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WELCOME TO HISTORIC ST BENEDICT THE MOOR -Since 1874 441 E. Broad St – Savannah, GA 31401-5106 Mailing Address: 556 E. Gordon St – Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: 912-232-7147 Fax: 912-238-0184 SCHEDULE Website: www.stbenedicttmcc.org SATURDAY 5:30 pm SUNDAY 9 am & 11:30 am Email: [email protected] Weekday Mass @ 8:00 am ______Wednesday-Friday in the Rectory

FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH UNITY MASS @ 10AM ______FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Most Devotion @ 6:00pm ______Christian Initiation: Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Preparation of each Sacrament is required. Baptisms are celebrated quarterly usually at 11:30 am Mass. Adults seeking to receive the sacraments for the first time should contact the Pastor for further information. ______BIBLE STUDY Wednesday from 6-7 pm Healing Mass every 3rd Wednesday ______CONFESSIONS: Saturday 5:00 pm - 5:25 pm and by Nourished by the word of God and Eucharist, we gather as one family, appointment. to grow in faith, and bring the loving presence of Jesus Christ to all. ______SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Registration and participation prior to your wedding date is required. Sixth Sunday of , Year C Arrangements should be made with the May 26, 2019 Priest before the wedding date is set; ______Instructions to begin at least four Rev. Romanus Obiora Ezeugwu, MSP, Pastor months before the wedding. Sharon Carson, Supt. of Religious Education ______Ruth Simmons, Council Chairperson Carl Hayes, Finance Chairperson Shirley West, Administrative Secretary Bea Betworth, Accounts Secretary Jerome Grayson, Bldg/Maintenance ______

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.

May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day In today’s , Jesus promises his From Fr. Romanus disciples that God will continue to Key Point of Today’s Reflection: dwell with them and with all who love If you love me, you will keep my word: him. He also promises that they will Jesus speaks of the love he has for his disciples and of receive the Holy Spirit, who will his Father's love. He prepares his disciples for his continue to enlighten them. But he leaves them one imminent departure to return to his Father by more thing—peace. Peace to keep their hearts from exhorting them to prove their love for him through being troubled. Peace to protect them from fear. Peace their loyalty and obedience to his word. He promises to stay with them forever. On this Day them the abiding instruction and consolation of the weekend, let us reflect on the peace that only God can Holy Spirit. He also assures them that he is leaving provide. them with his Peace, “I leave with you; my peace I give ______to you; not as the world gives do, I give to you. Let not Today’s Readings are found in the Word & Eucharist Catholic Mass Book on page 624. your hearts be troubled or be afraid”. To love Jesus is ______to keep his word and to resign our will to his will. The Holy Spirit is to instruct us on what is the will of God in our lives, and also reminds us of all that Christ had taught us. We cannot profess our love for Jesus if we 5:30pm & 9:00am: are not keeping his word. And we cannot follow the In Thanksgiving to God for His healing touch and right path or make good choices in life if we cannot recovery from illness from 1 year ago. *Dr. & Mrs. Suresh Persad. listen to the instructions of the Holy Spirit. When we ______keep his word and follow the instructions of the Holy Spirit, it is only then that we can enjoy the Peace that FEASTS & SAINTS OF THE WEEK Jesus gives us - the peace which surpasses all May Calendar understanding (Philippians 4:7). Caesarius of Arles 27 Mon. Mem. of St. Augustine of Canterbury; Memorial (470-542 AD), an early church bishop in Gaul linked Day peace with the character of Christ and the Christlike 30 Thu. of the Ascension of the Lord (Holy virtues which help us to grow as disciples of Jesus day of obligation in some ) Christ, “Peace, indeed, is serenity of mind, tranquility 31 Fri. Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of soul, simplicity of heart, the bond of love, the Jun. 1 Sat. Memorial of St. Justin; First Saturday fellowship of charity. It removes hatred, settles wars, restrains wrath, tramples on pride, loves the humble, pacifies the discordant and makes enemies agree. For May 18/19, 2019 it is pleasing to everyone. It does not seek what Regular $ 5530.00 belongs to another or consider anything as its own. It School $ 20.00 Bus $ 75.00 teaches people to love because it does not know how “Thank you for your generosity” to get angry, or to extol itself or become inflated with pride. It is meek and humble to everyone, possessing HOMEBOUND MEMBERS rest and tranquility within itself. When the peace of Ann Antol, Mariah Bailey, Joe Battle, Henry Christ is exercised by a Christian, it is brought to Blount, Carmen Broussard, William & perfection by Christ. If anyone loves it, he will be an Odessa Bryant, Anne Chappell, Josefa heir of God, while anyone who despises it rebels Citizen, Lillian Dilworth, Morris Elliott, against Christ. Anyone who has received this peace Juanita Fields, Anthony Hall, Laura Harris, Jessica Jackson, should keep it, and one who has destroyed it should Charlotte Jenkins, Clevon Johnson, Evonne & Bobby Locke, look for it, while anyone who has lost it should seek Margie McNeal, Evelyn Porter, Janice Quinn, Albertha Smith, it. For if anyone is not found with it, he will be Margaret Weston, Arlene Wiley, Ellen Williams, Tambra Williams. PRAYER REQUESTS: Edward “Mickey” Stephens, disinherited by the Father and deprived of his Crystal Williams, Franklin Williams, Dawud Patterson, M. inheritance”. To be called a “Christian” is not a tittle Marie Blue, Michael Allen, McKenzie Jenkins, Willie Potter & – it is a way of life! Family, Esther Jackson & Family, Jessie Owens & Family, Your Pineapple for the week: Mildred Dogan & Family, Julie Porter-Winfrey, Mr. & Mrs. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter Willie Otis Smith. Kelly Berry, Dorothy Brown, Priscilla Brown, the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the Narvia Williams, Nathaniel Wiggins, Dottie Matthews, George will of my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). Moultrie, Phoebe Williams. ______TAKE TEN & CONNECT The 2019 Revival will be held June 17–19, With God & with others, your faith & daily life. Spend 10 2019 and the Committee will meet on minutes reflecting on God’s Word. Readings for this Sunday: Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6pm at Acts 15:1–2, 22–29 Faced with controversy, the disciples reach a Resurrection of Our Lord Church (Open to decision under the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Psalm 67 “O God, let all Everyone interested). the nations praise you!” Revelation 21:10–14, John sees the city of God illumined in splendor. 22–23 John 14:23–29 Jesus promises to REVIVAL CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE send the Holy Spirit to guide his followers. St. Benedict the Moor Church: Readings for Next Weekend: th Acts 1:1–11 As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up. May 29 – Children Rehearsal @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm Psalm 47 “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of Adult Rehearsal @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm trumpets for the Lord”. Ephesians 1:17–23 Christ is the head of the Resurrection of Our Lord: church; where he is, we are called to follow. or Hebrews 9:24–28; June 5th - Children Rehearsal @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation. 10:19–23 Luke Adult Rehearsal @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm 24:46–53 As he blessed them, he was taken up to heaven. June 12th - Children Rehearsal @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm Adult Rehearsal @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm

