We Are Here for You!

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 2:1-11) Today, we celebrate the birthday of the Church, an event that Jesus had foretold and that took place a few weeks after his death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven. On this occasion, Pentecost, the Spirit of God—always present in the.

Note: In some dioceses, the liturgy for the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated on this Sunday. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 7:55-60) This passage reports the martyrdom of Stephen, one of the first deacons in the Church. None of us are likely to suffer the kind of violence he.

Note: The Solemnity of the Ascension occurred on May 29. However, in most dioceses of the United States, the observance is moved to replace the Seventh Sunday of Easter. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 1:1-11) This reading describes the episode in which the risen Jesus, who had.