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Saint Matthew
Catholic Church
215 Kirkley Road
Tyrone, GA 30290
770.964.5804(P)
770.964.1228(F)
www.saintmatthew.us
May 29, 2016
The Solemnity of the
Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ
May 29, 2016 — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Rev. Kevin Hargaden, Pastor
Staff
Deacons
Mass Schedule
Monday & Wednesday 7am
Tuesday & Thursday 9am
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am & 2:00pm Spanish
Rev. Mr. Jim Weeks, Rev. Mr. Bill Hampton
Rev. Mr. Gayle Peters, Rev. Mr. King Cooper
Religious Education
Clare O’Malley, Dir.
Daily and Weekend Readings can
be found at www.usccb.org
Music
Leila Wathen, Dir.
Office Staff
Susana Ikhwan, Operations/Hispanic Ministry
Rennie Todd, Secretary , April Geldbach, Bookkeeper
Continuing Conversion—Growing in Faith for Adults
We will not have class May 15. We are continuing our book for the
Year of Mercy. It is Pope Francis' book The Joy of the Gospel. "The
joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.
Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly
born anew." The book is available in class. We will read and discuss
from the book each week. We hope you will consider joining us for
this class which meets on Sunday at 9:45am in the conference room.
We would love to have everyone stay and bring their donuts. All are
welcome. Nothing is required but an open heart. Come and join us
for a chance to increase your faith and renew your spirit and follow
Jesus. For more information, contact me,
Bonnie Kaplan at 770 460 9816 or email at [email protected].
God bless you all.
Women's Faith Formation—Women's Faith Formation
meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the church from
7pm to 8pm exactly. It is open to all women of the parish. For information please call Sally Peters at 770-486-7374.
RCIA— If you've been coming to Mass for a while, but are not
Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Come
meet some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider
it a privilege to get to know you. Our parish will soon begin a set of
sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholics faith and the
fellowship of our Church family. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment. These sessions
also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult
questions you may have about the Church. Sessions are always held
on Sundays following the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Feel free to come any
Sunday. Please contact us via email @ [email protected],
call 770.964.5804 if you have questions or would like further information; or visit our website: www.saintmatthew.us.
Office Hours
Monday –Thursday (9am to 3pm)
Anointing of the Sick—Anyone facing surgery or dealing with a
serious illness should contact the parish office or Fr. Kevin for
the celebration of this sacrament. Anointing before surgery can
be done prior to or after Mass on the weekends. Please call the
parish office to inform us if you are in need of this sacrament.
Reconciliation—Saturday at 4:15pm or by appointment. Communal penance services are also held twice yearly.
Sacrament of Marriage—Please contact Fr. Kevin at least six
months in advance to insure ample time for planning, preparation, and scheduling your wedding.
Communion to the Sick and Homebound—If you or someone
you know is ill, in the hospital, or homebound, please notify the
parish office so a visit can be arranged. Fr. Kevin, one of our
deacons, or an Eucharistic minister will be glad to bring communion.
Facebook link https://facebook.com/groups/
St.MatthewCatholicChurch/
Rosary Group—Meets on Thursday morning after the 9:00am
Mass. Join us in body or spirit as we pray.
Eucharistic Adoration—First Thursday of each month devotion
will commence immediately after the 9:00am Mass and continue
until Benediction at 12:00pm.
Membership—Registration forms may be found at the back of
the church or by coming to the church office. Please complete
the form and give it to a minister of hospitality or a deacon.
Bulletin Deadline—Announcements and notices for the bulletin
must be submitted by 10:00am on Monday for the following
Sunday bulletin. They will run for two weeks only. Either fax
them to (770)964.1228 or e-mail them to
[email protected]. Announcements received after the
deadline will need to be modified by the sender to run them in
the bulletin on subsequent weeks.
Request for Mass Intentions—In our Church tradition no better
gift can be given our beloved departed than a Mass offered in
their memory on the anniversary of their death, birth, or wedding anniversary. There are forms for scheduling Mass intentions in memory of the departed and special intentions for the
living in the pamphlet racks in the administration building.
Stephen Ministry—Are you going through a difficult time?
