During a visit to Croatia 20 years

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "During a visit to Croatia 20 years"

Transcription

1 Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 The True Meaning of the Word Stewardship 3 Senior Cards Group Deals Fun and Fellowship to Members 4 Sunday School Ministry Provides Opportunity for Youngest Parishioners to Learn About Faith 6 Celebrate the Feast of the Visitation: May 31 7 Lectio Divina Promoting Communion With God A Letter from Our Pastor May 2014 Dear Parishioners, Are We Truly an Easter People? During a visit to Croatia 20 years ago, when he was pope, St. John Paul II (he was canonized on April 27 by Pope Francis) proclaimed, Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people, and Alleluia is our song. Are we really the Easter people? I think we should be. This is still the Easter season and it continues throughout the month of May until Pentecost Sunday, June 8. What does that mean, however, to be Easter people? Being an Easter person has much to do with how we view our faith and how we live it out. Stewardship people are Easter people. Jesus is so alive for us on Easter Sunday morning. He needs to be alive for us and in us every day, and certainly in these days which follow Easter so closely. At the time of His Resurrection, His followers did not whisper He is risen they shouted it and rejoiced! That is how we need to approach our faith as well. During Lent leading up to Easter, we did not use Alleluia in our liturgies. We put it away until Easter, and I missed it. But then, it made it even better when it came back over and over on Easter and throughout this Easter season. St. John Paul II was telling us all that we are not just an Easter people, but we are also an Alleluia people. We are called to exemplify Alleluia in everything we do. Think about it. Who is an Alleluia person? Certainly people who seem to just brim over with the Good News who constantly reflect the joy of being a Christian and a Catholic. It is also possible to be an Alleluia person in quiet ways, but others do need to see that God is alive in us in everything we do. Easter began with the Easter Vigil, but it did not end on Easter. That was the beginning. Were you aware that the 50 days from Easter to Pentecost are called in official Church annals the great Sunday? Another indication to us that Easter is going on right now is a change in how we identify the Sundays throughout May. For many years, the Sundays which followed Easter during the Easter season continued on back cover St. Peter Parish is a Catholic community of faith bringing the light of Christ to all by serving others

2 St. Peter Catholic Church The True Meaning of the Word Stewardship According to the late stewardship pioneer Msgr. Thomas McGread, when a pastor speaks about money during his homily, 75 percent of the congregation immediately stops listening. Let s face it most of us do not like to discuss money, and many of us feel that talking about money at the pulpit is bad form. However, did you know that tithing is mentioned in the Old Testament 39 times, and in the New Testament 11 times? Tithing is biblically based, and it simply means to give a portion of our gifts back to God. A further distinction is that tithing does not equal stewardship. Or, more fundamentally, giving money does not equal stewardship. Stewardship, which is also a biblical principle, really has nothing to do with money. As a matter of fact, 19 of the main parables of Christ relate directly to stewardship. And, in those parables when Christ speaks of stewardship, He never mentions raising money. Surprised? Stewardship simply means being grateful for all of God s blessings. Everything we have each breath we take on earth, the tremendous talents we possess, and our ability to earn income to sustain ourselves all stem from God. We come into the world with nothing and we leave with nothing. Recognizing this and being grateful for our bountiful blessings is the first step of stewardship. Once these realizations fall into place, we are then eager to find a way to respond to God s generosity and to embark upon a stewardship way of life. And stewardship is just that, a way of life. It is not like a TV show to which you can tune in whenever the mood strikes, and Stewardship simply means being grateful for all of God s blessings. Everything we have each breath we take on earth, the tremendous talents we possess, and our ability to earn income to sustain ourselves all stem from God. We come into the world with nothing and we leave with nothing. shut off when you are no longer interested. It is truly a way of living. Yet, the mere word stewardship has gotten a bad rap over the years and not just by us lay people. In 1992, when the United States Council of Catholic Bishops were forming the Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, they originally didn t want to title it Stewardship: A Disciple s Response. Instead, they wanted to just call it A Disciple s Response, with the reason being that they felt stewardship meant money, said Msgr. McGread before his passing in April I convinced them at the time that stewardship is a biblical term and it is our job to explain what a steward is. Before the Pastoral Letter, most of us didn t understand the spiritual dimension of stewardship. So, how do we go about sharing the spiritual dimensions of stewardship with fellow parishioners and lay leaders? First of all, Msgr. McGread cited the importance of being hospitable and discovering the needs of parishioners. He felt that when parishioners were welcomed and their needs were met, they were fulfilled and felt a sense of belonging to their parish. This, in turn, creates ownership. Once parishioners felt like they were part of the parish, they wanted to respond by volunteering, and sharing their time, talent and treasure in order to help make it the best parish community possible. And, when parishioners support their parish with all of their resources out of gratitude, the entire parish blossoms. Prayers increase, ministries grow, and yes, the offertory increases. These blessings are natural outcomes of living a stewardship way of life, and they are why it is important that we should always remember the true meaning of the word stewardship. 2

