Church of the Resurrection 1600 11th Avenue SE • Rochester, MN 55904 • www.rescathroch.org • 507-288-5528

An ever–growing Eucharistic community boldly serving others through God’s love

April 16th, 2017, Easter Sunday

Each week during the Lenten Season we unfolded each letter from the word prayer. During the Easter Season, please keep “Prayer” in your day by practicing patience, showing respect, having a good attitude, thinking about what makes you feel grateful for, seeing Jesus in each person you meet and reflect on the Easter Season and what it means to you.

Steven Ly Kayeng Vue Garrett Chalstrom

As dear brothers and sisters in Christ, all of you are very near to our hearts and our

prayers every day of this Easter Season! We have celebrated the Vigil, remembered

the Lamb slain for our sins and the Risen Lord who redeems us, and made and

renewed vows of faith and obedience. Now we live joyfully together, considering our

“next steps” as we patiently wait for God’s grace to transform us and to call us into

deeper friendship with God, deeper involvement in the very life of God.

Welcome to our 2017 Neophytes

PRACTICE PATIENCE RESPECT ATTITUDE YES EMPATHY REFLECT

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Words from

The Rock

HAPPY EASTER! JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! The following is a story that brings to life the Easter mystery.

Boston preacher, Dr. S.D. Gordon, placed a beat up, bent, rusted old bird cage beside his pulpit when he told this story.

An unkempt, unwashed, little lad about 10 years old was coming up the alley swinging this old caved in bird cage with several tiny birds shivering on the floor of it. The compassionate Dr. Gordon asked the boy where he got the birds. He said he trapped them.

Dr. Gordon asked what he was going to do with them. The boy said he was going to play with them and have fun with them. The preacher said, “Sooner or later you’ll get tired of them. Then what are you going to do with them?” The lad said, “I have some cats at home. They like birds. I’ll feed them to my cats.”

Dr. Gordon said, “Son, how much do you want for the birds?” The boy, surprised, hesitated and said, “Mister, you don’t want these birds. They’re just plain old field birds. They can’t even sing. They’re ugly.” The preacher said, “Just tell me. How much do you want?”

The grubby little lad thought about it. He squinted up one eye. He calculated and hesitated and said, “Two dollars?” To his surprise Dr. Gordon reached into his pocket and handed the boy two, one dollar bills.

The preacher took the cage. The boy, in a wink, hurried up the alley. In a sheltered crevice between buildings, Dr. Gordon opened the door of the cage and tapping on the rusty exterior he encouraged the little birds, one at a time, to find their way out through the narrow door and fly away.

Thus having accounted for the empty cage beside his pulpit, the preacher went on to tell what seemed, at first, like a separate story.

Once upon a time, Jesus and the Devil had engaged in a negotiation.

Satan had boasted how he’d baited a trap in Eden’s garden and caught himself a world full of people. “What are you going to do with all those people in your cage” Jesus wanted to know.

The Devil said, “I’m going to play with em’, tease em’. Make them marry and divorce and fight and kill one another. I’m going to teach them to throw bombs on one another. I’m going to have fun with them!”

Jesus said, “You can’t have fun with them forever. When you get tired of playing, what are you going to do with them?” Satan said, “Damn them! They’re no good anyway! Damn them! Kill them!”

Jesus said, “How much do you want for them?” Satan said, “You can’t be serious! If I sell them to you, they’ll just spit on you. They’ll hate you. They’ll hit you and beat you. They’ll hammer nails into you! They’re no good.”

Jesus said, “How much?” Satan said, “All of your tears and all of your blood. That’s the price.”

Jesus took the cage, and paid the price, and opened the door.

What is the significance of this story to Easter? The story of Good Friday is that Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross for all people through all times. What Easter proclaims is not only did Jesus Christ suffer and die for all people, through his resurrection he brought the hope that those for whom he died could live with him eternally. Holy Humor Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. Q. What was the greatest female financier in the Bible? A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet. Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible? A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury. David's Triumph was heard throughout the land.

