A Test of Moral Character - Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

A Test of Moral Character - Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

Saint Thomas
Aquinas
3 August 2014
Cathedral
3 1 0 Wes t 2 n d St
R e n o NV 8 9 5 0 3
7 7 5/3 2 9 - 2 5 7 1
A Test of Moral Character
A humanitarian crisis is the
kind of thing we typically
associate with some other
country. So far in 2014, we
have witnessed the horrors of
civil war in Syria, the refugee
crisis impacting Christians
and Shia created by the
brutality of the ISIS insurgency in Iraq, the escalating
violence brought upon
civilian populations in the
Donetsk region of Ukraine,
Hamas rocket attacks on
civilian populations in Israel
and the non-combatant
casualties in Gaza produced
by Israeli attempts to disarm
Hamas. Wherever we look
the world outside our borders
is increasingly dangerous.
Astonishingly the southern
borders of our own country
have become the scene of a
new humanitarian crisis of
catastrophic proportions.
Current estimates circulating
the wire services suggest that
more than 60,000 refugees,
mostly women and children,
very many of them unaccompanied minors, are right now
being detained at the USMexico border. Where do
these women and children
come from and why are they
coming here? They are fleeing
the anarchy and violence that
at present overwhelms the
failed Central American states
of El Salvador, Guatemala and
Honduras. Bishop Anthony B.
Taylor, who serves as a
member of the USCCB Committee on Migration notes
that the vast majority of these
persons “are genuine refugees
with well founded fear of
death if they refuse to join
the criminal gangs that con-
trol their neighborhoods, and
most have already suffered
some form of violence. Honduras has the highest murder
rate in the world, with El
Salvador and Guatemala right
behind. Drug cartels are
strengthening their hold on
these countries as shipping
routes for drugs to Mexico
and the United States. Children are specifically targeted
to join gangs or are threatened with death or rape.”
The failed governments of
this region cannot protect
these children. We should not
let the vicissitudes of contemporary American politics fail
them again.
+ Pax vobis et bonum,
Fr Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv
Budget News
Date
August 3
August 10
August 17
August 24
August 31
1st Collection
$
$
$
$
$
2nd Collection
$
$
-
2nd Collection To Benefit
Long Term Repairs
No 2nd collection
Peter’s Pence Collection
No 2nd collection
No 2nd collection
ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a formation of discipleship for
those interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. Formation classes
begin Tuesday, August 12th at 6:30PM in Righini Hall. Questions? Please contact
Deacon Joseph Bell-225-3944 or [email protected].
THE FRIAR’S PANTRY
The pantry is always in need of nonperishable food such as: Peanut Butter, Cereal, Spam, corned
beef, chili, ravioli, Spaghetti-O’s, Sloppy Joe Mix, Beans & Franks, Hamburger & Tuna Helpers,
small jelly/jam, canned & dry milk. Please bring in your non-perishable food donations to the Sacristy
to the Bookstore. Thank you very much for using your SaveMart SHARE Cards.
THE CATHOLIC HERITAGE OF MEXICO -- A PILGRIMAGE WITH FR FRANCISCO
Join us on a pilgrimage to Mexico City, to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and other sites, from
November 24-29. Total cost per person, including airfare and hotel, would be approximately $1,500.
If you are interested, please contact Gwen at [email protected] or 775-223-1404, or talk to Rocío
in the Parish Office.
SENIOR MINISTRY NEWS
The Senior Ministry has had a very busy and productive few weeks here are the highlights:
The expansion of the Thrift Shop is almost complete and the results are already being realized.
We are working on scheduling speakers for our monthly “Lunch and Learn” programs plus coordinating with the
“Senior Outreach Services” of UNR to coordinate programs for the fall and winter.
As mentioned previously we are in the process of mailing member and/or volunteer forms to all individuals in our
files. If you receive our mailing please respond as soon as possible. A return postage paid envelope will be included for your convenience.
Our round table meeting to review and/or update our mission statement, programs, was held on Tuesday, July
22nd with no changes to the mission statement. However, several additional items were added to our program/
benefits agenda which should help to clarify our positions regarding specific programs, benefits, commitments
as a volunteer and our affiliation with UNR’s “SOS” program. Specifics are being formulated and will be available to all shortly.
An old, upright piano is available for inspection at the thrift shop–94 E Glendale, Sparks, (10am to 4pm – Thursday,
Friday, Saturday) It appears to be in good working order. There is no adoption fee requested, merely pick it up
and give it a good home.
Finally, as we have all been experiencing triple digit temperatures in the last few weeks we must
be remember that an older person needs to take extra care against dehydration especially if
taking common medications. Medications can impair the cardiovascular system’s response
to fluid loss. Watch for the warning signs of heat exhaustion, take common sense precautions and call 911 if you suspect you or someone else is headed toward heat exhaustion.
