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Parish Community of St. Eulalia
214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Twp., Pennsylvania 18444-7615
E-mail address: office @ sainteulalias.com Phone: 570-842-7656 Fax: 570-842-7193
Website: www.sainteulalias.com
Monsignor John W. Jordan, Pastor
Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9 AM - 3 PM, Fri. 9 AM - Noon
Weekday Masses: Please refer to Mass Intentions on next page.
Confessions: Sat., 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM, or by request
Masses: Sat. 4:00 PM, Sun. 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Ellen Dermody
Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Elizabeth Strasburger
Director of Music Ministry: Miss Phyllis Nish
Maintenance: Mr. Gary Meyers
Decorating: Mrs. Linda Naro, Chair
Liturgy Committee: Mr. Anthony DeScipio, Chair
Parish Pastoral Council: Dr. Michael Ratchford, Chair
Parish Pastoral Council: Mr. Kenneth Kochis, Vice Chair
R.C.I.A. Coordinator: Mrs. Sandra McAndrew
Social Concerns Committee: Mrs. Patrice Gasper, Mrs. Lisa Cummings
Summer Fest: Mr. Thomas Cummings, Mr. Loren Caparo, Co-Chairs
Youth Group: Mrs. Kelley McConnell
MISSION STATEMENT OF ST. EULALIA’S PARISH
The Parish Community of St. Eulalia makes present the Lord Jesus Christ in the celebration of the
Eucharist, the meeting of parishioners for various prayer opportunities, and outreach to the marginalized. We
share in the works of the local Ministerium through common prayers.
We are resolved to grow the faith of the Church with our children through religious education and with
all others through the RCIA. We challenge ourselves to develop service projects for youth and young adults,
and to become more welcoming to all.
With continued growth in our area, Evangelization occurs through various outlets including pastoral
outreach, sacramental preparation, and the promotion of an intimate respect for all life.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUTHORITY FROM GOD
According to Moses, the people decided they didn’t
want to hear God’s voice directly any more. It was much
too frightening. Why couldn’t God send human teachers,
prophets, instead? God agreed, but with a warning. The
people had better listen to those teachers, because they
spoke in God’s name.
That arrangement, though, had its own problems, for
them and for us. How do I know this teacher is truly from
God? And if the teacher is from God, are all parts of the
teaching meant for me? We have the Church and scripture
to help us with those questions, but still there are always a
few loose ends.
That is the powerful significance of the sentence in
today’s Gospel: “The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as
the scribes.” The people knew that this Jesus was authentic—truly a teacher sent by God. They knew it by hearing
him.
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February 1, 2015; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS ~ FEBRUARY 2-8
Lucy Denucci by Mary & Tom Perry
Ann Piazza by M/M Richard Ruane & Family
Larry Sarno by Patty & Joe DeScipio & Family
James J. Walsh Sr. by Nancy Walsh & Family
Marcia & Caitlin Wentzel by Family
All living & deceased parishioners
Frank August by wife, Mary
Mary Gene Rusnok-Roberts by Family
Stella Rice by Morgan Leonard Family
4:00 p.m.
February 7
Sunday
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February 8
10:00 a.m.
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ALTAR SERVERS
MINISTERS
LECTORS
CANTORS
Elizabeth Breslin
James Dempsey
Mary Perry
Patty Doyle
Sean Breslin
Carol Laboranti
Karen Clifford
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Lydia Gilpin
Rose Ann Murphy
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Vivian Wenrich
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Joseph Antosh
Brenda Antosh
Lisa Cummings
Esther Anelli
Sean Cummings
Susan Danna
Pat Cummings
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William Roman
Michael Golya
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Mary Ann Motichka
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Lisa Thurston
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Cassandra Caparo
Susan Caparo
Grade 3
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Katrina Caparo
Loren Caparo
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Ashley Santaniello
Ed Chipalowsky
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Barb Steinmetz
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Ed Steinmetz
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Eva Rine
Ann Arcurie
Donna Rine
Isabella Snyder
Eric Rine
Sue Klimasauskas
Rose Sadowski
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Safira Rodriguez-Bewick
Phil Rodney
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Come, let us bow down in worship;
let us kneel before the LORD who made us.
