When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,

they were all in one place together.

And suddenly there came from the sky

a noise like a strong driving wind,

and it filled the entire house in which they were.

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.

~Acts 2

Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store! Come, within our bosoms shine.

You, of comforters the best; You, the soul’s most welcome guest; Sweet refreshment here below;

In our labor, rest most sweet; Grateful coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe.

O most blessed Light divine, Shine within these hearts of yours, And our inmost being fill!

Where you are not, we have naught, Nothing good in deed or thought, Nothing free from taint of ill.

Heal our wounds, our strength renew; On our dryness pour your dew; Wash the stains of guilt away:

Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray.

On the faithful, who adore And confess you, evermore In your sevenfold gift descend;

Give them virtue’s sure reward; Give them your salvation, Lord; Give them joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia.

Congratulations and may

God’s blessings be upon this child:

Lauren Bradley Dietz

Dino Fioravanti

Helen McLaughlin

Louise McLaughlin

Rosemary Weber   

This week, the Sanctuary Candle at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish at St. Cecilia Church burns in memory of

Eileen Hahn DiSalvo from Kathy.

Weekly Calendar of Events

Saturday, May 18:

* Pray and Play: 9 - 10:30am, CTK in the Saint Kateri Center

Sunday, May 19:  PENTECOST SUNDAY

* Pentecost Celebration Coffee Hour: Following 11am Mass in the CTK Parish Center

* Faith Formation Sessions: 12pm at CTK

* Confirmation Session - 12pm-2pm - CTK Parish Center

 Tuesday, May 21 

* Seven Sorrows Rosary: 5 -5:30pm, CTK in Mary's Chapel

 Friday, May 24:

* Women's Bible Study: 9:30am, Saint Kateri Center

Saturday, May 25: 

* Nocturnal Adoration: 8pm at Christ The King Church

Monday, May 27:    Memorial Day

* Parish Offices Closed. No Noon Mass

The National Eucharistic Revival

“Until you know deep inside that Jesus thirsts for you – you can’t begin to know who He wants to be for you. Or who He wants you to be for Him.”

~ Mother Teresa

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Please join us for some upcoming events and opportunities!  More exciting news is on the way!

Friday, May 24th

Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation: 12:30 - 1pm, CTK

following Noon Mass

ACT OF ADORATION

I adore Thee, 0 Jesus, true God and true Man, here present in the Holy Eucharist, humbly kneeling before Thee and united in spirit with all the faithful on earth and all the blessed in heaven.

In deepest gratitude for so great a blessing, I love Thee, my Jesus, with my whole heart, for Thou art all perfect and all worthy of love.

Give me grace nevermore in any way to offend Thee, and grant that I, being refreshed by Thy Eucharistic presence here on earth, may be found worthy to come to the enjoyment with Mary of Thine eternal and ever blessed presence in heaven.

Amen

Pentecost

The definition of Pentecost: In the New Testament, the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples of Jesus. Pentecost is the Greek name for Shavuot, the spring harvest festival of the Israelites, which occurred when the Holy Spirit came.

The term Pentecost comes from the Greek, Pentekoste meaning “fiftieth”. It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the “Feast of Weeks” in the Septuagint, (the Greek version of the Hebrew bible) and the “Feast of 50 days” in Rabbinic tradition.

The day of Pentecost is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. That is to say, the fiftieth day after Easter inclusive of Easter Sunday. Pentecost may also refer to the 50 days from Easter to Pentecost Sunday inclusive of both. Because Easter itself has no fixed date, this makes Pentecost a moveable feast.

The Christian holiday of Pentecost, which is celebrated on the seventh Sunday (49 days) after Easter, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1-31).

Pentecost is the festival when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is regarded as the birthday of the Christian church.

Liturgical Calendar Seasons

Easter through Pentecost:

Alleluia – He is Risen! The Easter season celebrates Christ’s resurrection from the dead, his victory over death. Christ’s Ascension into heaven is celebrated on the 7th Sunday after Easter. Easter time concludes at           Pentecost, where Jesus sends the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to spread the Gospel to all nations.

What’s Next?

The season of Ordinary Time explores Christ’s mission and message through the Gospels. This season includes Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi. Ordinary Time    concludes with the Solemnity of Christ the King which brings the liturgical year to a close.

During the year, in addition to the Sunday worship, the Church also celebrates Solemnities, Feasts, and         Memorials which may be on any day of the week. These occur during the year to commemorate special events or persons that are highly revered by the Catholic Church.

^*Understanding the Liturgical Colors

White – Christmas Time and Easter Time; celebrations of the Lord (except of his Passion), of Mary, of the Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs; solemnities of the Most Holy Trinity (Sun. after Pentecost), of All Saints (Nov. 1), and of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24); feasts of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), of the Chair of St. Peter (Feb. 22), and of St. John (Dec. 27); also permitted in the United States at Masses for the Dead

Red – Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Pentecost Sunday; celebrations of the Lord's Passion, of Apostles, and of Evangelists; celebrations of Martyrs

Green – Ordinary Time

Violet – Advent and Lent; Masses for the Dead

^*United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee

(USCCB) on Divine Worship 2024

Vacation Bible School Registration is NOW OPEN!

VBS is for children in Grades Pre-K (3 years old) through Grade 5. Those in Grades 6 - 12 are welcome to come volunteer! Please see the article below register!

Registration for our 2024 -25 Faith Formation Program will open later this spring. Please keep an eye on the bulletin for updates. Our Faith Formation program is for children in Grades Pre-K (3 years old) - Grade 7.

Registration for Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2024 Come To The Table is now open!

Sign up today!

Use the QR code or go to our website, https://www.kateriirondequoit.org/childrens-programs/children-formation

Or contact Anna Steele, 

Email: anna.steele@dor.org Phone: 338-1146

Pope Francis has declared this a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year of 2025. Please join us as we explore prayer with this 8-week journey through the Lord's Prayer.

Wednesday Evenings

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Dinner from 6:30-7:00

Video & Discussion 7:00-8:00

Please contact Mark Keller to reserve your spot!

mark.keller@dor.org 585-544-8880 x3129

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