Fifth Sunday of Lent April 7, 2019
The Virtue of Temperance Every human being in virtue of being created in the image and likeness of God is endowed with an inalienable dignity and sublime destiny. God intended that we first experience and internalize this dignity within the context of the family and from there we assume the responsibilities we have towards our equally dignified fellow man. We call the man, family and society that consistently strives to act in this manner just, and unjust when responsibility is neglected or abdicated. Justice is the social and communal virtue- it s other-oriented. Fortitude and Temperance on the other hand, are the virtues that govern the personal emotional life of individual human beings. It involves the moral responsibility to govern ourselves. It s I centered, not in a selfish way, but rather in a selfless way. We rarely, if never, hear the word temperance in our culture today. For a few, the word may be relegated to a distant past and conjure images of the prohibition era when the sale of alcohol was illegal. For some time now, the pendulum has swung to the opposite side and we re bombarded with images and sounds not simply tolerating, but celebrating irresponsible impulsive pleasure. Temperance- as the final cardinal virtue- aims to redress these excesses and to perfect (properly order) the appetites or desires for the bodily goods of taste and touch (food, drink and sex). The Creator formed man with a specific purpose in mind (heaven) and the goods of the earth were created as a means towards that end. As we know from daily experience, food, drink and sex are the most powerful desires because they are absolutely and essentially vital to the our individual and social preservation. Because they are so essential, they are the hardest to master. Although man is similar to animals, he was not created primarily to satisfy his bodily desires like animals. With a spiritual nature, man is destined to be born into a family and create culture. The best moments in a family s day revolves around the dinner table and one of the great manifestations of man s creative spiritual quality is his culinary genius displayed in every culture throughout the world. In matters of taste: Sobriety is the virtue that tempers man s relationship to intoxicating drink. Abstinence is the virtue which orders man s relationship to food. The goal is to cultivate self-control and curb the desire away from excess which leads to drunkenness and gluttony. What constitutes overindulgence in these areas is not the same for every person and depends on a few factors: We keep in mind that the standard and end of food and drink is our bodily health and nutrition. Second, each person is physically constituted differently, so what would be a gluttonous meal for one person would be moderate for another. In matters of touch: Chastity and purity are the virtues which properly order man s sexual desires. This desire was inscribed in man and woman primarily for the continuation of the human family, and all moral matters in the arena of human sexuality must be ordered in light of and also judged by the noble purposes of God s plan for marriage and family. Virginity is the virtue in which a man or women make a vow to God, not to deny the good of sexuality, but to forgo the physical goods of marriage for the sake of higher spiritual goods. God created man to be happy and the bodily enjoyments which stem from taste and touch were created by God as good and an essential part in for man s happiness. The wedding feast - where food and drink are ordered to the celebration of the union of man and woman, is one of the happiest moments in the lives of families. Interestingly, Christ even compares the joys of heaven to a wedding banquet. But to get there, we need to cultivate the virtues and take to heart St. Paul s words, So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) Scott Johnson- Director of Evangelization- Recommended: Catechism of Catholic Church 1803-18011 Looking for more books? Email: stmjohnson@yahoo.com
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Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, April 6th: 5:00 PM: For the Souls of Pierre & Kelly Hebert Sunday, April 7th: 8:00 AM: 1st Anniversary ~ Richard T. Storti 10:00AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Matthew Gagne & Margaret Brown Monday, April 8th: 9:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Natalie Davis Wednesday, April 10th: 9:0 AM: Anniversary ~ Ellie Martin Thursday, April 11th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Maureen Sullivan Friday, April 12th: 9:00 AM; For the Soul of Vi Hopkins Saturday, April 13th: 9:00 AM: Pro Populo 5:00 PM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Peter Gardiner Sunday, April 14th: 8:00 AM: Special Intention ~ Members of the Military 10:00AM: Anniversary ~ Natalie Davis St. Veronica Chapel Saturday, April 6th: 4:00 PM: 1st Anniversary ~ Robert Martin Sunday, April 7th: 9:00 AM: Birthday Remembrance ~ Barbara Benson 11:00 AM: 1st Anniversary ~ Albert A. Gus Andolfo Saturday, April 13th: 4:00 PM: For the Souls of the Cannon & Bishop Families Sunday, April 14th: 9:00 AM: For the Soul of Elizabeth Kearney 11:00 AM: Anniversary ~ Walter & Rita Devine Operation Rice Bowl The second collection next weekend is for Operation Rice Bowl. Donations from this collection are distributed to help feed the poor. Please take the change out of your rice bowl and convert it into dollars or a check made out to St. Thomas More. Thank you for your continued support to those who are in need. Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII The next meeting is this Monday, April 8th at 7:00PM at St. Thomas More parish hall. Contact Rich Bourbonnais for any additional information at 932-3124. Our Lady s Guild The next meeting of Our Lady s Guild is this Tuesday, April 9th following the 9:00AM Mass. All are invited and new members are welcome. Men s Bible Study Our parish has a very active group of men, who for more than 16 years, have met each Saturday at 7:30AM in a "round table" format to discuss the Sunday scripture readings. It is very informal and attended by some scholarly and not -so-scholarly folks. It s rewarding and even some fun. Bring your coffee and come on over to St. Thomas More parish hall! The St. Thomas More Bereavement Support Group The next monthly meeting is this Friday, April 12th (the second Friday of the month) at 10AM at the St. Thomas More parish hall. The meeting will last about one and one half hours. Each meeting will begin with a prayer and introduction by the facilitator. We wish to provide a supportive environment about loss and grief. There will be time for sharing and discussion. All are welcome to attend. There will be an ending prayer. Contact: Denny Dillon at 401-741-2069.