EL ORDINARIO
MISTERIO
DE LA FE
DESPUÉS
DEL
EL CORDERO
ÉSTE
ES EL
PADRE NUESTRO
DE
DIOS
CORDERO
DE
DIOS
DE LA
MISA
C A T H E D R A L
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 2
7:30 AM † Larry Fazio
5:00 PM Kay Fernbach
Sunday, August 3—XVIII Ordinary Sunday
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
† LaRee Caramella
Parishioners
Ray & Patty Gurries-Wedding Anniversary
End of abortion
† Agripino Tellez
Monday, August 4—Saint John Vianney
7:00 AM † Alice Fager
12:10 PM Daniela Gutierrez & Bruno-Birthday
Tuesday, August 5—The dedication of the
Basilica of Saint Mary Major
7:00 AM CANCELLED
12:10 PM † Elena Santos
Wednesday, August 6—The Transfiguration of
the Lord
AUGUST
Sunday, August 3
Coffee & Donuts &
Blood Pressure check
after all morning Masses
in Righini Hall
Wednesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30 PM Grupo de Oración Carismático
Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, 28
3:00 PM Divine Chaplet of Mercy
5:30 PM Vespers / Confessions
6:30 PM Benediction
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATIONS
NEXT WEEKEND
West Vestibule after all Masses
7:00 AM † Peter Rost
12:10 PM † Agripino Tellez
Saturday, August 9th &
Sunday, August 10th
Thursday, August 7—Saint Sixtus
7:00 AM † Al Suarez
12:10 PM † Alexander A. Angelo
Friday, August 8—Saint Dominic
7:00 AM † Ernest David Vargas
12:10 PM † Jay Johnson
Saturday, August 9—
7:30 AM † LaRee Caramella
5:00 PM † Alice Fager
Readings for the Week
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thurs:
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:
Jer28:1-17; Ps119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95; Mt 14:22-36
Jer30:1-2, 12-22; Ps102:16-23; Mt14:22-36;
Dn7:9-14; Ps97:1-9; 2Pt1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9
Jer31:31-34; Ps51:12-19; Mt 16:13-23
Na2:1-3; 3:1-7; Dt32:35cd-39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28
Hb 1:12 -- 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20
1Kgs 19:9a-13a; Ps85:9-14; Rom9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33
U P D A T E

Kindergarten (4 & 5 year olds)
 First Holy Communion
 Continuous Education*
 Confirmation
*The Continuous Education Program is
mandatory for those who have
already received their First Holy
Communion to enter our Confirmation
program.
Please bring child’s birth and baptism
certificates & $50/child registration
non-refundable deposit.
FROM THE DESK OF DEACON RICHARD
BOOKSTORE
BACK TO SCHOOL
Your Bookstore & Gift Shop has some new
and interesting items, stop by & see for
yourself.
Classes for the Charter School will resume on
August 11th hence the parking lot will be
closed from 10-11AM & from 1:30- 2:30PM.
CSA
As a parish we are one of six that have not yet
made its goal. The parishes that have
completed their goal have started to receive
reimbursement from $ 400 to $65,000. This
over payment of money is not subject to
assessment purposes. This means that
anything over our goal can be used to fix
something, put into the renovation fund, held
for a major repair, etc.
TOOL SHED
Photo of Mary and Christ.
This would make a nice wall hanging for a den
or spare bedroom that would let guests know
that He is watching over this home.
You have probably seen Oscar’s new
shed in the parking lot. The unit only
removed one parking spot. PLEASE BE
CAREFUL AROUND THE BUILDING
UNTIL WE CAN PUT THE CORRECT
BARRACADES AROUND THE UNIT.
We also need donations to insulate & dry
wall this unit to keep the summer heat
down and winter cold out. Please help.
Thank you.
REGISTRACIONES PARA CATECISMO
La última oportunidad será el Sábado y Domingo 9 y 10 de Agosto después de todas las Misas.
Registraciones para Kínder, Primera Comunión, Educación Continua* y Confirmación.
*El programa de Educación Continua es mandatorio para los niños que ya recibieron su Primera
Comunión para poder entrar nuestro programa de Confirmación.
Todos los estudiantes para el primer y segundo año deben ser registrados. Favor de traer certificados de
nacimiento y bautismo y $50 de depósito (no re-reembolsable). Costo total de registración: $150 por el primer
niño y $50 por cada hermano(a) adicional.
CONGRESO CARISMÁTICO ANUAL—16 y 17 de Agosto-Nugget Casino
Presentadores: Padre Ivo Saúl, Padre Elberto Melendez, Elmer Villanueva, Hermana Gela y Rafael
Ángel. Misa de clausura con el Obispo Randolph Calvo. Contaremos con cuidado de niños. Para más
información, comuníquese con Virgilio-775-250-3949, ó Jaime-775-843-8509.
Entrada
Vengan, hambrientos, vengan, sedientos. Tomen agua viva, vengan a mí.
Vengan, cansados, vengan, agobiados. Vengan los pobres, vengan los humildes.
Vengan, rechazados, vengan, abandonados. Vengan las viudas, traigan sus niños.
Vengan, heridos, vengan los que sufren. Vengan, ancianos, traigan a los huérfanos.
Vengan al pozo, vengan a mi corazón.
Salmo
Abres Tú la mano, Señor y nos sacias de favores, nos sacias de favores.