Q. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? A. Samson. He brought the house down. Q. What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in Eden? A. Your mother ate us out of house and home. Q. Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible? A. Moses. He broke all 10 commandments at once. Q. Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy? A. The area around Jordan. The banks were always overflowing. Q. Who is the greatest babysitter mentioned in the Bible? A. David. He rocked Goliath to a very deep sleep. Answer for the Week

Question: Father Schuster, what was the tradition in the Schuster household on Easter Sunday? Answer: My mother always made a ham dinner with all the fixings. There was always one other tradition. The Easter Bunny made his arrival on Easter morning. When we were very young, this meant baskets on the kitchen table or outside of our doors. But with time, the Easter Bunny became more creative. The bunny would hide our items in various places throughout the house and we would have to search them out. Each year it became more and more challenging. Finally, as we got older, we didn’t have the enthusiasm to look so some of our candy was never found. And with that, I learned something about the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is pretty wise because as we grew and lost the passion to look, it was back to candy in one easy location.

Question for the Week Question: Father, next week is Divine Mercy Sunday. What is mercy? Is forgiveness the same as mercy? I’ll provide the answer next week. God’s blessings! Father Schuster

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Parish News Church office will be closed on Monday, April 17th. Morning Mass at 8:30 am.

Food for Friends In April, we will be collecting pancake mix and syrup. The students are very appreciative of the extra item we send home on a monthly basis. Last week’s peanut butter and jelly was a true blessing, as it was prior to spring break. There is much gratitude for making this ministry a success. Each month our goal has been met. Thank you.

Fr. Ivo Pavic Mass and Healing Service will be held on Thursday April 20th, 6:30-8:00 pm; Friday, April 21st, 6:30-8:00 pm; Saturday, April 22nd 9:00 am– 3:00 pm.

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23rd. All the following events will be in the Zenk Hall:

1:00-2:00 pm Movie—“A Time for Mercy”

2:00-3:00 pm Testimony of Mercy

In the Church

Reconciliation: 2:00– 5:00 pm

3:00-5:00 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Rosary and other prayers.

6:30-8:00pm Holy Mass, followed by Healing Service with Fr. Ivo Pavic in the Zenk Hall.

Resurrection’s 50th anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, June 11th at 10:00 am. We will not be having the 8:30 am Mass or the 11:30 am Mass on that day. We will have the Saturday 8:00 pm Mass. If you know charter members that have moved away or are members of the other parishes in town, please let them know about this celebration or call us with their names and addresses so we can send them an announcement. More details to follow.

Become a Dementia Friend Hosted by Resurrection Elder Care Ministry at Resurrection from 1:00-2:00pm on Thursday, April 20th. How Can I Help Someone with Memory Loss? What is Alzheimer’s disease? Just how common is it? What are the 10 warning signs of this disease versus normal signs of aging? We will address these questions as well as communication tips for “being a good neighbor and friend” with someone who is experiencing memory loss. Discussion will also focus on how we can help others at our local churches whether at Mass or at a parish activity. Presenters are Lynne Hemann & Sarah Lawrence, Dementia Friend Champions. Call the church office at 507-288-5528 or email patrices@rescathroch.org. Caregiver Note: a separate activity will be provided for loved ones who are not able to sit through the presentation. RSVP to Patrice Steier, Office Manager, if your loved one will be participating in this separate activity.

Easter Blessings to you and your family! One of my favorite traditions on Easter is the wearing of an Easter bonnet. It makes me smile whenever I see someone wearing one. It brings back fond memories of past Easter celebrations. It is just a hat, but it marks time in a special

way and is steeped in meaning. My husband’s grandfather would light up

whenever he saw me wearing an Easter hat, which warmed my heart. May you find great joy in your Easter traditions and may

they help you experience God’s love in a deeper way.

Our first reading this Sunday we hear Peter say, “We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem.” You and I are witnesses for Christ and his Church today. How are we doing? I know that I am timid and struggle to share all that God has done for me with family and friends. It is almost easier to express my joy with strangers. Rarely do I invite someone to join me on Sunday, where we receive the greatest gift of all, Jesus himself. Let us strive to share Jesus more this Easter Season.

