OUR VISION The Resurrection Catholic Community sees itself as a family that derives its sense of communion from the joyful celebration of the Holy Eucharist and the Sacraments, and the commitment to care for one another s needs through faith sharing and the willingness to offer each one s time, talents and treasure in the spirit of true unity. 3201 S. Evergreen Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: (480) 838-0207 Fax: (480) 756-1501 Email: parishinfo@resurrectionaz.org Webpage: www.resurrectionaz.org WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Those living in the area and regular participants in the liturgy are asked to register as members of the parish. Simply attending Mass does not make one a registered member. To register just contact the parish of ice or pick up a form in the church entry.
A u g u s t 9, 2015 PARISH PRIESTS Rev. Romeo Dionisio, Parochial Administrator Ext.117 Rev. Jose Cornelia, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Krynen, In Residence PARISH DEACONS Deacon Bill Malatin Deacon Charlie Voss Deacon Andrew Gilliland PARISH STAFF Front Of ice Sr. Anne Marie Smith, O.S.F., Business Manager Ext. 112 Agnes Umuligirwa Ext. 110 F Tracey Siedinski-Seyler, Youth Ministry (Gr. 6-12) Ext. 122 Leota Roesch Adult, Children, RCIA Ext. 125 M C Deacon Andrew Gilliland Ext.126 L /M Penni Scott, Music Director Ext. 116 Shannon Nolan Sund 5:00 Mass Marie Hunter Liturgical Ministry Coordinator Ext. 113 Baptism Preparation Leota Roesch Ext. 125 Annulments; Marriage Preparation Deacon Bill Malatin "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this d all generations will call me blessed." - Lk 1:46-48 M Y D E A R B R O T H E R S A N D S I S T E R S I N C H R I S T, know that abortion is not a very welcome topic to talk about. For some it is a very divisive question (ethically, socially and politically) that they would do well not to talk about it or be ready for a verbal tussle, and for others it is simply something unpleasant that they have to sweep it under the rug. I, as a priest, feel we need to talk about it for the simple reason that life is an invaluable gift from God and we must protect it. Abortion is an act of murder and it has to end. When the scandal regarding Planned Parenthood s selling of body parts from aborted babies exploded last week, a lot of people were awakened from their deep slumber and from their I-don t-do-it-so-i-don t-care attitude. Many were aghast and could hardly believe what they discovered. Some wanted to s Tell me it ain t so. Sadly, yes, it is so, and now we know. If you checked the second video I mentioned in last week s bulletin, you would probably want to go easy with the I want a Lamborghini doctor and s she was just kidding. Who can really tell? Whether those doctors directly bene it from the sale of body parts or not is not the crux of the matter. The murder of babies and the direct mutilation of the body to harvest organs to be sold for monetary gain (for company or personal gain) are the main issues here. As I have mentioned before, abortion is evil enough. Mutilation of the baby for inancial bene it makes it even worse. Now, the third and fourth videos just came out the third video is a true confession of a lady who was brie ly employed at an organ procurement facility where she discussed how practitioners sorted out baby parts that have just been harvested. When she was made to do the sorting herself, she felt pain all over her body and blacked-out. In the fourth video, a doctor spoke of how they are trying to look good and not get caught doing something that the public will not like. Both videos also showed how the practitioners even named prices for each intact tissue and organ. Let me warn you that the videos are EXTREMELY GRAPHIC AND DISTURBING and can leave a deep scar in your memory. If you have a weak heart and you might be bothered by images of tiny baby limbs, arms, ingers, feet and heart then please do not watch the videos. But if you have the courage to know what they do to these innocent and helpless babies, then go ahead and watch them. I assure you, you will be stunned and will end up pring for mercy. You can easily ind them on YouTube. You m also check out the website of Center for Medical Progress for the other videos. I have alws wondered how they disposed of the aborted baby (fetus) after the procedure. Did they even give the poor child a decent burial? (I would answer my own question with If they can do this to the baby, would they even care for a decent burial?) I looked on the internet for some answers and I found quite a few, like this one: The fetus or contents of pregnancy are usually sent to the Pathology Lab to be examined and the contents con irmed. Unless expressed otherwise, the contents are then sent to the hospital s incinerator or medical waste company for proper disposal. They have to go in the clinical waste bin, which to be honest, is effectively the same as being thrown aw. Some, however, are used to do tests on for things like stem cell research. The embryo or fetus is treated like biological waste according to the law, unless the patient wants it to bury. If you don't want to bury it or have a ceremony, the fetus is cremated as medical waste. (Source: AOL as quoted by Smokies Hiker) So generally, the remains are regarded as medical waste. It is sad, and it makes our hearts sink. The videos I mentioned earlier prove that an 11 weeker (as they called the baby) is not just a blob of cells, but a developed human being who deserved to live. Sadly, she never had a chance. M A Y T H E L O R D H A V E M E R C Y. In Christ, FR. ROMY