Stephen Ministers are members of the congregation here to help
you. We listen, care, encourage and provide spiritual support to
people facing a crisis or going through tough times. The care you
receive is free, confidential and helpful. To learn how you - or a
friend, neighbor or family member - can receive care, please
contact a Stephen Leader. Contact Julie - 734-560-9512
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Please join us for Mass and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
on Thursday, June 2nd. Mass is at 9 AM with exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament and Rosary immediately following
Mass. Benediction is at noon. Plan to spend some quiet time in
prayer and meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. Signup
sheet is in the narthex.
Now Enrolling for the 2016-2017 School Year!
Noonan Scholarship Application Deadline
The deadline for applying to participate in the 2016 distribution
of proceeds from the Noonan Scholarship Fund is 4:00pm on
June 12th. Your written application letter must be mailed to, or
hand delivered to any of the deacons. The letter should contain
the name of the high school or equivalent program you expect to
graduate from this year, a statement that you are an active and
supporting member of the St. Matthew parish family (examples
are helpful), a promise to continue your education or training
beyond high school within the next six months, a mention of the
school or program you are planning to enter, and your full name,
address and telephone number.
Your Friend in the Narthex
This program has been designed by the Stewardship Committee in hopes to highlight the different ministries in the parish
and to spark the interest of you, the parishioners, to become
involved in a particular ministry. As you know, one weekend
each month a group of particular ministries will be available in
the Narthex after all Masses. For the month of June, the
weekend will be June 11th and 12th and will feature
the Emergency Loan Fund, Grief Support, and Liturgical Environment. Stop by their tables to see what their wonderful
ministries have to offer!!!
Aluminium Cans
Aluminum can proceeds go toward purchasing
garden related supplies for the parish community garden. Help the environment—bring
your aluminum cans to the church recycling
bins. Please continue to support our recycling efforts and the
parish community garden.
Parish Tithing 2016 Spring & Summer
Winning Candidates
St Vincent de Paul Society,
Fairburn, Palmetto, and Tyrone, GA
Pregnancy Crisis Center, Hapeville, GA
El Refugio, Lumpkin, GA
Fayette Youth Protection Home/Bloom Our Youth, Inc.
(Fayetteville, GA)
The church offices will be closed on Monday,
May 30th for the Memorial Day Holiday.
We have classes for 2 year olds, 3 year olds, and private Pre-K for 4
year old students with options of 2, 3, 4, and 5 days a week. For
more information, please contact our director of Preschool, Gina
DeGennaro, at [email protected] or 678.854.9990. Our
preschool is located in the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church
building at 3 Village Road, Newnan, GA 30265. You may also find
us on the Internet at: http://www.smmcatholic.org/Preschool https://
www.facebook.com/StMaryMagdaleneCatholicPreschool
OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Limited Openings
Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Google Apps for Education School
Academic Excellence – Top 10 percentile in the Nation
Competitive Athletic Program
Financial Aid Available
Find out what makes Our Lady of Victory Catholic School a
“National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence”. Admission tours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. We also
welcome appointments at an alternative time convenient for you.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, 211 Kirkley Road, Tyrone,
GA 30290 - www.olvcatholicschoolK-8.org, (770) 306-9026
Summer Lunch Program starting soon!
St. Matthew will again partner with St. Gabriel Catholic Church
and Holy Trinity Catholic Church to provide a healthy sack
lunch to the children of Suburban Woods in Union City each
and every weekday of the summer. This ministry is only successful because so many people give of their time, talent, treasure and prayers to make it happen. As in years past, St. Matthew will provide the Wednesday lunch. We anticipate serving
anywhere from 175 to 225 lunches each week of the summer. We'll immediately begin collecting donations of water
bottles (16 oz), 100% juice boxes, individual bags of chips and
financial donations to purchase the meat, cheese, and fruit.
Donations can be dropped off in the narthex beginning 14
May and continuing throughout the summer (financial donations can always be dropped in the offertory basket each weekend - please ensure the envelope is marked "SLP."). We also
invite parishioners to sign up to bake homemade cookies. In
addition, we invite families or individuals to sponsor our bread
purchase each week. If you'd like to help with set-up on Tuesday evenings or sandwich and lunch making or delivery on
Wednesday mornings, please sign up in the narthex beginning
the weekend of 14/15 May. We will hold sign ups for a few
weeks at a time, giving everyone a chance to participate. This
is a wonderful ministry for families and couples - for teens to
complete some service hours for school/scouts - for friends/
neighbors to do together. Contact Lisa Lowther 678.266.8373
or [email protected] with questions or stop by the SLP
table in the narthex.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
HORARIO DE OFICINA
Lunes a Jueves 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Domingos: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teléfono: (770) 964-5804
BAUTIZOS: Si desea bautizar a su niño(a), favor
acérquese a la oficina para llenar el formulario y
regístrese en clases pre-bautismales. Las clases se
llevan a cabo el 2ºdomingo de cada mes a las
12:30pm. Los bautizos se celebran el 3er domingo
de cada mes.
