WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS & VISITORS May 31, 2020 CHURCH STAFF: 192 GRAYLYNN DRIVE NASHVILLE, TN 37214-2706 Rev. Dan Steiner, Pastor 615-889-4065 ext. 205 Dcn. Wayne Gregory 615-330-7834 PHONE: 615-889-4065 Dcn. Mike Wilkins 615-830-8370 FAX: 615-889-3421 Dcn. Gil Huhlein (RETIRED) EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE:www.holyrosarynashville.org OFFICE HOURS: Mrs. Cyndi Anderson, Parish Secretary Monday−Friday: 8:00 a.m.−4:00 p.m 615-889-4065 ext. 201 [email protected] On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended with power upon the Mrs. Cheryl Pryor, Dir. of Religious Education Apostles; thus began the mission of the Church in the world. Jesus himself 615-889-4065 ext. 203 [email protected] prepared the Eleven for this mission, appearing to them on many occasions Ms. Chrissa Jennings, Dir. of Music Ministry after his Resurrection (see Acts 1: 3). 615-268-3959 [email protected] Prior to the Ascension into Heaven, he ordered them “not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father” (Acts 1: 4-5); that is, he Mr. Peter Rodgers, Academy Principal asked them to stay together to prepare themselves to receive the gift of the 615-883-1108 ext. 221 [email protected] Holy Spirit. And they gathered in prayer with Mary in the Upper Room, await- ing the promised event (Acts 1: 14). To stay together was the condition laid Church office fax #............615-889-3421 down by Jesus in order to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit; the premise of their harmony was prolonged prayer. In this way we are offered a formidable lesson for every Christian community. MASS SCHEDULE & ADORATION Some think at times that missionary effectiveness depends primarily on Sunday 8:30 a.m & 11:00 a.m. careful programming and its subsequent intelligent application through a con- Monday 8:00 a.m. NO PUBLIC MASS crete commitment. The Lord certainly does ask for our collaboration, but be- Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Adoration 6:30am-7:30 fore any other response his initiative is necessary: his Spirit is the true protago- Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Adoration 6:30am-7:30am also nist of the Church. The roots of our being and of our action are in the wise and Adoration/Confession- 6:00pm.-7:30 pm provident silence of God. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Adoration 6:30am-7:30am The images used by St Luke to indicate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit - Friday 8:00 a.m. Adoration 6:30am-7:30am wind and fire - recall Sinai, where God revealed himself to the people of Israel First Saturday of the month.. 8:00 a.m Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. and offered his covenant (see Ex 19: 3ff.). The feast of Sinai, which Israel . celebrated 50 days after the Passover, was the feast of the Covenant. St. Luke wants to show Pentecost as a new Sinai, as the feast of the New Covenant, SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION where the Covenant with Israel is extended to all the nations of the earth. Saturdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. or by appointment The Church has been catholic and missionary from her birth. The universal- Holy Days ~ Check the website or bulletin~ ity of salvation is meaningfully manifested with the list of the numerous ethnic groups to which those who heard the Apostles’ first proclamation belonged (see Acts 2: 9-11). The People of God, which had found its first configuration WWW.HOLYROSARYNASHVILLE.ORG in Sinai, extends today to the point of surmounting every barrier of race, cul- BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday, NOON ture, space and time. As opposed to what occurred with the tower of Babel (see Gn 11: 1-9), when people wanted to build a way to heaven with their hands and ended up by destroying their very capacity of mutual understanding, in Pentecost the Spirit, with the gift of tongues, demonstrates that his presence Compassionate and Loving Father, unites and transforms confusion into communion. In the face of confusion and concern Human pride and egoism always create divisions, build walls of indiffer- impart to us the calm of your presence. ence, hate and violence. The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, makes hearts capa- In You allow us to find hope and healing. ble of understanding the languages of all, as he re-establishes the bridge of Be with those who serve the sick and give them Your authentic communion between earth and heaven. The Holy Spirit is Love. caring hands. This is the mystery of Pentecost: the Holy Spirit illuminates the human Be with those who lead and give them Your Spirit of spirit and, by revealing Christ Crucified and Risen, indicates the way to be- wisdom. come more like him, that is, to be “the image and instrument of the love which flows from Christ” (Deus Caritas Est, no. 33). The Church, gathered with Be with those who have fallen ill and give them Your Mary as at her birth, today implores: “Veni, Sancte Spiritus! - Come, Holy comforting heart. Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love!”. Wrap your arms around our world and hold us in your love. Allow us at this time of trial to then serve as instruments of that love to all we meet. Source: Excerpt of a Homily given by His Holiness Benedict XVI We ask this in Your Name. at St. Peter’s Square, Sunday 4 June 2006 on Solemnity of Pentecost Amen. May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday MASS INTENTIONS Ana Billings, Anne Marie Adams, Anne Montgomery Clark, Ann 05/30 Sat 5:00 PM t Raymond Nicholson Hosey, Ava Edwards, Barbara Sullivan, Bethany Ames, Bettie Span- gler, Betty Bush, Betty Portal, Beverly Cox, Bobby Gene Nicholson, 05/31 Sun 8:30 AM t Peggy Keogh Bob Stall, Bonnie Roberts, Breana Aton, Buffie Fox, Carol Redding, 11:00 AM For the People of Holy Rosary Cathy Kline, Cathy Mutford, Chad Kelley, Christopher Dietz, Cora Duff, Courtney Judkins, Daisy Carter, Dan & Collette Foster, Danny 06/01 Mon Father’s t Cortes, Dennis Trisler, Doll Hunt, Donald Pionke, Donna Hackett, Private Donna Osborne, Donna Turner, Easton Vestal, Edna Burke, Ed Over- by, Eileen Wells.Eileen White, Emma Curran, Fran Peel, Gene & Mass (NO PUBLIC MASS) Lorease Stangline, Geraldine Driver, Gerry Keogh, Gloria DeJesus, Jacqueline Anderson, Jake Young, James K. Bauman, Jean Barte’, 06/02 Tues 8:00 AM t Jean Burian, Jean Potts, Jennifer Renee, Jerry Richardson, Jim Paint- er, Jim Warner, Joan Pionke, Joan Tompkins, Josh Wiley, Judy Bickel, Judy James, Kambria Koebbe, Karen Manley, Kooper Fox, Kurt 06/03 Wed 8:00 AM t Steckel, Lana Caballero, Leighton Bush, Sr., Lila Way, Loretta Wil- liams, Louie Legere, Lucille Kidder, Marie Kincaid, Mark Thomley, Mary Alice Sullivan, Mary Burke-Kimball, Mary Crews Barte’,Mary 06/04 Thurs 8:00 AM t Tom Brown, Maureen Keogh, Melissa Griffith, Merilda Smith, Mike Burns, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bush, Nancy Brazil, Pat Hite, Patricia Galvin, Patricia Valladares, Peggy Walker, Perry Burns, Punch Huffman, 06/05 Fri 8:00 AM t Rick Baltz, Rob Aton, Rose Coen, Ryan King, Savina Holsman, Scott Bridges, Scott Neal, Sherry Geyer, Teresa Parsons, Tess Murphy, 06/06 Sat 8:00 AM Mary Wilhelm (Special Intention) Theresa Andrews, Timothy Jones, Tommy Quinn, Tom Neal, Wayne 5:00 PM t Joe B. Sullivan Fox, Wilma Murphy 06/07 Sun 8:30 AM For the People of Holy Rosary May they be touched by the healing hand of the Lord, and return to 11:00 AM a full and active life with their family and community. Please call the t Bob & Rita Crowley church office to update your prayer requests. Date Ordinary Weekly Collections Budget READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 31, 2020 05/10/2020 $15,578.65 $12,000.00 SUN 5/31 Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 05/17/2020 $19,396.23 $12,000.00 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/ Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 05/24/2020 $16,486.15 $12,000.00 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37- 39. Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/ Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 53, 55, 56 [52b] or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/ Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES -5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39. Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps We have the privilege to provide meals for our Priests three 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/ Jn days a week - Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. What a 20:19-23 wonderful opportunity to cook two extra meals and feed the bodies of those who feed our souls! Please look at the Sign Up MON 6/1 Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3 and Genius for details on Fathers favorite foods, drop off times and 5, 6-7/Jn 19:25-34 locations. We have even provided Fathers favorite restaurants for those that would like to provide dinner but don’t have time TUE 6/2 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 to cook! [1]/Mk 12:13-17 www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054DAAA929A75-holy WED 6/3 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef [1b]/Mk 12:18-27 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [4]/Mk 12:28-34 If you are interested in registering, please fill out and drop in collection basket & you will be contacted by the church secretary: Cyndi FRI 6/5 2 Tm 3:10-17/Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168 Anderson.