"As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus' thirst...'repent and believe, Jesus tells us. What are we to repent? Our indifference, our hardness of heart. What are we to believe? Jesus thirsts even now, in your heart and in the poor ~ He knows your weakness. He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you." ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta Fifth Sunday of Lent April 7, 2019 I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. -- Philippians 3:8 Prayer Chain Ministry If you know someone who would like extra needed prayers, please call Jean at 783-3403 and express your request. Volunteers are needed for this important ministry. Pray the Rosary The rosary is prayed each weekday after the 9:00AM Mass at St Thomas More and for the special intention of peace in the world and on Saturday mornings at 8:30AM before Mass.
Religious Education Schedule ~ April 2019 Sun. AM: April 7th ~ Last Class* Grades 1~4: 10:05~10:55AM ~ St. Veronica *Sun., April 7th ~ Grade 2 will no have class ~ attend 10AM Mass at St. Thomas More with Blessing Cup activity to follow. Mon. PM: April 8th ~ Last Class* Grades 1~4: 4:00~5PM ~ St. Thomas More *Sun., April 7th ~ Grade 2 ~ attend 10AM Mass at St. Thomas More with Blessing Cup activity to follow. Wed. PM: April 10th ~ Last Class Grades 5 & 6: 4:15~5:15PM ~ St. Veronica Wed. PM: April 3rd & 10th ~ Last Class Grades 7 & 8: 5:45~6:45PM ~ St. Veronica Conf. I: April 7th ~ Last Class Grade 9: 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica April 19th ~ Stations in the Streets ~ 12Noon Conf. II: April 7th ~ Last Class Grade10: 7:00PM ~ 8:15PM ~ St. Veronica April 19th ~ Stations in the Streets ~ 12Noon Catholic Men s Conference Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Source and Summit The Power of Jesus in the Eucharist Saturday, April 27, 2019 ~ 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Keynote Speakers Jesse Romero and Rev. Roger Landry The day begins with Holy Mass and will include inspiring talks for men, live music, prayer, confession, morning coffee, and a catered lunch. The Men s Conference will be held at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. Regular admission tickets $40. For more information and to register, please visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org/mensconference, or call the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation at 401-278-4646. Deadline to register is April 22. RCIA The next class is this Tuesday, April 9th at 7:30PM at St. Thomas More parish hall. 40 Days for Life The Lenten Campaign begins on March 6th and ends on April 13th. We pray that with God s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our state ~ and beyond. The mission of this campaign is to bring together the Body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting and peaceful activities, as we seek God s favor in turning hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life. St. Thomas More Church is open during the week. Come and join us for the 9AM Mass or make a visit. On Sunday, April 7th, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Wakefield is hosting a diocesan evening of Adoration from 7-9pm. Priests will be available to hear Confessions. All are welcome to attend. On Sunday, April 14 at 3pm at St. Francis Church in Wakefield, Dr. Enrico Garzilli will perform his second Organ Symphony, entitled The Final Week. The Final Week a symphony in four movements, is a musical meditation on the last week of Jesus. It begins with the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, journeys with Him through Holy Week and culminates with His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The symphony is a deeply spiritual and moving tone poem on Our Lord s last week. All are welcome! St. Francis Cemetery Spring clean up will take place in April. We ask you to please remove all decorations in preparation for Easter on April 21st. Thank You!
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