— Psalm 95:6
February 1, 2015; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Dt 18: 15-20; Ps 95: 1-2, 6-9;
1 Cor 7: 32-35; Mk 1: 21-28
In the midst of miracles and cures and deep understanding of people, Jesus may sometimes seem distant from us. The readings on this Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time, however, emphasize His humanity;
He was one of the people, someone who each of us
could relate to not as a God, but a man. However, it
can be a bit overwhelming for us to accept Jesus in
the way He wants us to.
That does not mean we do not acknowledge His divinity, but we also must view Him as a companion
on our own life’s journey. In a sense, this is what
stewardship calls us to - walking with the Lord and
leaning on Him when we must, and certainly finding
strength in His presence. But to have Him present in
our lives requires us to make an effort to make that
happen.
In the first reading from Deuteronomy, Moses declares, “A prophet like me will the Lord, your God,
raise up for you from among your own kin; to him
you shall listen.” Throughout Advent and the Christmas season we prepared for the arrival of Jesus.
Now as we approach Lent and Easter it is time for us
to listen to Him. The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen
said, “One of the best ways to get happiness and
pleasure out of life is to ask ourselves, ‘How can I
please God’?”
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHONE BANK
St. Eulalia’s Capital Campaign Committee is looking
for volunteers to make some phone calls inviting our
parishioners to our Capital Campaign presentations.
You will not be soliciting money, only asking parishioners to attend one of our free presentations on the
campaign.
If you can make one, two or all three nights, any help
would be appreciated. We will be conducting the
calls in the parish hall on Monday, Feb. 2, Tuesday,
Feb. 3 and Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Please join us for some fellowship, fun and pizza.
Sign-up sheets are located at each entrance of the
church.
Please bring your cell phone and your appetite. Beer
and pizza will be provided.
Kindly email [email protected] to state what
day(s) you can volunteer.
Thank You!
Jim & Nancy Pinto, Volunteer Committee Chairs
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE
PHONE CALLS REGARDING OUR
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE LOCATED AT
EACH ENTRANCE OF THE CHURCH.
HOSPITAL MINISTRY TRAINING
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD, a
feast day, and also Candlemas Day, is Monday, February
2. Candles will be blessed and available in the back of
the church on the weekend. Donation is $4. Plan to take
blessed candles home to light during times of bad weather
or family crisis.
ST. BLAISE The Feast of St. Blaise is Tuesday, February 3, and the Blessing of Throats will take place at all
weekend masses this weekend. “Through the intercession of St. Blaise, may God deliver you from all illnesses
of the throat and other illnesses.”
Would you like to be involved in a new ministry at St. Eulalia’s Parish? Our parish is now forming a group of
interested parishioners to assist in distributing the Eucharist on the first Sunday of each month to hospitalized
Catholic people at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton.
A training session will be given by Lori Carlin from St.
John Neumann Parish on Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m. here in
our St. Eulalia parish center. For more information, or if
you plan to attend, kindly contact the parish office: [email protected] or 570-842-7656, or Ann Arcurie:
[email protected] or 570-947-7004.
MORE
Care more than others think necessary.
Trust more than others think wise.
Serve more than others think practical.
—Anonymous
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PARISH SOCIAL CONCERNS
HOSPITAL VISITS Please be sure to inform
the parish office and list St. Eulalia’s as your parish when
being admitted to the hospital to assure we are able to
visit you during your stay. Kindly inform the parish office if you know of anyone who is ill at home or in the
hospital.
