Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016 Readings: Acts 14: 21-27; Rev 21: 1-5; Jn 13: 31-33,34-35

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1 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016 Readings: Acts 14: 21-27; Rev 21: 1-5; Jn 13: 31-33,34-35 THE DEACON S SPEAKIN Dear friends, A Divine inner guiding force has always been part of our Catholic doctrine. In particular, the sacrament of initiation celebrates a divine love that is so great that God chooses to live within us and among us. In baptism we are immersed into the paschal mystery of Jesus, dying to self so that we might rise to new life in Jesus. We are sealed in baptism with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened in Confirmation to live this new life. In the Eucharist we are nourished by Jesus Body and Blood and by eating and drinking this food, we become what we eat the Body of Christ in whom God lives in glory. The challenge, of course, is that these sacraments remain not simply actions we simply go through, but become dynamic ways of living. This is one reason why we celebrate liturgy each Sunday so that we remember Jesus words and deeds. One practice that might help us make this practical in our daily living and over the years see real spiritual growth in ourselves is to make sure that we take just one thought one idea that leads to specific action in our daily living from each Sunday celebration. This week we might ask ourselves, how do I express to others that God dwells within me? How does this week s gospel challenge me to live? At the end of every mass we are blessed, then sent forth to live what we have celebrated. It s so easy to be eager to leave church and get on with the rest of our day, that we can readily miss the importance of this short but important rite. One of the dismissals in the Roman Missal is, Go in peace, glorifying the Lord, by your life. This speaks directly to this Sunday s gospel. We glorify the Lord when we follow through on His new commandment of love. This love is not the type of shallow and fleeting love that s projected by the entertainment industry, but it s the life giving love that Jesus modeled for us. Our daily living must be characterized by the kind of self-giving love that brings us to put the needs of others before our own. It s the kind of love that prompts us to empty ourselves for the sake of others, no matter what the cost. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Deacon John Mission Statement Called by Christ, gifted by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center is a parish committed to serving the academic community and all those who choose to be [art of our parish family.

2 Knights of Columbus Membership Drive The Knights of Columbus Council 9445 at the Newman Center seeks Catholic men to serve the community and grow in faith. Monthly meetings help develop ideas to help the parish in multiple ways. Stop by the tables outside the chapel after all Masses this weekend for information or call Will Baumann: LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Michael Young will speak on the topic of spirituality within the LGBTQ Community and issues related to the integration and inclusion of LGBTQ persons into faith communities on Thursday, April 28 at 7pm in the Community Room. Michael Young is the coordinator of the Lavender Convention which promotes spirituality in the LGBT community. Newman Center Young Adults We will be having our Young Adult meeting following the 7pm Mass this Sunday, April 24. Please join us as we plan future events. Mi Camino de Santiago Deacon Bill Lucido will tell his pilgrimage story: Walking 500 miles from St. Jean Pied de Port, France, to Santiago, Spain, along the Camino de Santiago, 7pm Tuesday, May 10 at Cardinal Newman Hall. Hear his amazing and inspiring story. Fresno Catholic Singles Fresno Catholic Singles general meeting and potluck is at 6:30pm Thursday, May 5, in the Newman Center cafeteria. For details, please call Rose Marie: th Grade Teaching Position St. Anthony of Padua School is accepting applications for a 7th grade homeroom teacher to teach 7th grade social studies and literature and a 7th/8th grade pre-algebra or algebra class. Contact Principal Susannah Nelson: snelson@sasfresno.com or Sacraments in Times of Illness Catholic priests are not always available for sacraments at local hospitals, so anyone anticipating hospitalization, surgery or going into any healthcare facility should contact their parish for the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick or Reconciliation. Dedicated Eucharistic Ministers for the Sick provide visitation and the Eucharist to our parishioners in local nursing homes. The Anointing of the Sick, administered by a priest, should be requested at the parish for anyone who is ill, undergoing treatment, weakened by age or infirmity or diagnosed with a terminal illness. It is not last rites and should not be put off until the person is dying or near death when the ministry of a priest may not be available. Family Life Ministry Meditation and Tai Chi For Christian and evening meditation, Men s Scripture Group, and Tai Chi meeting days and times, refer to the calendar. There is a $10/month fee for Tai Chi. For Family Life info, contact John Prandini: ext. 107 or prandinij@csufnewman.com. College Ministries College Night: Join us Wednesday night from 6-8 for dinner and fellowship. Emmaus Come join us after the 7pm Mass to reflect on the Sunday s readings in the Annex (next to the carport). Es-Tu-Dios We will be meeting in the Annex beginning at 5:45pm this Sunday, April 24. Come Inside and Rest Awhile The St. Paul Catholic Newman Center Women's Guild will host a women's spiritual retreat with Sister Donna Shanahan on Saturday, April 30. The retreat is scheduled from 9am-3pm in Cardinal Newman Hall. Tickets are on sale after all Masses. The $25 admission includes continental breakfast at 8am and lunch. Taize You are invited to attend the Taize Prayer Service at St. Anthony of Padua at 7:30pm, Monday, April 25, in the chapel. Scripture, singing, praying, meditation and Veneration at the Cross are part of this one-hour experience lit only by the candles on the altar. Leave ready to live in peace. St. Anthony s Retreat and Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center Annual Fundraiser Sunday, May 1, 2016 St. Anthony Retreat Center Sierra Dr. Three Rivers, CA :00pm Social Hour 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Live Auction $150 per guest. RSVP by April 20 by calling Overnight packages available.

