PENTECOST SUNDAY                                                             10-11 MAY 2008

                      

UNIVERSITY PARISH OF CHRIST SUN OF JUSTICE

 

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY:  5:15 PM

THURSDAY, FRIDAY:  12:10 PM

SATURDAY:  5:15 PM VIGIL MASS

SUNDAY:  9:00 AM, 10:30 AM AND (WHILE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION) 5:00 PM

HOLY DAYS:  AS ANNOUNCED IN THE BULLETIN

MEMORIAL MASSES:  FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ 10:30 AM

 

Our Mission Statement:  Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim we are God’s people under the banner of The University Parish of Christ Sun of Justice. Through our words and actions, the Good News of Christ Jesus is announced here at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: students, staff, faculty, alumni, and local community members.  As God’s people on a spiritual journey, we are committed to lifelong learning, integrating faith with arts, science and technology.  In addition, we endeavor to manifest justice and charity called for by our faith to make real the presence of a loving Christ, here and wherever we find ourselves.

Our Vision Statement:  The University Parish of Christ Sun of Justice – Responding to God’s love through servant leadership, a diverse welcoming community.

 

Parish Membership: Renewal every September.  Anyone wishing to join please ask for a membership form from the Chaplains’ Office or Fr. Ed or Marie at anytime.

Location of C+CC: 2125 Burdett Ave. (across from BAR dorms) Open 8:30 am – 10:30 pm

Mailing address: Chaplains’ Office, Rensselaer Union, Rm. 3514, RPI, 110 Eighth Street, Troy, NY 12180

Telephone: (C+CC) 274-7793 Fax: (C+CC) 274-5945 (Chaplains’ Office) Mary Holbritter 276-6518 Diane Waters 276-6517

E-mail: (Chaplains’ Office): holbrm@rpi.edu; waterd3@rpi.edu

Web site: (C+CC) http://www.chapelandculturalcenter.org  (PARISH) http://www.christsunofjustice.org

Director of C+CC: Jill Wishon, wishoj@rpi.edu; 274-7793, Scheduling of C+CC for any function: 274-7793

Choir Director: Jim Fry, 756-7914, fryj@rpi.edu

When entering the C+CC, please turn off all devices that may interrupt a service or private prayer.  Thanks!                                    

                 

Father Ed Kacerguis, Pastor:  fred@rpi.edu; Office: 276-6518 or C+CC & Slavin House: 274-7793

Marie Venaglia, Chaplain:  venagm@rpi.edu; Office: 276-6518

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:  (11 May:  PENTECOST SUNDAY) Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13; Jn 20:19-23. (Monday)  Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13.  (Tuesday) Jas 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21.  (Wednesday) Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Jn 15:9-17.  (Thursday) Jas 2:1-9; Mk 8:27-33.  (Friday) Jas 2:14-24,26; Mk 8:34-9:1.  (Saturday) Jas 3:1-10; Mk 9:2-13.  (18 May: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY) Ex 34:4b-6,8-9; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18.                   

 

PENTECOST, the celebration remembering the descent of the Spirit on the followers of Jesus some fifty days after His Resurrection. Considered by some to be “the birthday” of the family of the Church.  PENTECOST, the recognition of the indwelling of the Spirit in God’s people.  PENTECOST, the continual challenge on everyone’s part to remember the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit. 

 

MOTHER’S DAY ~ Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day to all our mothers.  We were given life by these women, we were all nurtured by them and we receive so much from them that cannot be put in words.  A special thanks to all the women in our lives for all that they do.  God’s blessings on them all.  

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RENSSELAER CLASS OF 2008 – B.S., M.S., AND THE Ph.D.’s!!!

 

PLEASE NOTE THE MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

 

THERE WILL BE NO DAILY MASS CELEBRATED ON MONDAY, 12 MAY, AND FRIDAY, 16 MAY.

 

Thursday, 15 May – FAREWELL MASS FOR OUR GRADUATING CLASS at 6:00 pm, followed by a light reception.

 

17-18 May – GRADUATION WEEKEND – Mass times: Saturday 5:15 pm; Sunday 9:00 am and 10:30 am. 

 

24-25 May – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – The Beginning of our summer schedule.  Mass times: Saturday   5:15 pm and Sunday 10:00 am.

 

FR. JIM DONLON, who helps out here from time-to-time, is participating in the “TOUR de CURE”.  His Mom and brother died from complications associated with diabetes.  He is asking for our support.  Visit his website, http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC051598030?px=3134512&pg=personal&fr_id=5000 , for more details.  In addition, cash or checks are accepted.  Checks should be made payable to the American Diabetes Association, on the memo line notate Jim Donlon.  We will send them on to him.  Thanks!

