NEXT TWO SUNDAYS 

June 5 - Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension
In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today's gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name. Amid religious, social, and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.

Today's festival derives its name from the Jewish festival of Pentecost, observed fifty days after Passover. On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires, and unites. In the reading from Acts, images of wind and fire describe the Spirit poured out on disciples of all nations. In John's gospel the risen Christ breathes the Spirit on his followers on Easter evening. In the one Spirit we are baptized into one body, and at the Lord's table the Spirit unites us for witness in the world.

WEAR RED FOR PENTECOST, JUNE 12!

• 9:30 a.m. - Eucharist
• Music: Choir
• 10:30 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship in Garden (Weather Permitting)

This week's lessons 

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

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Take a break from the busy city life, and join us for this simple, contemplative eucharist amid the Easter candle and flowers.

Got kids? Join us for Bible Study and discussion on Friday, June 10th at 7:30 p.m. This month's topic is "Looking for God" and together we'll explore where we see or experience God in our daily lives. Please RSVP to Becky Sims and she will provide you with the address, directions and additional information, if needed.

Starting June 1, the e-news will be changing to a bi-weekly format. Look for double issues every two weeks!

Holy Trinity,
I would like to thank you for the great opportunity to work with you this year. I think that this experience will be extremely formative and I'm excited to put all I've learned from you to good use! See you in a year.
Peace,
Cuttino Alexander

You can keep up to date on Cuttino's internship in the country of Georgia by following his blog found here.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Last Sunday's Sermon

May 29, 2011
Sixth Sunday of Easter
John 14:9-14
Pr. Craig M. Mueller

SO LONG, FAREWELL

Someone once said: Why does it take a minute to say hello, and forever to say goodbye?

Speaking of long farewells, perhaps you heard that Oprah had her final show this week. After all, it was eighteen months after she announced she would end her twenty-five year old talk show, and concentrate on her new cable channel, OWN. Then, the finale was a three-day, three-show occasion. I guess if you've been at it that long, and you have that many fans, goodbye takes awhile.

Oprah's final show was described as a valedictory monologue. Something between a graduation address and a-Sunday homily! Side note: I didn't see it, but Oprah, I read praised God, thanked her fans, and exhorted her viewers to "connect, embrace, liberate, love somebody, just one person, and then spread that to two and as many as you can." Oh, if we Sunday preachers could get that much coverage from our sermons!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

    1:20 p.m.  Cubs Home Game 

    6:00 p.m.  Contemplative Eucharist

    7:30 p.m.  AA & SAA (St. Mark's Room & Passavant Hall) 

THURSDAY, JUNE 2   

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 - Cubs Home Game

    9:30 a.m.  Summer Eucharist 

    1:00 p.m.  Roland Moyer Piano Studio Recital

    4:00 p.m.  St. Cecilia Consort Concert 

    7:00 p.m.  Meditation Group

COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK

Wednesday, June 1 - Justin, martyr at Rome, died around 165
Born of pagan parents, Justin was influenced by an elderly Christian in Ephesus. He became a teacher of philosophy and the Christian faith. Jailed for practicing an unauthorized religion, he refused to renounce his faith and was beheaded.

Friday, June 3 - John XXIII, Bishop of Rome, died 1963
When elected pope, the former Angelo Roncalli was expected to be a short-term caretaker. He showed great spirit, though, and convened the Second Vatican Council which helped bring great changes to Roman Catholic and other churches.

Friday, June 3 - The Martyrs of Uganda, died 1886
On June 3, 1886, thirty-two young men were burned to death for refusing to renounce Christianity. The confident manner in which these Christians went to their deaths contributed to a much stronger Christian presence in Uganda.

Sunday, June 5 - Boniface, Bishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, died 754
Boniface was a native of England who became a Benedictine monk and was called to missionary work among the Vandal tribes of Germany. With fellow workers, he established churches and schools, and he also worked to reform the church.

Tuesday, June 7 - Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, died 1866
Noah Seattle led a coalition of tribes, and convinced them to live peacefully with encroaching white settlers. When he became a Roman Catholic, he held morning and evening prayer with his tribe. The city of Seattle is named for him.

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