05/22/2026
Consoled by the Spirit
Mission Statement for OMSI:
We the people of Old Mission Santa Ines, following the path of Jesus Christ, are making His vision a reality through love, unity, justice, joy and hope.
Mission Statement for OMSI Flocknote:
We are on a mission to build a more connected church.
Pentecost Sunday
May 24th, 2026
Readings:
Acts 2:1-11, 1 Cor 12:3b-7 12-13, Jn 20:19-23
A message from our pastor, Fr. Lijoy...
Pentecost is not merely a past event remembered in the Church; it is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit alive among God’s people. The first Pentecost marked the birth of the Church: fearful disciples were transformed into courageous witnesses of the Risen Christ. Yet the Acts of the Apostles reveals that the Spirit continued to descend, guide, strengthen, and renew the believers again and again. Pentecost, therefore, is not a completed moment of history but the continual outpouring of God’s life upon His Church.
The same Holy Spirit continues to act today, especially through the sacraments, where Christ remains living and active among us. Every sacrament is a work of the Spirit, sanctifying and renewing the People of God. Pentecost also unfolds in the ordinary moments of life: whenever forgiveness conquers hatred, faith overcomes fear, or a sinner returns to God, the Spirit is at work. Every conversion, every renewal of faith, every step toward holiness is a new Pentecost.
We are the living continuation of that first Upper Room experience. The Spirit who filled Peter, Paul, and the saints now dwells within us. But to receive this fire anew, we must surrender ourselves to God. The disciples first waited in prayer, emptied themselves of fear and self-reliance, and opened their hearts completely to the Lord. The Holy Spirit cannot fully transform a heart closed by pride, anger, or attachment to sin.
Christianity, then, is not simply the remembrance of what God once did; it is the living experience of what God continues to do through His Spirit. Pentecost is not over. The fire still burns. The question is whether we are willing to let the Holy Spirit set our hearts aflame once again.
(See the Jubilee Minute in the prayer section of our newsletter below.)
"And so it is really the Spirit of God who dwells in his faithful who receive the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord. Anyone who does not have this Spirit and presumes to receive him eats and drinks judgement to himself."
(Just have a few seconds?)-- Our Ministries This Week...
Friday, May 22nd
Virtus- Protecting God's Children (New and Recert), 1:00-4:00, Lower Conference Room. Must have been preregistered 805-688-4815.
Sunday, May 24th
Farewell Reception for Sr. Diane following the 9:30 and 11:00 AM Masses.
Please join us in the patio outside the church to offer our prayers and thanks to Sister Diane.
Sunday, May 24th
Parish Pentecost Party, 2:00-4:00, Parish Hall.
Join us in celebrating the birthday of the Church. Speaker. Music Pizza and Pentecost birthday cake.
Thursday, May 28th
Saint Vincent de Paul meeting, 8:45 AM, Classroom B.
SVdP members strive to follow Christ through service to those in need and so bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love.
Join us if you feel a calling to this ministry.
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(Have a little more time to spend on this email?)...
Upcoming... Mark your calendars
May 30th
June 3rd
Jun 3
Grotto Mass and Lunch
11:00 in the Mission GardensTap "reply" at bottom of this note to sign up to bring a salad or dessert to share; beverages provided.
Ongoing...
Confession, Saturdays, 3:00-5:00, in the Church
Plan on a delicious breakfast every third Sunday in the Parish Hall.
Ministry: Parish Men's Service Club
All children are invited to join the Children's Spanish Rosary , Saturdays at 3:00 in the Mission garden.
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( And don't forget to pray)--
To celebrate St. Francis for this Jubilee year celebrating 800 years since his death we will publish a Jubilee Minute on Flocknote each week.
“Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
(St. Padre Pio)
Pope Leo's prayer intention for May:
That everyone might have food.
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
Pope Leo XIV
To watch the short video on this intention tap below:
May: That everyone might have food. https://hallow.com/prayers/11102709/
Rosary for Vocations and the Sick is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 1:00. All are welcome.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Please continue to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet. The Chaplet is prayed every Friday morning starting at 7:45 am before Mass. The location is in the pews located on the front left side of the church. https://www.usccb.org/prayers/chaplet-divine-mercy
If you have a prayer request the Prayer Warriors ministry is here to pray for you. Send your request to one of these two group administrators and she or he will get the message out to the Prayer Warriors group: Kathy Spurbeck [email protected]
Gerry Spurbeck [email protected]
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(Have even more time? Great, cause we have lots of messages.) Message Board
Tap below for a link to the bulletins .
Toque a continuación para obtener un enlace a los boletines. https://missionsantaines.org/bulletins
Gospel Choir Coming to OMSI July 19.
The Gospel Choir from St. Lawrence of Brindisi in Watts will be singing at the 8:00 and 9:30 Masses on Sunday July 19. Mark it on your calendar.
Interested in joining a ministry?---
Greeters are most needed for the Sunday morning 8 AM mass and we could also use Greeters for the 9:30 AM mass. Please contact Amy Wolfslau 805-403-9918.
Ushers are needed especially for the Sunday at 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM Masses. For more information contact any of the ushers at Mass or Gerry Spurbeck 805-264-8904—text or voice message.
Please note that an easy way to join a ministry that is calling to you is as follows: - tap "my info" at the bottom of this note. - scroll through the ministries and tap to join one (A lock symbol does not mean that you are locked out of that ministry. It just means that, after you tap to join, the group leader will contact you with further information.)
If you are seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith in general or need a Sacrament, our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation For Adults) program is here to serve you.
Please contact the OCIA office 805.688.4815 x. 228 or email [email protected] for more information.
English Baptisms are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Please call Sister Diane at (213) 843-5402 or the OCIA office at 805-688-4815 ext 228 for more information.
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