He is truly Risen !! May 20, 2012 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Gospel: Mark 16:15-20 Catechism Connection 2 - Jesus sent the Apostles to proclaim the Gospel 644 - Even after Jesus' resurrection, some of the disciples doubted 659 - The Ascension of Jesus 857 - The Church's apostolic mission Saints This Week May 20 Saint Bernadine of Siena patron of gambling, compulsive behavior, Italy, Advertizing, Public Relations May 22 Saint Rita of Cascia patron Difficult Marriages, Impossible Causes, Infertility, Parenthood  May 25 Saint Bede patron of Scholars     Cardinal Dolan, President of the US. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement responding to President Obama's recent support of same-sex marriage: "... [W]e cannot be silent in the face of words or actions that would undermine the institution of marriage, the very cornerstone of our society. ...  read more   Read More Please join us June 10-11 as we work to strengthen marriages when Timothy and Kristen Putnam present on "The Fight-Free Marriage" and "Contraception: What's the Big Deal?" For Your Marriage FREE Two-Day Event for Adults    more info Sun, June 10, 7:00-8:30pm       The Fight-Free Marriage Mon, June 11, 5:30-7:00pm       Contraception: What's the Big Deal?   Save the dates for all the Cathedral Summer Camps. Sports Camp: June 4-8 Technology Camp: June 11-15 Art Camps(We have 2 half day camps): June 18-22 Drama Camp: June 25-29 High School Retreat (Discipleship): July 9-13 Vatican Express Kidz Camp (VBS): July 16-2     Encourage someone to be a priest.  Pray for priests.         Where in the Cathedral is this stained glass located ? As we prepare for Pentecost, let us pray: Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.  Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy.  Strengthen me,  Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy.  Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Today's Scripture Today's Saint Minute Meditation  Gift idea:  7 3/4"    STATUE  of our patron!   read more Watch YouTube video  about our NEW PIPE ORGAN