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“Our Lord said. Be yourself with the good Lord.” Saint PeterMay 15, 20225thSunday of EasterSAN PEDROCATHOLIC CHURCH DIOCESE OF VENICE, FLORIDALove one another“As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how allwill know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”Readings: Lec 54Reading Acts 14:21-27Resp Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13Reading Rev 21:1-5aGospel Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35Weekly Offertory 5/8/2022Offertory:2nd Collection:Maintenance & Repair 13,701 1,744Please Give Generously this Year2nd Collection UpdateBecause of emergency repairs needed to our Wastewater LiftStation, and the replacement of an Air Conditioner unit in theChurch, we have added extra 2nd Collections for Maintenance &Repairs to our weekend collection for the balance of the year.The cost of these repairs is approximately 50,000, so anyassistance you can provide to help defray this cost would begreatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

INTENTIONSSan Pedro Catholic Church“It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard.” St PeterMon, May 16th 8:30am Agatha Bulanda, Health &HealingTues, May 17th 8:30am Pascual Benjamin Espina & Annabelle Delgado Wed, May 18th 8:30am Semmelhack Family Janet Guenette Agatha Bulanda, Health &HealingThur, May 19th 8:30am Maria Ofsanko Fri, May 20th8:30am Diana Surgeon Sat, May 21st8:30pm Barbara Trumbley for Healing4pmAlbert D’Andrea Sun, May 22nd 7:30am Joseph Lorenz 1st Mem Anniv Czeslaw Nedzynski & Stanislaw Kuwalek Alfonso Cremata 9amPeople of the Parish10:45am Martha Ess SCHEDULEDaily Rosary (Mon-Sat) 8:00amSee FULL Rosary schedule on page 7Daily Liturgy (Mon-Sat) 8:30 amSacrament of ReconciliationSaturdays 2:00 pmWeekend Mass ScheduleSaturday Vigil 4:00pmSunday 7:30 9:00 10:45amRosary after 10:45 MassHoly Day Masses 7:30 & 9am, 7pmPrayer Line Ministry: For your immediate prayer needs and petitions call Dolly at 941-240-5419. Anyoneinterested in praying for fellow parishioners & their families, please call.San Pedro Catholic Church.The Key to the Future.In contrast to some larger area churches, San Pedro stands out as an uncrowded, warm, and friendly parishproviding a more intimate worship environment. Our pastor is Reverend Patrick Organ.Fr. Patrick Organ PastorFr. Leszek Trojanowski Parochial VicarRev. Tom Caliguire DeaconRev. Richard Frohmiller DeaconPaul Vizzone Business ManagerE: paul.vizzone@sanpedrocc.orgP: 732-608-3175 or 941-426-2500Check out theSan Pedro LibraryWe invite you to come visit andutilize our new San Pedro Libraryin the Parish Life Center (acrossparking lot), Tuesday 9-11am &Thurs 9-11am. Grow and learn!Anne McKeon Dir of Religious EducationE: faithformation@sanpedrocc.orgP: 941-426-2893Jeanne Frisbie ReceptionistP: 941-426-2500Cindy Crane BookkeeperE: cindy.crane@sanpedrocc.orgDamian Hanley CommunicationsE: damianpatrick@gmail.comP: 239-989-3383Ron Sadowski Director of UshersP: 941-416-5559Ed Houde Director of MaintenanceE: edward.houde@sanpedrocc.orgP: 401-639-7794Location & Mailing Address14380 Tamiami TrailNorth Port, Florida 34287Patty Larker Senior Life CoordinatorE: patricia.larker@sanpedrocc.orgP: 941-423-7139 (confidential line)Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pmWebsite: www.sanpedrocc.orgDaphne Johnson Admin AssistantE: daphne.johnson@sanpedrocc.orgPhone: (941) 426-2500Fax: (941) 423-8710Prayer Line: (941) 240-5419

