Saint Anne Catholic Church

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Saint Anne Catholic Church
106 11th. Ave. N.E., Ruskin, FL 33570
Parish Office: ℡ 813-645-1714 813-645-5570
Faith Formation Office: ℡ 813-865-8222
www.SaintAnneRuskin.org
To be officially canonized on
October 21,2012
MASS SCHEDULE
Week-end Masses
Sunday Vigil:
Sat. 5:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. (Español)
5:00 p.m.
Week-day Masses
Monday-Friday:
8:00 a.m.
Thursday:
7:00 p.m.
(Español)
First Wednesday
Healing Mass:
8:00 a.m.
First Saturday
Mass:
10:00 a.m.
followed by Reconciliation
RECONCILIATION
Saturday:
3:45 p.m.
Thursday:
6:15 p.m.
and by appointment
ADORATION
Wednesdays and Fridays
9:00 a.m. to noon
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Closed 12 - 1 p.m.)
Friday
Closed for the summer
Contact the Parish Office for:
• Sick or Homebound visits
• Baptisms
• Marriages (6 months prior to
desired Wedding date)
• Convalidations
• Annulments
August 26, 2012
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PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F.
Assisting Priests
Msgr. Diego Conesa
Rev. Malachy Kilbride
Rev. Arthur Villemaire
Deacons
Dale Bacik
Ed Smith, RCIA Director
Office Administrator
Patti Marzilli
Bookkeeper
Diana Coker
Administrative Support
Erica Brezina
Brenda Sanchez
Aina von Essen
Faith Formation
Cindy Cyman, Coordinator
Michelle Melendez
Ministry/Liturgy Coordinator
Linda Parkansky
Music Department
Wayne T. Warren, Director
Sharon Jordan
Plant Manager
Orasio Ramon
Plant Assistants
Joshua Carmona
Marty Derosier
Amparo Ramon
Parish Prayer
Loving Father,
We, the living stones of
St. Anne Church, warmly
welcome all God’s children
into our community.
We are committed to
following Christ’s example
by using our time, talent
and resources in reaching
out to the poor, feeding the
hungry and creating a legacy
of faith and hope for future
generations.
Together, as a parish family,
we hope to continue
growing in God’s
Grace and Love.
We ask this through
Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Saint Anne, Mother of
Blessed Virgin Mary,
Pray for us.
From the Pastor
then said to the Twelve, "Do
J esus
you also want to leave?" Simon
Peter answered him, "Master, to
whom shall we go? You have the
words of eternal life. We have come
to believe and are convinced that you
are the Holy One of God." These
words of today’s gospel have a
powerful impact to help deepen our
imperfect faith.
These words also helped a young
Native American girl of the 17th
Century, Kateri Tekakwitha. Kateri
became converted as a teenager. She
was baptized at the age of twenty and
incurred the great hostility of her
tribe. Although she had to suffer
greatly for her faith, she remained firm
in it. Kateri went to the new Christian
colony of Indians in Canada. Here she
lived a life dedicated to prayer,
penitential practices, and care for the
sick and aged. Every morning, even in
bitterest winter, she stood before the
chapel door until it opened at four and
remained there until after the last
Mass.
She was devoted to the
Eucharist and to Jesus Crucified. She
died on April 17, 1680, at the age of
twenty-four. She is known as the "Lily
of the Mohawks". Devotion to Kateri
is responsible for establishing Native
American ministries in Catholic
Churches all over the United States
and Canada.
Blessed Kateri
Tekakwitha will be canonized on
October 21, 2012.
The Saturday
5:00 p.m. Mass is an expression of the
Native American Culture.
News has come from Ireland that
Father Malachy’s brother, Father
Brian, has died; may he rest in peace.
On Thursday, August 30, at 8:00 a.m.
there will be a Memorial Mass in
honor of Father Brian, followed by
light refreshments in the Saint Joachim
Hall.
Saint Anne Catholic Church
I wish all the parish students well as
they begin the new school year. Mrs.
Cindy Cyman is still searching for
teachers and aides for the Faith
Formation classes. Deacon Ed Smith
and his team have already begun
interviews for the adult R.C.I.A. (Rite
of Christian Initiation for Adults)
program. The program is designed to
educate converts in the Catholic faith
and prepare them to receive the
sacraments of the Church.