3 May 2014 Senior Cards Group Deals Fun and Fellowship to Members If the casual observer were to walk into the basement room in the old cafeteria of St. Peter Church on a Thursday afternoon, it might appear that a group of older folks are enjoying a lively game of cribbage. That would be true but there s much more going on than a game of cards. There s fellowship, camaraderie, and the stewardship of sharing time, knowledge, and caring attention. Alden and Joyce Shipp are the organizers of the Thursday Cards and Games for Seniors group at St. Peter, and every Thursday between 1 and 3 p.m., they and about 18 others gather for their weekly cribbage game. We have about 18 people on our roster so to speak, Alden says. Anywhere from six to 15 people come each week. There s a fairly regular group that plays about every week. We have others who come once a month, so we re very unorganized and loose-knit. The players range in age from 65 to 93. The group is open for those 55 and older. The group got its start nearly five years ago, Alden says, when a fellow parishioner wanted to organize a group for parishioners 60 and older. At the first meeting, there was discussion about what the group should do. Some talked about bus trips, going to Little Theater, and out to dinner. Someone said, Let s play cards, Alden says. I said, What kind? When someone suggested bridge, Alden says he commented that he was not fond of bridge, but he and Joyce play cribbage. He then told the gathering that he and Joyce would be happy to start a group. And within a couple of weeks, we had started a group of cribbage players, Alden says. The original group had about 18 players, and of that group, less than half had ever played it before. But he and Joyce were able to teach them how to play. The group has even led to a couple players joining St. Peter Parish from other parishes, Alden notes. There is camaraderie, he says. We have some who take the game more seriously than others. The serious players will get in four or more games in the two-hour period. Most get (From left) Jane Hessing, Marge McClain and Mary Lou Stiern enjoy their weekly game of cribbage. (From left) Marydine Frankenhoff, Lucille Churchwell and Martha Henderson engage in the game of cribbage on a cold winter afternoon. in two or three because we talk more than we play. The group has been a good stewardship activity from that aspect. While the group is gathered, each can note how others are getting along, Alden points out, and that is another aspect of stewardship. Before we begin each session, we put a number of cards in a pile and the players who draw aces play together, and so on, he says. We re not playing with the same person each week. Most of the players are women, although we do have three couples who come. During the stewardship renewal last fall, there were four new parishioners who expressed an interest in joining. We contacted them and they all joined the group, Alden says. The group is considering starting other games, such as bridge. Anyone interested in joining the Cards and Games for Seniors group may call Alden or Joyce Shipp at

4 St. Peter Catholic Church Sunday School Ministry P Youngest Parishioners Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them; Here at St. Peter s, a special ministry is dedicated to letting the little children of our parish come to Jesus in their own way each Sunday. The Sunday School Ministry offers a loving environment for children from 12 months to 5 years old during the 9:30 a.m. Mass each weekend. Carrie Lavery has been involved with the ministry since it began almost 10 years ago and has served as coordinator for the last several years. This ministry benefits the children of this parish as they are taught age-appropriate Biblical lessons and activities, Carrie says. They are introduced to God s Word and our faith in ways they can understand. They get to know other children in the parish and see their parents as well as other adults leading a stewardship life through the giving of their time. Equally as important, it allows the parents of the children an opportunity to worship at Mass with undivided attention, she continues. Sunday School is open yearround, closing only on holiday weekends. Each week, between five and 20 children participate. Of course, dedicated volunteers are necessary to keep this lively group of little parishioners safe and engaged. We do ask the parents to volunteer if they are able, Carrie says. If they are not able to, the children are certainly still welcome. If we get enough volunteers, usually each person is needed only four or five Sundays per year. We continue to have many volunteers who do not have any children in the program and we are so grateful for their support. In addition, we have had students looking for service hours volunteer throughout the year. Carrie has seen the fruits of Sunday School participation in the life of her own family. All three of my children have been a part of this ministry, and it is so wonderful to see them along with others who have participated with them continue to grow in their faith, she says. They see members of our parish selflessly giving of their time for others, and have had the experience of hearing other adults besides their parents teaching them about their faith and living a Christian life. 4

5 rovides Opportunity for to Learn About Faith for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. - Mt. 19:14 In summing up the foundation of this ministry, Carrie points to Jesus words to Peter: Do you love me? Then feed my sheep. This ministry is one way we can do just that, she says. Building that foundation of faith in our young children is so important, so they can grow in their faith and continue to walk the narrow path ahead of them! Sunday School is always in need of generous volunteers to continue the work of this ministry. If you would like to get involved, please contact Carrie Lavery by at clavery0710@gmail.com or by phone at This ministry benefits the children of this parish as they are taught age-appropriate Biblical lessons and activities. They are introduced to God s Word and our faith in ways they can understand. They get to know other children in the parish and see their parents as well as other adults leading a stewardship life through the giving of their time. Carrie Lavern 5

6 St. Peter Catholic Church St. Peter Community Attends Parish Mission With a Mission This April, our St. Peter community gathered for our parish mission, with presentations given by teacher, spiritual director and radio personality Fr. Albert Haase, OFM. Speaking on the subject of Signed and Sealed With the Cross, Fr. Albert gave presentations that focused on the identity of our God proclaimed in the ancient gestures of being signed with a cross, as well as the challenges and responsibilities we accept when we seal our lives with the sign of our salvation. Celebrate the Feast of the Visitation: May 31 6 Imagine being 12 years old again. For most of us, that brings back memories of playing in the park, riding our bikes, watching TV, playing baseball, and so forth. Now, imagine that at the young age of 12, you find out that you are expecting a child and, even more daunting, that this child is the Lord. As unimaginable as that situation is for all of us, it is the reality that 12-yearold Mary knew. What a weight to bear! Yet, it is clear that God knows what He is doing, because Mary s reaction to this reality was much different than most of ours would be. Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, she responded to the angel. Be it done unto me according to your word (Lk. 1:38). Then, she set out to the town of Judah to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, whom she just learned was also expecting a child. Instead of keeping to herself and processing the fact that she was pregnant with her Lord and Savior, Mary immediately set out to bring Christ to others. She was indeed the first steward of the Church offering her whole life to the Lord as His handmaid, and revealing Christ to others through her service. As soon as Mary entered the house and greeted Elizabeth, John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth s womb, rejoicing at the presence of the Lord within Mary, and Elizabeth cried out, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (Lk. 1:42-43). Mary radiated with the presence of Christ. Elizabeth had not been told that Mary was pregnant with the Savior, and yet, no sooner did Mary enter her home, Elizabeth knew. No doubt, Mary is the steward of all stewards. So selflessly had she given herself to the Lord that she became His mother, and, in that way, her very being radiates Christ. It is for that reason that we venerate the Blessed Mother. Everything about who she is as a person, so closely united is she to the Lord and His will, brings us to her Son.

