Sunday, May 24, 2015

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Pentecost Sunday

"They were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different tongues." 
Acts 2:1-11

Today's Mass celebrates Pentecost Sunday.    Here are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:

Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel (or right judgement)
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear (or awe and wonder) of the Lord

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Archbishop's Annual Appeal is here!

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal assists in funding the overall budget of the Archdiocese and provides services parishes cannot do themselves, helps local communities and provides services to the Universal Church.

Our parish council thanks you for considering making a donation.


According to the Archdiocese's website,  "for about the cost of a plain cup of Starbucks Coffee per day, you could contribute $500 per year or more to the Archbishop’s Appeal and support services and agencies like these:

Parish / School Ministry Support
Parish and school subsidies, religious education, Office of Worship, Youth Ministry, evangelization, Marriage and Family Life, Respect Life,  family grants, teacher incentive grants, and inner-city elementary schools.

Universal Church
Holy See, California Conference of Bishops, Catholic San Francisco  / El Heraldo Catolico, TV Mass, and communications

Archdiocese Direct Ministry
Ethnic ministries, restorative justice, Catholic Studies Institute, Vicar for Spanish Speaking, Vicar for Filipinos, Young Adult Ministry, ecumenical and inter-religious programs, natural family planning, and hospital chaplains

Clergy Support




Vicar for clergy, vicar for religious, vicar for priests, vocations, deacon formation, permanent deaconate, continuing education of priests, priests retirement, Council of Priests, auxiliary bishops and Serra Clergy House.


Country Breakfast at the Church of the Assumption in Tomales



All are welcome when the Church of the Assumption serves up a country breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage along with Filipino and Mexican treats this Sunday.   

Guests can also buy a raffle ticket and take home desserts from the Bake Sale.

Sunday, May 31
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tomales Town Hall
27150 Maine St., Tomales

Cost: $10 for adults; $7 for children.


Call 707-878-2208 for more information on this church fundraiser.