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May 5, 2019 Church of 3rd Sunday of Easter

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Confirmation /Cnfirmación Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración al Santísimo Joaquin Martinéz Friday/Viernes: 7– 8 pm [email protected] 763-742-5260 Confessions/Confesiones Friday/Viernes: 7 - 8 pm

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 3rd Sunday of Easter PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday "Simon Peter said to them, 'I am going From 8am to 4pm Sunday: :27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4, 5 • • • -6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 fishing.'" Peter is a favorite for or 21:1-14 many people. I wonder if it is because RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND HEALING Monday: :8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, of his flawed, relatable humanity. To- with Justice Janine Geske 29-30 [1ab]/Jn 6:22-29 day's takes place after At its core, restorative justice is survivor cen- Tuesday: :51--8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 appears to the disciples and breathes tered and employs a method of dialogue that and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30- the Holy Spirit upon them. And yet, Pe- involves listening intently to those who have 35 ter finds himself returning to his old experienced harm. It is a gift from the indige- Wednesday: :1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6- way of life, to comfortable habits he nous peoples of North America, who were 7a [1]/Jn 6:35-40 formed long before following Jesus. Is Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, close to nature and found this practice to be something still lingering in him? Is an authentically human way to address and 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51 something still lingering in us? Lent is Friday: :1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk repair harm in their community. To achieve over, and we should be rejoicing! But healing, restorative justice asks three ques- 16:15]/Jn 6:52-59 do you feel like you're still holding onto Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116: 12-13, tions: Who was harmed, what was the nature something? Or perhaps you had an ex- of the harm, and how can the harm be ad- 14-15, 16-17 [12]/Jn 6:60-69 cellent Lent. You encountered Jesus in Next Sunday: :14, 43-52/Ps 100:1- dressed? a new way and grew in faith. But as the 2, 3, 5 [3c]/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 For two years Justice Geske has worked weeks since Easter have slipped by, closely with local survivors, Church leaders, Ignorance of “Scripture is ignorance of some of your newfound devotion has parishioners, law students and seminarians begun to waver. The closeness you felt Christ - St. in an effort to move our wounded Church to a in your Lenten commitments has given place of greater healing. MASS INTENTIONS way to humdrum status quo or turn-of- If you would like to offer the intention of a the-season busyness. Mass at the parish for a love one, living or MAY 6, 2019 | 7PM ST. MARY OF THE LAKE deceased, please call the office at 612–767 IN WHITE BEAR LAKE -2430. "'Simon, son of John, do you love me?'" MAY 7, 2019 | 9AM ST. WENCESLAUS IN Peter has endured so much in his walk NEW PRAGUE of discipleship! But something is still MAY 7, 2019 | 7PM LUMEN CHRISTI IN ST. weighing on him. In today's Gospel, PRO-LIFE CULTURE PAUL Jesus confirms Peter's devotion three with Justice Janine Geske times, a redemption of his earlier three- More information is available at fold denial. The call of the Lord must LourdesMpls.org come again, as if heard anew for the PRAYER INTENTION first time. So often, this is the pattern of MORNING FOR the Christian life. We discover God and JUSTICE, PEACE AND HEALING For an end to infanticide: That the experience a new desire for our faith, Tuesday, May 7 laws of our nation may reflect the but in time, our enthusiasm begins to 9 – 11 a.m. law of God, wane. Perhaps something happens that Knights of Columbus Hall and protect the dignity of every startles us, or we startle ourselves by a 411 4th Ave SW, New Prague, MN 56071 human life; poor decision. Then we discover God (Next to Dairy Queen) We pray to the Lord: anew! Our joy returns...for a while. Even Restorative Justice is a healthy way to ad- the were no strangers to the dress the needs of those traumatized by vio- cyclical nature of spiritual growth. Our lent crime. Talk about what has happened in disappointments or frustrations should the past, what is happening in the present • • • not be cause for giving up. Like Peter, and what steps we can take to influence the we too can recommit and start anew. future. Engage in conversation with others as This Sunday and every day of our lives, we move towards peace and healing. “Jesus, Lord of Life, transform the Jesus is waiting to say again, "Follow Open to the public – All are welcome hearts of all elected leaders to me." This event is for all who have been impacted recognize that infanticide is wrong by violent crime, including: and must not be tolerated. Open victims/survivors of emotional and physical hearts and minds to recognize and abuse, as well as their family and friends, city defend the precious gift of every • • • officials, law enforcement, legal experts, staff human life.” and members of all church congregations.

