ENCOUNTERING the Risen Lord Jesus Christ, LIVING as His missionary disciples and SHARING His fullness of life in the spirit of St. Thérèse
Page 2 LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC PARISH FATHER DAVE NUSS TO LOVE AS JESUS LOVED Sixth Sunday of Easter [B]
Today’s Gospel picks up right where we left off last Sunday. Continuing His discourse about real discipleship, Jesus promises that great things await everyone who dares to remain with Him (John 15:9-17).
And what aches more in our heart than our longing for joy. Jesus says that deep contagious joy is in store for those who love as He did.
Forget fickle feelings that are here one moment and gone the next. When our lives model Jesus, we come to discover that love is a choice. What a bold action it is to love as Jesus loved and one that truly makes all the difference.
Love is a generous offering that never keeps score, with sacrifice that is ultimate: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends” (v. 13). So has Jesus loved us. It now stands for us to imitate Him.
Special Thanks From A Grateful Priest & Pastor
One short year ago our church still was shuttered by decree of the bishop in response to Covid danger. We rallied as best week could because of parish and school leaders who dared to love God and love neighbor.
What an astonishing blessing I receive working alongside such outstanding people.
Some leaders – even church leaders - mistakenly believe it is their plan that saves the day. Jesus saves!
He has and continues to save me through deeply meaningful relationships with tremendous colleagues dedicated to giving their best to God and generously serving all those whom God places before them.
I am grateful beyond words to all the members of our parish leadership team along with the faculty and staff of Saint Benedict Catholic School.
God graciously has put them into my life to become a better priest and pastor. Please notice their genuine care and dedicated service by expressing your sincere thanks to them and remembering to pray for them and their beautiful families.
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BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY
Heartfelt recognition and thanks to all mothers as we rightly honor your relentless love. Please join me in praying for all moms including the beautiful ones who have gone before us.
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LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC PARISH Page 3 ENGAGING DISCIPLES REMEMBER IN PRAYER I had my first encounter of the season with For our Sick a bee the other day. It is a wonderful reminder that summer will soon be upon Hold these sick in Your healing love... us. While bees usually stir me to a Jim DeRaedt, Kitty Kufel, Harold Myers, Fran Rogalski, somewhat knee-jerk reaction, they also Matt Steffin, Juanita Blankenship, Melissa Capponi, fascinate me. Anthony Silvestri, Joan Hoag Gilliland, Michael Dastoli, Rodolfo Barboza, Art Sussman, Shirley Szalkowski, The process by which bees draw nectar Savanna Wylie, Mindy Koralewski, JoAnn Miller, from flowers, transport it, and then prepare it to be Kathleen Kennedy, Luette Pawlaczyk, Mary Burchette, processed into honey is a detailed and rather incredible Lila Szparka, Joseph Feustle, Terry M., Jennifer manifestation of God’s creativity and care. Bees work Albaugh, Ayden Carter Reams, JoAnn Kennerly, Benita together to collect nectar from literally millions of flowers. Hartman, Joseph Hartman, Tim Brunner, Matthew Ward, They know how to draw out the very sweetest nectar the Tim Keating, Linda Lea Barron, Richard Madrzykowski, flower has to offer. They carry what they have collected to Rose Koralewski, Marie Sharp Bryant, Edward a common store of nectar along with the contributions of other bees. The result is a far richer and nourishing Czechowski, Jr, Jim Ochs, Mitch Gaynor, Bob & Carol product than the original nectar. Caswell, Kathy Healy, Tiffany Parent, Barb Spears, Bernard Leite, Rusty Szkowny, Alice Resnick, Wanda I am reminded that I am to draw out what is sweetest from Beczynski, Terry Szperski, Laura Fullum, Jim Tierney, each person I encounter. I can choose to latch on to the Jackie Polzin positive or the negative, the life-giving or the harmful words and actions of others. I cannot control others, but I can control what I take from them. The greater the For our Military variety of people I encounter, the richer the flavor of my Bless and protect these military who own life. If I choose to hoard what I have received from serve us with honor and dignity... others, it will be far less useful than if I, in turn, contribute Frederick Geck; Christine Farynaz, Patrick Langenderfer, what I have gathered to the common good. My task is to Dylan Coy, Brianna Vargo, Aidan Barnovsky, Christopher process the “nectar” I have gathered, using my own gifts Davis, Matt Barchick, Kevin Jenq, Samuel Nusbaum, and talents, and then place it at the service of others. I can Stephen Kretz, Jason Arndt, Kevin Kretz, Dustin Jeffrey, choose to feed the world! Perhaps I share an insight Chase Rogalski, Joseph Diehl, Shane Kohtz, Ciara someone has shared with me. Perhaps I “pay it forward” (Gentle) Stevenson, Corey Browne, Kevin W. Smith, by praying for someone whose need another has shared David M. Lambert, Chelsea Holmes, James Jagodzinski, with me. Perhaps I work with someone to find a way to Dominique & Nate Davis, James Waddington, Patrick encourage or support someone in the community. Bishop (US Naval Academy)
In a real way, we are part of a spiritual food chain that can provide the nourishment our world so desperately needs. Who will you feed today? For those who celebrated SACRED SCRIPTURE IN CONTEXT First Holy Communion . Jesus, fill our body, heart and mind
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Corrine Lingvai It is God’s freely given power - grace – that makes it Oscar Paskiet possible for us to remain with Jesus. Genuine Christians – intentional disciples - are unconcerned with worldly status and recognition. Instead they seek to live as instruments of God’s love.