THE DEFINITION OF “ACTIVE CATHOLIC” for parish ______verification, required for Baptisms, Marriages, Catholic School attendance, etc., requires that a person be registered, FAITH FORMATION NEWS (Which means properly registered for a sufficient period of time), This is the last weekend of classes for this academic attend Mass regularly and involved in Time, Talent & Treasure year. Vacation Bible School will take place June 24th - (Stewardship.) Participation through parish offertory envelopes is 28th in the parish hall. Registration will begin after one means of verification. To be considered an active, participating member of the parish, St. Benedict the Moor the June Unity Mass. Thank you to everyone who made Catholic Church takes into account a family’s or individual’s Mass this year’s program successful. We look forward to attendance and ministry involvement. Since weekly offertory working with your children in the fall. envelopes are the primary means of determining if parishioners First Holy Communion is scheduled for Sunday, June are regularly attending Mass, we ask you to place your envelope 9, 2019 at the 9 a.m. Mass. in the collection basket each Sunday even if you cannot make a The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at the monetary contribution to show your attendance. Attendance at September Unity Mass (September 1, 2019). Mass is the most meaningful way we model and live our Catholic ______faith. We will then be aware of your continued participation and you will not be moved to inactive status. Office of Black Catholic Ministry - Day of Reflection “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love A Pastoral Letter Against Racism” PARTICIPATING PARISHIONERS United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Participating Catholic Tuition parishioners who have children Fr. Roy A. Lee, Ph. D - Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Facilitator in Catholic Schools and who wish to receive the parish Saturday, June 29, 2019, 9am – 4pm, St. Peter Claver Church participating tuition rate must be endorsed by Fr. Romanus. A 133 Ward Street, Macon, Georgia 31204 participating parishioner is a parishioner who attends Mass on For more information, please contact Father Robert E. Chaney at 912- weekends and Holy Days of Obligation, participates in the 232-5258 or [email protected] activities of the parish, and contributes to the offertory ______collection in a recognizable way by using envelopes or checks as a means of verification of attendance. CAR RAFFLE ______2018 Ford Focus Car Raffle to benefit LIVING THE EUCHARIST 2019 the Old School Building. Drawing

As faithful Catholics, how exactly are we living September 1, 2019 after the Unity Mass. Cost is out the Eucharist both during the Mass itself $100.00 per ticket. We are asking each family to and after it is over? This is the basic question purchase a ticket. Please a member of PPC for tickets. posed by Francis during the second part of his teaching on the ______Eucharist. In the first teaching, the pope reminded us about our real communion with Jesus and his mystery during the Eucharist. Now This training is required for Safe Environment he challenges us to live out this communion with Christ, “How do Compliance for any adult who will come into contact we experience the Eucharist? When we go to Sunday Mass, how do with youth as part of their ministry and must be we live it? Is it only a moment of celebration, an established tradition, completed before they begin ministry. Seating is limited, an opportunity to find oneself or to feel justified, or is it something and you must pre-registration online to save your more?” seat. To register, go to www.diosav.org, and find the training listed on the ______Upcoming Events Calendar.”