HOMEBOUND Please let us know if you or anyone you know is homebound and would like a visit from
the parish priest or Holy Communion brought to the
homebound. Each Sunday family members take Holy
Communion home to those homebound. Check out the
details.
IN YOUR PRAYERS Please remember to pray
for Albert Annibale, Sheila Avery, Margaret Barbera,
John Bartkovsky, Michael J. Bedics, Thomas Conmy,
Marie Crecco, Gloria D’Antonio, Danielle Dobitsch, Joseph Dombrowski, Betty Dulcey, Charles Dulcey, Ann
Field, Robert Gigliotti, Mary Ann Hallinan, Sarah Hallinan, Fern Jones, John M., Kaitlyn Manley, Edward
Massakowski, Paul Miller, Joseph Murnock, Kenneth
Noll, Millie Novack, Patti Novobilski, Susan O’Malley,
Ty O’Malley, Al Pantuso, Anna Pazzalia, JoAnne Pazzalia, Jason Pencek, Paul Quinn, Sean Quinn, Patricia
Reilly, Avery Roberts, Bonnie Roberts, Matthew S., Sally
Siemon, Sam Starr, Tony W., Lynn Washlick, Leo
Woelkers, Ed Wolfe and all the sick and shut-ins of St.
Eulalia’s Parish.
A PRAYER PLEASE For the repose of the souls of
our parishioner Arlene Walters, Geraldine Repchak, sister
of Paula Chipalowsky, Angelo Scaramastra Jr., brother of
Millie Vernoski, Eugene Kashuba, father of Deborah
Hunt & Cheryl Reich, Mary Trently, sister-in-law of Ann
Marie Vitiello, and Kathleen Butash, mother of Frank
Butash, that they may know the joy and peace of beholding their God face to face.
REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED
Each week in the Prayer of the Faithful we pray for those
of our parish, their relatives and friends who have died
during the previous week. We check the newspapers, but
it would help us avoid missing anyone if you would call
the rectory and give us their names.
REMEMBERING OUR PARISH
We are grateful to our parish families who have designated St. Eulalia’s Parish as a recipient of Memorial Donations for their deceased loved ones and to those who
remembered the Parish in their wills. Please consider
remembering St. Eulalia Parish when preparing your will.
Thank You.
February 1, 2015; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
For the weekend of January 24-25
Sunday Offering
$10,107.66
Campaign for Human Development $536.00
Thank you for your commitment to our parish and for
making up your envelopes for missed Sundays. As our
parish community grows, so does our need to increase
our support. We are all grateful to those who have responded to our needs for increased weekly giving. Think
of the Automated Offertory Program. We are now accepting credit card transactions.
Please remember that your parish expenses continue, rain
or shine, and that we need your offerings in order to meet
these expenses. If you missed any weekly envelopes,
please bring your contributions up to date. An easy way
to support our parish offertory collection is to enroll in St.
Eulalia’s Automatic Offertory program. This “easy envelope giving program” keeps you current in your weekly
gift of gratitude to God and secures on-going support to
our Parish resources. Thank you for giving this a
thought. And thank you especially for acting on it.
To sign up for St. Eulalia’s Automatic Offertory program,
click on the logo Enrollment Form on the parish website
to get started: www.sainteulalias.com.
Credit cards are now accepted. You can have your Visa/
MasterCard debited regularly for your parish support,
replacing your weekly envelopes. Call the parish office
for details.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
“TRANSFORMING LIVES TOGETHER”
On behalf of all who will benefit from your gifts,
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera extends his sincere gratitude
to everyone who has already made a pledge to the 2014
Diocesan Annual Appeal. Each gift truly matters. If you
have not yet made your gift, and need a pledge envelope,
packets are available by calling the Diocesan Development Office @ 570-207-2250, or online at
www.DioceseofScranton.org.
The latest progress report from the diocesan appeal office shows 203 families making pledges/payments totaling $37,925.00 toward St. Eulalia’s parish goal of
$46,000.00, leaving a balance of $8,075.00.