John 15:9-17 For our Engaged Couples Today’s Gospel Reading sounds like a last will and Nurture and strengthen the love testament. Our blessed Lord intends for these words of His of these engaged couples…. to remain alive in the hearts of believers. A bold promise is declared: Jesus professes His love, a love unto death for Eric Simcox and Mariah Burkhart His friends. As His friends, it now is for us to live the promise He has fulfilled. May 9, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Page 4 LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC PARISH FAITH FORMATION FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT
How can you celebrate the women who are mothers in your life? Consider paying their way to participate in the upcoming Women’s ACTS Retreat on the weekend of June 3-6, 2021. In addition to financial support, helping them to free their schedule for that weekend would be a wonderful gift! If they have already made the retreat, perhaps you could gift them with the time and space to be renewed in the grace of the retreat on their own or with their ACTS sisters. The possibilities are endless! Registration forms for the retreat can be found at the Church entrances. If you have questions about the retreat or need financial assistance, contact Chelsea Mouch ([email protected]) or Anna Allegrini ([email protected]).
FORMED: On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate the role of women in our families, our Church and our world. In this talk, Real Womanhood, given to a group of women at the FOCUS national conference, Lisa Cotter debunks the myths of modern-day stereotypical womanhood. Using insights from the late Pope St. John Paul II and the heroic example of modern-day saints, Lisa gets to the truth about what it means to be an authentic woman. https://watch.formed.org/videos/real-womanhood-by-lisa- cotter
First Communion Retreat
Many of our second graders and their parents came together on the afternoon of April 24 for a First Communion Retreat. The afternoon included time to view videos on the meaning of Eucharist, engaging in activities related to specific places in Church, making a Eucharist banner, and reflecting on the story of the Last Supper. Special thanks to Mrs. Deb Kelleher and Ms. Carrie Dlugas for their work in preparing the afternoon.
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LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC PARISH Page 5 PARISH HAPPENINGS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS BINGO IS BACK!
It is with much excitement that we can announce the re-opening of Bingo at
Little Flower Parish!
Beginning this Tuesday, May 11, we will welcome back our long-time players and anyone else who would like to join in the fun.
Rest assured that all safety measures will be in place, including mandatory face coverings, sanitizing and physical distancing.
The O’Grady Community Center is equipped with the The Little Flower Altar & Rosary Rummage Sale safest air purifying system available. will return this summer!!!! The concession stand will be open for your convenience, Sale dates are July 29, 30 and 31. with masking required immediately after eating and drinking.
Stay tuned for more information! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Volunteers are still needed for all positions, with a special need for Bingo callers.
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Dick McGee at 419.535.5673.
