Pentecost Sunday
"There appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:3-4).
Pentecost, celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples and marks the end of the season of Easter.
It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that empowers the disciples to begin preaching, bringing others to know and love Christ and to become part of the Church.
On Pentecost, priests wear red vestments to symbolize fire and the presence of the Holy Spirit. All Christians are invited to also wear red on Pentecost Sunday and to celebrate the day in some way.
Mass celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland.
Resources
Echoing God's Word Reflection on Pentecost
Make a Pentecost pledge to accompany others in your journeys of discipleship (External link).
Pentecost Prayer from Catholic Relief Services (External link)
Pentecost Sunday Readings (USCCB site)
Pentecost Extended Vigil Readings (USCCB site)
Pope Francis' Homily - 2024 (External link)