7 May 2014 Lectio Divina Promoting Communion With God By Scott Fitzgerald For Catholics, the Sunday Mass is the main and sometimes only way that people pray. However, outside the Mass, there are many forms of prayer one can practice as a special devotion to God. These devotions build personal sanctity, and help us to better focus on God in our daily lives. The praying of the Rosary is one such practice. In this article, I wish to focus on another prayer form, more ancient than the Rosary, that of Holy Reading, or in Latin, Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina is Latin for divine reading, spiritual reading, or holy reading, and represents a method of prayer and Scriptural reading intended to promote communion with God and to provide special spiritual insights. It is a way of praying with Scripture and other spiritual works that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God s Word. Although this prayer form was practiced as early as the third century, the systematization of spiritual reading into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled The Monk s Ladder (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In September 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated: I would like in particular to recall and recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina: the diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking, and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart (cf. Dei Verbum, n. 25). If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church I am convinced of it a new spiritual springtime. Selecting a time for Lectio Divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides. These stages of Lectio Divina are not fixed rules of procedure, but simply guidelines as to how the prayer normally develops. Its natural movement is towards greater simplicity, with less and less talking and more listening. Gradually, the words of Scripture and the other holy writings begin to dissolve and God is revealed before the eyes of our heart. Here are the stages: Lectio Read the passage slowly until a particular passage strikes you as, in that moment, insightful or significant. Re-read it several times. Meditatio Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one s own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular importance. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one s own life. Oratio Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God. Contemplatio Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one s own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak. The practice of Lectio Divina as a way of praying the Scriptures has been a fruitful source of growing in relationship with Christ for over 17 centuries, and in our own day is being rediscovered by many individuals and groups. The Word of God is alive and active and will transform each of us if we open ourselves to receive what God wants to give us. As Pope Francis recently tweeted, We need to rediscover a contemplative spirit, so that the love of God may warm our hearts. 7

8 St. Peter Catholic Church 2600 Maine Street Quincy, Illinois Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 105, Quincy, IL Mass & Reconciliation Schedule Sunday Masses Saturday: 5 p.m., Sunday: 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Weekday Masses Mon-Sat: 8:00 a.m., except for Wednesdays during the school year: 8:30 a.m. Reconciliation Saturday: 7:30-7:50 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment Are We Truly an Easter People? continued from front cover were called the Sunday after Easter. When the Church adopted the new liturgical calendar, that was changed to Sunday of Easter. Thus, we are not winding down from Easter we are in the midst of it. We became Easter people at our Baptisms. We should be Easter people every day and every week and during every season. Being an Easter person is acknowledging our call to discipleship and stewardship. We should begin and end everything with Alleluia. Alleluia (Hallelujah) means quite simply Praise to God. It is not just something we sing, chant, or say. It is something we live. By living our lives in praise of God (stewardship is, after all, a way of life) we can be and are an Easter people. Rev. Msgr. Leo J. Enlow Pastor We should be Easter people every day and every week and during every season. Being an Easter person is acknowledging our call to discipleship and stewardship. We should begin and end everything with Alleluia. Alleluia (Hallelujah) means quite simply Praise to God. It is not just something we sing, chant, or say. It is something we live.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAYS Bringing Parish Community Together in Fellowship

HOSPITALITY SUNDAYS Bringing Parish Community Together in Fellowship MAY 2019 Annunciation Catholic & Church Ascension Mission HOSPITALITY SUNDAYS Bringing Parish Community Together in Fellowship The Mass is one of the most important parts of our faith, and every week we

More information

St. Clare. of Assisi Parish. The Privilege of Service Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Fr. Larry Bakke s Ordination. May 2015

St. Clare. of Assisi Parish. The Privilege of Service Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Fr. Larry Bakke s Ordination. May 2015 St. Clare of Assisi Parish May 2015 The Privilege of Service Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Fr. Larry Bakke s Ordination 2 The True Meaning of the Word Stewardship 3 The Love for God and One Another

More information

Another Christmas has come

Another Christmas has come Saint Peter C a t h o l i c C h u r c h Inside 2 Embracing Stewardship as a Way of Life 3 Lectors Treasure Privilege of Proclaiming God s Word 4 Catholic Schools Week 2013 6 Stewardship New Year s Resolutions

More information

While many of us seek friendships

While many of us seek friendships Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 Stewardship: The Four Pillars 3 Make Prayer and Hospitality Pillars of Your Lenten Journey 4 Simple Acts of Service Helps Keep St. Peter s in Bloom 6 The Easter Triduum:

More information

In so many ways, November is special to us

In so many ways, November is special to us Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 The Thanksgiving Spirit Doesn t Have to End at Thanksgiving 3 Knights of Columbus Provide Active Service to the Community 4 hospital Communion Ministry Provides to

More information

Behold, the virgin shall

Behold, the virgin shall Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 3 4 6 Who is First on Your Christmas List? Come Adore the Newborn King! Church Decorating Committee Creates a Special Atmosphere Year-Round Understanding the Mass Giving

More information

Many of us are already in the midst of our

Many of us are already in the midst of our Monthly Newsletter AN INSIDE LOOK AT OUR GIVING WREATH MINISTRY Spreading Christ s Love to Our Neighbors in Need Many of us are already in the midst of our holiday preparations purchasing plane tickets

More information

Ignatius of Antioch. cleveland, ohio. School Alumni Association. Chooses St. Ignatius as. Spiritual Home They say there s nothing like tough

Ignatius of Antioch. cleveland, ohio. School Alumni Association. Chooses St. Ignatius as. Spiritual Home They say there s nothing like tough St. Ignatius of Antioch cleveland, ohio IN THIS ISSUE School Alumni Association 2 3 4 6 7 The True Meaning of the Word Stewardship The Love for God and One Another Andrew Arko Making a Difference Results

More information

Mary. on the hill. catholic church. News and Notes from Fr. Jerry

Mary. on the hill. catholic church. News and Notes from Fr. Jerry the marianite Saint catholic church May 2014 Vol. 12 Issue 5 News and Notes from Fr. Jerry Living Joyfully and Thankfully Mass Schedule Sunday, 7:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday, 7:00

More information

Father Robert W. Marshall St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Fall 2015 CHRISTIAN PRAYER: AN INTRODUCTION

Father Robert W. Marshall St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Fall 2015 CHRISTIAN PRAYER: AN INTRODUCTION Father Robert W. Marshall St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Fall 2015 CHRISTIAN PRAYER: AN INTRODUCTION PART II: PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE SACRED SCRIPTURE: THE WORD OF GOD The Church forcefully and specially

More information

Lectio Divina for Groups Second Sunday of Easter to Pentecost Year A

Lectio Divina for Groups Second Sunday of Easter to Pentecost Year A Hearts Enlightened The EasterWord Lectio Divina for Groups Second Sunday of Easter to Pentecost Year A 1 Faith & Life Archdiocese of Brisbane Adult Faith Education 2011 143 Edward St, Brisbane, Australia