One simple way to understand how the early disciples struggled to witness their faith, live as disciples, and build the Church is to read the Acts of the Apostles, which follows the four Gospels in the Bible. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the church miraculously went from a small group of disciples in Jerusalem to a movement spreading across the entire world. I encourage you to read these 28 chapters this Easter Season. Each Sunday throughout the Easter season, you will hear passages from Acts as the First Reading is proclaimed. Together we can hear anew how the Holy Spirit wants to guide us too.

When I think of the early disciples embracing the mystery of how to build the Church, I am reminded of our charter members. In 1967 there were 365 families that joined Fr. Zenk to begin the Church of the Resurrection. Today this parish includes almost 1400 households. Resurrection will be celebrating her 50th Anniversary this year. Planning is underway for our anniversary celebration. I would like to thank all of the volunteers who have stepped forward to help. Their excitement is contagious.

RESURRECTION ROUNDUP We want all of you to SAVE THIS DATE—Sunday, June 11, 2017. We will celebrate our anniversary with a special Mass at 10 a.m. This Mass will be the only Mass celebrated that Sunday. Following the Mass, there will be a big reception in Fr. Zenk Hall for everyone. We ask your help in getting the word out to former Resurrection members to come and celebrate with us.

In Resurrection’s beginning years, parishioners organized a citywide Rodeo to raise funds to build the church buildings. It was quite an undertaking and was held at the Olmsted County Fairground for 9 years.

Enjoy God’s embrace.

Thoughts

from

Cheryl

Liturgical Ministries NOTE: Please remember to find a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your ministry as scheduled. Thank you. April 22nd/23rd (Divine Mercy Sunday)

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Liturgy Notes from

Joann

The Easter Season and the Acts of the Apostles

Christ is Risen!

Today is the Sunday of the Resurrection! The program that we use at all the Masses is the same program that was used on Holy Thursday as we began the Sacred Triduum – the shortest and the most important season of our Liturgical Year. The Sacred Triduum is three days long – beginning at sunset on Holy Thursday and ending at sunset on Easter Sunday. To mark the end of the Sacred Triduum and begin the great Season of Easter – the Church encourages us to pray Evening Prayer. If you have never prayed this prayer, make today the first time. Copies are available in the Gathering Space – or you can go on-line at iBreviary.com.

Thank you to EVERYONE: ushers, greeters, musicians, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, decorators, servers, fire builders, cleaners, instrumentalists, program stuffers and especially YOU – for celebrating the Triduum Liturgies here at the Church of the Resurrection. Since we are named after the Resurrection – Easter Sunday is the feast day of our parish. In fact, every Sunday is a celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus!

When we gather for Mass on Sunday, the first reading is usually taken from the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament). During the eight Sundays of Easter, however, the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. This first book of the New Testament (after the four Gospels) records the reception of Easter faith in the early Christian community.

The selections from the Acts of the Apostles that we read on these eight Sundays, record how those first Christians received the Spirit and carried forward Jesus’ mission. This is a “mini history” of the Church where we learn how the new Life of Jesus’ resurrection re-created these people. These accounts from Acts are a concrete example of what the Gospels promise and help us see how we can make risen Life real in our own lives.

When deciding what book we might offer to the parish to read during this Easter Season –the Acts of the Apostles seemed to be the perfect fit! The book has twenty-eight chapters and there are fifty days in the season. What a great opportunity to read about the life and the challenges of the early Church – men and women who were called to witness to what they had seen and heard. We are called to do the same - to proclaim the Risen Christ to everyone we meet – the triumph of GOD’S great love!

Psalm Refrain for April 23 Sunday of Divine Mercy (2nd Sunday of Easter)

(Psalm 118:1)

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting. OR Alleluia!

