St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Archdiocese of Atlanta Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) ___________________________________________________________________________ Dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments according to the 1962 Roman Missal of St. John XXIII 587 Landers Drive, Mableton, GA 30126 Website: www.stfrancisdesalesatl.com Email: [email protected]Office: 770-948-6888 Emergency Cell: 404-291-1595 Bookstore: 770-745-3613 Pastor: Assistant: Rev. Carlos S. Casavantes, FSSP Rev. Joseph DeGuzman, FSSP Rev. Mr. Doug Anderson (AoA) pastorsfds@gm ail.com [email protected]_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Trinity Sunday – May 27, 2018 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ` Liturgical Calendar & Mass Intentions Confessions heard before all Masses. Sundays 6:45, 8:15 & 10:30am Next Sunday: the 11:30am high Mass will be that of the External Solemnity of Corpus Christi immediately followed by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Next Sun - Fr. DeGuzman's 5 th Anniversary: We will be having a potluck to celebrate Father's ordination anniversary next Sun, Jun 3, after high Mass . Please sign up to bring a dish at: https://perfectpotluck.com (Coordinator Name: Bush, Password: 0603). A-F: Main Dish, G-J: Appetizer, K-V: Side Dish, W-Z: Dessert, All: Drinks. Thank you to all who supported Brandon Sims' fundraiser for his Nigeria mission trip. A Mass will be offered for all his benefactors during his trip. Please keep him in your prayers. May you be rewarded for your generosity. Adult Education: Classes Resume in September Fr. Casavantes returns on Tuesday. Annual Eucharistic Congress: Friday, June 1st – Saturday, June 2nd at the Georgia International Convention Center near the airport. James Hoban a fellow parishioner is in the final stages in his struggle with cancer. In your charity, please pray for him. God reward you. Sun., May 27 Trinity Sunday 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low Hagerty Family by Stuart & Chris Bond 11:30am High Paula Umaña by Serge Sautre Mon., May 28 St. Augustine of Canterbury No 6:30am Mass 12:00pm Celebrant's Intention Tue., May 29 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi No 6:30am Mass 9:00am Conv. Christopher Anderson by Thomas Anderson Wed., May 30 Feria 6:30am Claire Reichard 12:00pm Healing of Katherine Carkhuff by Phil & Jesse Carkhuff Thu., May 31 Corpus Christi 6:30am †Clyde Steel by Elizabeth Rasnick 9:00am Bullard Family by Richard Perry Fri., Jun 1 St. Angela Merici (First Friday) 12:00pm †June & Bud White by Jo-Anne Kidd 7:00pm Fr. Joseph DeGuzman Exposition after 7:00pm Mass Sat., Jun 2 Saturday of Our Lady (First Saturday) 7:00am Brandon Sims by Sims Family 9:00am Thomas Hennessy by Wright Family First Saturday Devotions after 9:00am Mass Sun., Jun 3 II Sunday after Pentecost 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low Trettel Family by Barbara Trettel 11:30am High Mary Grace Margaret McCool by M/M Patrick McCool
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St. Francis de Sales Catholic ChurchArchdiocese of Atlanta
Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) ___________________________________________________________________________
Dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacramentsaccording to the 1962 Roman Missal of St. John XXIII
Trinity Sunday – May 27, 2018_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ `
Liturgical Calendar & Mass IntentionsConfessions heard before all Masses. Sundays 6:45, 8:15 & 10:30am
Next Sunday: the 11:30am high Mass will be that of the External Solemnity of Corpus Christi immediately followed by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament.
Next Sun - Fr. DeGuzman's 5th Anniversary: We will be having a potluck to celebrate Father's ordination anniversary next Sun, Jun 3, after high Mass. Please sign up to bring a dish at: https://perfectpotluck.com(Coordinator Name: Bush, Password: 0603). A-F: Main Dish, G-J: Appetizer, K-V: Side Dish, W-Z: Dessert, All: Drinks.
Thank you to all who supported Brandon Sims' fundraiser for his Nigeria mission trip. A Mass will be offered for all his benefactors during his trip.Please keep him in your prayers. May you be rewarded for your generosity.