February 1, 2015; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SOCIAL CONCERNS
A Social Concerns committee meeting will take place
tomorrow, Monday, at 9:00 a.m. in the parish center.
Parishioners interested in this outreach program, helping our families in need, are most welcome to attend.
Anyone needing a ride to the meeting, kindly contact
Lisa Cummings (689-3075), Ann Gazoo (842-8092) or
Linda Hall (842-8159).
NORTH POCONO FOOD PANTRY NEWS
In November, 894 local residents were served by our
food pantry. There is always a need for pasta, tuna, cereal, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and soup.
Thank You!
SHARE-A-RIDE If you need a ride to local appointments during the week of February 2, kindly contact
Helen Hilborn @ 842-4616.
NORTH POCONO DRY GOODS PANTRY
FEBRUARY ITEM - BAR SOAP
DAILY MASS & INCLEMENT WEATHER
For the safety of our daily Mass attendees, when the
North Pocono School District announces a school
delay, daily Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
However, if there is a school closing announced,
that daily Mass will be celebrated privately.
SCHEDULING MASS INTENTIONS
Due to our backlog of Mass intentions and in order
to ensure that Masses are available to all parishioners, a Mass intention for a particular person by a
family can only be scheduled twice per year. Also
Mass intentions may be changed based on the availability of a priest or if there are any unforeseen
changes in the daily Mass schedule. Thank you for
your understanding.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE HELP
We are calling on members of our parish who enjoy baking and/or making simple snacks and appetizers. From
time to time, we have activities or events in the parish
where we need light snacks and/or baked goods. It would
be helpful to add new names to our list of volunteers. If
you are interested in helping our faith community in this
way, kindly call the parish office (842-7656) or email:
[email protected]. Thank You!
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CHOIR NEWS
Choir Practice: Choir rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Anyone interested is invited
to join.
Please come join us! St. Eulalia’s Choir would like
to invite anyone who likes to sing to join our choir.
There are no auditions for the only requirement is the
desire to give honor and praise to our Lord through
song. We guarantee an uplifting and spiritual experience. We will be looking for you.
Instrumentalists: Please share your talents! The
Music Ministry of St. Eulalia’s is looking for instrumentalists to play at weekend liturgies Anyone interested is asked to greet Fr. Jordan or call Phyllis at
498-3010. Thank you!
SHARE YOUR GIFTS & TALENTS
All parishioners are encouraged to consider volunteering for some ministry or group in the parish.
Newer members of our parish are encouraged to volunteer to serve as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers
of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Senior Altar Servers
for funeral liturgies, religious education teachers and
aides, helpers at the Sunday buffet breakfast, or for
other committees and activities in the parish. We are
very blessed to have you with us! Please mention to
Fr. Jordan your willingness to volunteer.
LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
The Lifelong Learning Institute Senior Program at
Marywood University will hold its spring preview of
course offerings and trips on Sat., Feb. 7 at 1:00 p.m.
in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. Light refreshments will be served. Snow date is Sunday,
Feb. 8. For additional information call 570-3486292.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION & PLANNING
Prior to setting a date for the wedding, couples are
asked to contact the church. Couples planning to
marry are asked to attend one of the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Programs (Pre-Cana) at least six to
nine months before the intended date. For info and
an
up-to-date
schedule,
visit:
www.dioceseofscranton.org/marriagepreparation.
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February 1, 2015; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WALKING WITH PURPOSE
Please join us for a Women’s Book Club! We will meet
each Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the parish center for four
weeks for reflection and discussion. We will cover such
topics as:
• Resting in God’s Unconditional Love
• Experiencing new hope in your marriage
• Discovering God’s Love in your life
• Creating clarity in a cluttered home
The Walking with Purpose books are available for only
$3 per copy. Reserve your spot now by email: [email protected] or by calling the parish office:
570-842-7656.
