, speaker to Fr. Henry for details.

May I call your attention to the:

Annual Community CROP WALK –[Ending Hunger, one step at a time]- Sunday June 2 12 pm – 1 pm Registration and beginning at Congregational Church, College Highway. As this is an ecumenical community event, we have each year had some walkers supporting this cause, which also in part benefits the Southwick Food Pantry. This is a wonderful way for a delegation from Our Lady of the Lake Church to also give witness to a need we all can endorse. Walker envelopes are available at our exits

UPDATE – ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

We are now up to $21,485, just $4,395 under last year’s total of $24,190. Thank you on behalf of the many charities and services depending on the campaign’s success. If a pledge has not yet been made please take time this Easter season to make your donation. Donation envelopes are available in the vestibules or contribute on line at http://givecentral.org/dosma

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