The
process also helps non-Catholics who
are about to marry Catholics, people
who were baptized in the Church at
birth but never confirmed, and others
who have just decided that the Church
best fits their beliefs. If you or anyone
you know are seeking more
information about the Catholic
Church, there is still time to join this
year’s RCIA program.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. John
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
O
God, who among the many
marvels of Your grace in the
New World, did cause to blossom
on the banks of the Mohawk and
St. Lawrence, the pure tender Lily,
Kateri Tekakwitha, we thank You
that the Lover of Jesus and His
Cross is being counted among the
Saints by Holy Mother
Church. We pray that our hearts
may be en-kindled with a strong
desire to imitate her innocence and
faith, through the same Christ Our
Lord. Amen
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 26, 2012
MASS INTENTIONS
5:00 p.m.
Marvin Schmitt
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
George O’Brien
Rafael Draper
Joanna Mojica
5:00 p.m.
Mona and Sadie
DiGangi
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BY
MEETINGS/EVENTS
5:00 p.m.
Helen and
Warner Partain
SATURDAY 25
Jane Forrest Rose
Janet Cunningham
Leonel and Nora
Mojica and Family
Joan DiGangi
21ST SUNDAY
OF ORDINARY
TIME
26
7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
Alvin Haulund
Kristie Wing
St. Monica
MONDAY 27
8:00 a.m.
Bill Reichert
Family
St. Augustine
TUESDAY 28
Family
The Passion of
St. John the Baptist
WEDNESDAY
29
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Claire Hoerl
Fr. Brian Kilbride,
C.S.Sp.
von Essen Family
Parish Staff
THURSDAY 30
8:00 a.m.
Elaine Richards
Family
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Yolanda Avila
Marvin Schmitt
Jose Manuel Avila
McNalley Family
8:00 a.m.
George O’Brien
Dick and Elaine
Gibbs
Roslyn Carter
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Rose and John Smith
and Angie Noto
Ramon Mojica
John M. Horvath
Teresa Rodriguez
Justina Horvath
7:25 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary (CH)
Cub Scouts Pack Meeting (SJH)
Boy Scouts Meeting (FFC 4, 5)
Spanish Prayer Group
(FFC 10,11)
7:25 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary (CH)
Spanish Prayer Group
(FFC 10, 11)
7:25 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary (CH)
Adoration (CH)
Spanish Prayer Group
(FFC 10, 11)
MDS (FFC 4, 5)
7:30 p.m.
7:25 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
7:25 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 31
FIRST
SATURDAY 1
22ND SUNDAY
OF ORDINARY
TIME
2
Native American Mass
followed by Dinner (CH/SJH)
AA (FFC 10, 11)
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary (CH)
OA (FFA 1)
BINGO (SJH)
Spanish Prayer Group
(FFC 10, 11)
NA (FFC 4, 5)
Recitation of the Rosary (CH)
Adoration (CH)
Spanish Prayer Group (FFC 4, 5)
First Saturday Mass
AA (FFC 10, 11)
Visit the Parish Office to schedule a
Mass Intention, Altar Flowers or the
Sanctuary Lamp.
CH~Church, CY~Courtyard, SJH~St. Joachim Hall, CR~Conference Room, FFA~Faith Formation Annex, and FFC~Faith Formation Center
Let us pray for our
recently deceased:
David Campbell
Fr. Brian Kilbride, C.S.Sp.
May they Rest in Peace.
GRIEF RECOVERY PROGRAM
Begin a new way of life after the loss of a loved one.
Sessions begin October 20.
Call the Parish Office to sign up now.
