Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Third Sunday of Easter April 22, 2007
		“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.”
		— Revelation 5:12

Today’s Gospel gives us the beautiful setting of Jesus at the lake. It is a familiar Gospel setting. The Master had sought out his disciples the first time at the lakeshore when they were washing their nets. They left everything to follow him when he called. He seeks them out again, to call them once more. It is as if he needs their company; he has unfinished business with them. Jesus was the one who never gave up on them. Just a few days before, in a different setting, Peter with curses and oaths had denied he ever knew Jesus. Now in the early morning light of lake Tiberius, two wounded hearts meet. Jesus knew exactly how Peter felt and offered him an opportunity to proclaim his love and loyalty to the risen Christ. He wants Peter’s authority, lost by denial, to be restored by his profession of love. He is given the commission to guard the whole flock in Christ’s name. Jesus did not ask Peter to fall down and worship him. In fact, Jesus did not think of himself, he thought of us. In a generous and faithful manner he told Peter: If you love me feed my lambs, feed my sheep. The Good Shepherd leaves his flock, his fledgling church, in charge of a man who has failed. Peter came to know God’s grace through failure. Often failure can be the finger of God pointing the way, awakening within us an awareness of our own helplessness. Peter was not condemned, he was not banished from the presence of Christ. In the presence of Christ, aware of his own failure, Peter became a better person. It was at that moment on the lakeshore that Peter became a Christian. Anthony & Lena Betti, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 19th! Christian One-Liners…. God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Sunday, April 22 ICF Communion Brunch Monday, April 23 TERESA Committee meets in the school library at 7pm Tuesday, April 24 Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD classes meet at 3:45 pm Confirmation rehearsal at 7 pm in the church Wednesday, April 25 Altar Server training in the church at 3:30 pm Thursday, April 26 Prayer Group meets at Greenhills at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 28 Retrouvaille meets in the convent Confirmation at the 5 pm Mass, reception following in the Parish Center Monday thru Saturday Morning Prayer in the church at 7:15 am Monday thru Friday Rosary recited in the church at 7:40 am CONFIRMATION On Saturday, April 28th, Very Rev. C. Michael Padazinski, will be at St. Dunstan Parish to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 5pm Mass. Due to the length of this Mass and the large numbers of expected attendees, parishioners may want to consider attending one of the other weekend Masses on Sunday, April Next weekend, members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be stationed at the doors of the church after each Mass, taking up their 5th Sunday Collection. Please give generously. Your donations will help those in need in our parish area. St. Vincent de Paul Society “Bundle Sunday“ Is happening at St. Dunstan Church– TODAY! This is your opportunity to donate your usable clothing to help those in need. The SVdP truck will be in the south school yard. The St. Dunstan Conference members will be collecting your donation Saturday, April 21st from 2:00pm to 5:30 pm & Sunday, April 22nd from 10:00 am to 5:30pm. We need clean, wearable men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. Please take advantage of this occasion to “Help us to help others”. Thank you for your generosity. Remember, clothing only, no appliances or bric -a-brac. MADISON KITZ MEDICAL FUNDRAISER Sponsored by the St. Dunstan Knights of Columbus Council #11041 DINNER -DANCE -RAFFLE -AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 5 ST. DUNSTAN PARISH CENTER 6:30 PM NO HOST BAR –WINE, BEER, SOFT DRINKS & WATER 7:30 PM DINNER –CHICKEN & PASTA, COMPLETE DINNER $25 PER PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: SAM MOGHANNAM 692-0471 OR AL DESANTOLO 697-0855 ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE MADISON KITZ MEDICAL FUND St. Dunstan Women’s Club T.E.R.E.S.A. Committee Invites all parishioners and school families to a Baby Shower For Birthright