ASCENSION

Roman Catholic Community

June 9, 2019 • Pentecost Sunday

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Capt. David Glassmire

Happy birthday to the Catholic Church! Happy birthday to

you, who are the body of the Church!

We're all familiar with our own birthdays,

and we celebrate them because they mark the

day of the year in which we entered into this

life. But did you know you have a second birth-

day?

Because you are part of the body of the Church, Pentecost

is the Church's birthday, and yours as well. And like any birth-

day, it's a cause for celebration.

The word Pentecost is Greek and it means "50th day." Fifty

days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Ho-

ly Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers, and the begin-

ning of their Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations.

Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday, which the Jews use to

celebrate the end of Passover. Jews celebrate the gift of the

law to Moses at Mt. Sinai on this day. But we, as Catholics

celebrate the birth of our Church.

At Pentecost, the Apostles and their followers were gath-

ered in a room. Jews from all over the world were gathered

with Peter, the leader of the Apostles and the Eleven.

Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong

driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were

in. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which

parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were

all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different

tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.

Christ had promised His Apostles that He would send His

Holy Spirit, and, on Pentecost, they were granted the gifts of

the Holy Spirit. The Apostles began to preach the Gospel in all

of the languages that the Jews who were gathered there

spoke, and about 3,000 people were converted and baptized.

Working with the Word

Pentecost Sunday

June 9, 2019

Reading I: Acts 2:1-11

Responsorial Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13, or Romans 8:8-17

Gospel: John 20:19-23 or John 14:15-16, 23b-26

Focusing the Gospel

Key words and phrases: If, Whoever, Father will love, the

Holy Spirit whom the Father will send

To the point: “If you love me.” “Whoever loves

me.” (emphases added) Our love is always a free choice and,

as human beings, we are never quite sure of our choices.

God’s love, on the other hand, is sure and steady. God contin-

ually sends the Spirit to dwell within us. This indwelling Spirit

empowers us to love with God’s steadfastness. Transformed

by the Spirit, our love moves from “if” to “I can, I choose, I

will.”

Connecting the Gospel �

� to the Second Reading: Saint Paul enumerates the ef-

fects of the Spirit’s dwelling within us: we belong to Christ, are

made righteous, are given new life, become adopted children

and heirs of God. Here is God’s gift of Love to us: an unprece-

dented relationship made possible by the indwelling of the

Holy Spirit.

� to experience: It is so much easier to act with love when

we know we are loved. We can act with love in all times and

places, all situations and circumstances, because we know

we are filled with the Spirit who is God’s love.

Copyright 2010 by The Order of St. Benedict, Inc., Collegeville, Minnesota.

Fr. Dave and the parish family extend

our sincere sympathies to the families

of Mary Lou Mager Klein and Helena

Fortunato. “Eternal rest grant unto

them, O Lord. May their souls and all

the souls of the faithful departed rest in

peace. Amen.

To Our Confirmandi:

Blessings and joy as you are sealed with the Holy Spirit.

May you always give “witness to the Holy Spirit” by living a

strong Christian life daily. Keeping the gifts of the Holy Spirit

active in your heart, you will walk in God’s ways.

Our blessings and

congratulations to the

following receiving Con-

firmation in St. Joseph’s

Cathedral in Buffalo on

Sunday, June 9, 2019:

Zachary Anderson

Andrew Clark

Alexis Danoso

Sydney Della Penna

Rhorri Fix

Joseph Gefell

Norah Janes

Noah Johnson

Megan Smith

Jake Torcello

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

1. Wisdom 2. Understanding 3. Counsel 4. Fortitude

5. Knowledge 6. Piety 7. Fear of the Lord

Musician’s Path to Prayer

Lord, I am humbly in your presence.

Open my heart and my mind. Let me dwell in your Spirit

in the midst of your assembly.

I think of the place where I will worship on Sunday. I recall its many

aromas… I feel myself within it …

I listen … I look …

If I am a singer,

I see the breath support and resonance of my body

my voice projecting from a place deep inside me

If I play an instrument,

I imagine how it feels in my hands

the manuals, pedals, and draw knobs of the organ

the strings and frets of the guitar

the keys of the piano

drum, flute, trumpet, violin

my voice or my instrument resonates

first on its own

then blending with all the others

As I join the song,

I feel the Holy Spirit deep within me

voicing my deepest longing and desire.

Fill us with your Holy Spirit once again,

Rouse your power within us. ~Amen

PENTECOST SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019

Please Help the Holy Name Society

You can help our Holy Name Society by returning your

deposit bottles and cans to the Redemption Center/Eastown

Beverages in the Aldi Plaza. Please state that your deposit is

to be credited to the Holy Name Society of Ascension Parish.

