Fifth Sunday of Easter

“‘Amen, amen, I say to you,

whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,

and will do greater ones than these,

because I am going to the Father.’”

The words of Jesus in today’s gospel couldn’t be a better description of what’s been happening around here at St. John and St. Mary in these past few weeks.

First Communion

Last week, our Second Graders received First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 14, and celebrated with the entire parish at the 10:30 Mass on the following day.

Much work went into the preparation of our kids for First Holy Communion—their own work, the work of their parents and families and the very special work of their teachers. Our celebration was filled with prayer and music, flowers and banners, the finest suits and gowns, and Eucharist—the Thanksgiving Meal for our belief in Him whose work we do.

Hope for Japan

Hope for Japan—a fundraiser for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami—will happen this Sunday, May 22^nd, from 1 to 3 PM, at the Upper Church. But it doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of a lot of hard work by our High School and 7^th/8^th Grade Youth Groups, Confirmation Class and 8^th Grade of KidsRelig.

Come, see our young people do the works of Jesus

and even “greater than these.”

And Have Some Family Fun!!!

Sushi, Pizza, Bagels, Donuts, Drinks,

Bake Sale, 50/50 Raffle, Handmade Prayer cards,

Face Painting, Oragami

&

The Jumpy Castle

Everything’s a Dollar!!!

All proceeds will go to Catholic Relief Services

Love,

Deacon Charlie