More information

St. John the Baptist. Setting up the nursery. Installing. Baptism: Beginning the Journey of Faith. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 2017

St. John the Baptist. Setting up the nursery. Installing. Baptism: Beginning the Journey of Faith. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 St. John the Baptist CATHOLIC CHURCH 3 4 6 7 In this Issue: Time Is Limitless Or Is It? A Life Built on Family and Faith Meet Parishioner Teri Elson Stewardship Don t Take a Vacation From Stewardship

More information

Since the early 90s, the

Since the early 90s, the JUNE 2017 IN THIS ISSUE 2 Giving During the Summer Season 3 Time Is Limitless Or Is It? 4 Keep the Faith Larry and Laura Zabloudil Reflect on Blessings Received 6 Financial Seminar Offers Chance for Peace

More information

Table of Contents. What is Lectio Divina? 4. Daily Lectio 5. How to Use Your Journal 6. Lectio Divina for Advent 7-30

Table of Contents. What is Lectio Divina? 4. Daily Lectio 5. How to Use Your Journal 6. Lectio Divina for Advent 7-30 A Catholic Guide to Lectio Divina Advent 2017 Table of Contents What is Lectio Divina? 4 Daily Lectio 5 How to Use Your Journal 6 Lectio Divina for Advent 7-30 Blank Lectio Divina Journal Page 31 Notes

More information

of Jamestown The Yatskis Family Relationships With Others Deepen the Meaning of Church Itself DEC 2014 Parish Newsletter

of Jamestown The Yatskis Family Relationships With Others Deepen the Meaning of Church Itself DEC 2014 Parish Newsletter St. James Basilica of Jamestown Parish Newsletter DEC 2014 3 4 6 7 In this Issue Making Christmas a Time of Real Blessing The Rosary Ministry at Eventide and Ave Maria Village Keeping Things in Perspective

More information

UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU BELIEVE By Serving with RCIA at St. Peter When Connie Schrage first started serving as

UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU BELIEVE By Serving with RCIA at St. Peter When Connie Schrage first started serving as Monthly Newsletter UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU BELIEVE By Serving with RCIA at St. Peter When Connie Schrage first started serving as a sponsor for adults entering the Church through RCIA, she was struck with

More information

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate November 2015 Learning to Accept God s Mercy Is the Goal of Our Lives and Our Faith St. Michael Catholic Church and the Year of Mercy Inside 3 November: Time to Be Grateful 4 These Are Sacrifices That

More information

St. John the Baptist. Throughout Scripture, we are. Lectors Passion for Ministry Comes from the Heart. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH/APRIL 2018

St. John the Baptist. Throughout Scripture, we are. Lectors Passion for Ministry Comes from the Heart. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH/APRIL 2018 MARCH/APRIL 2018 St. John the Baptist CATHOLIC CHURCH 2 3 4 6 7 In this Issue: Stewardship: The Four Pillars March A Time to Take a Close Look at the Examples We Follow Carolyn Cothron Reflects on Giving

More information

From time to time, we encounter someone who makes the beauty of

From time to time, we encounter someone who makes the beauty of Monthly Newsletter A TRIBUTE TO FR. ROY BAUER Looking Back on the Life of Our Former Pastor From time to time, we encounter someone who makes the beauty of Christ s love come alive before our eyes. For

More information

Spiritual Reading of Scripture Lectio Divina

Spiritual Reading of Scripture Lectio Divina Spiritual Reading of Scripture Lectio Divina Read with a vulnerable heart. Expect to be blessed in the reading. Read as one awake, one waiting for the Beloved. Read with reverence. Macrina Wiederkehr For

More information

Sometimes I get questions along the

Sometimes I get questions along the Saint Peter C a t h o l i c C h u r c h Inside 2 Good for the Giver 3 Adult Servers Offer Support to Mourning Families 4 Teaching the Faith to Our Youngest Parishioners Sunday School 6 Lenten Practices:

More information

4518 S Manhattan Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611, Phone: , Fax: , Winter Edition

4518 S Manhattan Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611, Phone: , Fax: ,   Winter Edition Shamrock News Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 Winter 2017-2018 Winter 2017-2018 Edition

More information

Ascension. Church. You have to walk the walk if. of the. Faith Formation Volunteers Provide Living Examples for Parish Youth OCTOBER 2018

Ascension. Church. You have to walk the walk if. of the. Faith Formation Volunteers Provide Living Examples for Parish Youth OCTOBER 2018 Church of the Ascension CATHOLIC CHURCH Inside this Issue 2 The Stewardship of St. Francis of Assisi 3 This Month and Beyond, Let Us Share the Faith in Word and Action 4 Parish Picnic a Time for Fellowship

More information

As Pope Benedict XVI notes in the first meditation in this

As Pope Benedict XVI notes in the first meditation in this Editor s Preface The words, Rejoice, because God is with you; he is with us, are words that truly open a new epoch. Dear friends, with an act of faith we must once again accept and understand in the depths

More information

Growing Up in the Parish

Growing Up in the Parish APRIL 2016 All Things and All People Are Made New PAGE 3 St. Vincent Ferrer: Forming Hearts, Hands and Minds for Christ in Our Children PAGE 4 Year of Mercy 2016 A Look Back on our Parish Mission PAGE

More information

As we prepare for and proceed

As we prepare for and proceed Good Stewards of Good Shepherd Newsletter JAN/FEB 2016 UNPACKING THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED AT REBOOT! LIVE! Lenten Wednesdays As we prepare for and proceed through the season of Lent, we have some wonderful

More information

Lectio Divina. 1) Find a place where you can spend at least a few uninterrupted moments. There are no rules about how long the

Lectio Divina. 1) Find a place where you can spend at least a few uninterrupted moments. There are no rules about how long the Lectio Divina The practice of Praying with Scripture or Lectio Divina, as it is named in Latin, is an ancient way of prayer. It is sometimes associated with Ignatius of Loyola, who lived in the 16th century,

More information

DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: LEARNING GOD S LANGUAGE. By Grace Padilla

DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: LEARNING GOD S LANGUAGE. By Grace Padilla DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: LEARNING GOD S LANGUAGE By Grace Padilla We are all social beings. There is, in us, a deep need to communicate with one another. In this technological age, there is

More information

FAITH FORMATION CURRICULUM

FAITH FORMATION CURRICULUM GOAL 1 Standard A: Know and understand the basic teachings of the Catholic Church. Recognize that the Creed reveals the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church. Outcome (Being): Students will become

More information

Archbishop Lori s Homily: Feast of the Visitation, Maryvale Baccalaureate Mass

Archbishop Lori s Homily: Feast of the Visitation, Maryvale Baccalaureate Mass Archbishop Lori s Homily: Feast of the Visitation, Maryvale Baccalaureate Mass Feast of the Visitation Maryvale Baccalaureate Mass May 31, 2018 My warmest congratulations to the Maryvale Preparatory School,

More information

at St. John the Baptist

at St. John the Baptist NOVEMBER 2017 St. John the Baptist CATHOLIC CHURCH 3 4 6 7 In this Issue: November is a Time for Thanksgiving Receiving Graces Through the Sacrament of Confirmation Stewardship Becoming Fishers of Men

More information

Individual Devotional Study Guides Week #3

Individual Devotional Study Guides Week #3 Individual Devotional Study Guides Week #3 Using the Devotional Each week is designed to help you focus on the 7 final statements of Jesus on the cross. For seven weeks starting on February 12th, you will

More information

Incorporating Scripture into Everyday Life. Elizabeth Johnston January 20, 2016

Incorporating Scripture into Everyday Life. Elizabeth Johnston January 20, 2016 Incorporating Scripture into Everyday Life Elizabeth Johnston January 20, 2016 Ignorance of the Bible is ignorance of Christ. - St. Jerome One of the greatest gifts of the Second Vatican Council has been

More information

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Thursday, December 16, 2010 ** PLEASE SIGN IN ** MEETING Thursday, December 16 7PM Cathedral School Christmas Program 8PM Bible Study (Lectio

More information

Parishioners Find Many Blessings in the Divine Mercy Prayer Group If you have ever come to Our Lady

Parishioners Find Many Blessings in the Divine Mercy Prayer Group If you have ever come to Our Lady April 2018 Inside 3 Where Are Our Priorities? 4 A Look Back on Our Joe-Paddy Parish Celebration 6 Sealed With the Holy Spirit: Confirmation at Our Lady Star of the Sea 7 Bill and Winnie Walsh: Taking Catholicism

More information

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Thursday, December 2, 2010 ** PLEASE SIGN IN ** BIBLE STUDY OBJECTIVES Doctrine & Theology of the Liturgy of the Mass as found in Scripture &

More information

Disciples Preparing for Christ

Disciples Preparing for Christ Shamrock News Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit Matthew 28:19 Advent 2016 Edition Advent 2016 Edition Fr.

More information

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PARISH

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PARISH March/April 2017 CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PARISH 1520 South Rockford Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 584-4788 www.christthekingcatholic.church Taking Care of God s Creation Through Parish Gardening T he most important

More information

Easter Sunday YEAR B CALLED TO BE WITNESSES PRAYER JOURNAL

Easter Sunday YEAR B CALLED TO BE WITNESSES PRAYER JOURNAL Easter Sunday YEAR B CALLED TO BE WITNESSES PRAYER JOURNAL Opening Prayer Easter Sunday Sequence Victimae Paschali Laudes Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep

More information

The Spiritual Practice of Lectio Divina Worship Script

The Spiritual Practice of Lectio Divina Worship Script The Spiritual Practice of Lectio Divina Worship Script Gathering Music Welcome Ringing of the Bowl Invite to Interfaith Sanctuary Celebration next week Introduce Lectio Divina and contemplation Centering

More information

PARISH OF DIEGO MARTIN ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST & OUR LADY MOTHER OF MERCY. Parish Newsletter. PARISH PRIEST: Fr. Wilfred John

PARISH OF DIEGO MARTIN ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST & OUR LADY MOTHER OF MERCY. Parish Newsletter. PARISH PRIEST: Fr. Wilfred John PARISH OF DIEGO MARTIN ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST & OUR LADY MOTHER OF MERCY Parish Newsletter PARISH PRIEST: Fr. Wilfred John Sunday 5 th January 2014 - Epiphany Dear Parishioners, The Way in a Manger: a

More information

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK December 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 9 The Joy of Kindness

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK December 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 9 The Joy of Kindness QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK December 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 9 The Joy of Kindness Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. (Philippians 4: 4-5) Zephaniah

More information

Glancing at the liturgical calendar

Glancing at the liturgical calendar Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 Drawing from the Traditions of Spirituality in Our Catholic Church 3 The Dickerman Family: A Sense of Belonging Through Service to the Parish 4 The Best Time You Will

More information

One of these Sundays, I d love to

One of these Sundays, I d love to Saint Peter C a t h o l i c C h u r c h Inside 2 Pentecost and Stewardship Tongues of Fire Putting Hands to Work 3 Pro-Life Rosary Ministry Impacts Parish and Community 4 Greeter Ministry Plays Key Role

More information

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student ST. TERESA of AVILA STUDENT CENTER PAGE 2 VALPARAISO, INDIANA Fr. Chris Corner Dear friends in the Lord, Two weeks ago we

More information

Holy Name of Jesus. Parish. Welcome to the first issue of our. Welcome To Our New Newsletter! A Letter from Our Pastor MARCH 2016.