Altar Servers

8:00 pm Beth Sellner, Adam Sellner

8:30 am Beli Jones, Carolyn Jones

10:00 am Ryan Neppl, Eva Robertson

11:30 am Emma Christofferson, Jonathon O'Connell

Eucharistic Ministers

8:00 pm Rick & Jane Haeflinger, Debbie Olson, Theresa Root, Patricia Schoenfelder, Elizabeth Teuteberg, NOT FILLED, NOT FILLED

8:30 am Carrie Carroll, Diane Doty, Patty Haler, Ellen Harford, Denise Koster, Mary & Michael Lose, Eugene Nolan, Dianne Plager, Patrice Steier, Kevin Sutter

10:00 am Robert Degnan, Timothy Geisler, Aida & Joseph Kostick, Andrew Kowal, Marylu Nemgar, Mary Stettler, Andrew Thilges, Brenda Tschann, Gary Tschann, Bob Voss

11:30 am Janet Helgren, Lynette Lenoch, Daniel McCormick, Jackie O'Connell, Michelle Ouh, Carrie Plumlee, Karen Reopelle, Catherine Tiegs

Lectors

8:00 pm Kim Shimak-Hansen

8:30 am Tom Brownlow, Micki Miller

10:00 am Donna & Dave Mueller

11:30 am Mary Meine

Greeters

8:00 pm Judith Pelowski, Kirt & Diane Grantner

8:30 am Lorraine Mitchell, Marlys & David Gathje

10:00 am Elizabeth Boxrud, Darci & Peter Kopischke

11:30 am Jennifer Gehling

Ushers

8:00 pm Richard Clark, Greg Hansen, Randall Schoenfelder

8:30 am Francis Mueller, Chuck Radloff, Clara Radloff, Scott Schwalbe

10:00 am Alejandro Rueda, William Sullivan, Scott Walston, Zachary Walston

11:30 am McKaid Schotzko, Gavan Schotzko, Jeffrey Schotzko

Rosary 7:30 pm

Jerome Taubel

Phone 288-5528 Fax 252-0763

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am– 5:00pm

Mass Schedule Saturday 8:00 pm

Sunday 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am

Daily Mass 8:30 am Monday - Friday

Rosary, Prayer and Devotions Rosary: 8:10 am Monday-Friday

Saturday: 7:30 pm (starting January)

Adoration Chapel:24 hours, 7 days

Parish Registration

We warmly welcome new

parishioners and request that they

register by calling the parish office.

Pastor

Fr. Peter Schuster

pastor@rescathroch.org

Parochial Vicar Fr. Shawn Haremza parochialvicar@rescathroch.org

Director of Ministries

Cheryl Kieffer

dirministries@rescathroch.org

Office Manager

Patrice Steier

officemgr@rescathroch.org

Accountant Michael Wojcik

accountant@rescathroch.org

Bookkeeper Julie Taylor

bookkeeper@rescathroch.org

IT Administrator Ely Pelowski

itadmin@rescathroch.org

Director Gr. 11-12; Young Adult

Ministry Georges Montillet

dre11to12yam@rescathroch.org

Director Gr.6-10;Youth Ministry Rosemary Byrne

dre6to10ym@rescathroch.org

Director Gr. 1-5 and Family

Ministry Stacey Dorsey

dre1to5fm@rescathroch.org

Director of Sunday School &

Children’s Ministry Sheila Pelowski

dresscm@rescathroch.org

Director of Liturgy and RCIA

Joann Reier

dirliturgyrcia@rescathroch.org

Choir Director

Joann Reier

dirliturgyrcia@rescathroch.org

Maintenance Tom Mahon

maintenance@rescathroch.org Judy Pelowski

Tom Kowalewski

Parish Trustees Scott Schwalbe

sschwalbe@charter.net

Cathy Tiegs

cathytiegs@yahoo.com

Communion for Shut-ins Each First Friday and upon request.

Call the office for assistance.

Hospital Visitation Please notify the parish office if any

parishioner is confined to a hospital

and would like a visit from a priest.

Calvary Cemetery Joseph Vroman 288-1770

www.calvarycemeteryrochester.org

Rochester Catholic Schools RCS Office 507-424-1817

Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults (RCIA) For those considering

becoming Catholic contact Joann

Reier: 288-5528.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday from 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Sacrament of Baptism Baptism preparation is held the

second Tuesday of each month.