Ofertorio
Si quieres conocer los colores más bellos, ver al agua correr y oír cantar el ave azul; necesitas beber del manantial del agua viva.
Donde brota el amor, donde nace la flor del más bello color.
Si tu quieres saber cómo son esas flores, como es el cantar del ave azul de aquel lugar; todo eso hallarás al escalar esa montaña.
Si caminas con fe, Tú verás esas flores, oirás el cantar del pajarillo y del gorrión; verás agua correr, verás a Cristo en tu hermano.
Comunión
Tenemos hambre Señor, danos siempre de ese pan, danos tu sangre Señor, para saciar nuestra sed. (2)
Aquel día en el monte, tú nos diste de comer, cinco panes de cebada y dos peces de la mar.
Predicando ese día, dijo Jesús a la gente, yo soy el pan de vida, yo soy el hijo de Dios.
El pan y vino: Espíritu y vida son. Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor.
Soy el cordero de Dios, yo soy el pan de la vida, el que sigue mi camino verá la gloria de Dios.
Final
Cristo te necesita para amar, para amar; Cristo te necesita para amar.
Al que sufre y al triste dale amor, dale amor; al humilde y al pobre dale amor.
No te importen las razas ni el color de la piel, ama a todos como hermanos y has el bien. (2)
Al que vive a tu lado dale amor, dale amor; al que viene de lejos dale amor.
Al que habla otra lengua dale amor, dale amor; al que piensa distinto dale amor.
Al amigo de siempre dale amor, dale amor; al que no te saluda dale amor;
Cristo te necesita para amar, para amar; Cristo te necesita para amar.
El Coro Santo Tomás se encarga de la Música el día de hoy.
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS CATHEDRAL
310 WEST 2ND STREET, RENO, NV 89503 –
Most Rev Randolph R Calvo JCD DD, Bishop of Reno
Parish Office Business Hours
Monday: 1:30—4:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:
8:30-Noon & 1:30-4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30-Noon
OFFICE 775/329- 2571
STAFF:
Friar Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv, Rector
Friar Joseph Kim OFM Conv, Parochial Vicar
Friar John Heinz OFM Conv, Franciscan community
Robert Dangel, Joseph Bell, Deacons
FAX 775/329- 2824
BOOKSTORE 775/329- 3011
Rocío Grady-Parish Secretary 100
Deacon Richard Ramm-Administrator for Temporalities 127
Jack-Bookstore Mgr 112
Mary Ann 108-Bookkeeper
WEB stacathedral.com; E-MAIL [email protected]
renocatholicnetwork.com for homilies, Bible study & catechetics.
S UNDAY M ASS
W EEKDAY M ASS
C ONFESSION
M AT RIMONY
B APTISM
A NOINTING
DIVINE MERCY
B ENEDICTION
FRIAR’S PANTRY
Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 5:00PM &
7:00PM (Misa en español)
7:00AM & 12:10PM (Monday-Friday); 7:30AM (Saturday)
Saturday 3:00PM; & Thursday 5:45PM
Contact Parish Office.
Contact Parish Office. Parents must be active, registered
parishioners for at least six months prior to setting date.
Contact Parish Office
Thursday 3:00PM
Thursday 6:30PM
Located at 434 Washington Street, Suite D, Reno. 329-2571 Ext. 111.
Distribution on: 3rd Friday & 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 11AM-1PM.
Donations may be delivered to the Gift Shop, Sacristy or Parish Office.
Let us pray for…/Oremos por…
US servicemen & women, & Chris Janoski, Alexus Chacon, Margie Herdon, Tovi Hilbish, Cindy Volk,
Gregoria & Armando Zumaya, Anne Marie Breese, George Glaesman, Ana Farfan, Mary Beaubriand,
Joe Miner, Mina Dibitonto, Martin Chagolla, Margarita Aguirre, Douglas Todd, Janet Fleming, Blanca
Gonzalez, Ben Koepsell, Jorge Campos, Michelle Thompson, Dora Steiner, Ana Maria Chaidez, Josh
Floyd, Jesus Alvarez-Rodriguez, Vinny Cecere, James Czeck, Ann Dvorak, Mike Edmond, Jack Murphy,
Patch Wolfe, Dawn Harris, Antonia Ibarra, Dennis Gribbin, Sayra Gutierrez, Louie & Vangie Elordieta,
Nikos Theologitis, Margaret Marshall, Terri Alff, Juan & Guadalupe Cabrales, Monet Rodriguez, Abigail
Ledezma, Steven Vogel, Shari Ann Burton, Martin Brandtner, Aaron Spangenthal, Anna Buchanan,
Dawn Hanson, Rick Slaughter, Fr Chris Dietz OFM Conv, Nancy & Carl Came, Ryan McGrail, Barbara
Crose, Kenneth Dean, Heidi Gibson, Harlyne & Bob Caruso, Steve Tucker, Tim Bauer, Jack Crawford,
Linda Kelley, Lawrence Reeder, Sarah & Clare & Monica Munns, Kristen Monibi, Maureen Flynn.