Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, Pastor: Rev. Father Hamish Currie. Assistant Pastor: Fr. Ignatius Xavier

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1 . Pastor: Rev. Father Hamish Currie Assistant Pastor: Fr. Ignatius Xavier Parish Secretary: Lisa Wyer Office hours: 8:30AM-12:30PM Sunday Masses: 5:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 8:30 PM Precious Blood Cathedral 778 Queen Street East, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario P6A 2B1 Tel: / Fax: / pbcathedral@on.aibn.com Journey Office: GIVE (4483) / jointhejourney@shaw.ca Mission Statement We are a welcoming Catholic community; the Cathedral Church in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, empowered by the Holy Spirit, for the transformation of ourselves and the world, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We reach out to all people and work to preach the Good News through the Liturgy and Sacraments. We shall achieve our mission through faith formation initiatives for those of all ages and outreach to those with spiritual and material needs. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014 Weekday Masses: 7:55 A.M. No Mass on Wednesdays Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 P.M. Baptism: Usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Please make arrangements one month in advance by contacting the Parish Office. Marriages: Please make marriage arrangements six months in advance by contacting the Parish office. Papal Blessing: Please allow at least 6 months for Papal Blessing to arrive after the request has been made. Prayer Line: Cecile Pavoni, Diocesan Order of Women: Dorothy Yadivisiak CWL President: Louise McGuire, Liturgical Music/Choir: Nicole Dugas, Bulletin Announcements Please your announcement to pbcathedral@on.aibn.com before 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday Jesus said to his disciples, Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. (Gospel)

2 Page 2 Precious Blood Cathedral Scripture Readings: May 19 - May 25 Monday Acts ; John Tuesday Acts ; John a Wednesday Acts ; John Thursday Acts ; John Friday Acts ; John Saturday & Sunday Acts 8.5-8, 14-17; 1 Peter ; John Monday, May 19 No Mass Please note the parish office will be closed Victoria Day, Monday May 19. Tuesday, May 20 7:55 A.M. + Arlene Candelori by Norman Candeloir, Janice & Glenn Sargant & Family + Donald Pezzutto Jr., by Don & Lorraine Pezzutto Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 Special Intentions by Ross & Mary Sullivan + Msgr. Ray Farrell by Ann Harrison No Mass 7:55 A.M. Friday, May 23 7:55 A.M. + Loretta C. Dupuis by Anne Marie Dupuis & Family + Vincent Caicco by Teresa Sicoli Saturday, May 24 5:00 P.M. + Aldene Martynuck by Stan Martynuck & Family + Archie Adams by Louise Adams Sunday, May 25 9:00 A.M. + Alberto Pino by Tony & Lena Pino + Walter Zagrobelny by Sandy & Angelo Cavicchiolo 11:00 A.M. Intentions of Parishioners Join the Welcoming Committee Volunteers are needed for the Welcoming Committee. This is a wonderful way to get involved in the Church and to meet fellow parishioners. Please call the parish office at if you are interested. First Communion First Communion classes: May 21 & 28. First Communion celebration June 1. REMINDER Please do not leave valuables visible in your car and lock your vehicle. 8:30 P.M. + Frank D Orazio by Gilles LaRoche & Family Sunday, May 11 Building/Journey Fund YTD $4704 $376,876 Thank you for your continued generosity!

3 Precious Blood Cathedral Page 3 May 24/25 Saturday 5:00 P.M. Sunday 9:00 A.M. Sunday 11:00 A.M. Sunday 8:30 P.M. Lectors Maria Esposito Mike Solomon Susan Colizza Donna Bos Tyler Smith Evelyn Theriault Catherine Mansfield Tom Walton Eucharistic Minister Robert Dugas Anne Greco Michelle Inch Terry Colizza Denise Colizza Alfredo Bruni Gino Masotti Sophie Ostrowski Myrtle Corelli Ushers Bernard Lysiak Neil Conway John Slobodecki Richard Bubinas Rudy Wheatley Brian Lidstone Ted & Norma Wall Phil Bellerose Greeters Phyllis Delaney Edna Miskiw Louise Bichler Agnes Cote Myrtle Corelli Kathleen Carlson Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. John 14 Martial Moreau Gino Filice Sick and Shut In This week at Precious Blood Cathedral Tues. May 20 11:30am Craft Group at Sacred Heart 7:00pm K of C Meeting at Sacred Heart Wed. May 21 10:00am Fundraising Committee Meeting in boardroom CWL 6:15pm First Communion Class at Sacred Heart Please remember in your prayers, all the sick and shut in especially Mae Roberts, Bernice Corcoran, Margaret Nicholson and Gerald Nolan. Journey Bake Sale: We are still in need of assistance with our Bake Sale for the Journey. If you can give your time please call Louise Bichler at The following would be welcomed: baking, preserves, jams,jellies, pickles etc. Annual June Dinner Meeting: All members, please join us for a good meal and a visit with your sisters in the League. There will also be presentation of Pins and Certificates for years of service in the CWL This will be the last meeting until September. When: June 3 rd Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Grand Gardens Dennis Street. Cost $24. Taxes and Gratuities included. For Tickets: Please call Jean Lajambe at Liturgy Have you seen the beautiful artwork? The Children s Liturgy group have been busy. Take a few minutes to look at the artwork in Ste. Anne s Room. The children are very proud of their work.