Readings for the week of May 9, 2021 Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 Mary’s Month: Traditionally during the month of May we Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother. Many of us 4a]/Jn 15:26—16:4a grew up with the practice of creating a May altar in our homes. Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn The statue or picture of Mary, along with flowers presented to 16:5-11 her are a wonderful reminder to us of the honor, respect and Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, love she so rightly deserves. A simple greeting, a whispered 14/Jn 16:12-15 prayer, or the recitation of the rosary before such an altar are Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn powerful ways for us to seek Mary’s unwavering love and care 16:16-20 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/ for us, her children. Mary, Mother of God and our mother, Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 pray for us. Friday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b -28 Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Seventh Sunday of Easter: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 [19a]/1 Jn 4:11-16/Jn 17:11b-19
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Page 6 LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC PARISH MASS SCHEDULE MASS TIMES AND SACRAMENTS The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in the Mass Times St. John Paul II Room Wed 78pm; Sat. 34pm Saturday: 4:30 pm and Sunday 45pm Sunday: 8:30 am; 11:00 am; 5:30 pm Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday: 8:15 am Thursday: 7:00pm Saturday, May 8 4:30 pm Mass - Dick Gasiorowski; John & Irene Sobota; Reconciliation (Confession) Jim & Cindy West; Florence Stieber; Living Wed 7-8pm; Sat 3-4pm; Sun 4-5pm
Intention for Morgan McNiven Baptism 7:00 pm Men’s Night (SFR) Please contact the Parish Center. Sunday, May 9 8:30 am Mass - Natalie Brenot; Luanne Meyer; Living Marriage Intention for Laurie Toth; Living Intention for Please contact the Parish Center at least six months prior to your wedding date. Candie Hammer 11:00 am Mass -Terry Stewart; Giuseppe & Concetta Arite; Anointing of the Sick Rose Arite; Kathy Allegrini If you or a loved one are seriously ill or facing surgery, Baptism - Bennet Demeter please contact the Parish Center.
5:30 pm Mass - Little Flower Parishioners Eucharistic Adoration Monday, May 10 Wednesday 8:45am-6:00pm | Holy Hour for Life 6:00pm 8:15 am Mass - Louis Duenas 6:30 pm Rosary PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM 7:00 pm ACTS Council (SFR) Tuesday, May 11 419.537.6655; Fax: 419.537.1469 8:15 am Mass (School) - Fran Dastoli www.littleflowertoledo.org; Office open Monday-Thursday9a-5p; Friday 9a-1p 9:00 am St. Benedict Alumni Reception (OCR) 6:30 pm Bingo (OCC) Father Dave Nuss, Pastor 6:30 pm Rosary [email protected] 7:00 pm Women’s ACTS Formation (OCR) Father Chris Hudgin, OSFS, Associate Pastor 8:00 pm Little Flower Live littleflowertoledo.org [email protected] Wednesday, May 12 Deacon Doug Bullimore, Permanent Deacon, 8:15 am Mass - Mary Ann Whiteman; Mark Uhrenholt [email protected] Tom Williams, Director of Music and Liturgy 8:45 am Adoration [email protected] 6:00 pm Holy Hour for Life Sister Marilyn Marie Ellerbrock, SND, 6:30 pm Rosary Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization 6:50 pm Benediction [email protected] 7:00 pm Confessions (SJPR) Liz Stieber, Director of Finance and Operations Thursday, May 13 [email protected] Deb Kelleher, Coordinator - Catechesis of the Good 6:30 pm Public Rosary Shepherd 7:00 pm Mass - William Nuss.; Louis Duenas [email protected] Friday, May 14 - Saint Mathias Arianna Reinhart, Sacramental Administrative Assistant Saturday, May 15 [email protected] Laurie Fitzpatrick, Administrative Assistant 8:00 am ACTS Council Day of Reflection (OCR) [email protected] 3:00 pm Confessions (SJPR) Missy Gillig, Bookkeeper 4:30 pm Mass - Mary Jane Sussman; Bernie Albert [email protected] Sunday, May 16 Jim Woods, Pastoral Care of the Sick 8:30 am Mass - Janice Ohlman; Louis Duenas [email protected] 11:00 am Mass - Cosimo Figliomeni; Jerry Kufel; Bob Kertesz; Josephine Lawniczak; Luanne Meyer; Joseph Saint Benedict Catholic School Schmitz 419.536.1194; www.stbenedicttoledo.org Office open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm 12:15 pm Baptism - Henry Crooks Patrice Tscherne Principal 4:00 pm Confessions (SJPR) [email protected] 5:30 pm Mass - Little Flower Parishioners Diane Spetz, Administrative Assistant 6:30 pm Life Night (Campus) [email protected] FACILITIES ROOM KEY Little Flower Society of St. Vincent de Paul 419.531.5268; Open Wednesday & Friday, 10a – noon A1,2,3 Atriums PH Parish House CH Church SBG St. Benedict Gallery Bulletin Deadline: Monday noon EDC Ext. Day Care Room SCR St. Clare Room SJPR Saint John Paul II Room SFR St. Francis Room To report any suspected or actual sexual abuse of a minor by Diocesan MMR Music Ministry Room OCC O’Grady Community Center personnel: http://toledodiocese.org/page/protectingVyouthVvictimV NX Narthex OCR O’Grady Comm. Room assistance. LFC Conference Room May 9, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter
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