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Scripture

First Reading

Paul and Barnabas continued on from Perga
and reached Antioch in Pisidia.
On the sabbath they entered the synagogue and took their seats.
Many Jews and worshipers who were converts to Judaism
followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them
and urged them to remain faithful to the grace of God.

On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered
to hear the word of the Lord.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy
and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said.
Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said,
“It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first,
but since you reject it
and condemn yourselves as unworthy of eternal life,
we now turn to the Gentiles.
For so the Lord has commanded us,
I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
that you may be an instrument of salvation
to the ends of the earth.”

The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this
and glorified the word of the Lord.
All who were destined for eternal life came to believe,
and the word of the Lord continued to spread
through the whole region.
The Jews, however, incited the women of prominence who were worshipers
and the leading men of the city,
stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas,
and expelled them from their territory.
So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them,
and went to Iconium.
The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Acts 13:14, 43-52
Second Reading

I, John, had a vision of a great multitude,
which no one could count,
from every nation, race, people, and tongue.
They stood before the throne and before the Lamb,
wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

Then one of the elders said to me,
“These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress;
they have washed their robes
and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

            “For this reason they stand before God’s throne
                        and worship him day and night in his temple.
            The one who sits on the throne will shelter them.
            They will not hunger or thirst anymore,
                        nor will the sun or any heat strike them.
            For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne
                        will shepherd them
                        and lead them to springs of life-giving water,
                        and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Rev 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel

Jesus said:
“My sheep hear my voice;
I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.
No one can take them out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,
and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand.
The Father and I are one.”

Jn 10:27-30

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General Intercessions: 4th Sunday of Easter – May 8, 2022

For the Church:

That Pope Francis, through the grace of God, continues to shepherd the flock with wisdom and care…

We pray.

For leaders of nations throughout the world:

That they may seek ways to protect the most vulnerable and respect all life; and that they work tirelessly for understanding and peace…

We pray.

For those who feel abandoned by God or the church:

May they know that they always have a home in the arms of the Shepherd…

We pray.

For all Mothers:

May they know the Blessed Virgin Mary as both model and protector…

We pray.

For our St. Monica community:

That we may follow the example of shepherds and coexist peacefully with the natural world that surrounds us...

We pray.

For those who are ill:

Raf Tongol, Shane Fairchild, Norma Caparas, Jim Sennett, Bruce Russell, Roz Annenberg, Sara Young, Barbara Holms, Ryan Tolentino, Helen Li, Keanirose Costa, Shenell Randall, Valmir Sousa, Fred Bennett...

We pray.

For those who have gone to their rest in the Lord:

Kevin Kane, Renato Warnken, Russell Maisano, Joel Jimenez, Anne McMaster, Aurora de Castro, Betty Trepany, Katie Reid, Kenneth Ciavarelle, Stanley Samuels, Michael Chusid, Rosalina Costales, Christy Costales, Roger Costales, Wayne Davis, Kevin McLean Paul Johnson, Rosario Perry Jenny Kerrigan, Jose and Josefa Blanco, Samuel Crawford,Jr., Charles Hall...

We pray.

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Children's Word

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Resources

The Kid's Bulletin

Growing with the Gospel (Kinder & 1st)

Growing with the Gospel (Grades 2–3)

Prayers & Resources

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe you are really here in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love you more than anything in the world,

And I hunger to receive you.

But since I cannot receive Communion at this time,

Feed my soul at least spiritually.

I unite myself to you now,

As I do when I actually receive you in Holy Communion

Amen.

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Good Works Never Cease

For several months now we've been [email protected] and gathered online to worship and pray together. Although our state and communities have begun to take small steps towards re-opening, we will continue to re-imagine and re-establish parish life—wherever we are. Your table is our table.

Together, we have:

gathered together for Mass online, still inviting lectors, musicians, and ministers to offer their gifts
brought you our Parish Mission Retreat and prayerful devotions online
established a response ministry to serve and assist those in our community with meal and grocery delivery
thanked frontline medical workers
ensured that the lights stay on and that internet is accessible for those who are struggling
hand-written notes, made hundreds of phone calls, and kept our ministries connected and engaged.

You make all of this good work possible. Half of our offertory gifts are usually collected in church through the Sunday basket. While we aren't able to pass the basket right now, we hope you will continue your offertory gifts through either a one-time gift -or- recurring giving. You may also click the 'Donate' button in the Livestream player. Your sustained gifts bring stability and peace of mind—as well as hope and comfort for those who need it most. Thank you!

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