 

Next weekend, FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY OF TROY.  Remember a non-perishable food item or a donation. Checks may be made payable to Bethany Center or Unity House.

 

 

COFFEE HOUR will be held next week, following the 10:30 am Mass.  Stay to enjoy and embrace community!

 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY sent our office a letter of thanks for our generous donation to Operation Rice Bowl.  Seventy-five percent of the proceeds help fund development projects designed to increase food security in communities in over 40 countries around the world.  Twenty-five percent of contributions remain in the Albany Diocese to fund local food pantries and soup kitchens. 

 

COFFEE HOUR HOSTING SIGNUP time is here again!   We are in need of a minimum of three hosts per month for our Coffee Hour held after the 10:00 am Mass (Summer Schedule)/ 10:30 am Mass (Full Schedule), on the second Sunday of each month.  Volunteers needed for May through October.  If you haven’t already, try this beautiful ministry of hospitality for the whole community.  Please, sign up today!

 

OUR 2008 BISHOP’S APPEAL:  Letters have been sent detailing our participation in this effort.  Our Bishop’s Appeal provides the annual resources necessary to fund more than 30 offices that provide services to parishes (including ours) and other programs.  No single parish can provide these services on its own.  A successful Appeal is essential to the continued vitality of our parish and our diocesan church.  Our parish and diocese are one and inseparable.  Neither one can exist without the other.  Please, something is better than nothing!

To date, 24 families have contributed $5,855.00.  Thank you for your support!

 

Do you have NEWS FOR THE BULLETIN?  Just contact the Chaplain’s Office at waterd3@rpi.edu or

276-6517.  The deadline is Wednesday by 1:00 pm to be included in that week’s bulletin.

  

R.C.I.A.  (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Anyone interested in information on RCIA or on completing your Christian Initiation by being confirmed or receiving Holy Communion, please contact Fr. Ed, Marie or Rosanne Rose at frose@nycap.rr.com or 785-6253.

 

GENERATIONS IN FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT): (Contact: Marie Venaglia, venagm@rpi.edu or 276-6518)

--The book group will meet at Hospitality House on Wednesday, 4 June, at 9:15 am.  We will be discussing J.M. Barrie’s PETER PAN.

   

NEWMAN CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP:  (Contact: Newman officers: newman-officers-l@lists.rpi.edu)

--The Newman Catholic Fellowship is RPI's Catholic student group, focusing on faith, fellowship, and service.  Our Thursday night meetings cover a broad range of activities, including faith based discussions, crafts, games, and baking.  On Sunday evenings, most students attend the 5pm Mass together at the Chapel + Cultural Center.  Following Mass at 6pm, student volunteers take turns preparing a home cooked meal at the Hospitality House (4 Sherry Road).  In addition, retreats and service activities occur on various weekends throughout the semester.  All are welcome to join us in any of our activities.  

 

RPI KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: (Contact: Joseph Perchiacca – perchj@rpi.edu)

-- The Knights are looking for new Brothers to join the Council.  If you are an 18+ year old male interested in seeing what we are all about, please contact perchj@rpi.edu or visit http://koc.union.rpi.edu for council info.

 

C+CC: (Contact: Jill Wishonwishoj@rpi.edu)    

All events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Donations are always welcome and appreciated!   

--In the Gallery:  The Roarke Center will have a mixed media exhibit in the gallery for the month of May. 

--Wednesday, 14 May, 8:00 pm:  Spring Music Residency with host and featured artist Brian Melick and Globetrotting World Music Trio with Steve Gorn and John Davey exploring World Music Styles.

 

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM CAROLINE WALES:  “It has been a rough couple of months, having spent Holy Week in Samaritan Hospital, then undergoing a battery of tests, meanwhile losing a lot of weight.  I am happy to say I am on the mend.  I want to thank Fr. Ed and the parish community for your prayers.”  

 

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                                                                              MUSIC FOR EUCHARIST

                                                                                               

                                        Gathering Hymn:              #453 Come, Holy Ghost                       

                                        Responsorial Psalm:            #458 Psalm 104: Lord, send out your Spirit,

                                                                                      and renew the face of the earth.

                                        Gospel Acclamation:           #888 Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia 

                                        Preparation Hymn:             #403 Sing A New Church

                                        Opening Acclamation:         “Holy, Holy, Holy” (from “Mass for the City”)

                                        Memorial Acclamation:        “Lord, by your cross and resurrection…”

                                        Final Doxology:                Amen, Amen, Amen!

                                        The Lord’s Prayer

                                        Litany of the Lamb of God:  “Lamb of God; You take away the sins of the

                                                                         world, have mercy on us.” 3x   

                                        Communion Hymn:             #356 One Bread, One Body

                                        Closing Hymn:                 #657 We Belong To You