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Holy Spirit’s Mission is to be a Spirit-filled community of love, challenging people to proclaim the good news of Christ’s salvation to the world. We seek to foster and promote a life pleasing to God through prayer and Sacramental ministry. We are called to nurture spiritual growth, build our lives on Gospel values and to reach out to the poor and hurting.
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A letter from Our Pastor pg. 2 Mass Intentions pg. 3 Ministries pg. 4 Religious Education pg. 5 Upcoming Bible Study pg. 6 Daily/Weekend Mass pg. 7 Online Giving pg. 8
A Letter from Our Pastor
Dear Parishioners of Holy Spirit Parish, July 2020
Many people are asking these days where is our Church and Catholic culture headed? The replies to these ques ons are not always posi ve or encouraging. There may be many reasons to agree with the nega ve assessment, but as Chris ans and Catholics, and I as a priest hold dear a saying of Saint Benedict and that is, “Never to despair of God’s mercy.”
This comes from the fourth chapter of the Rule, on the “Tools of Good Works.”
The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “Into each life some rain must fall.” We are all confronted from me to me or very regularly with the fact that there are reali es over which we have li le or no control and we must learn to accept them. The famous “Serenity Prayer” expresses it in terms of being granted the serenity “to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” Hopefully, being able to do that carries with it some guarantee of serenity or calm. I believe this to be the case and that it is rooted in trust in God and His grace, ac ng in human lives. This is what we need to hear today especially because of what has happened in our State in the last two weeks.
The best way at our disposal to respond to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ is by the transforma on of the inner person, through forming good habits and even taking delight in virtue. It is an ongoing work, though, not simply a once and for all a empt.
The healthy person learns from others, looking to living models and seeking to be like those who are virtuous and worthy of imita on. In the parish life of Holy Spirit the existence of both the young and old opens up the possibility of finding role models in those who are more experienced in Chris an life, who have trodden the path for many decades and who are guideposts for the journey to God. O en, such role models need say nothing, because their way of being and ac ons speak volumes to those who are astute enough to pick up what is valuable in the seniors. We were taught as youngster, “ac ons speak louder than words,” and the saying is s ll true. Another adage that is applicable here is this: “be er to be than to seem to be.”
A life lived, as a parish family of Holy Spirit is a powerful witness in the world today that communion, in contrast to aliena on, is s ll possible. When people come together to share common aspira ons, hold beliefs in common like our faith and extend care to others, then something of great value emerges, both for the members of the parish and those outside of our parish family.
Great advice from ancient philosophy is this: know thyself. Such knowledge will likely take a life me, but those set on the path of self-knowledge are be er equipped to move from self-seeking to self-giving, from vice to virtue, from sharing in Christ’s sufferings, in order to be a partaker in Christ’s glory (see 1 Peter 4:13). In the process, such persons, and we among them hopefully, can be a source of light, hope and joy for all and at all mes. This is what our world, state, county and city need today more than ever.
Whatever the future holds for us, individually and as Church, is in God’s hands. We must trust in Divine Providence and do our part as well to promote a culture of life and hope in this difficult me. And we must be rooted in Jesus, the Way, Truth and Life.
May the Lord bless you and keep you healthy in mind and body in the day ahead! Fr. Pat
The following banns of MATRIMONY are being published for the
SECOND TIME
Jessica Ortiz & John Zarate August 15, 2020
If anyone knows anything that could prevent a marriage from proceeding, that person is required to report it to the priest of the parish where the couple plans on getting married. (Code of Canon Law §1067).
MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, July 28 Carol Rittore By Harry & Janene Massuco Special Intention of Brian Fox By Jody Hudson Wednesday, July 29 Ina Boros By Marcia & Leonardo Boros Nenita Lleva By The Jumaos Family Thursday, July 30 Ian Landreth By Kate Mallam Eleuteria Laihee By Carmelita Sanchez Friday, July 31 Jan Hansen By Hugo & Shirley Cox Special Intention of Garrett Hudson By Jody Hudson Saturday, August 1 Tom McGowan By Lew & Linda Solomon Marion Tocchio By The Stamoulis Dicicco Family Sunday, August 2 8:00AM Simon Hung Vo & Agnes Lien Le By Suong Vo Connie Trocino By Maria Vissia Kheradpir 10:00AM Martina Montelongo By Joe & Sheila Mastro Intention of Holy Spirit Parishioners 12:00PM Fr. Eric Swearingen By The Holy Spirit Women’s Guild Margaret Caglia By Rick & Toni Breadmont
THE SANCTUARY LIGHT from July 28—August 3 is in loving memory of
John Wigger
By Vicky Wigger & Family
ALTAR FLOWERS
in memory of
Curt & Helen Follansbee
By Bev & Jeff Robinson
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Fraternal Insurance Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance and retirement programs. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. For more information, please contact Pablo Contreras, General Sales Manager, at 559/270-1765 or [email protected].
