St. Mary’s Located at the Corner of First & Polk in Moscow & 138 Jackson St. in Genesee Rev. Joseph F. McDonald, III JCL, Pastor Deacon George Canney May 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. –1 Jn 3:18

May is the Month of Mary! As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the , indeed, among all creatures. She is exalted, yet still one of us. Redeemed by reason of the merits of her Son and united to Him by a close and indissoluble tie, she is endowed with the high office and dignity of being the Mother of the Son of God, by which account she is also the beloved daughter of the Father and the temple of the Holy Spirit. Because of this gift of sublime grace she far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven and on earth. At the same time, however, because she belongs to the offspring of Adam she is one with all those who are to be saved. (Lumen Gentium, no. 53) https://www.thecollectionshop.com/xq/ASP/Nathan-Greene-The-good-shepherd-studio- Mary embraces God's will and freely chooses to cooperate with God's grace, thereby fulfilling a This Week at St. Mary’s Church crucial role in God's plan of salvation. Mon. May 3 8:00 a.m. Communion Service Throughout the centuries, the Church has turned 8:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Knitters 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts to the Blessed Virgin in order to come closer to Tues. May 4 8:00 a.m. Mass Christ. Many forms of piety toward the Mother of 6:30 p.m. Liturgy Committee

God developed that help bring us closer to her Wed. May 5 8:00 a.m. Mass Son. In these devotions to Mary, "while the 12:00 p.m. Safety Committee Mother is honored, the Son, through whom all 5:00 p.m. AA 5:00 p.m. RCIA Mass followed by a potluck things have their being and in whom it has Thurs. May 6 8:00 a.m. Mass pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell, 6:30 p.m. CWL Service is rightly known, loved and glorified and . . . all 7:00 p.m. Catholic Women’s League

7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul His commands are observed." The Church honors her as the Mother of God, looks to her as Fri. May 7 8:00 a.m. First Friday Mass followed by Adoration 9:00 a.m. Mass at School a model of perfect discipleship, and asks for her Sat. May 8 8:00 a.m. First Saturday Mass (No Reconciliation) prayers to God on our behalf. 5:00 p.m. Mass Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic 7:00 p.m. Mass in Genesee

Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Schedule of Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday Evening—5:00 p.m. Saturday—8:00 a.m. Genesee—7:00 p.m. or by appointment Sunday Morning—8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Daily Mass—8:00 a.m. Tuesday-Friday Rosary Communion Service—8:00 a.m. Monday Monday-Friday—7:40 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church PO Box 9106, Moscow, ID 83843

Parish Office: 882-4813 St. Mary’s School: 882-2121 E-mail: [email protected] Web Page: www.stmarysparishmoscow.org Pastor Fr. Joe McDonald [email protected] Deacon In Honor of Mary George Canney Rose, thistle, violet, marigold, carnation, lily, and forget-me-not. Each of [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council: these flowers have a legend that associates the flower with the Blessed Eileen Brady, Clayton Forsmann, Mercedes Mother. Flowers are one of the many symbols of Mary. Family Faith Frausto, Earl Aston, Sean Quinlan, Dave Formation has prayer cards and wildflower crosses available at the Hutton, Marian Horton church exits this weekend. We hope you take and plant a cross this Parish Council Genesee: month in honor of Mary. Blessings! Ray Esser, Brian Jarilomek, Shannon Schacher, Tim Stout, Rick Vestal, Marnie Family Faith Formation Zenner, Rick Zenner, Tim Stout Office Manager Join us from 9:30-10:30 for a Sunday School Lesson/Activity for children Lauren Goracke 208-882-4813 (families too!) preK-5th grade on May 2nd, 9th, and 16th. Sign up by [email protected] Friday of each weekend by visiting our website or by calling the office. Pastoral Ministry Caroline Canney 208-882-8001 [email protected] Congratulations! Music Director The following children received First Communion last week: Gavin Tina Anderson 208-669-0089 Thomas Clark, Gabriel James Helbling, Jase Edward Izzo, Nola Bryan [email protected] Johnson, Addison Marie Null, Liam Kevin James Hedges, Cheyenne Family Faith Formation Team Taylor Castañeda, and Chloe Brooke Gilmore. [email protected] Susie Johnson 301-838-1927 Katharine Covill 208-596-9347 (call/text) St. Mary’s School Employment Opportunities Jen Morrison 208-892-3747 Visit https://stmarysmoscow.org/ Natural Family Planning Principal Leadership Position: Seeking an educational leader with a Linda Geidl 208-835-2004 strong Catholic faith to implement our mission and vision. The Principal Knights of Columbus Greg Harp, Grand Knight 208-883-3332 is ultimately responsible for the overall success of the school and will 4th Degree Knights of Columbus report to the Parish priest/superintendent. For more information and Dennis Conley, Faithful Navigator application go to: https://www.catholicidaho.org/employment 208-874-7176 Full-Time Teachers: Seeking creative and caring candidates who are Knights of Columbus Genesee passionate about Catholic school teaching, knowledgeable in Jason Mayer, Grand Knight 208-310-1309 Catholic Women’s League curriculum, and able to meet the needs of children with varied learning Caroline Canney, President 208-882-4813 styles. These full-time positions are for certified teachers. To apply, Ladies of St. Mary’s Genesee contact the school (208-882-2121 or [email protected] or Jennifer Ingalls, President 509-336-2827 download the application at www.stmarysmoscow.org) St. Mary’s School Sr. Margaret, Interim Principal 208-882-2121 Online Giving [email protected] Sacrificial Giving: April 2021