International Sunday, May 6th after the 11:30 am Mass In the Parish Center Refreshments will be served Bring one of the following items, unwrapped, to the Baby Shower For size 0-6 months: Onesies, sweaters, jackets, pants, sleepers, diapers—newborn, socks and receiving blankets. All items must be new. Please, no toys, furniture or bottles. Only the above listed items can be donated. For those of you who are unable to attend the Baby Shower, you may drop a gift off at the St. Dunstan School Office by May 4th. Come and join your fellow parishioners in helping others as well as enjoying a little social time together. Birthright International is an organization that assists girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Their focus is on helping these girls and women bring their baby to birth. A Birthright representative will be on site to accept the gifts and answer questions. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $8,897.00 Last Weekend’s Parish Maintenance & Development Fund Collection: $3173.50 This weekend’s Second Collection will be for the Church in Latin America Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter; Earth Day Monday: St. George; St. Adalbert Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Wednesday: St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Louis Mary de Montfort St. Peter Chanel Many thanks to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, April 21 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, J Wrad, J Ryan, F Axiaq, B&G Borba Altar Servers: Jajeh, Casella, Cooke, Jose Sunday, April 22 7 AM Lector: P. Livingston Eucharistic Ministers: B Albright, B Rogers, B Penner Altar Servers: Castro, Flaherty, Flaherty, Flaherty 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S Capodanno, M Ocafrain, J Lilles, P Lucero, L&S Sandrini Altar Servers: McLaughlin, Lilles, Austin, Crossman 10 AM Lector: P. Maloney Eucharistic Ministers: J&F Sigona, L Raquel, C Cannizzaro, R Garrison, K Burns, T Herbeck Altar Servers: DeMesa-Noto, Slagado, Garrison, Raquel 11:30 AM Lector: P. Hain Eucharistic Ministers: J Costa, J Roensch, T Dizon, Y Kaialoa, B Santos, E Maloney Altar Servers: Hain, Loeza, Barrera, Restrivera 5 PM Lector: G. Ledbetter Eucharistic Ministers: B Cappel, M&P McLaughlin, K Phelps, J Franco Altar Servers: Barnes, Colarusso, Fahri, Sevilla Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week April 22nd through April 28th, 2007 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am The John Mezzetta Family 10:00 am Matthew J. Barulich, Jr 11:30 am Italo Buselli 5:00 pm Sara & Vincenzo Pellegrini Monday 6:30 am The John O’Brien Family (living) 8:00 am Giuseppe V. Pasquinelli 5:10 pm Ramon Fernandez Tuesday 6:30 am The Bill Heinser Family (living) 8:00 am Gaetano & Rosina Bernardo 5:10 pm Ivanica Telesmanich Wednesday 6:30 am Margaret Cooney Lynch 8:00 am Carlos Espina 5:10 pm Eugene Guinasso Thursday 6:30 am Ryan & Annette Mendoza (living) 8:00 am Pasquinelli Family (living/dec) 5:10 pm Eni Marlotti Friday 6:30 am Mildred Roe 8:00 am Franov & Budesa Family 5:10 pm Bertu (Bart) Chetcuti Saturday 8:00 am Tony Dayao 5:00 pm Edmundo T. Makapugay, Sr We pray for the sick members of our parish family and for those who care for them: Martha Costa, Geraldine Witt, Madison Kitz, William Dill, Ted & Eileen Damian, Pat Saracini, Bill Barca, Ann Del Carlo, Donna Fiorillo, Helen & Vicky Noceti, Irene Thommen, Kyong Cruz, Eva Abbaticola, Ciera Whipple, Dorothy Rives, Elsie Noceti, Steve Bacho, Mario & Eva Caprini, Mary Farr, Barbara Modica, Karen Shirley, Anthony Betti, Sr, Jose Conrado Vasquez, Henry & Lucy Garcia, Frances Snyder, Jack & Rene Sagrafena, Michael Cozzolino, Bob Treseler, Mrs. Larry Duggins, Antoinette Ramos, Ethel Schultheis, Jarowslaw Kaczaj, Joe Hamilton, Pauline & Joseph Burgio, Judy Mark, Noralee Gelhaar, Geraldine Feehan, Martin Hidalgo, Norman Roos, Lyle Dibbs, Gloria Giannini, Maxine Coutts, Anna Mae Stewart, Jonathan Cerezo, Richard Reising, Nick Cannuli, Gary Hart, Joe & Helen Maternia, Peter & LaVerne Guaraglia, Mark McCloud, Kathy Montiel, Gloria Pasco, The Yakaitis Family, Patricia Arruda, Carol Starrh Kroecker, William Kinnealy, Frank Agius, Susan Silvera-Dunn, Gerry Engli, George Rodriguez, Jr , Nafal Jweinat, James Boccaleoni, Mayte Ocafrain, Melba Sweeny We pray for the deceased members of our parish family.