Consult the Parish Office for the

Pre-Jordan class and to schedule a

baptism.

First Communion First Communion/Reconciliation is

usually in second grade.

Confirmation Confirmation is a two year program

starting in ninth grade with

Confirmation being at the end of the

tenth grade.

Marriage Please make arrangements with the

parish at least six months prior.

Weekly Calendar Monday, April 17 Office Closed Mass 8:30 am First Communion Practice 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 18th RCIA 6:00 pm 50th Anniversary Mass meeting 6:30 pm Social Concerns Meeting 6:30 pm

Wednesday, April 19th Walk to Emmaus 6:30 pm Adoration Team Meeting 6:30 pm Thursday, April 20th Elder Care Dementia Friend Champions presentation 2:00 pm Fr. Pavic Mass and Healing Service 6:30 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm

Friday, April 21st Serran Board Meeting 9:15 am Fr. Pavic Mass and Healing Service 6:30 pm Saturday, April 22nd Society of Divine Mercy Monastery

6:30 am Fr. Pavic Mass and Healing Services 9:00 am

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About the Parish Weekly Bulletin deadline is Monday before noon.

General Email: communications@rescathroch.org;

General Office Email: officemgr@rescathroch.org

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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Hours of Need

Life changes when we spend time with Jesus face to face.

Prayerfully consider committing to one hour a week before Him in Eucharistic Adoration.

Could you not spend one hour with Me?” Matthew 26:40

Call Tim Fague at 507-288-6578 to sign up. Any hour is welcomed.

Financial Blessings Sunday, Apr 2nd, 2017 Church Support…………………………………………....…...$13,146

Capital Projects………………………………………...…….…$1,395 Children’s Collection………………………………………….$38 EFT Church Support……....………….…………...……….…$7,608 EFT Capital Projects……………………………..…...............$1,117 Catholic Relief Services……………………………………….$2,684

Baptism Born to a new life in Christ and joined to our faith community

through the Waters of Baptism, we welcome:

Emma Gretchen Vanderboom Child of Patrick and Stephanie

Finn Lewis Getchell Child of Aaron and Anne

Tenley Marie Capelle Child of Shawn and Nicole

Kayla Louise Limpert Child of Phil and Sarah

Layla Marie and Ava Lynn Vue Children of Kayeng and Jacquelyn

St. Francis School News NWEA spring testing will be held this week.

There will be an Eagle Bluff informational Parent meeting on Monday, April 17th, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Room. This meeting is for parents of students in grades 6 and 7 regarding our fall 2017 trip to Eagle Bluff.

Third quarter report cards will be available for viewing on the portal (gr. 4-8), or sent home (K-3) on Monday, Apr. 17th.

The 8th grade Graduation picture will be taken on Wednesday, April 19th, at 9:30 a.m. in the church. This is a dress-up day for our 8th grade students.

Friday, April 21st, is a non-uniform day. We will celebrate April birthdays with a special dessert at lunch.

On Thursday, April 20th at 1:00 pm Madonna Living Community welcomes Richard Sharp, PhD from Mayo Clinic to present Emerging Ethical Issues in Genomic Medicine. In his lecture he will consider potential responses to these challenges and discuss the role that empirical bioethics research can play in the adoption & implementation of genomic test services. The presentation is at Madonna Towers Sr. Generose Auditorium. Refreshments to follow.

Community News

Mon., Apr. , 17th 8:30 am †Rob Frisby

Tues., Apr. , 18th 8:30 am †Robert Johnson

Wed., Apr. , 19th 8:30 am †Mai Bui & Ann Nguyen

Thurs., Apr., 20th 8:30 am †Larry Baumler

Fri., Apr., 21st 7:00 pm †Vance & Margret Thompson

Sat., Apr., 22nd 8:30 pm Nancy Clemens (healing)