ALTAR SERVERS
Altar Server training will begin on Tuesday, February 17,
and continue on Feb. 24, March 3 and March 10, at 4:15
p.m. (approx. 45 min.) in the chapel for parishioners in
Grades 4, 5 & 6 who would like to become altar servers.
Questions/concerns can be directed to Michael Golya
(689-7117) or email: [email protected].
SHOP RITE GIFT CARD PROGRAM
Kudos to our volunteers and parishioners who participated in this month’s ShopRite gift card program. We
SOLD OUT the $2,500.00 worth of gift cards that we pre
-purchased from Shop-Rite at a 5% discount.
Our next sale will be in February on Breakfast Sunday
weekend, (Feb. 14-15). We will have a greater amount of
cards available for purchase next time, as we hope that
the support of this fundraising program will continue to
expand.
To be successful, our ShopRite Gift Card Program depends on the help of volunteers. Gift cards will be sold
once a month on Breakfast Sunday weekends. We need
volunteers to sell cards for a brief period after the Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. We also need volunteers for Sunday
morning for a one hour shift (9-10, 10-11, 11-12). If you
are interested in helping, kindly contact Carol Rouillard
(570-689-3680) or Angie Van Ness (570-689-9120) to
discuss your availability. Thank You!
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Moses spoke to all the people, saying:
“A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for
you” (Deuteronomy 18:15-20).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your
hearts (Psalm 95).
Second Reading — Brothers and sisters: I should like
you to be free of anxieties (1 Corinthians 7:32-35).
Gospel — The people were astonished at Jesus’ teaching;
he taught them as one having authority (Mark 1:21-28).
ST. EULALIA’S IGNITE YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group Information
Upcoming Events
Wed., Feb. 4 - Ignite Night Meeting 6-7:30 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 11 - Bible Study 5-6 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 11 - Ignite Night Meeting 6-7:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 14 - 7-8:30 p.m. - Valentine’s Day Party
Wed., Feb. 25 - Sky-Zone Indoor Bounce Park 5:45-7:30
p.m.
Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday - There will be no meeting, but
we will be gathering in the hall at 4:15 p.m. to receive
ashes together at the 4:30 p.m. service.
International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI) February ISLI is offered to students in grades 9-12. ISLI
is a Christ-centered leadership program designed to develop teen’s talents and abilities as a leader and
strengthen their capacity to work as part of a team. February ISLI will be held from February 20-22 at Camp
Ladore in Waymart, PA. Any High school student interested in attending this unforgettable and resume-building
event should contact Kelley. Cost: $140 (Fee covers
program materials, meals and room).
Youth Bible Study! Our bible study will be meeting the
second Wednesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. (directly
before youth group). Join your peers in growing closer to
Christ through the gospel.
Sky Zone—Indoor Bounce Park in Pittston, PA
When: Wed., Feb. 25, 5:45-7:30 p.m.
Cost is $18. Payment and waiver due to Kelley by
Feb. 13.
Carpooling available!
IGNITE Youth Group T-Shirt Order Forms are now
available! See Kelley for an order form or pick one up at
the youth corner. We will be tie-dyeing our t-shirts this
spring! Order forms due by February 11.
Stay in touch! Join IGNITE Youth Group Text Club:
Text @steul to 81010 to join!
Questions about the Youth Group or interested in joining? Contact Kelley at 570-510-5544 or just show up at
an event! We would love to see you!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera,
D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or
50th wedding anniversary in 2015 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 7. (NB: This
is a change from the original date of June 21.) The event
includes a 2:30 PM Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a
mailing address, should be made through the parish office
before March 16.
February 1, 2015; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
TODAY, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
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Kdg.-Gr. 5 Classes meet every Sunday morning,
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Grades K-5 should report directly
to religious education classrooms.
Grades 6, 7, 8 Classes meet every Sunday morning,
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Today all students should go directly into the parish center.
