MAY 8 & 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

We have a unique episode in the Acts of the Apostles today. A whole roomful of people are baptized with the Holy Spirit before they are baptized with water! The verb used —“the Holy Spirit ‘fell’ on them” (Acts 10:44)—is characteristic of the way the Spirit works throughout the Book of Acts: powerful and surprising. Though this “baptism” is not the normative way the New Testament describes baptism, it is still a good reminder today that the Holy Spirit is not controlled by whether or not we pour water, but rather that our sacramental signs reveal the presence of the Spirit at work among us. And we have a double reinforcement of how this work is accomplished from a Letter and a Gospel bearing John’s name. It is love, self-sacrificing and self-giving love, that manifests the Spirit of Jesus in our midst. It is love that is the greatest of commandments. The Spirit is manifested equally through those who live in that love.

THE CATHOLIC MASS

The Mass was begun by Jesus in order to make Himself and His redeeming Crucifixion always present for us. This act of divine love makes possible our unity with Him so we can survive our earthly trial. The Mass has three main parts. First, we must offer ourselves to be united with Him. Second, we must consent to be broken and die to earthly life as He was. Thirdly, He unites Himself to us when we receive Holy Communion; He is incorporated into us and we are incorporated into Him. Thus, the Mass is in accordance with the great law of nature that there is a pathway by which all things become part of a higher form of being. Atoms and sunlight become plants, which become animals, which are taken into human life, and we become part of God Himself in Catholic Holy Communion.

PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE MILITARY

Jovany Baez, Justin Mertle, María de la Luz Ramírez, Rebeca Sánchez, José Araiza, Jr., Marina González, Alondra Jara, Sonia Jara,

Jason Lorenz, Matt Mills & Jared Schroeder.

PASTORAL RUMINATIONS By Father Andre Querijero

The flurry of parish activities these past two weeks already signals our slow yet safe return to normalcy after over a year of strict pandemic restrictions. On the celebration of the Feast of Our Church Patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel last April 26th, six of our SJSDR students received the Sacrament of First Communion. It was such an honor opening the Feast and First Communion Eucharistic celebration, processing along with the Candidates and Altar Servers. For the very first time, we used incense without much difficulty as all the church windows were kept open for proper ventilation. Likewise, in compliance with CDC protocol, the First Communicants as well as their parents, godparents and families in attendance were required to register for contact tracing and undergo body temperature check; wear face masks, and maintain social distancing. All that was missing though, was the church choir. Anticipating the State’s announcement of the lifting of all COVID restrictions, I reminded Mr. Jim Gross, our Parish Choir Director, to give our singers and musicians a heads-up for their usual weekly choir practice. In the meantime, our digital playlist of liturgical music would suffice. Another crowd-drawing event was last weekend’s SJSDR’s Huge Spring Yard Sale Fund Drive. Kudos to the organizing team of our Parochial School parents, students, friends and volunteers for their enthusiastic and valued support. Our May 1 and 2 fundraiser made $3,500 in net profit. We are off to a good start preparing for the upcoming 2021-22 School Year. As we aim at doubling our student population to a maximum of thirty-six children, it might be necessary to organize another fundraising activity around October this year. On Saturday, May 15th, our parishioners Octavio Soto and Maria Alcala, proprietors of Angelina’s Restaurant are sponsoring this month’s OLGC Curbside Dinner fundraiser. Their Mexican “to go” dinner consists of Carnitas (deep fried pork), Rice, Beans, Tortillas and Spicy Salsa all for $25. Pick-up will be at the Angelina’s Restaurant along Main Street. Thanks to the monthly curbside dinners, lovingly prepared by our creative and enterprising parishioners, OLGC financially survived 2020. Hopefully by August 1st or 8th, our Annual Catholic Chicken BBQ would push through despite a one-year hiatus. Furthermore, we look forward to your continuing support for our school and other parish projects and programs through our Three-Year Parish Capital Campaign. Expect me to knock at the doors of your homes to personally beg for your kind and generous support to your OLGC faith community. I am deeply grateful and indebted to you, my parishioners. You and your families are included in my personal prayers and Holy Mass intentions. God bless you all.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

WILL HAVE A BUSINESS MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 11TH AT 7:30PM

IN CLASSROOM #2.

IMPORTANT DATES

FIRST COMMUNION MASS: SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 AT 12PM.

CONFIRMATION MASS: SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 AT 2PM.

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE

SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2021 STATUE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE AND SAN JUAN DIEGO

18” TALL. $5/TICKET. YOU MAY PURCHASE THEM AT THE PARISH OFFICE OR

AFTER WEEKEND MASS.

PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP SILOE FROM OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH.

*NO NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN*

A CALL TO ACTION

WE ARE UPDATING OUR PARISH REGISTRATION LIST.

