At the 9:00 AM Holy Mass, First Holy Communion was celebrated! Let us pray for our first communicants, that they may become exemplary Christians and good citizens.

On May 14, on the Solemnity of Pentecost and the feast of Mary Help of Christians, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in our parish during the 9:00 AM Holy Mass.
There will be no Mass at 9:30 AM, while all other Masses will follow the usual schedule.

Next Sunday at 9:00 AM, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered. The celebrant will be Msgr. Vlado Razum, Auxiliary Bishop of Zagreb.

We kindly ask the confirmands, together with their sponsors, to arrive half an hour earlier.

Wednesday, May 20, marks the monthly anniversary of the death of Fr. Ante Gabrić, missionary in India, so we pray for his beatification.

On Thursday, May 21 at 8:00 PM, in the Blessed Ivan Merz Hall on the 1st floor, the regular meeting of our Parish Family Community will take place, consisting of prayer, sharing experiences, and fellowship.
Everyone is welcome, especially already registered members, new married couples, and single parents raising their children on their own.

Saturday, May 23 marks the monthly anniversary of the death of our dear parishioner Anamarija Carević, whom we especially remember and include in our prayers.
This will be particularly remembered during the evening Holy Mass at 7:00 PM, which we also offer for all benefactors of the restoration of our Basilica, both spiritual and material.

Applications for SKAC summer programs at Modrave in July and August are open to everyone aged 18 to 35. One week is reserved for silent spiritual exercises, while the others are for "Simple Summer at Modrave".

The MAGIS Association is organizing four experiments this summer at four locations in Croatia, and all experiments will take place from July 24 to July 31, 2026, ahead of the memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Experiments in the field of art:

• In Zadar: "Seeking God Through Beauty and Art"
• In Metković: "In the Footsteps of Jesuit Missionary Ante Gabrić"
• On Sljeme: Hiking and learning about the lives of Jesuits Benedetto de Goeso and Josip Mueller
• In Rijeka: Prayer Through Icon Painting"

Applications via the application form on the MAGIS Association website and social media.

Religious education takes place according to the following schedule:

Dear parishioners, today’s readings speak about unity, perseverance, and a faith that is not hidden. After Jesus’ Ascension, the Apostles did not flee or lose heart. They remained together in prayer, relying on one another and on God. In a time when people often feel lonely and lost, community is the greatest strength. This is precisely a powerful message for us today as well. When it seems most to us that God has abandoned us, that is when He has embraced us the most and given us strength to continue the daily struggle. That is why it pains me to hear someone say that God has abandoned them. God is always with us because without Him not a single one of our steps would be possible. Perhaps we do not always see Him clearly, but in those moments of unrest and spiritual fog, we should pray the rosary. In difficult moments, we should cry out to God and trust most in His strength and providence, believing that He will give us the strength to continue onward.
In the Gospel, Jesus prays for His disciples. He does not leave them alone, but entrusts them to the Father. That is the very essence of Christian hope – God accompanies us, knows us, and does not abandon us even when we cannot clearly see Him. Therefore, today as well, it is worth remaining steadfast, peaceful, and open-hearted toward others.