Weekly Bulletin for May 26, 2013:

SACRED HEART CHURCH

Marshall & Massachusetts Avenues, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225

(513) 541-4654    FAX:  (513) 541-4662    www.SacredHeartChurchCincinnati.com

Pastor, Rev. Vincent Cutrara, c.s. - Assoc. Pastor, Rev. Mario Rauzi, c.s.

Email Address:  sacredheartcamp@yahoo.com

Sunday, May 19, 2013 (42 Envelopes) –

Your Gift to God through Your Parish:  $1,976.00

PASTOR’S CORNER

SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE TRINITY

     If you sometimes find the Church’s teachings incomprehensible, be encouraged by today’s Gospel.  Recognizing how bewildered his disciples have become, Jesus says, “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.”  Then he promises that “the Spirit of truth” will come to make things clear.

     Even with the coming of the Spirit, we never fully understand.  Today we hear the ancient poetry of the book of Proverbs, singing of God’s wisdom “playing on the surface of his earth,” delighting in humankind.  We hear Paul boasting of his joy --- not only in the blessings God sends, but even in “our afflictions.”

     Theologians wrestle with the mystery of the Trinity; with the help of the Spirit they make that divine mystery a little more clear to the Church.  We understand a little.  But mostly we listen, we pray, and we ask the Spirit for more clarity.

SPECIAL COLLECTION – TORNADO VICTIMS … Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has requested a special collection be taken up at all the parishes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati this weekend for the victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma.  Along with the tragic loss of lives is the massive destruction of property that has left hundreds homeless.  The immediate need following the tornadoes is great and will be great for weeks and months to come as the survivors struggle to recover.  The funds collected will be designated for “Tornado Victims,” and in turn be sent to the U.S.C.C.B. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for proper distribution.   Please respond generously with your prayers and financial support.   Thank you!

FREE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES … Introduction to Natural Family Planning, Friday, May 31, 2013 – St. Gertrude Parish, Cincinnati 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Call the Family and Respect Life office at 421-3131 x2653 or email farlocincinnati@catholiccincinnati.org for more information and to register.

WORLDWIDE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION … the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will participate in a worldwide Year of Faith event on Sunday, June 2 – a special Eucharistic Adoration at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presiding.  Dioceses across the globe will be holding Adoration the same day, in unity with Pope Francis, who will be doing the same at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) at the Vatican.  The Holy Hour at the Cathedral will be from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., all are welcome to join in this time of prayer for the Church, the needs of the world, vocations, families, and the needs of the Archdiocese.  For more information on the local event go to www.catholiccincinnati.org or www.catholictelegraph.com.

FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION … you are invited to join the 16^th annual celebration taking place on Sunday, June 2, 2013 co-sponsored by St. Teresa of Avila and St. William Parishes.  We will begin with a Prayer Service at 2:00 p.m. at St. Teresa, followed by a procession (approximately 1 mile) down the side streets to St. William.  The Blessed Sacrament will be carried in the procession.  A bus will be last in the procession to transport those who have a difficult time walking.  The service will close with Benediction and a reception at St. William.  It is suggested you park your car in St. William’s school parking lot and a shuttle bus will transport people to St. Teresa beginning at 1:00 p.m.  For questions, please call 921-9200 x101.

ST. BONIFACE CHURCH JUBILEE 150 … St. Boniface Church in Northside invites all former parishioners and friends of the parish to join in a yearlong celebration of its 150^th Jubilee.  The Year of St. Boniface kicks off with noon Mass on Sunday, June 2, with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr and Pastor Fr. Joseph Robinson presiding.  A reception on the church lawn will follow Mass.  Festivities will continue throughout the year.  For more information about St. Boniface Jubilee 150, go to www.stbonifacecincinnati.com or call the office at 541-1563.

MASS INTENTIONS … If you wish to have a mass offered for the intentions of a person living or the repose of the soul of a beloved deceased, please call the office at 541-4654 or place a note in the collection basket.  The offering for the Mass remains $5.00.

FIRST COMMUNION:  We congratulate Gregory Philip Schutte you made his First Communion on Sunday, May 12^th and Aloysius Paul Wolfgang Schmitt, who will be making his First Communion today, Sunday, May 26^th at the 11:30 a.m. Mass.  May the Lord be always at their side with His love and gentle guidance.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!  We are now selling CASES OF RAVIOLI (20 BOXES PER CASE) for $120.00 EACH ($6.00 PER BOX).  Individual boxes (50 ravioli) may be purchased at $9.00 per box.  MEATBALLS ARE AVAILABLE 12 for $6.00 and pints of cheese $5.00 each.  If you are interested please call the office at 541-4654, Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. only.