Holy Name of Jesus. Parish. Welcome to the first issue of our. Welcome To Our New Newsletter! A Letter from Our Pastor MARCH 2016. Holy Name of Jesus Parish MARCH 2016 In This Issue: 2 What Does Stewardship Mean? 3 Extraordinary Ministers Fulfill a Memorable Role 4 A Hidden Gem: Uncovering the Treasure of Holy Name of Jesus School

More information

Catholic CHurch. With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent JOIN US FOR OUR "LENTEN EXPERIENCE WEEKEND" EVENT SET FOR MARCH 2-3 AFTER ALL MASSES

Catholic CHurch. With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent JOIN US FOR OUR LENTEN EXPERIENCE WEEKEND EVENT SET FOR MARCH 2-3 AFTER ALL MASSES 9 1 0 2 Y R A U R B E F ST.peter Catholic CHurch Monthly Newsletter JOIN US FOR OUR "LENTEN EXPERIENCE WEEKEND" EVENT SET FOR MARCH 2-3 AFTER ALL MASSES With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent

More information

The Hess Family: Loving the Poor with Open Arms In 1972, in Houston, when

The Hess Family: Loving the Poor with Open Arms In 1972, in Houston, when January 2018 Inside 2 Stewardship Becoming Fishers of Men 3 Resolve to Give Back to God in 2018 4 A Wonderful Family Christmas Celebration 6 RCIA: Celebrating the Journey of Our Newest Members 545 A1A

More information

ACCEPTING THE EMBRACE of GOD: THE ANCIENT ART of LECTIO DIVINA

ACCEPTING THE EMBRACE of GOD: THE ANCIENT ART of LECTIO DIVINA ACCEPTING THE EMBRACE of GOD: THE ANCIENT ART of LECTIO DIVINA by Fr. Luke Dysinger, O.S.B. 1. THE PROCESS of LECTIO DIVINA A VERY ANCIENT art, practiced at one time by all Christians, is the technique

More information

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Thursday, November 11, 2010 ** PLEASE SIGN IN ** BIBLE STUDY OBJECTIVES Doctrine & Theology of the Liturgy of the Mass as found in Scripture &

More information

ACCEPTING THE EMBRACE of GOD THE ANCIENT ART of LECTIO DIVINA

ACCEPTING THE EMBRACE of GOD THE ANCIENT ART of LECTIO DIVINA ACCEPTING THE EMBRACE of GOD THE ANCIENT ART of LECTIO DIVINA 1. THE PROCESS of LECTIO DIVINA Fr. Luke Dysinger, O.S.B. A VERY ANCIENT art, practiced at one time by all Christians, is the technique known

More information

1 st GRADE Alive in Christ

1 st GRADE Alive in Christ 1 st GRADE Alive in Christ Begin 1 st grade with the opening lesson - an Introduction to the year The church year feasts and seasons can be found in the beginning of the text. These can be done throughout

More information

St. Dominic s. December Wherever the Master was, he always spoke either to God or about God.

St. Dominic s. December Wherever the Master was, he always spoke either to God or about God. Intentional Preachers Pray St. Dominic s December 2015 Wherever the Master was, he always spoke either to God or about God. Brother Paul of Venice, at the canonization proceedings for St. Dominic (1233)

More information

Spiritual Path for Dehonian Associates

Spiritual Path for Dehonian Associates Spiritual Path for Dehonian Associates Tenth Meeting Mary, the Model of a Dehonian Associate Objectives 1. to maintain a sense of welcome and belonging among the participants 2. to understand the significance

More information

If you are a parishioner at St. Timothy, you

If you are a parishioner at St. Timothy, you From South Bend to St. Timothy Meet "ACE" Teacher Joe DiFranco If you are a parishioner at St. Timothy, you may have noticed a fairly new face in the pews at Mass, and in our choir. Joe DiFranco arrived

More information

Proposed Synodal Declarations to be Adopted by the Fourth Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Proposed Synodal Declarations to be Adopted by the Fourth Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Proposed Synodal Declarations to be Adopted by the Fourth Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois In his Homily for the Chrism Mass on April 11, 2017, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki articulated

More information

Ever since his birth in a small Italian

Ever since his birth in a small Italian June 2018 Inside 3 A Letter From Our Pastor: Surrounded by Saints and Good Stewards 4 A Look Back on Recent Events and Activities at Our Lady Star of the Sea 6 The Men s Basketball Group 7 Bereavement

More information

PASTOR S MEANDERINGS 9-10 DECEMBER 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B)

PASTOR S MEANDERINGS 9-10 DECEMBER 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) PASTOR S MEANDERINGS 9-10 DECEMBER 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B) REFLECTION FOR SUNDAY Goodness always tends to spread. Every authentic experience of truth and goodness seeks by its very nature to grow

More information

St. Joseph Church STAFF: - Website: stjosephsquincy.org

St. Joseph Church STAFF:  - Website: stjosephsquincy.org St. Joseph Church 550 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169 Tel. 617-472-6321 Fax 617-471-8849 Email - stjoesquincy@comcast.net Website: stjosephsquincy.org STAFF: Rev. Matthew M. Williams, Pastor Rev. Joseph

More information

ST. CHARLES. It s OK to admit it. If you re a parent, there s BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH A PLACE FOR THE LITTLE ONES: CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD

ST. CHARLES. It s OK to admit it. If you re a parent, there s BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH A PLACE FOR THE LITTLE ONES: CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2018 IN THIS ISSUE A PLACE FOR THE LITTLE ONES: CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD 2 Time: The Foundation of Stewardship 3 Stewardship Possibilities are Endless at Christmas 4 Liturgical

More information

And the Word was made Flesh and Dwelt among us.

And the Word was made Flesh and Dwelt among us. And the Word was made Flesh and Dwelt among us. Goal: To come into deeper intimacy with Jesus through a more profound engagement with Sacred Scripture Objectives: What is Divine Revelation? The Holy Bible

More information

Worship. Orthodox Worship - Preparation, Participation, and "Etiquette" Saints Peter and Paul Bulletin, May 18, Preparing the Heart

Worship. Orthodox Worship - Preparation, Participation, and Etiquette Saints Peter and Paul Bulletin, May 18, Preparing the Heart Worship Here is information related to Orthodox worship. Orthodox Worship - Preparation, Participation, and "Etiquette" Saints Peter and Paul Bulletin, May 18, 2003 Preparing the Heart The time spent prior

More information

When you walk into our parish and see the icon

When you walk into our parish and see the icon APRIL 2017 EMBRACING THE POWER OFSacramentals When you walk into our parish and see the icon of the Holy Family, are you aware of the incredible spiritual power it emanates? When you bless yourself with

More information

Witness Opportunities

Witness Opportunities Witness Opportunities Grade 6 You Shall Be My Witnesses Unit 1: You are my friends 1. Love is from God 2. You are the light of the world p. 54 1. We hear about lasting friends p. 55 2. Every person can