Holy Spirit’s Stephen Minister volunteers hope and pray that you, your loved ones, and the people you care for are healthy and happy. Many things have changed since the onset of COVID 19. Stephen Ministers continue to offer Christian caring and support to anyone in
need, even during this pandemic. Although we do not make face to face visits during this time, we continue to offer support on a regular basis with phone calls and/or texts. We are still able to listen, pray and encourage anyone going through a difficult time, and especially during this pandemic. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, grief from the loss of a loved one, divorce, loss of job and/or economic worries, loneliness and isolation, worries about your future and more, we are here to support you. If you would like more information and/or if someone you love can benefit from a Stephen Minister, please do not hesitate to call. You can reach us at the following phone numbers:
Laurie Primavera 559-434-5701; Paul Cameron 559-706-1677; Hazel Bondy 559-288-4055
Questions: TEXT 559/289-6700 or email [email protected].
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CONFIRMATION (LIFE TEEN) / EDGE
Registration for Confirmation & Edge is OPEN! Forms are available on our website under ‘Youth Ministry’ as well as information on these programs. Payment options include online or send cash or check by mail to: Holy Spirit Catholic Church/Youth Ministry |355 E. Champlain Drive |Fresno, CA 93730 Questions: Call 559/434-7708 or email [email protected].
CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Returning Students- Please complete & submit the 2020/21 Medical & Media Release forms which can be found on the website and return by email: [email protected] or by mail: Holy Spirit Catholic Church/Religious Education 355 E. Champlain Drive| Fresno, CA 93730
New Students- Please complete the Registration, 2020/21 Medical & Media Release forms all found on the website and submit with a copy of the student’s Baptism Certificate to the email or mailing address above.
Cost- $60 (1), $110 (2), $150 (+3 or more children of the same household) Pay online or send cash or check by mail. Please put the student’s name on the memo line if paying by check. There will be a packet pick-up for students from September to December. In person classes will resume in January 2021.
ONLINE RESOURCES Holy Heroes is a family-owned apostolate loyal to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. They offer a wide variety of FREE Catholic activities and resources (books, CD’s, DVD’s, and gifts) for all ages and stages throughout the liturgical year www.holyheroes.com.
Tiny Saints have some fun printable activities for children to learn more about our heavenly family. There is even a Saint Personality Quiz. https://www.tinysaints.com/pages/activities?mc_cideba433c3d7&mc_eid-74b71eb764.
Kid’s Liturgy– To access this Sunday’s Children’s Liturgy of the Word session including music, Gospel reading and interpretation, and an activity sheet to download: For children (ages 3 to 1st grade). Go to: https://mlearn.smp.org. Type in Username: [email protected]. Password: KidsLiturgy123!
MagnifiKids! has a children’s version of the Magnificant, a guide to Mass each week. Children ages 6-12 can use this colorful booklet as their guide to prepare to watch Mass at home. Click the current week’s date to download the guide for that Liturgy.
Busted Halo– Videos, blogs, and podcasts and more! Busted Halo offers theologically sound resources presented with fun and humor that all ages can enjoy.
Life Teen Blog- https://lifeteen.com/blog/ This blog site is 100% Catholic and offers some helpful insights into the Coronavirus epidemic and how to make the most of the quarantine.
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Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have so many people been devoted to her over the centuries? What can we learn about her from sacred scripture? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this lectio series on Mary. Featuring the insightful biblical teaching of Dr. Brant Pitre, Lectio Mary: The Bible and the Mother of God examines what Scripture, the life of Christ, and the early Church fathers reveal
about Mary. By closely examining the connections between the Old and New Testaments, Dr. Pitre presents clear and easily understood explanations about the life and identity of Mary, the Mother of God. BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH Study Guide is available on Amazon for $13 or can be downloaded for FREE from Formed.org. Please email [email protected] for the ZOOM code to participate.
OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Our Catholic Faith will not meet during the month of August. It will resume Monday evenings in September.
DIOCESE OF FRESNO WEBSITE dioceseoffresno.org
To read the bishop’s statement on the recent guidelines for Mass along with responses to social justice topics and news in our diocese, please visit the website.
ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
LIVE-STREAMED ⦁TV station CMAC, available on AT&T Uverse Channel 99 and Comcast Channel 93. Monday-Friday at 7:30AM and Sundays at 10:00AM.
⦁On the Holy Spirit website: www.holyspiritfresno.org OUTDOOR MASSES Sundays at 6:30AM and 8:00AM in the Plaza. Sign up online through our website. People in attendance should bring their own chairs and masks and social distancing required.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21
SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. Martha Thursday: St. Peter Chrysologus Friday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Saturday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Saturday
MASS INFORMATION
Mass Outdoors|July 19, 2020
Thank you to the Holy Spirit staff and volunteers who have given their time each weekend at our Masses. There is a lot involved in order to provide parishioners a safe opportunity to attend Mass and is only made possible by our volunteers. Thank you!
YOUR GIVING STILL MATTERS For many of you, your weekly donations are brought with you to Mass. We encourage you to either mail in your weekly donations or sign up for e-Giving options if you aren’t able to sign up & attend one of the Masses. Our parish still depends on the Sunday collection. Currently, just as in normal, healthy times, your weekly tithe is essential for the parish in achieving our mission.
MAIL YOUR DONATIONS TO: Holy Spirit Catholic Church| 355 E. Champlain Drive, Fresno, CA 93730 OR SIGN UP FOR E-GIVING : If you would like to give electronically, please visit holyspiritfresno.org. Select “Financial/Online Giving” then Select the “Online Giving” box.
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