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Saint Anne Catholic Church
Stewardship:
Participating in the life of your Parish
Faith Formation needs your help on Sundays in the following volunteer positions:
Let us pray for our
brothers and sisters
listed and those
who care for them:
Barbara Allaert
Charlie Chaloner
Greg Coker
Mark Cyman
Virginia DeLeon
Frank Durr
Carmen Figueroa
Marge Fultz
John Governale
Christine Helebrent
Frank Hoffman
Claudine Jackson
Mary Kiluglein
Marilyn LaBarbera
Jeffrey Limoge
Salvador Limón
Thomas Lubas
Elaine McCurry
Joe Marzilli
Alberto Miques
Ronald Morrow
Al Notaro
Sam Palmeri
Armi Paskert
Tom Pate
Lisa PerszzoliFerrey
Pauline Pignataro
Pauline Rahija
Paul Rahn
Jennifer Rees
Jonathan Rees
Bill Reichert
Linda Reichert
Lillian Rivera
Joe Setzer
Phyllis Silk
Linda Simpson
Joan Skillman
Jane Smith
Bruce Thomas
Alma Villarreal
Glenn Wagers
Contact the Parish
Office with your
prayer request.
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
2 Pre-K Assistant Teacher
2 Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
1 First grade Assistant Teacher
1 Fourth grade Assistant Teacher
1 Fourth grade Aide
2 Second grade First Communion Assistant Teachers
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
1 RCIA 4 th and 5 th grade Assistant Teacher
1 RCIA Middle/High School Assistant Teacher
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
1 Middle/High School First Communion Teacher
1 Middle/High School First Communion Assistant Teacher
1 Middle School Pre-Confirmation Assistant Teacher
1 High School Confirmation Teacher
1 High School Confirmation Assistant Teacher
Requirements:
Safe Environment Training and fingerprinting.
If you would like to help or if you have any questions
call the Faith Formation Office, Monday through
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Teacher - prepares and
presents lessons each week
Assistant Teacher - assists
teacher including substituting
the teacher, when they are not
present.
Aides - help where needed;
with prayers, aide a student
who may need individual
assistance, and bathroom/drink
detail.
Teachers and Assistant
Teachers may team
teach. Team teaching is when
the teacher and assistant
teacher take turns preparing
and presenting the lesson.
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
Practice resumes on Tuesday,
August 28
6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Les Petits Chanteurs
2nd-5th Grade
Cherub Choir
Kindergarten-1st grade
If your child is interested in
joining, see Wayne Warren after
any weekend Mass or contact
Cindy Cyman in the Parish Office.
Our gratitude goes out to our
parishioner Jeff Antonaccio for his
assistance with the new coffee makers.
Can you help on a Sunday morning?
Host Coffee and Donuts after 10:00 Mass.
Contact Linda in the Parish Office for
details.
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 26, 2012
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“If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve…
As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15)
When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to become a partner in the work of the lord. A partner is a
person who invests time, talent and treasure. If we say we serve God, we must actually do something!
First Saturday Mass
Sponsor of the Week
September 1, 10:00 a.m.
followed by the Holy Rosary
K ILLINGSWORTH A UTOMOTIVE
Bulletin supporter since 2004.
Thank you!
FIRST WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 5, 8:00 A.M.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
At this time of the year, we are
experiencing a shortage of EMs. Please
check in with the on-duty Mass Captain
and offer your assistance. Thank you for
your service.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE in a hospital,
nursing facility, or homebound who would
like to receive Holy Communion?
Call or stop by the Parish Office to let us know.
Also, if you know you will be going into the
hospital, contact us in advance so we can assure
you will receive communion during your stay.
AUGUST 18 AND 19
Offertory
363 Identified Gifts
$8,301.00
Online Giving
34 Contributors
$1,220.00
Debt Reduction
202 Identified Gifts
$5,624.94
Visit the Parish Gift Shop
Open year round before or
after most Masses. Volunteer
opportunities available.
AVAILABLE AT
WWW.SAINTANNERUSKIN.ORG
Saint Anne Catholic Church
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Faith Formation...a Lifelong Process
Family
Vocation
Prayer
Loving God,
each member of
our family is a
special gift from
you. You have
given each of us
gifts and talents
so we may enjoy
life, but also that
we can share our
blessings with
others.
Generous men
and women,
boys and girls,
are needed for
service and
leadership in our
church. Help us
know how to
encourage and
support each
other so we can
respond
courageously to
this need by
becoming the
kind of people
you would want
us to be.
We know that
you are with us
each step of the
way. Help us to
trust in you and
in each other.