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"I am the living bread come down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever." Three astonishing claims in one sentence. First: Jesus announces that he came from heaven. Second: He ss that he is bread for people to eat. Third: He promises eternal life to anyone who eats this bread. What a lineup! What tremendous faith he expected of these people to believe such radical statements. First, he wants them to believe that he was sent by God the Father. He wants them to believe that he is one with God. If we ever struggle to believe this, just imagine how much harder it must have been for these folks who knew him as a normal guy: "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph? Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he s, 'I have come down from heaven'?" We have the benefit of Scripture, the tradition of the church, thousands of years of Christian witness, and the sacraments to convince us of who Jesus is. They didn't. Next, he does all this talking about bread. He refers to the miraculous manna--bread that fed the wandering Jews in the desert--and then claims that he is the new manna. He is the true bread; his lesh, in fact, is this bread. His body will become food. Again, we have the whole history of Eucharistic faith, devotion, and miracles to rely on. They didn't. Finally, he goes so far as to s that in receiving him as bread, we will live forever. He promises that this intimate union with him through Communion brings with it the gift of eternal life. Yes, these three claims work together: Jesus is God. The bread of Communion is God. And this God we receive is the source of eternal life. Liturgical Ministry Schedule August 15 & 16, Saturd Altar Servers EM Hospitality Lectors 5PM Cates, Corey Bafaro,Matthew O'Connor, Catherine Stricklan, Rudy White, Jack Saunders, Bill O'Connor, Rmond Verso,Toni Un illed Kozak, Marilyn Sund Dang,Annie Sant, Paul Reigelsberger, Joyce Brean, John 7:30AM Dang, Austin Starr,Chester Mitchell,Charles Morales, Denice Starr,Christine Mitchell,Marie Santa Cruz,Karen Reuter, Mary Ann Kersbergen,JoAnn 9:00 AM Jamil,Samuel Bradley, Mary Richardson, David Neely, Gary Jamil,Isiah Seeger, Eric Lyon, Craig Fernando, Angelo Fernando,Nadia Herrera, Gloria Lyon,Shannon Harris, Alice Chester, Margo ChesMariscal, Mary 10:30AM Linares, Chris Linares,Myrna Keeme, Narcizo Brant,Angel Linares,Serenity Flener, Earlene Davila, John Mone, Susan Tellez, Katie Trimingham, A.M. Chavez,Christina Benson, Juanita Alvarado, Adelina 5:00PM Nolan,Grace Desmond, Geri Hovde,Rita Siedinski-Seyler,T. Kovach,Daniel Desmond, Dan Hovde, Dave Gilliland, Jessica Dorsey, Kohl Dorsey,Tracey Alvarado,Lorraine White, Ken Noel, Mary C M B T O S S. 12 th S. S J C Come celebrate marriage at the annual diocesan event consisting of a beautiful Mass and luncheon. The topic is:. Those celebrating 25 th,40 th & 50 th + jubilarian anniversaries receive special blessing, group photo with Bishop Olmsted, and a frameworthy certi icate when pre-registered. $45 per couple for luncheon. Registration required. For info call Clarissa Quiring at 602-354-2132. Or register online www.ourcovenantoflovephx.org. Couples of all ages are welcome, as well as family members. Sylvia Elizabeth Tilton, Stephen Eldridge, Jim P., So ia Flocco, Rebecca Gross, Roz Jennett, Robert E. Grainer Jr., Romel Gonzales, Anthony Wehle, Stephen Damon, Michael Moses, Ruben Prado, Heather Rasmussen, Jane Carrasco, Pete Martinez, Stephanie Balestrieri, Judy Greene, Marylyn Kindzin, Constance VanWormer, Pat Jackson, John Williams, Dr. William Reese, Sharon Wetzel, Jerry Reeves, Virginia Ayala, George Meegan, Aaron Haring, Mary G. Logan, James Arellano, Roni Voss, Judy Steele, Anne M. Trimingham, Lola Smith, Victor Sartor, Amy Zwerneman, Ann Rodriguez, Francisco Acosta, Peggy Davern, Scott Husnagel
lroesch@resurrectionaz.org or 480-838-0207 ext. 125 ADULT FAITH FORMATION B C Pope Francis ss frequently that the essential mission of the Church is to proclaim the Gospel, and there is now the urgent need for a missionary conversion. For every Christian, the proclamation and witnessing of the Gospel are never an isolated act. This is important, and no evangelizer acts "on the strength of a personal inspiration, but in union with the mission of the Church and in her name Pope Francis, EG, 2013. Whom have you invited to Mass or a parish activity or to consider the Catholic faith lately? Don t forget our summer book read of Fr. Jim Martin s My Life With the Saints I guarantee that you will food for your spirit and inspiration for your life here! Go to http:// bit.ly/1buuv3s and check it out. Come for our discussion of the book August 17 th, 6:30pm,JXXIII. Haven t read the book? Come anyw and share about YOUR life with the saints! Go to the website also for a wealth of information on Pope Francis encyclical, Laudato sı! You won t be disappointed! Check it out at http://bit.ly/ erej3l. Tracey Siedinski-Seyler 480-838-0207 Ext. 122 September 13 th : Parish-Wide YM BBQ (after the 5 pm Mass) September 14 th : Edge Super-Soaker Kick-Off Event! Random Fact: There is a school in Tracy, California named Millennium High School. They re mascot is the Falcon. They are the Millennium Falcons. A C Are you a baptized Catholic (18 years of age or older) who still needs to celebrate the Sacrament of Con irmation? Have you been asked to be a godparent or sponsor for the baptism or con irmation of a relative or friend, but have had to s, No, because you aren t con irmed? For information on preparation for and celebration of the sacrament here at Resurrection parish, please go to our Adult Faith Formation Website at http://bit.ly/ JYOrAd for more information. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION R 2015-2016 F F Y M ONSITE registration will take place the weekend of August 29 th. FF and YM sessions begin the week of September 13 th. We have an amazing Pre-K (4 years old by January 1) and Kindergarten Faith Formation Program! The ALLELU! curriculum works so well because children learn best when they are experiencing and doing. Our excellent catechists incorporate hands-on activities, arts, crafts, music, stories, pictures, and dramatic pl to keep the children engaged and let them learn in the w that is most natural for them. This year we are switching to Loyola Press Finding God: Our Response to God s Gifts in Grades 1 thru 5. The series is based on a curriculum that integrates the fundamental themes of the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Scripture and Catholic Social Teachings. This program provides lessons in the faith and delivers those lessons through experiential activities that encourage lifelong practice. Online assistance and formation for parents and families is integral to the program. Do you love Jesus? Do you enjoy crazy games and intense prer experiences? Looking for a w to share you faith with our parish s youth? Then, we want YOU to volunteer with our Youth Ministry Programs as a Core Member!! We d love to have you! Contact me and we ll chat all about it! S a f e E n v i r o n m e n t Core Members: You MUST renew your Safe Environment training before the semester begins!! L John 6:41 51 (discourse on the bread of life, continued) Jesus said, I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my lesh. (John 6:51) A : When has the bread of life given you the strength you needed to face a dif icult situation in your life? C & Y : What will you ask Jesus to help you with when you receive Holy Communion this week? Siedinski_Seyler@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/resurrectionym www.instagram.com/resurrectionym Twitter: @YMResurrection www.lifeteen.com; www.instagram.com/lifeteen
Page 5 19 th Sund in Ordinary Time August 9, 2015 In this Gospel the love that Jesus reveals through the symbol of the cross is: self-giving, sacri icial, healing, forgiving, in solidarity with the weak, con ident in the power of God. During the hot summer months many of the elderly, especially those who are sick, are not able to ind relief from the heat. Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring respite and hope to them. T H A N K Y O U! Thank you to all who so generously donated school supplies, clothing, gift cards and money in the annual Youth Ministry service project to bene it Children Frist Academy in Tempe. Once again we surpassed previous amounts of supplies that were collected. It is through your generosity that the children who will bene it are prepared for school and are ready to learn. K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S St. John Paul the Great Council #13836 Monthly Meeting 1 st Tuesd 7pm McCarthy Hall Officers Meeting 3 rd Tuesd 7pm Shepherds Den For more info contact: Grand Knight Nick Nebelsky 480-273-8855 or nicknebelsky@yahoo.com SK Robert A. Kiesecker Assembly #2742 Meeting 4 th Tues. 7 pm, McCarthy Hall Bill Conley Faithful Navigator For Info call 480-540-3820 HOLY DAY AY: F A ne of the precepts of the Church is to observe Sunds and holy ds of obligation. For many people, the holyd was a special d of rest and no work and if in a Catholic school a free d (without the snow). There are 10 holy ds listed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, but the United States has until recently only had 6. Can you name those from the list of 10? The Nativity (Christmas), Epiphany, Ascension, Corpus Christi, Mary, the Mother of God (Jan. 1), Immaculate Conception, Assumption, Feast of St. Joseph, Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Feast of All Saints. Over the years, some of the holy ds were moved to Sunds determined by the Bishops conference and approved by Rome. Other changes that have come in are the Mass obligation being dropped if the feast occurs on a Saturd or Mond. Of course the exceptions are for Christmas (which is alws a holy d) and the feast of the Immaculate Conception (since she is the patroness of our country). So this leads to the Feast of the Assumption which is listed on the calendars for Aug. 15 th but since it falls on a Saturd, the Mass obligation does not apply in the Phoenix diocese. S S NOT. Want an opportunity to share faith and to deepen your own faith? Consider sharing your love of Christ and his Church as the 4 th grade Assistant Catechist this coming year! We are inaugurating a new curriculum and your gifts will be warmly welcomed! We are also looking for High School students willing to serve as student catechists in grade 1 and possibly other grades. Contact Leota in the Faith Formation Of ice if you are interested! Rewards? An opportunity to share your faith, to learn more about your own faith, and to respond in gratitude for the charisms received at your own Baptism and Con irmation. Thank you! Respect Life Meeting Thursd, August 13 th at 6 pm in Rm. 9. For more info please call the of ice and leave a message for Mary Ann Reuter
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