CONFESIONES:
Los sábados de 4:00-4:45 pm
MATRIMONIOS:
Favor reservar la Parroquia mínimo con 6 meses
de anticipación.
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Pláticas: Luz Moreno 678-830-6978
Reservaciones: en la oficina
INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA: Llene la forma verde o blanca, ubicada frente el baño de damas y entrégala en la oficina por anticipado!
RESUMEN FINANCIERO
Colecta semana pasada: $
Nuestra meta por semana: $1000.00
Exposición del Santísimo—Primer jueves de cada
mes 9:30am-12:00 pm y de 6-9 pm en la capilla.
Rezo del Rosario—Jueves, 9:30 a.m. en la capilla
Virgen Peregrina
Junio 5
Familia Servin de la Mora
Servidore de Santa Misa
Junio 5, 2016 @ 2:00 pm
Lectores: Chon Lozano, Tita Prieto, Patty Garcia,
Carment Hernandez
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Victo Rodriguez, Ma
Luz Rodriguez, Roman Alaniz
Ujieres: Sabinne Garcia, Cynthia Gonzalez, Maria
Jimenez, Stephany Gonzalez, Fatima Campos
Cynthia Campo
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Peregrinaje del Padre Kevin
El Padre Kevin se ira de peregrinaje a España a hacer el
Camino de Santiago de Junio 5 a Julio 1. Si alguien tiene
alguna intención por la cual quisiera que el Padre rezara
durante su jornada, por favor escríbala en la libreta colocada
en la mesa a la salida del Santuario.
Grupo Carismático de Oración
Comienza cada Viernes con el Santo Rosario a 7 pm, alabanza y
predicación. Sesión de Jóvenes, pre-teens y guardería con actividades para niños pequeños.
Exposición del Santísimo
El jueves, 2 de junio el Santísimo estará expuesto de 9:30am12:00p y de 6-9 pm en la capilla.
Reflexiones para la Homilía
Hay un dicho haitiano que asegura que quien da las gracias, en realidad también dice: “hazlo otra vez”. El agradecimiento siempre acarrea mas regalos. Cuando se da gracias, se reconoce que lo recibido es
gratuito, que no se ha ganado ni se ha hecho ningún merito para obtenerlo. Esa actitud, que es un producto de la humildad y de la sencillez,
siempre invita a dar mas; y también invita a imitar a quien entrega con
generosidad.
Cuando Jesús toma el pan, lo primero que hace siempre es dar las
gracias, por poca cosa que parezca, según la lectura de hoy Evidentemente, con aquel pan, no había suficiente para la multitud; pero Jesús
da las gracias. Quizás muchas veces nosotros nos paramos a lamentar
lo que no tenemos en lugar de dar gracias por lo que si tenemos, aunque parezca muy poco. Al dar gracias, se multiplica la acción de dar.
Muchas veces también podríamos pensar que no tenemos mucho que
ofrecer a la comunidad. No tenemos mucho talento o mucho tiempo,
o no nos consideramos capaces; pero eso era lo mismo que decían los
amigos de Jesús: no tenían ni siquiera casi para ellos, mucho menos
para dar de comer a cinco mil; pero, al dar gracias y presentárselo a
Dios, se multiplica; es el compartir que multiplica las cosas.
Curiosamente, lo que se multiplica es solamente lo que se entrega
por completo. Si se quedara encerrado no tendría ninguna posibilidad
de multiplicarse. Al no dar gracias por eso poco
que se tiene, al no ponerlo a disposición de otros,
no tiene oportunidad de multiplicarse y dar fruto;
y no es que unas veces ocurra y otras no, al azar;
siempre que se da ocurre. Lo que se entrega se
nos regresa aumentado, multiplicado de mil maneras.
Para la Reflexión
¿Qué tengo miedo de entregar por si se me acaba? ¿Cuáles
so mis excusas y justificaciones para no entregarme a un
trabajo, una misión o una tarea?