PLEASE TAKE A FORM AND GIVE US YOUR CURRENT INFORMATION. YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET, RETURN IT TO THE OFFICE, CALL US AT 707-964-0229 OR SEND US AN EMAIL: olgcinfb@gmail.com

“A mother’s love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on like a

legacy of love that will always be with you. “

MASS INTENTIONS MAY 10 - 16, 2021

Monday (10)

Tuesday (11) Wednesday (12)

Thursday (13)

Friday (14)

Saturday (15)

Sunday (16)

8:00am 8:00am

12:05pm 12:05pm

12:05pm

5:00pm

6:30pm

8:00am

10:00am

MISA PRO-POPULI

Servando Gómez †

Epifanio Rentería †

Claire Tavares †

Jacqueline Spripramong (b-day)

Ruth Cimolino †

Fred & Clara White † Thomas Galemba † Gerard Gmeiner †

Katie Richards †

Arnulfo Santiago Solis † Mauricio Escobedo †

Gerardo Escobedo (health)

Estelle Alexander † Haig & Jane Vartanian † Juan & Efren Mendoza †

Vernita Johns †

Ruben Villegas Sr. † Roberto Velazquez †

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK PARISHIONERS

Leticia Avalos Velázquez, Felix Santillán, René Sánchez, Pepe Sánchez, Celeste Caamal, Martha Sánchez, Gerardo Escobedo, Betty Cox, Roy & Lisa Wright, Adrian Freitas, Pauline Tamagno, Bob Downing, Maribel Medina Chi, Troy Jason Ereño, Marcelo Pascua, Jr., Michelle Pascua Morgan, Mauricia Campuzano, Toñita Garcia, Ana María Calderón, Maria Lourdes López Zavala, Rebecca Aurejo, Hermiligio Santos, Ramón Hernández, Maria Martinez, Ernest Figueiredo, Salud Olvera, Antonia Rentería, Pauline Ortiz, María Cristina Reyes, Frank Richards, Florencia Chávez, Refugio Yáñez, María de Jesús Mendoza, Ryan Moore, Marianne Brannan, Nancy Smith, Julián Palomar, Jennifer Vera, Kim Koskinen, Margaret Valencia, Matthew Marcoulier, Dennis Tavares, Jose Freitas, Alfredo Sousa, Juana Arreguín, Aron Yasskin, Victoria Walzer, Fidela Yáñez Jara, Carla Tomas, Erasmo Yáñez, Memo Soria, Patricia Vargas, Fidela Yáñez, Elvia Flores, Yonel Ruíz, Angie Freitas, Russel Bryant, Derrick Heater, Luis Angel, Juan Barrera-Terán, Gerald Butler, Helen Reynolds, Toni Clark, Ann Gallagher, Brianna Lopez, Margaret Milliken, Gina Pivirotto, Nick Quin, Mary Servis, Denis Sousa, Victor Venegas, Matty Walker, Charles Lorenz, Rebecca Lorenz, Ofelia Ibarra, Leonardo Naal, Gina Leal.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

MAY 1 & 2, 2021….$2,166.30 LIABILITY INSURANCE….$586.00

THIS WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION:

MAINTENANCE FUND NEXT WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION:

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT & CHRISTIAN GENEROSITY!!

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HAS AMAZON SMILE. WHEN PURCHASING

ONLINE, MAKE SURE YOU “TYPE” AMAZON SMILE.COM AND “SELECT” OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC CHURCH A CORPORATION SOLE.

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE A DONATION TO OUR CHURCH IN EVERY PURCHASE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT 964-0229.

We would like to remind you that Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish now provides “ParishSOFT Giving” an online giving software! This is a convenient and secure way to make a one-time or recurring donations. To get started, you can visit our Parish’s new giving page at olgcinfb.org. From this link you will be allowed to manage your own account online, set up gifts on a schedule that you choose, and can be set up with a credit card, debit card, checking or savings account! We are most grateful for your generosity to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. Together, let us strive to be the best possible stewards of God’s marvelous gifts! If you have any questions, please, contact the Parish Office at 964-0229.

MENDOCINO COUNTY RESIDENTS

MENDOCINO COAST CLINICS HAS VACCINES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE

IN MENDOCINO COUNTY:

• ADULTS 65 AND OVER • THOSE 16 – 64 YEARS OF AGE WITH CHRONIC

HEALTH CONDITIONS

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL 707-964-1251.

IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH, ON THE SOUTHERN WALL IS

A BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL TREE. ITS BRIGHT LEAVES REPRESENT PERMANENT MEMORIALS TO THE

DEPARTED OF OUR PARISH. FOR THE SUM OF $200.00, YOU CAN GIVE TO THE PARISH SECREATRY, THE CORRECT SPELLING AND DATES OF THE DEPARTED AND IN DUE TIME THE LEAF IS PRINTED AND

ATTACHED TO THE TREE, AS A PERMANENT REMINDER OF A LOVED ONE WHO IS GONE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT

964-0229.

MEXICAN DINNER

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL’S CURBSIDE DINNER

FOR THE MONTH OF MAY WILL BE PREPARED BY ANGELINA’S BAR & GRILL

TO GO ONLY!!!

MENU:

CARNITAS (DEEP FRIED PORK), RICE, BEANS, SALSA AND FRESHLY MADE CORN TORTILLAS

RESERVE YOUR DINNER NOW!!

CALL MARIA SOTO AT 707-734-0912, ANGELINA’S BAR &

GRILL AT 707-964-1700, CALL OUR PARISH OFFICE AT 707-964-0229 OR EMAIL olgcinfb@gmail.com

PICK UP:

SATURDAY, MAY 15TH, 2021 ANGELINA’S BAR & GRILL

400 SOUTH MAIN ST. FORT BRAGG, CA FROM 1PM - 4PM

SUGGESTED DONATION: $25.00