Financial Report

Collection for June 1 and 2, 2019: Regular $4,647.00, As-

cension $537.00, Candles $117.00

Diocese:

Expenses: Clergy Assessment $2,238.73, Diocesan Assess-

ment $2,407.05, School Assessment$2,371.17

Income $5,301.00

Expenses 7,016.95

Difference ($1,715.95)

Mass attendance for June 1 and 2, 2019 was 311.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.

Queen of Hearts about $2,300.00

Progressive Split Jackpot over $1,100.00

Regular Progressive Jackpot $500.00 at 57#

Lottery Ticket Basket Raffle

Upcoming Collections

Catholic Communication CampaignI.I..III.II...June 9

Peter’s Pence/Holy FatherIIIIIIIIIII.I..July 14

St. Vincent de Paul II...IIIIIIIIIIII...July 28

Knights of Columbus Rosary

The Msgr. William C. Kirby Council 325 of the

Knights of Columbus will Pray the Rosary at

7:00 p.m. at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

at Notre Dame High School on the third Thurs-

day of each month, ending in September.

Sunday, June 9…….……………..……....Bingo Team 3

Monday, June 10.……….Choir Practice at 7:00 p.m.

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Bible Study

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the

Parish Learning Center. New members welcome.

Ascension Holy Name Society Rosary

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Notre Dame Grotto at 6:00 p.m.

Msgr. William Kirby Knights of Columbus #325

Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Altar and Rosary prays the Rosary

Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 3:25 p.m. preceding

the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

Ascension Respect Life Committee

Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the

Parish Office Conference room. New members welcome.

We are looking for a few more volun-

teers willing to help clean the Church

on the first Thursday of the month after

the 7:30 a.m. Mass. Please think about

it prayerfully, especially through the summer months. You may

respond to the Ascension Parish Office. Thank you!

SummerFest is Coming

SummerFest Volunteer forms are available at the doors of the

church or at the parish office. Simply put, in order for this en-

deavor to fly, we need everyone’s help; young, old, in be-

tween. Success depends on you. Our co-chairs may be ap-

proaching you to lend a hand, please do.

Volunteers Needed

Lectors Needed

We need readers to proclaim the Word of God at all Masses.

Please consider being a vital part of our Worship Team. You

will receive a book for practicing the readings and training if

you need it. If you have done this in the past, please come

back. We need you!

Faith Formation

We are looking for volunteers to be a part of Faith

Formation 2019-2020 session. If you would like to

help out, please contact Sr. Francine or call the Par-

ish Office 585-343-1796.

Altar and Rosary Society Dinner Meeting

Don’t forget the Altar and Rosary Society June dinner meeting

on Monday June 17, 2019. It’s not too late to sign up. Please

bring your $23.00 payment and meal choice to the parish of-

fice by June 12.

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Vigil of Pentecost Sunday

4:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. David R. Glassmire

25th Anniversary of Ordination

Celebration

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Sunday, June 9, 2019

Pentecost Sunday

8:00 a.m. + George Sr. and Helen Tomaselli

(Birthday Remembrance)

req by Family

10:30 a.m. + Anita Rynkowski

(Birthday Remembrance)

req by Husband Bob and Daughter Patti

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Weekday

7:30 a.m. + Eleanor Kawacz

req by Irv Bartz

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

St. Barnabas, apostle, memorial

7:30 a.m. + Lucy and Harry Palatiere

req by Rose and Frank O’Geen

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Weekday

7:30 a.m. + Rita Ruzzi

req by Elaine Scappa

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

St. Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church

7:30 a.m. + Maria and James Pricola and Deceased

Family Members

req by Jeanette Attardi and Family

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Vigil of The Most Holy Trinity

OUTDOOR MASS

4:00 p.m. + Antoinette Di Martino

req by Ruth and Joe LaPiana

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

The Most Holy Trinity

8:00 a.m. + Wanda S. Kopec

req by Rev. David Glassmire

10:30 a.m. + Mary McNeilly

req by Rev. David Glassmire

Votive Candles

Lit for the week of June 9, 2019

Blessed Mother + Helena Fortunato

req by Peg and Robert Gorecki

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Father Dave and the Ascension Parish

Parishioners congratulate our native son,

Aaron Kulczyk, on the occasion of his

ordination to the priesthood.

My God bless and keep him in His care.

Bishop Richard Malone anointing Fr. Aaron Kulczyk’s Hands.

Jesus, our great High Priest, hear our humble prayers on

behalf of your newly ordained priest, Father Aaron Kulczyk.

Give him a deep faith, a bright and firm hope, and a burning

love which will ever increase in the course of his priestly life.

In his loneliness, comfort him; in his sorrows, strengthen

him; in his frustrations, point out to him that it is through suf-

fering that the soul is purified. Show him that he is needed

by the Church; he is needed by souls; he is needed for the

work of redemption.

O loving Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests, take to

your heart your son who is close to you because of his

priestly ordination, and because of the power which he has

received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which

needs him so much. Be his comfort, be his joy, be his

strength, and especially help him to live and to defend the

ideals of consecrated celibacy. ~ Amen.

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