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Padre James Noonan
Fondo de Becas
Establecido en 1997 bajo el nombre del Reverendo
Padre James Noonan de los Misioneros de La Salette,
el organizador y primer pastor de San Mateo y Misión Parroquial, la Beca de Noonan proporciona fondos para todos los estudiantes de secundaria que se
gradúan y son miembros activos de nuestra parroquia. Los fondos de la beca son donados por individuos, grupos, empresas y organizaciones dentro de la
parroquia, y son apoyados por toda la parroquia a
través de colecciones cada año. Los fondos disponibles se distribuyen uniformemente entre todos los
que aplican cada año. La fecha para la presentación
de las becas es el 19 de junio.
T H A N K Y O U!!
FROM
The Knights of Columbus
To everyone who purchased Knights of Columbus State Charity
Raffle Tickets over the past couple months. The drawing was
held at the Annual Convention on May 14th and the prize winners
were:
$5,000 – Alexander Bender, Fayetteville, GA
$2,500 – Les Levergood, Alpharetta, GA
$1,000 – Bill Maddux, Carrollton, GA
Because of your generosity, the Knights of Columbus at St. Matthew sold a record $1,620 worth of tickets, which allowed our
Council to direct 75% ($1,215.00) of the proceeds to charities of
our choice. The following charities were selected as recipients:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home - $500.00
Los fondos se distribuyen sin tener en cuenta la neceJoseph Sams School - $400.00
sidad económica o el mérito académico. Estos adoMidwest
Food Bank - $315.00
lescentes son nuestros hijos, procedentes de familias
The remaining 25% ($405.00) was accumulated with proceeds
que son miembros activos de la familia de la Parrofrom other Councils across the State and donated to:
quia de San Mateo, y la beca tiene por objetivo dar
Caring Works, Inc., Decatur, GA
una mano a aquellos que reconocen el valor de la
Our
Lady
of
Confidence
Carmelite Monastery, Savannah, GA
educación más allá de la escuela secundaria como un
St. Mary’s Independent Living Extensions, Lilburn, GA
medio necesario a una vida mejor.
I want to extend a special note of appreciation to Tom Sheehan
for volunteering to lead the effort in selling tickets – his efforts
resulted in record proceeds enabling our Council to support worthy local charities.
No hay restricciones sobre el tipo de educación o
programa de formación que deberán perseguirse académico, profesional, el arte, la técnica, o auxiliar todos son elegibles. Tampoco hay restricciones sobre Phil Brodowski
cómo se pueden utilizar los fondos - matrícula y cuo- Grand Knight
tas, materiales de construcción, ropa para la escuela,
el transporte, etc. - siempre y cuando se usen para
seguir un programa de educación o capacitación.
WE REMEMBER...
Fecha límite de Solicitud de Beca Noonan
El plazo de solicitud para participar en la distribución
de ingresos de 2016 del Fondo de Becas de Noonan
es a las 4:00 pm el 12 de junio. Su carta de solicitud
por escrito debe ser enviada por correo o entregada
personalmente a cualquiera de los diáconos. La carta
debe contener el nombre de la escuela secundaria o
programa equivalente que espera graduarse de este
año, una declaración de que usted es un miembro
activo de la familia de la parroquia San Mateo
(provea ejemplos), la promesa de continuar su educación o capacitación después de la secundaria dentro
de los próximos seis meses, una mención de la escuela o programa que está planeando entrar, y su nombre completo, dirección y número de teléfono.