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Ac- Special Guest Speaker: Janine Geske tivities (Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice)

“Prayer for an End to Infanticide” Welcome & Opening Comments by Archbish-

op Bernard Hebda and Tim O’Malley

Hosted by: The New Prague Catholic Commu-

nity along with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

AprilMay 1, 5, 2018 2019 3rd Sunday of Easter LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA GRUPO DE ORACION 3er Domingo de Pascua Domingo: Hch 5, 27-32. 40-41/Sal 30, 2. 4. 5 GETSEMANI -6. 11-12. 13 [2]/Ap 5, 11-14/Jn 21, 1-19 o El grupo de oración Getsemani, te invita a las Me impresiona cómo Jesús se dirige a los 21, 1-14 noches de alabanza, todos los Miércoles a las discípulos en el capítulo 21 de Juan. Han Lunes: Hch 6, 8-15/Sal 119, 23-24. 26-27. 7:00pm– 9:00pm. estado pescando toda la noche, y cuando 29-30 [1]/Jn 6, 22-29 No te pierdas la oportunidad de orar juntos, llega el amanecer, Jesús pregunta: Martes: Hch 7, 51--8, 1/Sal 31, 3-4. 6 y 7 y 8. rezar y alabar a Dios. "Muchachos, ¿han pescado algo?" No 17 y 21 [6]/Jn 6, 30-35 habían atrapado nada, por lo que Él les dice Miércoles: Hch 8, 1-8/Sal 66, 1-3. 4-5. 6-7 • • • [1]/Jn 6, 35-40 qué hacer para llenar sus redes. Estos Jueves: Hch 8, 26-40/Sal 66, 8-9. 16-17. 20 HOMBRES FUERTES muchachos pensaban que sabían más, [1]/Jn 6, 44-51 pero no pudieron hacer el trabajo hasta que Viernes: Hch 9, 1-20/Sal 117, 1. 2 [Mc 16, Todos los hombres están invitados, escucharon a Jesús. Como un niño que 15]/Jn 6, 52-59 no necesitan registrarse. necesita un padre, estos primeros segui- Sábado: Hch 9, 31-42/Sal 116, 12-13. 14- Próxima reunion: dores de Jesús estaban aprendiendo que la 15. 16-17 [12]/Jn 6, 60-69 Martes 14 de Mayo a las 7:00 pm verdadera madurez de la fe requiere confiar Domingo siguiente: Hch 13, 14. 43-52/Sal Para mas informacion: 612-392-2421 y escuchar al Maestro. 100, 1-2. 3. 5 [3]/Ap 7, 9. 14-17/Jn 10, 27- • • • 30 El modo de vida de la corresponsabilidad LA OFICINA DE SAN ESTEBAN nos exige una cierta madurez de discipu- Está abierta de Lunes a Jueves lado. Al igual que un niño aún no está listo ©Liturgical Publications Inc de 8am a 4pm para ser padre, un discípulo inmaduro aún no puede estar listo para sacrificarse sin ignorancia de la Sagrada Escritura es Ignorancia de • • • Cristo ”San Jeronimo.” importar el costo o entender el verdadero INTENCIONES DE MISA valor de su generosidad. Entonces, todos Si usted le gustaría ofrecer una Misa a un ser queri- los días, somos desafiados y llamados a do fallecido, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial responder, a veces incluso con poco costo de lunes a jueves de 8am a 3 pm al 612 -767- 2430. para nosotros mismos. Pero cada paso, no importa cuán pequeño sea, trae consigo crecimiento. Estamos creciendo no solo en madurez, sino también en la capacidad de confiar en Dios y en cómo escuchar el llamado.

¿Qué tan maduro eres en tu fe? ¿Cuánta CULTURA PRO-VIDA confianza tienes en Jesucristo? ¿Con qué frecuencia haces una pausa para escuchar las instrucciones de tu maestro? La noche PALABRA DE VIDA ha terminado y el amanecer está sobre ti. Reflexiona sobre el fruto visible de tu corre- Para ponerle fin al infanticidio: que sponsabilidad y luego escucha las palabras las leyes de nuestra nación refle- de Jesús. jen la ley de Dios, y protejan la dignidad de cada vida humana; roguemos al Señor:

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“Jesús, Señor de la Vida, transfor- ma el corazón de todos los dirigen- tes electos para que reconozcan que el infanticidio está mal y no debe tolerarse. Te pedimos que abras los corazones y mentes para que reconozcan y defiendan el don • • • preciado de cada vida humana”. Secretariado de Actividades Pro- Vida de la USCCB “Oración para ponerle fin al infanti- cidio”

3ª Domingo de Pascua 5 de Mayo 2019