“Let the children come to me and do not
prevent them; for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16
2012-2013 FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
ST. JOACHIM HALL
or visit the Parish Office Monday through Thursday
ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 23 AND WILL BE OFFERED ON THE
FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
Elementary Faith Forma+on
Sunday mornings
8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. (FFC/FFA)
Middle and High School Faith Forma+on
Sunday aernoons
3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (FFC/FFA)
RCIA (Adults, Teens and Children)
Sunday mornings
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (FFC)
Sacramental Faith Forma+on
First Communion Prepara+on Classes 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
(SJH)
1st Wednesday evening of each month (October-April) for both Parent
and Student
Confirma+on Prepara+on Classes
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
(SJH)
3rd Wednesday evening of each month (October-April) for both Parent
and Student
Fees: $60 for one child, $85 for two children, $110 for three or more children.
Payment arrangements are available with a $10 deposit per family at &me of
registra&on.
FFC - Faith Forma/on Center FFA - Faith Forma/on Annex SJH - St. Joachim Hall
We ask this
through Christ
our Lord.
Amen.
For more details contact the Faith Formaon Office.
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“As for me and my household, we will serve the
LORD.” These words form the last words that Joshua
leaves the people of Israel; let us also embrace these
words that we, too, may live in freedom. Joshua 24:15
RCIA is for those who...
Let us pray for the Clergy of our Parish and for
the following:
Have expressed an interest in becoming
Catholic
Have a child over the age of seven who has
not been baptized
Were baptized Catholic as a child, but have
not received the Sacraments of Confirmation
and the Eucharist
RCIA offers the opportunity to come together
in a small group to learn more about the
Catholic faith. There are separate sessions for
children and teens.
8/26
8/27
8/28
8/29
8/30
8/31
9/1
9/2
Rev. Dayan Machado
Elbert Ballado, Seminarian
Rev. Dominic Corona
For Vocations to Priesthood
and Religious Life
Rev. Ralph J. Argentino
Steve “Chuck” Dornquast, Seminarian
Kevin Yarnell, Seminarian
Rev. Nelson Restrepo, OCD
Also remember our retired clergy and religious
brothers and sisters in your prayers.
For more information or if you would like to
help in this very rewarding ministry contact
the Parish Office.
CATECHIST
The Diocese offers a Catechist Certification
Program for those who serve as parish
catechists, RCIA ministers, youth ministry
catechists, and other adults serving parishes in
catechetical ministry. The intention of this
program is to assist the catechist in nurturing a
faith-love relationship with God and, in turn,
to foster a faith-love relationship with God in
those whom they catechize. For more
information visit the Diocesan website at:
http://home.catholicweb.com/dosp_elff/.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Vatican II, Pope
Benedict XVI has declared 2012 as 'The Year of
Faith.' He has called upon Catholics to study the
Catechism of the Catholic Church. Pillars of
Catholicism is a response to the Holy Father's
challenge. Students at John Paul the Great Catholic
University in San Diego are launching a free online
course this month called "Pillars of Catholicism."
The free online course is created entirely by
students with the oversight of faculty. They have
designed the videos, study guides, quizzes, and
website to be fun and engaging. To learn more
about the free program visit http://
pillarsofcatholicism.com
September
Month of the Our Lady of Sorrows
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
OCTOBER 7, 2012
8
14
15
27
29
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Our Lady of Sorrows
St. Vincent de Paul
The Archangels
Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
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Praying like a Faithful Citizen
Our action as faithful citizens should flow from prayer. When we pray, we experience God
and we remember that he is in us and in all people, who are created in his image and have
inherent dignity. If we want to truly be faithful citizens, we must know how to come to God
in prayer, experience God in ourselves and others, and listen to the ways God is calling us to
respond.
"Responsible
citizenship is a
virtue, and
participation in
political life is a
moral
obligation."
-- Forming Consciences
for Faithful Citizenship
By our baptism,
Catholics are
committed to
following Jesus Christ
and to be "salt for the
earth, light for the
nations." As the
Catechism of the
Catholic Church
reminds us, "It is
necessary that all
participate, according
to his position and
role, in promoting the
common good. This is
inherent in the dignity
of the human
person ... As far as
possible citizens
should take an active
part in public
life" (nos. 1913-1915).