More information

St. John the Baptist. When Nicholas Sentovich was a. Don t Be Afraid! Meet Seminarian Nicholas Sentovich. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 2017

St. John the Baptist. When Nicholas Sentovich was a. Don t Be Afraid! Meet Seminarian Nicholas Sentovich. In this Issue: CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 2017 CATHOLIC CHURCH 2 3 4 6 In this Issue: Celebrating the Easter Vigil, the Mother of All Vigils Give Thanks to the Lord, It Is Right and Just Building a Foundation of Faith: The Runge Family Making Special

More information

Stewardship Quotes for Parish Bulletins Cycle C

Stewardship Quotes for Parish Bulletins Cycle C Stewardship Quotes for Parish Bulletins Cycle C 2018-2019 December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent Be on guard, Jesus warns in today s Gospel, lest your spirits become bloated with indulgence. Let us heed

More information

Lectio - reading/listening

Lectio - reading/listening 1. THE PROCESS of LECTIO DIVINA A VERY ANCIENT art, practiced at one time by all Christians, is the technique known as lectio divina - a slow, contemplative praying of the Scriptures which enables the

More information

Responding Sheltering. Renewing. Visiting. Office of Parish Stewardship, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY. We Don t Just Do Stewardship We Live It!

Responding Sheltering. Renewing. Visiting. Office of Parish Stewardship, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY. We Don t Just Do Stewardship We Live It! Giving Feeding Praying Discovering Thanking Clothing Comforting Celebrating Caring Loving Sharing Responding Sheltering Praising Stewardship Building Inviting Renewing Visiting Forgiving Deciding Evangelizing

More information

Monastery of St. Clare

Monastery of St. Clare Monastery of St. Clare Spring 2017 May almighty God bless you. May God look upon you with mercy and give you peace. To our dear Friends, Greetings from your Sisters here at the monastery! As you all know

More information

Being the secretary at Our Lady of the Angels

Being the secretary at Our Lady of the Angels May 2017 St. Alexius Our Lady of the Angels St. Paul s This Issue: 2 The Eucharist and Stewardship as a Way of Life 3 We Cannot Be Part-Time Christians 4 Wise Beyond Her Years Marlena Bosnak 6 The Blessings

More information

Saint Raphael. I Feel So Much at Home Here. We often ask priests, especially new priests, Welcoming Our New Parochial Vicar, Fr.

Saint Raphael. I Feel So Much at Home Here. We often ask priests, especially new priests, Welcoming Our New Parochial Vicar, Fr. August 2017 Saint Raphael MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Welcoming Our New Parochial Vicar, Fr. Eric Garris I Feel So Much at Home Here We often ask priests, especially new priests, why they became a priest. Pope

More information

8 th GRADE Alive in Christ

8 th GRADE Alive in Christ 8 th GRADE Alive in Christ Begin 8 th grade with the Opening Lesson - an Introduction to the year The church year feasts and seasons can be found in the beginning of the text. These can be done throughout

More information

The Feast of All Saints Year B Readings, Lectionary #667

The Feast of All Saints Year B Readings, Lectionary #667 The Feast of All Saints Year B Readings, Lectionary #667 Begin in prayer Spend a few moments in prayer before reading the Scripture. Ask the Lord to let his Word speak to your heart. Be with me now, Holy

More information

Parents Guide to Diocesan Faith Formation Curriculum Grade 3

Parents Guide to Diocesan Faith Formation Curriculum Grade 3 God s love is communicated to infants and young children primarily through parents. Parents have shared the gift of human life with their children, and through Baptism have enriched them with a share in

More information

When Jesus founded His Church

When Jesus founded His Church MAY/JUNE 2018 SAINT MICHAEL S CATHOLIC PARISH IN THIS ISSUE 2 Stewardship: The Four Pillars 3 Surrounded by Saints and Good Stewards 4 First Eucharist: Receiving the Gift of Jesus 6 A Significant Moment

More information

Prayer Life and Discernment

Prayer Life and Discernment Prayer Life and Discernment Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, (then) I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me. (Rev 3:20) RCIA Journey

More information

The Altar Guild. Living Our Faith...Sharing Our Blessings. Our church is so much more than a mere building. Providing a Simple, Yet Meaningful Service

The Altar Guild. Living Our Faith...Sharing Our Blessings. Our church is so much more than a mere building. Providing a Simple, Yet Meaningful Service FEBRUARY 2018 Living Our Faith...Sharing Our Blessings SAINT ANNE - SAINT CATHERINE COLLABORATIVE The Altar Guild Providing a Simple, Yet Meaningful Service Our church is so much more than a mere building

More information

The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. ADVENT (Year C)_ The circular shape and the greenery of the Advent wreath symbolize eternity and everlasting life. The candles celebrate Jesus, the Light of the World. Violet is the liturgical color of

More information

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor

Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Cathedral Bible Study Fr. Steve Thomlison Assistant Pastor Thursday, January 20, 2011 ** PLEASE SIGN IN ** BIBLE STUDY OBJECTIVES Doctrine & Theology of the Liturgy of the Mass as found in Scripture &

More information

A Journey with Christ the Messiah The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

A Journey with Christ the Messiah The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 18, 2017 A Journey with Christ the Messiah The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins INTRODUCTION: Matthew 25:1-13 This morning we are continuing a series that I have entitled A Journey with Christ

More information

4 th Sunday of Advent (Year B) December 24, SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; PS 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; ROM 16:25-27; LK 1:26-38

4 th Sunday of Advent (Year B) December 24, SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; PS 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; ROM 16:25-27; LK 1:26-38 4 th Sunday of Advent (Year B) December 24, 2017 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; PS 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; ROM 16:25-27; LK 1:26-38 Back in the day, when my exercise of choice was running, I prayed the Rosary

More information

Handout on Revelation

Handout on Revelation Jesus as God s Revelation Before speaking about the way God reveals himself to us both through Scripture and Tradition, we must first address the ultimate, once-and-for-all way God has revealed himself

More information

READER GUIDELINES. These guidelines are based on the following church documents and instructions:

READER GUIDELINES. These guidelines are based on the following church documents and instructions: READER GUIDELINES These guidelines are based on the following church documents and instructions: 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy / Sacrosanctum concilium (SC) SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL 1998 Lectionary

More information

St.Cecilia. If you attend Mass regularly, you likely have an. Altar Linen Ministry Receiving Graces Though Service CATHOLIC CHURCH

St.Cecilia. If you attend Mass regularly, you likely have an. Altar Linen Ministry Receiving Graces Though Service CATHOLIC CHURCH December 2017 St.Cecilia CATHOLIC CHURCH Altar Linen Ministry Receiving Graces Though Service If you attend Mass regularly, you likely have an idea of the many pieces that come together to create a beautiful

More information

Launching a New Year

Launching a New Year Chapter 1 Launching a New Year God blesses us with life and goodness, and we remember that everything comes from God. We begin our year by blessing our learning spaces, our learners, our leaders, and our

More information

Blessed. Growing in the Faith and Fellowship Through Cursillo

Blessed. Growing in the Faith and Fellowship Through Cursillo Contents: 3 Celebrating God s Love 4 Meeting Jesus in the Scriptures: Wednesday with the Word 6 The Eucharist and Stewardship as a Way of Life 7 The St. Vincent de Paul Society: Answering the Gospel Call

More information

Review the entire lesson plan in advance so you are prepared to lead and discuss comfortably. Adjust the suggested time allotments as necessary.

Review the entire lesson plan in advance so you are prepared to lead and discuss comfortably. Adjust the suggested time allotments as necessary. LECTIO DEVINA Learn and practice an effective (and ancient!) prayer practice that offers another way to approach the Bible so that participants can come to God s Word more willingly and more fruitfully.

More information

St. John the Baptist. Tis the season to examine ourselves. The New Year at St. John the Baptist Giving and Joy are Correlated.

St. John the Baptist. Tis the season to examine ourselves. The New Year at St. John the Baptist Giving and Joy are Correlated. JAN/FEB 2018 St. John the Baptist CATHOLIC CHURCH 2 3 4 6 7 In this Issue: The Results of Our 2017 Stewardship Renewal Resolve to Give Back to God in 2018 Following Her Mother s Footsteps: Meet Judy Kreczmer

More information

It is hard to believe that August is upon us.

It is hard to believe that August is upon us. Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 The Faith Journey of St. Genesius 3 Fair Helps Local Children Go Back to School 4 CYO Brings Faith And Sports Together 6 4th Annual St. Peter Parish Picnic 7 Sacred

More information

Homily for the 31 st Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Proclaimed at HFCC Page 1

Homily for the 31 st Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Proclaimed at HFCC Page 1 Homily for the 31 st Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Proclaimed at HFCC Page 1 Saint Benedict, also called the Father of Western Monasticism, wrote in the 6 th century what would later be called the Rule

More information

St. Dominic s Catholic Church

St. Dominic s Catholic Church Intentional Disciples Live In Christ November 2013 St. Dominic s Catholic Church I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes

More information

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE WORKING TO FOSTER DISCIPLESHIP AT SPIRIT OF LIFE Some time ago, after meetings and discussions

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE WORKING TO FOSTER DISCIPLESHIP AT SPIRIT OF LIFE Some time ago, after meetings and discussions AUGUST 2017 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE WORKING TO FOSTER DISCIPLESHIP AT SPIRIT OF LIFE Some time ago, after meetings and discussions among parishioners and parish groups and leadership, Spirit of Life chose

More information

What is Lectio Divina 4. Daily Lectio 5. Lenten Commitment Tracker 6-7. How to Use Your Journal 8. Blank Page (Choose your own Scriptures)

What is Lectio Divina 4. Daily Lectio 5. Lenten Commitment Tracker 6-7. How to Use Your Journal 8. Blank Page (Choose your own Scriptures) ti ivi i J A Catholic Guide to Lectio Divina Lent 2018 Today Christ is asking each of you the same question: do you love me? He is not asking you whether you know how to speak to crowds, whether you can

More information

Drawing Near to the Savior: Bible Study Opportunities at Our Parish Barbara Jackson has been

Drawing Near to the Savior: Bible Study Opportunities at Our Parish Barbara Jackson has been February 2018 Inside 3 Preparing for Our Lenten Journey and Prioritizing the Gift of Time 4 Palmer Academy Celebrated Catholic Schools Week and Anniversary! 5 Upcoming Parish Events 6 The Challenge of

More information

No matter your situation in life,

No matter your situation in life, Saint Peter Catholic Church Inside 2 The Assumption of Mary: A Time to Celebrate! 3 3rd Annual St. Peter Parish Picnic 4 Parishioner Shares Unique Talents with School Children 5 Study Group Prays Together,

More information

Journey. through Lent

Journey. through Lent Journey through Lent T W O L E S S O N S for Holy Week and Easter 2018 Journey through Lent TRIDUUM Upper and Middle Elementary Materials Handout A: What Is Triduum? Handout B: The Last Supper Learning

More information

Celebrating SUNDAY MASS is the way we follow the Lord s command, Do this in memory of me.

Celebrating SUNDAY MASS is the way we follow the Lord s command, Do this in memory of me. Narrator: This weekend I will be acting as commentator throughout the mass. View these next two weekends as Teaching Masses. Today we will cover the Liturgy of the Word and next weekend the Liturgy of

More information

(Scripture Readings and Prayers from Feast of the Visitation)

(Scripture Readings and Prayers from Feast of the Visitation) 150 th Anniversary of St. Mary s Visitation Parish (Scripture Readings and Prayers from Feast of the Visitation) July 31, 2016 11:00 a.m. 18 th Sunday of the Year How wonderful it is to be here for this

More information

GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS

GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS GRADE LEVEL STANDARDS Standards describe the goals of schooling, the destinations at which students arrive at the end of the unit or the term. The standard does not prescribe how to get the students to

More information

Only one thing is important. Mary has chosen the better thing. (Luke 10:42).

Only one thing is important. Mary has chosen the better thing. (Luke 10:42). God has created us for an intimate relationship with Himself. He wants us to know Him not just know about Him. One of the ways we know Him better is through prayer (by having a conversational relationship

More information