5th Sunday of Easter:John 3:31-35Jesus has a heavenly origin and is above all (3:31). John 3:31: “He whocomes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earthand speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.”Something toThink AboutOne who let’s slip by the opportunity toserve another, misses one of the richestexperiences life has to offer. –Pali TextIt is not enough to have power. Powermust be used to protect freedom and giveall people hope for the opportunity to seethe fruit of their own labor. –Jesse HelmsGood question.How often I have fished all night and caught nothing! Whathappening then? Talk with Jesus about this.John seems to be commenting on Jesus’words to Nicodemus (3:11-13): “Truly,truly, I say to you, we speak of what weknow and testify of what we have seen,and you do not accept our testimony. IfI told you earthly things and you do notbelieve, how will you believe if I tell youheavenly things? No one has ascendedinto heaven, but He who descendedfrom heaven: the Son of Man.”John is repeating the point that Jesus’existence did not begin when He wasborn to the virgin Mary. The eternalWord became flesh and dwelt amongus (John 1:14). Jesus came to this earthfrom heaven, where He dwelt eternallywith the Father. Through the virgin birthJesus took on human flesh so that Hecould bear the penalty for our sins. Butnow He is again exalted on high, “aboveall,” a point that John repeats twice foremphasis (some manuscripts omit thesecond repetition, but it is probablyoriginal).John is not the only apostle to affirmthat Jesus is now above all. In Ephesians1:20-22a, Paul says that after God raisedJesus from the dead, He seated Him “atHis right hand in the heavenly places, farabove all rule and authority and powerand dominion, and every name that isnamed, not only in this age but also inthe one to come. And He put all things insubjection under His feet .” The apostlePeter affirms (1 Pet. 3:22) that Jesus “isat the right hand of God, having gone intoheaven, after angels and authorities andpowers had been subjected to Him.” And,the author of Hebrews spends the entirefirst chapter of that letter asserting thatJesus, the Creator of all things, is over allthe angels.In our text (3:31) John contrasts Jesuswith John the Baptist, “who is of theearth, is from the earth and speaksof the earth.” He is not nullifying thetestimony of John, but rather pointingout its limitations by contrasting it withthe superior testimony of Jesus. WhileJohn the Baptist was a faithful witnessof all that God entrusted to him, hewas nonetheless human. He only had alimited understanding of the things ofGod, as all humans do to one extent oranother. But Jesus dwelt eternally withthe Father (17:5). Because Jesus cameto earth from heaven and is now backin heaven, exalted above all others, wemust believe everything that He has toldus about God and heavenly things.The most extraordinary thing about theoyster is this. Irritation gets into hisshell. He does not like them. But whenhe cannot get rid of them, he uses theirritation to do the loveliest thing anoyster ever has a chance to do. If thereare irritations in our lives today, there isone prescription: make a pearl. It mayhave to be a pearl of patience, but makea pearl. –Harry Emerson FosdickMy philosophy on life is that it’s up to youto make it happen. If you sit back andwait for it, it will never come to you. –TimDriverThe future is somethingwhich everyonereaches at the rate of60 minutes an hour,whatever he does,whoever he is. –C.S.LewisThere is a fine difference of perspectivebetween getting involved and beingcommitted. In a ham and egg breakfast,the chicken is involved, but the pig iscommitted. –John-Allen PriceA JokeAn elderly couple sat in church Sundayafter Sunday with the woman holdingher husband’s hand. When askedabout it, the woman said, “It’s not somuch love. I’m just trying to keep himfrom cracking his knuckles.”

San Pedro Catholic Church“It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard.” St PeterThe Heart of the ChurchOffering Ministry to Othersa MassWe visit the homebound, the hospitalized, the sick and the dying. We ministerto those that mourn the loss of their loved ones, and we prayerfully supportthose in our Parish whose situation cannot be labeled.Offering Mass for a particular Intentionis a long-standing tradition in theCatholic Church. A Mass offered tosomeone is for them to receive specialgraces. Masses are said for the souls inpurgatory, in remembrance of someonedeceased, or to honor the birthday orspecial anniversary for someone. Ifyou’d like a Mass, please stop by or callthe Parish Office at 941-426-2500 foravailable dates and times.GO ONLINE!We have many ministries to both serve in and get the help you needfrom. Find out more at https://sanpedrocc.org/ministry/Respect Life MinistryWe “preserve and protect the rights of all, from conception to the natural end of life,through prayer and Pro-Life activities which support and encourage respect for God’screations.” We meet the 1st Monday of every month at 6:30pm in the Family LifeBuilding. Our next meeting is June 6th. Anyone interested in life issues including protectingthe unborn, the death penalty, euthanasia, and other life issues are welcome to attend Formore information, please call Deacon Rich at 941-412-4718.Nursing Home Communion Volunteers NeededOur office can also make arrangements with the Oblate Fathers for aperpetual Mass. For both, we willprovide keepsake cards for you tosend to whomever you choose.The stipend or offering signifies thesacrificial nature of giving something of yourself to associate moreintimately with Christ who offershimself in the Eucharist.A stipend for a Mass Intention canrange from 10- 20 per request.Contact the Parish Office to request.We are looking for volunteers to visit the Nursing Homes and take them Holy Communion.This helps to make them feel a part of our parish community. Anyone who has receivedtraining as a Eucharistic Minister will need to receive additional training for this ministry. Ifinterested in serving, please contact Patty at 734-752-3358.Bereavement MinistryOur Bereavement Group will be starting on Thursday, May 26th at 10:30am in the ParishLife Building, Room 6. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, please join us. Lightrefreshments will be served. Call Patty at 734-752-3358 to sign up before May 24th.Scholarship UpdateSan Pedro is please to announce that our very ownAlexis Mendieta, who has been a member of ourparish since Baptism, is one of the recipients for boththe Mary Fran Carroll Scholarship and the FatherConnie Dougherty Scholarship. These scholarships arepresented by the Catholic Community Foundation ofSouthwest Florida. Please join me in congratulatingAlexis on receiving these well-deserved scholarships.