VISIT:
Florida Conference of
Catholic Bishops
www.flaccb.org
United States
Conference of
Catholic Bishops
www.usccb.org
9 New Ways to Pray
Try out all of these ways to pray as a faithful citizen as well as other creative ideas you might
think of. Then try the ones that work best for you again and again – make them a practice in
your daily life so that you can be a just pray-er and a faithful citizen!
The Newspaper Prayer
Look through a print or online newspaper to find a news article about an issue mentioned in
Faithful Citizenship. Cut out (or print out) the article and bring it with you to a quiet place
where you can pray. Think about how human dignity is affected by the issue or situation.
Pray for God’s healing and transformation for all people impacted, lawmakers, and citizens
like yourself. Ask God how he is asking you to respond to this issue.
Becoming a Character in the Parables
Read slowly one of the following Gospel readings: John
5:1-15; Luke 8:40-56; Mark 1:40-45; or Mt. 20:29-34.
Then read it again, imagining that you are the character
in the story with whom Jesus interacts. Imagine how it
would be to be in that character’s place. How do you
feel before you meet Jesus? How do you feel physically
(what do all five senses experience in that time and
place?), emotionally, and spiritually? What happens
when you encounter Jesus? What is that experience like?
Imagine every detail of the story. Next, imagine the story
again in your mind, but this time, substitute a modernday person, for example, someone who is homeless or a
person who is sick with cancer but has no health
insurance. Let this exercise lead you into prayer for the
real people who are suffering in the world. Pray for
justice and for realization of your role in making justice
a reality.
Copyright © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. This text may be reproduced
in whole or in part without alteration for nonprofit educational use, provided such reprints are not sold and
include this notice.
TO BE CONTINUED IN NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN
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More News
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday,
September 3rd in observance of Labor Day.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Part-time Housekeeper for Church and Parish
Office. Ability to communicate in English and
pre-employment fingerprinting are required.
Apply in the Parish Office.
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, September 9, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Florida Blood Services (FBS) is an independent,
not-for-profit, community-based healthcare
provider for the blood needs of patients in
Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk
Counties, through the generosity of volunteer
blood donors. Over 5,000 donations are
required every week, due to the high quality of
medical care in Tampa Bay that serves the most
critically-ill patients throughout west central
Florida. In addition, as a leading member of
America’s Blood Centers, FBS has been
designated one of seven military “hubs” to help
provide for the blood needs of our U.S. troops
when needed. Please make the time to donate.
GRANT MONEY FOR TRAINING IS
AVAILABLE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED!
The St. Stephen Career Transition Ministry
welcomes Brenda Amador, a former CTM
member to share about "New Horizons, Training
Tampa Bay for the Future" for veterans and the
unemployed. She will inform us about grant
money available for various training programs
that will give you more options in your job
search. Join us Monday, August 27 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Catholic School
on Boyette Road to learn about this important
training. For more details or to help facilitate a
workshop, call John or Sheila Nemia at
(813) 672-2552 or email [email protected].
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Fifth Annual “40 Days for Life” Campaign will
be from September 26 - November 4. Our
community will be uniting with many other
cities for the campaign in prayer, fasting and
peaceful vigil at three local abortion clinics.
Information is being added to each vigil
website:
All Women’s Health Center
4131 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713
www.40daysforlife.com/Clearwater
Women’s OB/GYN Center of Countryside
28960 US 19 N., Clearwater, 33761
www.40daysforlife.com/StPetersburg
Tampa Woman’s Health Center, Inc.
2010 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa 33612
www.40daysforlife.com/Tampa
RACHEL’S VINEYARD
The abortion experience is an unacknowledged
death experience. Society does not allow the
opportunity to mourn or grieve the loss.
Unresolved grief issues effect marriages and
relationships with future children. Call Project
Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673), or email
[email protected]. Next Rachel’s
Vineyard Retreat is October 19-21.
WWW.RACHELSVINEYARD.ORG
September 9TH Bulletin deadline is
Thursday, August 30. Email requests to:
[email protected]
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INSCRIPCIONES
PARA
FORMACION
DE FE
DOMINGO, 9 DE
SEPTIEMBRE,
9 A.M. a 2 P.M.
o visite la Oficina de
lunes a jueves
Clases empiezan
el 23 de
sep+embre.
