7601 VINE • LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68505 ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when He said this, He breathed on them and said to them: “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven…” (John 20:21—23) THE SPIRIT AND THE CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS The Meaning of Pentecost…(from Catechism of the Catholic Church) 731 On the day of Pentecost when the seven weeks of Easter had come to an end, Christ's Passover is fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, manifested, given, and communicated as a divine person: of his fullness, Christ, the Lord, pours out the Spirit in abundance.[Cf. Acts 2:3336][2623,767,1302] 732 On that day, the Holy Trinity is fully revealed. Since that day, the Kingdom announced by Christ has been open to those who believe in him: in the humility of the flesh and in faith, they already share in the communion of the Holy Trinity. By his coming, which never ceases, the Holy Spirit causes the world to enter into the "last days," the time of the Church, the Kingdom already inherited though not yet consummated. [244,672] We have seen the true Light, we have received the heavenly Spirit, we have found the true faith: we adore the indivisible Trinity, who has saved us.[Byzantine liturgy, Pentecost Ves- pers, Troparion, repeated after communion] 696FireNOne of the Symbols of the Holy Spirit: While water signifies birth and the fruitfulness of life given in the Holy Spirit, fire symbolizes the transforming energy of the Holy Spirit's actions. The prayer of the prophet Elijah, who "arose like fire" and whose "word burned like a torch," brought down fire from heaven on the sacrifice on Mount Car- mel. This event was a "figure" of the fire of the Holy Spirit, who transforms what he touches. John the Baptist, who goes "before [the Lord] in the spirit and power of Elijah," proclaims Christ as the one who "will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." Jesus will say of the Spirit: "I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled!" In the form of tongues "as of fire," the Holy Spirit rests on the disciples on the morning of Pentecost and fills them with himself. The spiritual tradition has retained this symbolism of fire as one of the most expressive images of the Holy Spirit's actions. "Do not quench the (fire of the) Spirit." (1 Thes 5:1) PASTOR Rev. Lyle M. Johnson Holy Eucharist: Associate Pastor Rev. Robert J. Froeschl For shutins and those recovering from illness, please contact the Par- In Residence Rev. Sean P. Kilcawley ish Office to arrange for home visit. PARISH DIRECTORY Marriages: Priests must be notified 6 months before the proposed Parish Office: 7601 Vine…………….…..4024891946 marriage date. All couples must be registered & regularly attend Mass. FAX…………………….…4024864762 Medical DecisionMaking and Advance Directives: School: 7601 Vine………………...4024861860 https://necatholic.org/beanadvocate/resources/advancedirective.html School Web Site: stjohnsjets.com Funeral Arrangements & Planning Information: Parish Web Site: stjohnslincoln.com www.stjohnslincoln.com (“Our Parish” >“Forms” >“Funeral Packet”) Parish Facebook Page: facebook.com/stjohnslincoln PARISH REGISTRATIONNNew Parishioners: Parish Flocknote Emails: stjohnslincoln.flocknote.com Please register as soon as you move in by calling the Parish Office. To Bulletin Email [email protected] register K8th students, please call St. John’s School, 4024861860. To MASS SCHEDULE register high school students, call Pius X High School, 4024880931. MondaySaturday…….……………………………………………...8:15 am For Information About: MondayFriday...……….…………………………………………….5:30 pm Alcohol & Addiction Ministry John Regan……………….4024861590 First Friday …………………………………………....8:15 am and 5:30 pm Automatic Deductions…………………………....www.stjohnslincoln.com Saturday ……………………………………………...………………4:00 pm (“Our Parish” >“Forms” >“Direct Contribution Forms”) Sunday …….…………..…....7:30 am / 9:00 am / 10:30 am / 12 noon Eucharistic Perpetual AdorationCindy Kruml ……………....4024890170 Holy Days (except Christmas & New Year’s) Alisha Klein4024897054 Vigil Mass ……………………………………..……………………...5:30 pm Extended School Care School Office……………...4024861860 Holy Days …..……..…6:00 am / 9:00 am / 12:10 pm / 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm Godparent Teen Program Laura Miller4026174459 CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS Grade School CCD Kathy Mastel………………4025405752 Praise Choir Catherine Brown………….4024321663 Baptism: Prayer Line Requests: Mary Ann .………………… 4024662580 All parents are required to attend the Baptism instruction class if this is Theresa…[email protected] your first child to be baptized. The class meets virtually on the 3rd PreSchool Information St. John’s School…………4024861860 Monday of the month from 6:307:30 pm. Must be a registered and RCIA (Faith Instruction) Susan Carlson...