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Young parishioner develops ‘God Gives A Rosary’ campaign
An excerpt from the Catholic Sun Newspaper, April 24th, 2019:
What do karate, social media, piano, snowboarding, and crafting have to do with the Rosary? If you met sixth-grader Emilie Fancett of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Chadwicks, you would understand. Each of these skills, talents, and likes make up the fullness of Emilie’s life.While growing in her faith, Emilie received a red rosary and a book of prayers at Vacation Bible School four years ago. This sparked Emilie’s curiosity, because she is new to the Catholic faith. With her mother’s help, she learned about the rosary and how to pray it. Emilie loved the idea of this prayer full of mysteries and a focus on Mary’s intercession with her Son. She loved it so much that she wanted to share it with others. Two years ago, Emilie began to think about various ideas for a rosary campaign. With the guidance of her grandfather and mother, Emilie enthusiastically developed the “God Gives A Rosary” campaign.
The main focus of the campaign is to encourage parishioners to donate extra rosaries that they are not using so that the rosaries can be distributed to others within her parish and throughout the community. In the vestibule of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish, there is a newly renovated statue of Mary, a bowl for rosaries, and coloring sheets and booklets on how to pray the Rosary. Emilie posted on social media about her “God Gives A Rosary” campaign, and some of her classmates began to ask about the rosary or they requested a rosary. Emilie hopes to collect a multitude of rosaries so that she can also distribute them to chaplains in local hospitals, nursing homes, jail ministries, and possibly to international groups with a similar mission.
On Friday, March 8, the third-, fourth-, and ninth-graders of the parish led a rosary as a Lenten Reflection. The sanctuary was illuminated by tealights representing each bead and prayer. Emilie and her brother, Isaiah, participated. Emilie loved this parish event so much that she hopes that it will become a continued tradition involving more of the parish children.
There is a fullness to Emilie’s life that is rooted in prayer and faith. She serves as a model of what we can all accomplish in this world with faith in God, a willingness to say “Yes” when God calls, and the perseverance to develop an idea. There are times when we may think that we are not capable of doing great things for God, but we all can do small things for God in a very great way. The most surprised at the success of this effort is Emilie!
Article Link: https://thecatholicsun.com/young-parishioner-develops-god-gives-a-rosary-campaign/
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Mass Time: 10:00am Sundays
Sunday May 26, 2019Sixth Sunday of Easter
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The Feast of the Ascension (a Holy Day of Obligation) is on Thursday, May 30.
Mass times are as follows:
Wednesday, May 29 6pm Vigil Mass—NY Mills
Thursday, May 30 10am Mass—Chadwicks
12:10pm Mass—NY Mills
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Lectionary: 57
Reading 1ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29
Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers,
"Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice,
you cannot be saved."
Because there arose no little dissension and debate
by Paul and Barnabas with them,
it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others
should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders
about this question.
The apostles and elders, in agreement with the whole church,
decided to choose representatives
and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas.
The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas,
and Silas, leaders among the brothers.
This is the letter delivered by them:
"The apostles and the elders, your brothers,
to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia
of Gentile origin: greetings.
Since we have heard that some of our number
who went out without any mandate from us
have upset you with their teachings
and disturbed your peace of mind,
we have with one accord decided to choose representatives
and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So we are sending Judas and Silas
who will also convey this same message by word of mouth:
'It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us
not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities,
namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols,
from blood, from meats of strangled animals,
and from unlawful marriage.
If you keep free of these,
you will be doing what is right. Farewell.'"Responsorial Psalm PS 67:2-3,5,6,8
R. (4) O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R. Alleluia.
May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R. Alleluia.
May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R. Alleluia.
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
or:
R. Alleluia.Reading 2REV 21:10-14, 22-23
The angel took me in spirit to a great, high mountain
and showed me the holy city Jerusalem
coming down out of heaven from God.
It gleamed with the splendor of God.
Its radiance was like that of a precious stone,
like jasper, clear as crystal.
It had a massive, high wall,
with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed
and on which names were inscribed,
the names of the twelve tribes of the Israelites.
There were three gates facing east,
three north, three south, and three west.
The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation,
on which were inscribed the twelve names
of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
I saw no temple in the city
for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb.
The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it,
for the glory of God gave it light,
and its lamp was the Lamb.AlleluiaJN 14:23
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord,
and my Father will love him and we will come to him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.GospelJN 14:23-29
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him,
and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
Whoever does not love me does not keep my words;
yet the word you hear is not mine
but that of the Father who sent me.
"I have told you this while I am with you.
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name,
will teach you everything
and remind you of all that I told you.
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.
You heard me tell you,
'I am going away and I will come back to you.'
If you loved me,
you would rejoice that I am going to the Father;
for the Father is greater than I.
And now I have told you this before it happens,
so that when it happens you may believe."