Honorarios: 1 niño
$65, 2 niños $85,
3+ niños $110 Se
aceptan pagos
semanales, bisemanales o
mensuales con un
depósito de $10
por familia.
Oración Parroquial
Dios Amoroso,
Nosotros, las piedras vivas
de la Iglesia de St. Anne, les
damos cordialmente la
bienvenida a todos los hijos
de Dios dentro de nuestra
comunidad.
Estamos comprometidos a
seguir el ejemplo de Cristo
al usar nuestro tiempo,
talento y recursos en
alcanzar a los pobres,
alimentar al hambriento y
crear un legado de fe y
esperanza para futuras
generaciones.
Juntos, como una familia
parroquial, esperamos
continuar creciendo en la
Gracia y Amor de Dios.
Te lo pedimos por Cristo,
nuestro Señor, Amén.
Santa Ana, Madre de la
Santísima Virgen María,
Ruega por nosotros.
L
uego Jesús le dijo a los Doce,
"¿Ustedes también quieren
dejarme?" Simón Pedro le contestó,
"¿Maestro, a quien debemos ir? Tú
tienes las palabras que dan vida eterna.
Nosotros hemos llegado a creer y
estamos convencidos que tú eres el
Santo de Dios." Estas palabras en el
evangelio de hoy tienen un poderoso
impacto para ayudarnos a profundizar
nuestra fe imperfecta.
Estas palabras también ayudaron a la
joven Nativa Americana del siglo 17,
Kateri Tekakwitha. Kateri se convirtió
cuando era una adolescente. Ella fue
bautizada cuando tenía veinte años e
incurrió en la gran hostilidad de su tribu.
Aunque ella tuvo que sufrir
grandemente por su fe, ella permaneció
firme. Kateri fue a la nueva colonia de
Indígenas Cristianos en Canadá. Allí ella
vivió una vida dedicada a la oración,
prácticas penitenciales, y el cuidado de
enfermos y ancianos. Cada mañana, aún
durante el penoso invierno, ella
permanecía de pie frente a la puerta de
la capilla hasta que la abrían a las cuatro
y se quedaba allí hasta después de la
última Misa.
Ella era devota a la
Eucaristía y a Jesús Crucificado. Ella
murió el 17 de abril de 1680, a la edad
de veinticuatro años. Ella es conocida
como el “Lirio de los Mohawks". La
devoción a Kateri es la responsable del
establecimiento de los ministerios
Nativos Americanos en la Iglesia
Católica a través de todos los Estados
Unidos y Canadá. La beata Kateri
Tekakwitha será canonizada el 21 de
octubre del 2012. El sábado en la Misa
de las 5:00 p.m. será una expresión de la
Cultura Nativa Americana.
Noticias han venido de Irlanda de que el
hermano del padre Malachy, el padre
Brian, ha fallecido, que descanse en paz.
El jueves, 30 de agosto, a las ocho de la
mañana habrá una Misa de Recuerdo en
honor del padre Brian, seguida de un
ligero refrigerio en Hall de San Joaquín.
Yo deseo que todos los estudiantes de
la parroquia hayan iniciado con bien el
nuevo año escolar. La Señora Cindy
Cyman aún está buscando maestros y
asistentes para las clases de Formación
de Fe. El diácono Ed Smith y su equipo
ya han iniciado las entrevistas para los
adultos del programa de R.I.C.A. (Rito
de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos). El
programa está diseñado para educar a
convertos en la fe Católica y
prepararlos para recibir los sacramentos
de la Iglesia. El proceso también ayuda a
los no católicos, quienes están por
contraer matrimonio con un católico,
personas que fueron bautizadas en la
Iglesia Católica pero que nunca han sido
confirmados y a otros que han decidido
que la Iglesia se adecua mejor a sus
creencias. Si usted o alguien a quien
usted conoce está buscando más
información acerca de la Iglesia Católica,
aún es tiempo para unirse al programa
de RICA de este año.
Suyos en Cristo,
P. John
ENCHILADAS Y TACOS
Después de Misa. Todos los fondos que se
recauden son para la Fiesta de Nuestra
Santísima Madre. ¡Los Esperamos!