………….4024899574 practicing Catholic for six months before the Baptism. Please contact Rental of Gym/Social Hall St John’s School………….4024861860 the Parish Office for Baptism instruction arrangements. Wedding Coordinator Eileen Perkins…………….4024649582 Confession: Please notify the Parish Office of any changes of address/phone number. Saturdays from 3:003:50 pm and 5:005:30 pm. Vigil of First Fridays: 6:45 to 7:45 pm. CATHOLIC RESOURCESNFORMED.ORG (search St. John the Apostle) Anointing of the Sick: Please select St John’s at smile.amazon.com before shopping Individual celebration upon requestNcall the parish office. BULLETIN NOTICES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MAY 23, 2021 PARISH OFFICE IN WRITING BY 10:30AM ON TUESDAY ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE Lincoln, Nebraska page 2 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK Mass intentions scheduled for 6:30 AM Mass will be offered at the 5:30 PM Mass that day. MONDAY, May 24 8:15 am Virginia Byrnes 5:30 pm Grandkids of Tom & Marilyn Hain Mass Obligation Announcement: TUESDAY, May 25 On May 23, 2021, the Solemnity of Pentecost, the 8:15 am Family of Willow 5:30 pm Norman Brockoff Sunday and holy day Mass obligation will be restored in the Diocese of Lincoln. WEDNESDAY, May 26 8:15 am Maryann Bownann For more details please go to: 5:30 pm Jim and Pat Kreifels www.lincolndiocese.org/bishops/bishopjamesconley/ statements/15020statement033121massobligation THURSDAY, May 27 8:15 am Joseph Stothert St. John’s Parish Reopening Next Steps 5:30 pm Caroline Dolezal Effective May 22 & 23, 2021 FRIDAY, May 28 8:15 am Lyle Wurtz We anticipate and welcome more of our fellow parish- 5:30 pm Sharon Samek ioners returning to the celebration of our Sunday Mass- es in the coming weeks. To prepare, we will be making SATURDAY, May 29 some changes to our church sanctuary capacity while 8:15 am Jane Gibbs’ Birthday also doing what we can to maintain a welcoming and 4:00 pm Jeanette Andreason, Eileen Newton’s sister safe environment for all. To see the details, go to our SUNDAY, May 30 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY parish website at www.stjohnslincoln.com or pick up 7:30 am Living & Deceased Members of MillerCreal an insert at the bulletin table in the atrium. Family 9:00 am Al Schroeder Religious Sister Vocation of the Week 10:30 am For the People 12:00 noon Rick and Sue Waldren This week, let us pray for Sr. Megan Therese from Elkhorn, NE, who is a Jr. Sister with the Marian Sisters of the UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS Diocese of Lincoln and Sr. Joy Le from Mass obligation restoredNLincoln Diocese May 23 North American Martyrs in Lincoln, who is Corpus Christi Procession & Parish Picnic June 6 a Novice with the Marian Sisters of the Parish Garage SaleNitem drop off June 89 Diocese of Lincoln. Parish Garage Sale June 1011 Totus Tuusgrade school June 1418 Totus Tuushigh school June 1317 WEEKLY CALENDAR Trivia Night June 18 Harvest Festival Sept 19 May 23 Pentecost Sunday Craft Fair Nov 20 Sunday/Holy Day Mass Obligation Restored Pius X Graduation Trivia NightNFriday, June 18, 2021 May 24 Men’s Bible Study, 1:00 pm in Family Room REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN For info call 4027301821 Go to www.stjohnslincoln.com to register May 25 St. Bridget Women’s Group, 8:1510:00 am Only PREPAID tables will be RESERVED Ladies Bible Study, 911 am via Zoom $20.00 per person For info, call 4998595 $200.00 for table of TEN Squires Circle, 7 pm Social Hall Tables are a HOT commodity, May 26 Regnum Christi Men’s Prayer Group, so make your reservations soon! 6:307:30 am, in person Last Day of School, Full Day Field Day! When: FRIDAY, June 18th 5:15 checkin; 6 pm M Games begin (Rain date: June 25) May 27 No activities Where: “Outdoors this Year” St. John’s South Lawn May 28 Diaconate Ordinations, Cathedral (adjacent to the Admin Bldg M 7601 Vine Street) Why: Great FUNd Raiser for St. John’s M Lots of PRIZES May 22 Church Cleaning, 8:45 am for YOU! $crip sold in the Parish Office 8:45N10:00 am Who: Sponsored by the “AdoptaPlot” Committee Priesthood Ordinations, Cathedral Details: Bring your own food and beverages (adult Confessions, 3:003:50 & 5:005:30 pm beverages, drink responsibly). You’re welcome to “personalize your table & attire!” May 30 No activities PENTECOST SUNDAY May 23, 2021 page 3 PARISH NEWS Readings for the week of May 23, 2021 St. John’s Garage Sale Keep saving those things you want Sunday: Gn 11:19 or Ex 19:38a, 1620b or Ez to Spring clean out of your home and bring them to St. 37:114 or Jl 3:15/s 10:12, 24, 35, 2728, 29, John's gym onJune 8 or 9! TheAnnual St. John's Gar- 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:2227/Jn 7:3739 age Salewill be held June 10 and 11.This annual event Monday: Gn 3:915, 20 or Acts 1:1214/Ps 87:12, 3 and 5, helps you clean your house, and helps St.