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Holy Spirit, the Breath of Life: Closer than we can Imagine Young Adult Gathering for those in their 20's and 30's Masks and social distancing guidelines will be followed Thursday, May 20th  OLQP or Virtually! The Church celebrates Pentecost on the 4th weekend in May this year. In anticipation of the church’s birth at Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit, you are invited to gather together to share a meal and reflect on the “breath of life.” We’ll take some time to slow down and become aware of our breath, the life of the Holy Spirit within us, the ground of our being. We will reflect on such questions as: How do I know the movements of the Spirit in my life? How is the Spirit calling me to greater growth? What obstacles keep me from following the stirrings of the Spirit in my heart? Where do you see the Holy Spirit "caged?" What gifts of the Holy Spirit might be helpful to embrace more in my life? There are two options for coming together. If you can come in person, please join us at 6:30 for dinner and community, followed by prayer, reflection and conversation until 8:15. If you want to join us over zoom, please join us from 7:15-8:15 on your device. Meghan Robinson will send the zoom link to you after you have RSVPed to her at meghan.robinson@dor.org.

Then join Catholics from around the diocese on Thursday, May 6th for the Annual Diocesan Social Ministry conference.  Zoom conference- so you don't even have to travel to attend. Reflect on Pope Francis' recent encyclical Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship. Connect with other social ministry volunteers and with great Catholic organizations to strengthen you parish ministries Join in interactive workshops on issues of Catholic Social Teaching like: Racism - Life Issues - Dignity of Work - Creation Care Learn how to make your Zoom meetings more fun and energizing! To register, go to www.dor.org/conference

On Tuesday, May 4th at 6:00 pm the Faith Formation families invite all parishioners to attend the "Living Rosary."  Starting at Our Lady Queen of Peace, we will begin with the Rosary and May Crowning at 6:00 pm.  After the rosary, we will travel to St. Anne's, Our Lady of Lourdes, and St. Thomas More to Crown the Marian Statues and offer further petitions.  Flowers will be provided for children to place at the statues or you are welcome to bring your own.  Those wishing to take part are welcome to join our Marian parade through Brighton to show our gratitude and love for Mary's intercession.  If you have any questions, feel free to email Jennifer Abdalla at Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org.

Next weekend we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.  Today, over 40% of Dioceses in the United States and its territories are unable to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need.  Your support of this appeal helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs.  Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal.  More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions. Click the title of the post above to see a YouTube Video from the Catholic Home Missions by Bishop McKnight, the Chairman of this committee.