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Prayer List…Dorothy Todd, Hazelwood Family, Myia
M Hamler, Marcus D. Caldwell, Wayne Wilkins Family, Sarah Dugdale, Jackson Family, Iko Obioha, Tammy Turk, Ed Smith, Judy D.,
Clower Family, Barb & Harry T., Lynn & Phil H., Tim Bearden,
Shelley Ann, Christine, Anna & Henry, Chris B & Paul, Mary Jo
Dodson, Irene Stapinski, Tony D’Onofrio, Walter Tuminowski,
Justine McGuire, Paul Messina, Sam W., Rupert Lily, Anna, Elmet
Hacker, John Brennan, Art Garcia, Mary, Larry Owen, Barry Easterwood, Christine Edwards, Jim & Rita Maharry, Patrick & Julie Morgan, Barbara Stoole, Theresa Catron, Judy Doan, Rebecca Cosby,
Doug Strickland, Tom Nix, Jeanie, Jerry Quigley, Our Military &
Families, Mary Lynne Ochlerts, Chris Cudd, Connie & Terry
Metzger, Mary Platt, Nancy Wood, JoAnn Sowinski, Shirley Davis,
Rosemary Harding, Ann Cleary, Hervey, Mary Jo Shamas, Marty
Yarbrough, Janet Cox, Jacob Rago, Sunni & Family, Chris & Family,
Bob, Kathy, Mary Osborn, Marian Hansen, Doris Cooper, Bonnie,
Jenny, Michael, Frances James, Mary Whittaker, Imoter Mngerem,
Susan Lawton, Jenny Essien, Pat Moser, A.J. Garner, Modesto Samaniego, Carson Bird, Matthew Hukin, Ann Borchert, Gary Hohenberger, Vanessa McCarrey, Darlene McCarrey Nollman, Michelle Vincent, Ed Craig, Deryl Mitchell, Genie Wilmore, Emily & Bob Daniel,
Jon, Special Intention, Vince Eschbach, Joy Cudsik, Mickey Todd,
Mike Robson, Ruth Wells, Charles Bacigalupi, Jr., Martin Kelley,
Craig & Joey Crean, Dennis Alicea, David Garner, Herschel Coker,
King Cooper, Jr., Darius, Nekisa & Sandra Cooper, Kaye Lawe,
Harry & Robert Green, Janet & Lloyd Wilson, Cassie & Nicole Semple, Cliff, Joe & Pat Craddock.
All those needing prayer on our website, and all those listed on our parish prayer list. In
an effort to keep the published list to a manageable size, it is necessary to erase it on a
weekly basis. You may write the names of those in need of prayer on the sheets provided,
or call the office. If you know of, or are acquainted with, someone who is on the prayer
list, show your love and concern by phoning them or sending them a card.
May 22, 2016
Offertory
$7471.05
(Envelopes & Checks 142)
St Vincent de Paul Food Drive
931.51
St. Vincent de Paul May Collection 798.00
Total $1729.51
Online Giving 5/22/16
Offertory $3440.00 & SVDP $315.00
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The children of Deacon Gayle and Sally
Peters invite you to join them on Saturday, June 4, after the 5 o'clock Mass at the
rectory to help them celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary. Stop by to celebrate
and share appetizers and cake. A shuttle
will run from the church to the rectory.
Mass Intentions & Ministry Schedule
Liturgical
Ministries
Monday, May 30 @ 7am
Mass Intention:
Saint Matthew
Parish Family
Tuesday, May 31 @ 9am
Mass Intention:
Arlene Gaul
By Bob & Carol Gaul
Wednesday, June 1 @ 7am
Mass Intention:
Jean & Rita Moenk,
By Jim & Theresa Weeks
Thursday, June 2 @ 9am
Mass Intention:
Communion
Service
Saturday, June 4 @ 5:00 pm
Mass Intention:
Helen Elphingstone
By The Sheehan Family
Sunday, June 5 @ 8:30 am
Mass Intention:
Larry Cudsik
By Joy Cudsik
Sunday, June 5 11:00 am
Mass Intention:
Michael & Mary Ondovchik
By Eileen & Larry Ondovchik
Sunday, June 5 @ 2:00 pm
Mass Intention:
Familia Romo Garcia
By Azucena
Jimmy Derichsweiler
Phil Hanna
Doris Cooper
John Cooper
Debbie Ahjuder
Sharyn Bergin
Carol & Jim Balloni
Tom & Shelby Sheehan
Donna Groover, David Long
Richard Amsberry, Ken McCarrey
Lisa Buonerba, C Craddock
Dwight & Laurie Hallock
Dawn Bond, R Hendrickson
B Braddock, Vernessa Britt
Myra Burn, Shiela Carreon
Ministers of
Hospitality
Michelle Campbell, Diane Long
Bob Graham, Ken Groover
Barbara Amsberry, Ken Miller
J Magrosky, C Osanu
Julie Allen, Angela Prado
F Garcia, Olly Larson
Altar Servers
Mary Katherine Garger
Collin & Connor Sheehan
Mimi & Nnamdi Osanu
Avery Fuller
Baden Bond
Jacob & Joachim Carreon
Lector
Extraordinary
Ministers
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Stewardship Reflection
Discussion Questions
The more popular name for today’s Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood
of Christ is Corpus Christi, which of course in Latin means the “Body of Christ.”