Sun., Apr., 23rd 8:15 am †Gerald & Grace Simon

10:00 am †Jerry Johnson

11:45 am †Jim Mandery

Mass Intentions

Dedication Candles Apr 15th-Apr 22nd

1. †Casper Mueller

Readings for the Week of April 16, 2017 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/ Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or Lk 24:13-35 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22/Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-4, 6-9/Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2ab, 5-9/Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a/Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21/ Mk 16:9-15 Next Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/ 1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

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Faith Formation News from Sheila, Sunday School dresscm@rescathroch.org or 288-5528 x101

He has risen! Happy Easter! Today, we are celebrating the fact that Jesus rose from the dead and is alive! Look around and see with new eyes, hear with new ears the proclamation of the truth: He has risen! Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus, we praise you, we thank you for the joy of the resurrection. Help me to recall your sacrifice with awe, humility, and obedience. Make me a fit instrument of your will so that I may have the courage and strength to go forth and share your peace with those who are seeking. Help me to be present to those who are not ready to hear your truth. Help me to be childlike in my faith, so that one day, I may share with you the joy of everlasting life. Amen.

Reminder that there is no Sunday School April 16th, 23rd, and 30th. No Nursery on April 16th.

News from Stacey, Grades 1-5 dre1to5fm@rescathroch.org or 288-5528 x108 Happy Easter! Our praying, fasting, and giving has turned to rejoicing! First Communion: Practice is on Monday, April 17th at 6:30pm in the church. Our Dress Rehearsal and Group Photo Day is Monday, April 24th, at 6:30pm in the church. One parent needs to be present during these two practices. Summer Activities: Stop by the summer table in the Gathering Space to check out all the summer activities or go to our new website and look under faith formation, grades 1-5, summer activities. Register now for Totus Tuus, which will be held June 26-30, 9:00am-2:30pm daily, $15/child or $30/

family. Virtues in Practice: Last week, we learned about Blessed Margaret of Castello and how her parents were embarrassed because she was born blind, lame, and with a hunchback. How can Margaret teach us about forgiveness? When she was sixteen years old, her parents left her at a shrine where people were miraculously cured. However, Margaret was not and her parents abandoned her again. Instead of being bitter, she decided that she should take care of herself. Even the beggars recognized her holiness and she became a Dominican sister. She forgave those who had hurt her and lived joyfully caring for the sick and visiting those in prison. By God’s grace, she even worked miracles. After she died, a cripple child was cured at the place of her burial. She was declared blessed in 1609. News from Rosemary, Grades 6-10 dre6to10ym@rescathroch.org or 288-5528 x104

Happy Easter! “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad!’ Psalm 118 May you and your family experience Christ’s joy throughout the Easter season. Second year Confirmation (10th grade): “Walk to Emmaus” night of reflection is April 19th at 6:30pm. We will gather in the Fr. Zenk Hall. This is mandatory for everyone who will be confirmed this year. It is a long night and you will have some “down time” so feel free to bring homework with you if necessary. Summer Activities: Please consider participating in Totus Tuus Primetime, Camp Summit, and Steubenville Rochester. Some of these activities have a limited number of spaces, so please don’t delay

reserving your spot! Please note: anyone in grades 9+ who would like to apply for the Prayer Team or Fiat Team for Camp Summit– the deadline for application is April 27th. Please bring them to the parish office addressed to me. There are no Faith Formation Wednesday classes on April 19th. Next class is April 26th. News from Georges, Grades 11-12, Young Adult dre11to12yam@rescathroch.org or 288-5528 x116

Happy Easter! RCTC Students: We are now official! Contact Georges for more info about the new Trailblazers RCTC Catholic Student Association. Congratulations to Adam Sellner for winning the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest! Fire Nights: We will not have Fire Nights on Easter Sunday or Divine Mercy Sunday. Young Couples ***April Fusion Cancelled due to Schedule Conflicts*** Our final Fusion Event for the year will be May 5th. Debbie O’Meara will share her stories of miraculous healings and scientific discoveries in the field of nutrition that led her to found

“Autoimmune Angels” Fr. Ivo Pavic will visit Resurrection April 20th-23rd. This Croatian priest’s gift of healing has touched many parishioners already. Come to be prayed over for physical healing and spiritual renewal.