Student Mass Participation Next Sunday, our Third
Grade students will participate in the 10:05 a.m. liturgy.
Plan to attend this special liturgy in support of these
young children.
Confirmation Candidates Reminder! Confirmation
robe fitting next Sunday, February 8, 9 to 10 a.m.
Religious Education Registration Fee is due as soon as
possible. Kindly contact Mrs. Strasburger with questions/concerns.
2015 Children’s Church Envelopes have been distributed throughout the classrooms. Additional church envelopes for high school and Catholic school students (Gr. 312) can be picked up at the front entrance of the Church.
If your child did not receive their envelopes, kindly contact Mrs. Strasburger at the parish office.
Religious Education Parent Reminder! The access
road at the rear entrance of our parish center is open and
can be used to drop off children on Sunday mornings for
religious education classes.
Inclement Weather Parents of our religious education
students should use their own discretion when inclement
weather exists in your area.
2015 First Communion Children and Confirmation
Students will “sign-in” the Mass Attendance Book
placed on the offertory stand each Sunday as they prepare
to receive these sacraments.
Should your family attend Mass at another Catholic
Church, please ask the priest celebrant there to sign a
copy of their parish bulletin verifying your attendance.
~ VOLUNTEER REQUEST ~
Would you prayerfully consider sharing your faith with
the children of our parish? The teaching teams for our
religious education classes may consist of single parishioners, parents, grandparents, retired teachers, college
students, students looking for service hours, and nonteaching assistants - the rewards are great and you’ll be
glad with the end results! Kindly contact Liz at [email protected] or 842-7656, ext. 4, to discuss
how your gifts might be shared. Classes meet on Sundays: Grades K-8, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR
Feb. 8, 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Robe Fitting
Feb. 8, 10:05 a.m. Third Grade Mass Celebration
Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday (Ashes distributed @ 4:30 p.m.)
Feb. 22, 10:05 a.m. Fourth Grade Mass Celebration
Mar. 1, 10:05 a.m. Fifth Grade Mass Celebration
Mar. 15, 9:00 a.m. Middle Grades Penance
Mar. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Confirmation Retreat (Sat.)
Mar. 22, 10:05 a.m. Middle Grades Mass Celebration
Apr. 19, 10:05 a.m. First Grade Mass Celebration
Apr. 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon, First Communion Retreat
May 10, 10:05 a.m. Middle Grades/Mother’s Day Mass
May 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m. First Communion Practice
May 16, 10:00 a.m. First Communion Ceremony
May 17, 9 a.m. May Crowning/Living Rosary/Final Classes
May 17, 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Practice
May 20, 5:00 p.m. Confirmation Ceremony
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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
The Oil of the Sick, usually labeled OI (for Oleum Infirmarum), is often reserved with chrism and the oil of catechumens in an ambry. An ambry is a cabinet, often beautifully ornamented and kept near the baptistery in the
church. Olive oil, with no fragrance added, is blessed at
the Chrism Mass in Holy Week by the bishop, although
there is now a provision for a priest to bless oil if none is
available. This restores to our Latin Rite practice a tradition never lost in the Eastern tradition, in which priests
consecrate the oil of the sick, even at the sick person’s
home. Any vegetable oil may be used now, since olive oil
is difficult to obtain in some places. Many priests keep a
small supply of oil close at hand in a small metal tube
called a “stock.”
In the former rite, every sense of the body was anointed,
accompanied by a prayer for forgiveness of sin. So, the
eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth, hands, and feet were all
touched. Today, this is simplified to an anointing of the
forehead and the hands, but generally today the oil is used
more lavishly, and the symbolism of touch so central to
the rite is enhanced. Often, a priest will invite everyone
present to join in the “laying on of hands.” Sick persons
are often pushed aside or feared in our culture, and to be
reverently touched in love can be a profound experience
of God’s healing, forgiving, accepting presence through
the ministry of the Church.
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