The Church has celebrated this feast at this time since it was proclaimed by Pope
Urban IV in 1264.
We are asked on this day to concentrate on two expressions of the Body of Christ
— the Holy Eucharist and the Church itself. The Catechism of the Catholic
Church (#1327) states the importance of the Eucharist quite succinctly and directly:
“In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith.” At the center of
every Mass is our celebration of the Eucharist. The word “Eucharist” comes from
the Greek word eucharistia which means “thanksgiving.” It is through the Eucharist
which we receive the Lord’s greatest gift to us, and it should be in thanksgiving
and delight which we receive it.
This holy day should also remind us of all those things for which we should be
thankful. Gratitude is at the basis of a life of stewardship. It is through thanksgiving for all we have received, especially the Holy Body and Blood of Christ through
the Eucharist, that we find the motivation and the commitment to be good stewards.
The Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI in one of his writings spoke of the Eucharist
in this way: “In the Eucharist a communion takes place that corresponds to the
union of man and woman in marriage. Just as they become ‘one flesh,’ so in the
Eucharist we all become ‘one spirit,’ one person with Christ.” Today we thank
God for the incredible gift to us of the Eucharist..
1. In what ways does Melchizedek prefigure Jesus?
2. Discuss the properties of bread and wine and
their benefits to the body when consumed. Why
do you think Melchizedek chose them for offerings? Why did Jesus chose them, do you think?
Gn 14: 18-20; Ps 110: 1-4; 1 Cor 11: 23-26; Lk 9:
11B-17
www.thecatholicsteward.com
Jubilee Pilgrimage
This summer I will take up Pope Francis’ call to make pilgrimage during this
Jubilee Year of Mercy. As a way to thank God for His many mercies, I am
going to make pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Since the
Middle Ages, pilgrims have walked to the tomb of the Apostle St. James,
which is located in the cathedral church in Compostela. Since I went there
two years ago, I knew I would one day return when the Holy Doors were
open. I thought it would be ten years from now….but a Jubilee Year came
sooner! I would ask that you keep me in your prayers as I make my pilgrim
walk in June. If there are any intentions that I can pray for you as I walk and
any intentions I can bring to the Apostle James, please include them in the
prayer journal on the back table of the church. May the Lord continue to fill
us with his grace and blessings.
Fr. Kevin
Pilgrim’s Prayer
St. James, Apostle
chosen among the first,
You were the first to drink the Cup of the Master
And you are the great protector of pilgrims;
Make us strong in faith
and happy in hope on our pilgrim journey
following the path of Christian life
and sustain us so that
we may finally reach the glory of God the Father.
Amen
First Reading
Genesis 14:18-20
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
1. What do we believe Jesus meant when he said,
“Do this in remembrance of me”? To what does
“this” refer? Could it mean more than one thing?
2. Explain “For as often as you eat this bread and
drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord
until he comes.” Is the gift of Jesus’ life, death,
and resurrection a one-time thing that happened
in the past, or is his gift on-going and always
newly present?
Gospel
Luke 9:11b-17
1. The crowd had been listening all day, spellbound by Jesus’ words in a deserted area, away
from villages. How would the disciples have taken
care of so many hungry people? How did Jesus?
2. According to what Pope Francis says below,
what is it that matters: the extent of our gift, or
our sharing of it? If the latter, what happens to
our gifts when we share them?
In the face of the crowd’s needs, this is the disciples’ solution: Everyone takes care of himself;
dismiss the crowd. Many times we Christians have
that same temptation; we don’t take on the needs
of others, but dismiss them with a compassionate
“May God help you” or a not-so-compassionate
“Good luck.”
What Jesus encouraged the disciples to do was an
act of “solidarity,” … placing at God’s disposal
what little we have, our humble abilities, because
only in sharing and in giving will our lives be fruitful. …
At the same time, in receiving the Eucharist faithfully the Lord leads us to follow his path—that of
service, sharing and giving; and that little that we
have, the little that we are, if shared, becomes a
treasure because the power of God, who is love,
descends to our poverty and transforms it.
Pope Francis: Our Lives Don't Belong to Us
Anne Osdieck - www.liturgy.slu.edu
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