4 Page 4 Precious Blood Cathedral Eats and treats to support the journey All are welcome Precious Blood Cathedral is hosting two outdoor events to support The Journey s goals of inclusiveness and pride in the accomplishments of Catholics for all Catholics from all parishes and friends. On Saturday June 7 th, a garage sale will be held at the rear of the Cathedral from 8am to 2pm. On Sunday, June 8 th, the 2 nd annual bbq will take place from 12 noon to 4pm at the rear of the Cathedral. This family oriented bbq will include the sale of tasty food items from M&M s, coffee and tea courtesy of Dick Brownlee at Tim Horton s and thirst quenching beverages. There will be a children s play area, music and stimulating activities for adults. More than 500 people attended last fall s bbq. We are requesting all members of the parish please donate the following spring cleaning items for the garage sale on June 7 th : collectibles, jewelry, coins, household items, paintings, camping items, musical instruments, coffee tables, lamps and more. Please deliver all items to the Cathedral in front of the garage from May 31 st to June 6 th from 3pm to 5pm. Please no clothes, large appliances or large furniture. All proceeds benefit The Journey. Listed below are the lottery winners to date: Jan. 25-Daniele Musculino; Feb.2-Bernie Guizetti; Feb. 8-Brian Yarema; Feb. 15-Brenda Brooks; Feb. 22-Gail Campeau; Mar. 1-Judy Barbeau; Mar. 8-Dan Bertoncello ; Mar. 15- Kelly & Steven Booth; Mar. 23-Michelle Alfano; Mar. 30-Mary Pedatella; April 5-Katie Dupuis; April 12-Janet Fabbro; April 19-Connie Mazzuca; April 26-Joshua Onofrio; May 3-Denis Larochelle. Journey Lottery Winner May 10 Marc Baril Knights of Columbus Please note that a general meeting is to be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 7 p.m. in the upper chamber of Sacred Heart Convent. Nominations for the upcoming executive elections to be held in June are most appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there. "It is not God's will for some to have everything and others to have nothing." Archbishop Oscar Romero On behalf of Development & Peace we wish to thank the parishioners of Precious Blood Cathedral for their generous donation of $10, to Share Lent to help towards the "One Human Family Food For All" campaign. Your kindness and support is greatly appreciated. Blessings, Development & Peace Committee, Jan and Judy Change for Life Campaign Pick up a bottle at the back off the Church on Mother s Day then return it on Father s Day. Thank you for making a difference!

5 Precious Blood Cathedral Page 5 In the Community ARCH 30 TH, 2 Hanging Flower Baskets: Your purchase of a beautiful, healthy, hanging flower basket supports residential hospice care in our community. Flower baskets much be pre-ordered and pre-paid with delivery on Sat. May 24 at the Station Mall, Dennis Street Court from 11 AM 2 PM. If you wish to order a plant for a Mother s Day gift or other gift, a card is available for you if you order in person. Place your order at ARCH, Athletes Foot, Hess Jewellers or Stamping Grounds, Market Mall by Sun. May 18. You can place an order with a credit card if you call ARCH (705) x 202. "THE BIG BLUE": May 21. An evening with author & adventurer Charlie Wilkins. The fundraising event will have 2 components.1) Dinner & a movie with Charlie...$15.00 (only 80 dinner tickets); 2)Movie only... $5.00 (also available at door) Dinner at 6pm (5:30 doors open to Edwards' Hall, 160 Spring St) Movie in Central United Church Sanctuary will start at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) Q&A with Charlie immediately following the movie event. Books will be available for sale. Tickets are available from Lynne Brown or through the church office by calling Breakfast Brunch: St. Mary`s Men`s Club is having a breakfast brunch on Sunday May 18 from 10am- 12:30pm in the parish hall, 293 St. George`s Ave. $8 adults; $4 children under 12; No charge for children 6 & under. Sault Ste. Marie Senior Games: Come out & enjoy many activities offered during the 27th Annual Senior Games from Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6. All persons aged 55+ are welcome to participate in events including golf, bowling, poker, tennis, shuffleboard, washer toss, pickleball and many others. Register in advance at the Senior Citizens Drop-In Center located at 619 Bay St. For more information, please contact Anthony at the Senior Citizens Drop-In Center at

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8 Fifth Week of Easter In the gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter, we hear Jesus console us, asking us to not let our hearts be troubled because he goes only to prepare a place for us and that No one comes to the Father except through me. In the continuing weekday readings from the Acts of the Apostles, we see Paul and Barnabas preaching to the Gentiles. They encounter some who want to make them gods; others who want to stone them. A major discussion is held about whether a Gentile had to become a Jew before becoming a Christian. Peter declared that God granted Gentiles the Holy Spirit just as he did us and urged them not to burden Gentiles with the difficult Jewish laws. The group turned to the Holy Spirit and prayed for guidance and decided that Gentiles did not have to adhere to Jewish laws. Paul followed the Spirit to expand his travels, ending with his decision to go to Macedonia. John's Gospel continues the Last Discourse of Jesus, taking chapters 14 and 15 of the Fourth Gospel during the weekdays. These gospels offer a layered and poetic look at the kind of inseparable love we share with God. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him. He promises the Holy Spirit who will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. He offers us peace and encourages us not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. He tells his followers, It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain. Saturday, Jesus reminds us that if the world didn't like his announcing and living of this good news, then it won't like our announcing and living it either. On the Sixth Sunday of Easter, we hear the incredibly comforting news from Jesus in John's Gospel: I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you as he promised to send the Advocate, the Spirit of Truth to us. **********