3 Weekly Schedule Sunday, April 24 Acts 14: 21-27; Rev 21: 1-5; Jn 13: 31-33, :30am Mass for Bridie Clancy Chapel 9:00am Mass for Ann Patrick Chapel 11:00am Mass for Norman Claytor Chapel 12:30pm Baptisms Chapel 2:00pm Igbo Mass Chapel 5:45pm Es-Tu-Dios Meeting Annex 7:00pm Mass Chapel 8:00pm Emmaus Chapel Monday, April 25 1 Pt 5:5-14; Mk 16: :00am Donna M. Walsh Chapel 6:30pm Scripture Study - The Bible Timeline Cafeteria 6:30pm RCIA Inquiry Library Tuesday, April 26 Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14: :00am Mass for Bonnie Caetano Chapel 7:30am Men s Morning Scripture Study Community Room 9:00am Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :15am Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH 102 4:00pm Confessions Chapel 5:30pm Faith, Family & Friends Meal Night Cardinal Newman Hall Wednesday, April 27 Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 7:00am Mass Chapel 5:30pm Scriptural Rosary Community Room 6:00pm College Night Cardinal Newman Hall 6:00pm Prayer & Life Workshop CNH 105 6:30pm Mercy in Relationship Chapel 6:30pm RCIA Mystagogia CNH 103 7:00pm Interfaith Meditation Library Thursday, April 28 Acts 15;7-21 Jn 15: :00am Mass for Hope Pineda Chapel 9:00am Scripture Study - Gospel Matthew Cafeteria 9:00am Beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :15am Tai Chi for Arthritis CNH :15am Christian Meditation CNH 104 3:00pm College Study Group Library 5:30pm Tai Chi - short form CNH 102 7:00pm Tai Chi - long form CNH 102 Friday, April 29 Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15: :00am Communion Service Chapel 6:00pm Food Recovery Network Cafeteria Saturday, April 30 Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15: :00am Tai Chi - long form St. John XXIII 9:00am Women s Guild Retreat Cardinal Newman Hall 10:00am First Communion Chapel 1:00pm Staal Funeral Chapel 5:00pm Mass for Mario J. Munarolo Chapel Sunday, May 1 Acts 15:1-2,22-29; Rev 21:10-14,22-23; Jn 14: :30am Mass for Phillip Hood Chapel 9:00am Mass for Edward Thomas Lopes Chapel 11:00am Mass Chapel 5:45pm Es-Tu-Dios Meeting Annex 7:00pm Mass Chapel 8:00pm College Grad Reception Second Collection The second collection this Sunday is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. The appeal primarily supports home mission dioceses; that is, those dioceses in the United States that are unable to offer their people the basic pastoral ministries of word, worship, and service without outside help. Prayers + Deceased: Bridie Clancy, Ann Patrick, Norman Claytor + Please pray for healing of our loved ones who are ill: Cruz Rios, Art Frias, Barbara Crauen, Fr. Finian McGinn, Arick Willhelm, Judy Clifford, Cristina Murao, Pat McCormick, Stephanie Schwab, Shirley Lea, Sue Noonkester (daughter of Alice Terhaar), Ollie Mae & Tom Godburn, Ernie Lee, Kenny Smith, Kyle Springer, Gary Payne Faith, Family & Friends This Tuesday, April 26 th Faith, Family & Friends, our Community Religious Education and Faith Formation program for EVERYONE will meet again! Please join us at 5:30pm in Cardinal Newman Hall for our last meal night for this session of Faith, Family & Friends. Our program begins at 6:00pm with song, information, raffle prizes and prayer. At 6:15pm the children will be dismissed to their age appropriate classes and the adults will return to Cardinal Newman Hall to choose from one of the following class options: Catholic Faith Topic: Intentional Discipleship by Sr. Kathleen Family Life Topic: Enrich Your Marriage & Family Life by John Prandini Scripture Study Topic: Acts of the Apostles by Deacon John Supino Everyone is invited to attend FF&F. You do not need to have a child in religious education to join us. Please join us!! Contributions for April :00pm $997 7:30am $2,410 9:00am $2,943 11:00am $1,880 7:00pm $1,542 Received by Mail $1,435 Electronic Donations $2,155 Online Donations $418 Total Sunday Contributions $13,780 Weekly Goal $12,853

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