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RESPONSORIAL PSALM: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
TODAY’S MASS INTENTIONS:
9:00 AM: Parishioners of St. Emeric Parish
11:00 AM: Dr. Ildikó Sipos, by herself
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK:
| June | 2 | Monday | 9:00 AM | Zoltán & Emma Peller, by Ildikó Peller |
| June | 3 | Tuesday | 9:00 AM | John Parey, by the Family |
| June | 4 | Wednesday | 9:00 AM | Elsie Cunningham |
| June | 5 | Thursday | 9:00 AM | Eleanor Rusnacik, by the Harmat Family |
| June | 6 | Friday | 9:00 AM | Poor Souls in Purgatory |
| June | 7 | Saturday | 5:00 PM | Zoltán & Emma Peller, by Ildikó Peller |
| June | 8 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | Parishioners of St. Emeric Parish |
| June | 8 | Sunday | 11:00 AM | Barnabás Lacza, by Elizabeth Lacza |
FROM THE DESK OF FR. BONA: Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, a major feast on the liturgical calendar. The Ascension of Jesus is a significant event that marks the completion of His earthly mission and His entrance into heavenly glory. According to Luke’s account, Jesus ascended bodily into heaven, with a cloud hiding Him from the sight of His followers, symbolizing His entry into the divine presence. This event is not merely a grand exit, but a grand entrance, as it signifies the beginning of humanity’s ultimate destiny in heaven. The Ascension also affirms Jesus’ divine authority and points to the promise of His return to take believers to Heaven. Therefore, His Ascension call us to remain faithful and joyful, like the disciples who returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS: The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.
This Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday. I highly recommend praying this novena (even if we have a late start). Below is a sample version:
Come, Spirit of Wisdom, dispose our hearts to know and value the things of heaven above the things of earth and show us the way to salvation.
Come, Spirit of Understanding, enlighten our minds to the mysteries of salvation and grant that we may come to a fuller knowledge of you.
Come, Spirit of Counsel, guide us in the way of your commandments. Incline us to do good. Keep us from evil and bring us to everlasting life.
Come, Spirit of Fortitude, strengthen us in every trial and help us in our struggle against evil. Never let us be parted from you.
Come, Spirit of Knowledge, help us to see beyond the passing joys of this world to the glories you have prepared for us.
Come, Spirit of Piety, stir up our hearts to true holiness and love of you. May we always seek you in spirit and in truth.
Come, Spirit of the Fear of the Lord, teach us ever to set the Lord before us and to avoid whatever is displeasing to you. Bring us all one day to the fullness of your love.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
THE 2025 CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOLLOW-UP APPEAL is taking place this weekend in our parish. Please refer to the insert (at the doors of the church), which includes our parish’s goal and an overview of the importance of Catholic Charities in our communities. All donations from this second collection will support the Help Me Grow program, which provides in home support, education, and essential items like diapers and formula to new parents throughout our Diocese. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION: Sunday Collection: $2,362; Ascension: $20; Maintenance: $10; Renovation: $300; St. Francis Foundation of Deva (Fr. Csaba Böjte): $150. Donations for Fr. Böjte’s orphans are accepted until June 15th. May God reward your generosity in supporting the church. Thank you for sending in your donations by mail or using our website https://stemeric.com/donations/.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, especially for Bev Kimar, Teréz Kalász, Lajos Boday, Márta Takács, Kathy Szabó, Alex Szaday, Virginia Kachmar, Margaret Falk, Mária Hokky, Balázs Bedy and Éva Fricke.
THIS SUNDAY the 11:00 AM Mass from St. Emeric church will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/saintemeric/ and https://stemeric.com/
LET US PRAY THREE HAIL MARYS FOR OUR PARISH EVERY DAY!
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