Adult Education: Classes Resume in September
Fr. Casavantes returns on Tuesday.
Annual Eucharistic Congress: Friday, June 1st – Saturday, June 2nd at the Georgia International Convention Center near the airport.
James Hoban a fellow parishioner is in the final stages in his struggle with cancer. In your charity, please pray for him. God reward you.
Sun., May 27 Trinity Sunday 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low Hagerty Family by Stuart & Chris Bond 11:30am High Paula Umaña by Serge Sautre
Mon., May 28 St. Augustine of Canterbury No 6:30am Mass 12:00pm Celebrant's Intention
Tue., May 29 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi No 6:30am Mass 9:00am Conv. Christopher Anderson by Thomas Anderson
Wed., May 30 Feria 6:30am Claire Reichard 12:00pm Healing of Katherine Carkhuff by Phil & Jesse Carkhuff
Thu., May 31 Corpus Christi 6:30am †Clyde Steel by Elizabeth Rasnick 9:00am Bullard Family by Richard Perry
Fri., Jun 1 St. Angela Merici (First Friday) 12:00pm †June & Bud White by Jo-Anne Kidd 7:00pm Fr. Joseph DeGuzman Exposition after 7:00pm Mass Sat., Jun 2 Saturday of Our Lady (First Saturday) 7:00am Brandon Sims by Sims Family 9:00am Thomas Hennessy by Wright Family First Saturday Devotions after 9:00am Mass
Sun., Jun 3 II Sunday after Pentecost 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low Trettel Family by Barbara Trettel 11:30am High Mary Grace Margaret McCool by M/M Patrick McCool
After the creation of Adam, “The Lord God said: It is not good for man to be alone; let us make him a help like unto himself. . . . Then the Lord God cast a deep sleep upon Adam; and when he was fast asleep, he took one of his ribs, and filled up flesh for it. And the Lord God built the rib which he took from Adam into a woman; and brought her to Adam. And Adam said: “This now is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of me. Wherefore a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they shall be two in one flesh” (Gen. 2:18, 21-24). On the strength of Adam’s words, “this now is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh,” some scholars interpret - and perhaps more correctly - the term “rib” to mean a “portion of Adam’s body.” According to St. Thomas, Eve’s body was fashioned in its full perfection by adding new matter - obtained either through direct creation or more probably by the conversion of pre-existing inorganic matter - to that derived from Adam. God supplied immediately and miraculously that which in the rest of men arises gradually and slowly - that is, the growth from a germ through the embryo to a complete body. St. Thomas also points out that Eve was taken from Adam’s side, to indicate that she was to be at his side as a companion in all the circumstances of life. Because woman was formed from man, man is head of the woman and of the family.
Sacredness of Sex
From what we have said, it is obvious that sex is something sacred and that it has a providential purpose. The sacred writer makes this terse comment on the creation of our first parents: “Male and female he created them” (Gen. 1:27). In other words, God willed and created two sexes. The matrimonial union shall be between one man and one woman and shall be indissoluble. “Wherefore a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they shall be two in one flesh” (Gen. 2:24). Our Lord appeals to this passage in establishing the indissolubility of marriage (Mt. 19:5). The existence, difference, and union of the sexes are intended to lead to the birth of a child: “God blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth” (Gen. 1:28). God could have - by a mere act of His will - brought men directly into the world as full-grown individuals; instead, he chose to associate parents with Himself in bringing new beings into the world. To be continued ...