St. Mary’s School Board Budgeted Offertory Income: $ 24,461.52 John Bieker, Chairperson 208-301-2188 April 4: $ 8,994.61 [email protected] April 11: $ 5,205.36 St. Mary’s School Foundation April 18: $ 5,179.04 Eric Bennett, President 208-691-7324 April 25: $ 6,659.86

Moscow Food Bank April Offertory Income: $26,038.87 Our Linda Nickels, Director 208-883-3580 Offertory Goal for the fiscal year ending June St. Vincent de Paul 30, 2021 is $318,000. At 83% of the year, we Scan the Code or Visit: Gerard Connelly 208-883-3284 have received 80.44% of our annual goal. https://osvhub.com/ Thank you! stmarysparishmoscow/funds 2021 Idaho Catholic Appeal Rose Venerini Feast day – May 7 St. Mary’s Moscow St. Mary’s Genesee 1656-1728 Total Pledged: $ 58,083 Total Pledged: $ 7,650 Born in , Italy, Rose entered a convent after her Parish Goal: $ 54,150 Parish Goal: $ 7,697 fiancé died, but soon returned home to care for her widowed Percent of Goal: 107.26% Percent of Goal: 99.40% mother. She chose to be a teacher rather than a Rebate Earned: $ 3,868 Rebate Earned: $ 0 Rebate Received: $ 0 Rebate Received: $ 0 contemplative, and opened a free school for girls in 1685. In 1692, the Art Show bishop of an Italian diocese asked her to train teachers and administer The 1912 Center at 413 East Third Street in Moscow will be the schools there. She and St. Lucy showing the visual art of our parishioners in the upstairs Filippini became friends, hallway during the months of April and May. This uplifting and Rose began setting up schools show is entitled "Salt and Light" and consists of a series of around Italy. Despite opposition, collages and mixed media pieces that reflect the artists’ including arson and assaults on Christian faith. some of her teachers, the order she founded was officially recognized as Bread and Bowl Project a congregation, the Venerini The Catholic Women's League is pairing with Wild at Art Sisters, after her death. and painting ceramic bowls on Thursday May 27th. All are welcome to participate for FREE if you donate the bowl to Rosary Service the Bread and Bowl Project. If you would like to paint one to Everyone is welcome to participate in our annual Rosary keep, pre-order for only $18. Payment due to the office by Service for the deceased on Thursday, May 6th at 6:30 in May 21st. Call the office with questions or signup via a link the church. We will remember all those who have passed on the calendar. away this last year while we pray the rosary. Rummage Sale Catholic Women’s League Meeting The CWL Rummage sale is scheduled for May 21st and 22nd. Save your gently used items to be dropped off the After the rosary, the women will gather at the parish center week prior to the event. Proceeds will be used to benefit oth- for dessert and a brief meeting. Those who cannot join us in ers within our community. If you have any questions or person may join us for the meeting on Zoom. We will would like to volunteer to help, contact Sylvia Brown at (509) continue with our social distancing protocol both at church 338-1251 or [email protected]. and in the center. Hope you can join us Thursday.

Parish Council Strengthening Your Faith Nominations Adult Question: When have you been “pruned” by your experiences in a way that led to greater abundance?

Three of our current members are completing their commitment in Child Question: When have you felt stronger or better June and we need replacements. because you did something hard to help another person? Please consider those you know in the parish and ask them to Free Easter Lilies consider serving on the council. Please help yourself to the Easter lilies on the front porch of the Food Bank. You can plant them in your garden at home! Human Life and Dignity Life is springing forth all around us! Please join us for the Foster Care Awareness Month upcoming St. Augustine’s Human Life & Dignity events: May is Foster Care Awareness Month! Join us in praying for  HLD committee meeting Sunday, May 2nd at 11:30 am all foster parents and children. in the library.  First Friday Prayer Vigil at Pullman Planned Parenthood Please Join Us in Prayer at 1-2 pm May 7th.  For the repose of the souls of our loved ones:  Saturday, May 15th Rosary Rally in honor of Our Lady Geraldine “Gerry” Nelson, Wayne Susa, Pat Esser, of Fatima at Noon in East City Park near corner of Helen Kerr, and Amy Shook Carter. Hayes & Third Street. Contact Bobbi Finken, 208-301-3214, for any questions.  Happy Anniversary to couples married in May! Directory of Services in our Local Area

You don’t have to re-do your entire will to make a provision for St. Mary’s School Foundation. Simply prepare a Codicil (addition or change), have it witnessed and attached to your present will.

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