TELFAIR MUSEUMS – JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION PARKING AROUND THE CHURCH FREE FAMILY DAY: Telfair Museums’ 12th annual Please pay special attention to where you park around observance of Juneteenth at the Jepson Center will be filled the Church itself during Mass times. Please DO NOT with storytelling, music, art, and children’s activities BLOCK the ramp that leads up to the side door of the highlighting African American history and Gullah-Geechee Church and please do not park on the yellow curbs. culture. There will be hands-on activities for children and families || artist demonstrations by Gullah-Geechee painter It is Important that we maintain ACCESS for Sabree, basketmaker Gregory Grant and more || storytelling emergency vehicles at all times. -Thank you. programs by Hermina Glass-Hill, Jamal Toure and Queen ______Quet || 2:45pm performance by the Savannah United House SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE of Prayer Shout Band. For more info, contact:TELFAIR.ORG Savannah Honor Academy announces Full scholarships | 912.790.8800 | 207 W. York St. available for the fall! Eligible students must: ______• Be entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade • Have excellent grades Prayer and Action is a mission experience in • Have excellent behavior the of Savannah that serves the Go to www.SavannahHonorAcademy. Com or call 773-573- Savannah community during the days by 7328 for more information. doing mission work and enriches our young ______adult's faith in the evening. The high school dates are June 16 - 21 and June 23 - 28. It is an overnight camp that 43RD ANNUAL DAUFUSKIE DAY CELEBRATION begins on Sunday and ends on Friday. The cost is $150.00 On Saturday June 22, 2019…Travel from Savannah on if you register before June 4. The college dates are June 12 - 14. It is an overnight camp that begins on Wednesday the Sapelo Queen to Daufuskie Island, GA. Trip afternoon and ends Friday night. The cost is $75. For more Highlights: Gullah Storytelling, Games, Raffles, Tours information: https://diosav.org/oyyam-prayerandaction. ; For and more! Tickets ($40) can be purchased @ Lester’s questions, e-mail Leigh Florist or call Kris @ 404-414-1257 or Ervin & Mary @ Ebberwein: [email protected]. Registration NOW! (912-660-0500, 925-5318 or 656-8882). ______LECTORS & ANNOUNCERS

(L = A = Announcer) UNITY CHOIR REHEARSAL Rehearsal for the upcoming Unity Mass on Sunday, May 25-26 June 2 will take place Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:30 S. Carson/ E. Mason (L) 5:00pm in the Church. Please be there. -Thank, Edna Mason (A) Areatha Scott, Coordinator. 9am R. Locke/ M. White (L) ______Theresa Garvin (A) 11:30 J. Tolbert/ A. Broxton (L) CELEBRATING ASCENSION SUNDAY Emily Williams (A) This year, the of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is a Holy Day of Obligation for

Catholics around the world. On this day, the faithful PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS: celebrate Christ's ascension into Heaven on the 40th • Pastoral Council election: Saturday, June 29 and day after Resurrection. Eastern churches following Sunday, June 30, 2019 the Julian calendar observe the day between May 13 • All Ministries Coordinators’ Election: July 1 to 31, 2019 (Each ministry should choose a date for their election and June 16, depending on the year. and submit it to the Office on or before Tuesday, June In most dioceses of the United States, Ascension 12, 2019.) -The Pastoral Council will coordinate the Thursday (sometimes called Holy Thursday) has been Ministries elections. transferred to the following Sunday, so many • Parish Town Hall Meeting: 3, 2019 (Saturday) Catholics think that the Ascension is no longer from 4-6pm. considered a holy day. • Our Parish friends and family Day: Sunday, September 1, 2019 with Reception after 10am Unity Mass. Celebrating Ascension Thursday • All Ministries Retreat: Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Like other Holy Days of Obligation, Catholics are 10am to 2pm encouraged to spend the day in prayer and (presenter: Fr. Peter Oyenugba,MSP; the Pastor of contemplation. Holy days, also called feast days, have Our Savior Parish, Tiffin. traditionally been celebrated with food, so some • Ministries Appreciation Dinner: Thursday, faithful also observe the day with a picnic to November14, 2019 at 7pm commemorate. This also pays homage to the Church's • Our Parish Party: Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 7pm to 11pm historical blessing on Holy Thursday of the beans and • Penance Service: Wednesday, December 18 at the grapes as a means of celebrating the first harvests 6pm of late spring.