St. Francis de Sales Parish - Information & ContactsConfessions: 15 mins before weekday Masses;Sundays 6:45am, 8:15am, 10:30amBaptism: Contact the parish at least six weeks before birthMarriage: Contact the parish at least six months before the weddingEucharistic Exposition: Friday after evening MassRosary: before 9:00am and 11:30am Sunday MassesReligious Education (CCD): Sundays at 10:15am (Sept-May)Legion of Mary: Meets Friday at 5:00pmKnights of Columbus: Meets 2nd Mon of month: Rosary at 6:30pm, dinner, meeting starts at 7:30pm: https://sites.google.com/view/kofc14625/homeColumbian Squires: Circle meets on 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:15pmFNE: Female scouting group meets Saturday mornings: [email protected] Gerard: For desirous, new, and expectant moms: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-11:15am & 1pm-1:30pm
Couples Celebrating 50th & 60th Anniversary: Our bishop would like to honor couples married in 1968 and 1958 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniv. Mass on Sat, Oct 6, 2018, at 12pm at St. Brigid in Alpharetta. Reception follows Mass for the couples and their families. Space is limited. To RSVP, go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass
Altar Server Training: Males 10 years and older wanting to learn to serve at the altar should contact Scott Calta to register for forthcoming sessions. Email him at: [email protected]
9:00am Sunday Social: A volunteer is needed to organize coffee and snacks after the 9:00am Sunday Mass. Many thanks to Barbara Trettel who is retiring after faithfully preparing coffee each Sunday and organizing this effort for our parish for the past 20 years! She appreciates and thanks all those who have helped with snacks during that time. Her last day of making coffee will be Sun, Jun 3. Please contact a priest with interest.
Appropriate Dress: In obedience and humility to God and charity to neighbor, please be dressed appropriately when attending Holy Mass. Men should be in collared shirts (no T-shirts, graphics etc.) and long trousers. Ladies should be in opaque clothing, not tight-fitting, coming up to the neckline front and back, covering the shoulders and upper arms, skirts coming down below the knee, even when seated. Veiling is welcome.
Volunteer opportunities and trade workshops available: for men in July to help in the construction of the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph in Fairfield, PA. See http://fairfieldcarmelites.org/ for more details.
Pentecost Sunday – May 20, 2018_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Liturgical Calendar & Mass IntentionsConfessions heard before all Masses. Sundays 6:45, 8:15 & 10:30am
Last Sunday's Collection: $5,040.00 God reward you. FSSP Seminary Burse: $2,075.00 Catholic Communications: $144.25
Today: a plenary indulgence can be gained by publicly saying or singing the Veni Creator Spiritus. This will replace the Leonine prayers at the end of the low Masses and will be sung before the Vidi Aquam at the high Mass.
Today – Nigeria Fundraiser: Pancakes will be offered after the 9am Mass and a BBQ lunch after the 11:30am Mass. Brandon Sims will give a presentation about the FSSP Nigerian apostolate, Nne Enyemaka Parish, where he will be traveling this summer to assist with their mission. Donations will go toward his travel expenses. Please come and hear about what's taking place in Nigeria. Your support and generosity are appreciated.
Adult Education: This week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Church Part 3 - CONCLUSION1:30pm - No Classes Until September
Fr. Casavantes will be away at the FSSP priestly ordinations in Nebraska as well as vacation from May 22–May 29, inclusive. There will only be one Mass each weekday during Father’s absence, so please check the schedule.
Congratulations to Elijah James, son of Jonathan and Ileana Bragg, who was baptized and received into the Church yesterday.
Altar Server Training: Males 10 years and older wanting to learn to serve at the altar should contact Scott Calta to register for forthcoming sessions. Email: [email protected]
Sun., May 20 Pentecost Sunday 7:15am Low Perry Family by Richard Perry 9:00am Low Fr. Matthew McCarthy by Sims Family 11:30am High Pro Populo
Mon., May 21 Pentecost Monday 6:30am †Paul L. 12:00pm Fr. Matthew McCarthy by Wright Family
Tue., May 22 Pentecost Tuesday No 6:30am Mass 9:00am Gabriel and Katherine Carkhuff by Phil & Jesse Carkhuff
Wed., May 23 Pentecost Wednesday (Ember Day) No 6:30am Mass 12:00pm Tom Kidd by Jo-Anne Kidd
Thu., May 24 Pentecost Thursday 6:30am Patrick Wright by Wright Family No 9:00am Mass
Fri., May 25 Pentecost Friday (Ember Day) No 12:00pm Mass 7:00pm Dee Hidalgo by Amy Thomas Exposition after 7:00pm Mass
Sat., May 26 Pentecost Saturday (Ember Day) No 7:00am Mass 9:00am Esther Rosner by Thomas R. Kinsella
Sun., May 27 Trinity Sunday 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low Hagerty Family by Stuart & Chris Bond 11:30am High Paula Umaña by Serge Sautre
The creation of man was the most solemn moment in the production of the universe. For man is the head and the heart, the soul and the artist, the very crown of creation. He makes the inanimate and irrational creatures around him vibrate with divine praises, he makes them sing and proclaim the glory of God in the concern of creation. The minerals, the plants and the animals about him, the sun and stars above him, cluster around him and beseech him: “O man, great is God, adore Him.”
The Creation of Adam
God commanded the chemical elements of the earth to assemble, “and the Lord God formed man of the slime of the earth” (Gen. 2:7). At the very moment that Adam’s body reached the point of full perfection, at that very instant God infused into it a spiritual, immortal soul: “And God breathed into his face the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7).
The Human Soul
The soul is the principle of perfection in man. Without it, the eye would be without a gleam, the face without expression, the body without vigor, the faculties of man without movement. It is not depressed by fever, paralyzed by cold, exhausted by heat, consumed by disease. It is active and victorious even in a body broken by suffering or persecution. It radiates forth from the body under the form of intelligence and liberty. Unaffected by matter and indivisible, the soul cannot come from the souls or bodies of the parents. Being spiritual, it cannot come from matter. Being intellectual, it cannot come from animal life. The perfections of the effect cannot exceed the perfections of the cause. It can come only from God who creates it out of nothing: “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth before . . . the dust return into its earth from whence it was, and the spirit return to God who gave it” (Eccles. 12:1, 7). The soul is created at the moment that it is infused into the body - about nine months before the birth of the child. To be continued ...
St. Francis de Sales Parish - Information & ContactsConfessions: 15 mins before weekday Masses;Sundays 6:45am, 8:15am, 10:30amBaptism: Contact the parish at least six weeks before birthMarriage: Contact the parish at least six months before the weddingEucharistic Exposition: Friday after evening MassRosary: before 9:00am and 11:30am Sunday MassesReligious Education (CCD): Sundays at 10:15am (Sept-May)Legion of Mary: Meets Friday at 5:00pmKnights of Columbus: Meets 2nd Mon of month: Rosary at 6:30pm, dinner, meeting starts at 7:30pm: https://sites.google.com/view/kofc14625/homeColumbian Squires: Circle meets on 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:15pmFNE: Female scouting group meets Saturday mornings: [email protected] Gerard: For desirous, new, and expectant moms: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-11:15am & 1pm-1:30pm
Fr. DeGuzman's 5th Ordination Anniversary is on Friday, Jun 1. There will be a celebration and potluck lunch on Sunday, Jun 3, after high Mass. Please bring a dish to share. Sign up at https:/perfectpotluck.com. (Coordinator Name: Bush, Password: 0603). A-F: Main Dish, G-J: Appetizer, K-V: Side Dish, W-Z: Dessert, All: Drinks.
Fundraiser Proceeds: The Knights of Columbus & Colombian Squires were pleased to donate $575.00 to SFdS for the needy of the parish to be used at the discretion of the priests. This is the money that was raised from the Lenten Soup Fundraisers. Thank you for your generosity!
Couples Celebrating 50th & 60th Anniversary: Our bishop would like to honor couples married in 1968 and 1958 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniv. Mass on Sat, Oct 6, 2018, at 12pm at St. Brigid in Alpharetta. Reception follows Mass for the couples and their families. Space is limited. To RSVP, go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass
The Benedictine Sisters from Gower, MO, have produced a new CD The Hearts of Jesus, Mary & Joseph at Ephesus as part of their continued fundraising efforts to complete their monastery church. To support their effort and purchase a CD, please go to http://benedictinesofmary.org
Annual Eucharistic Congress: June 1st - 2nd at the Georgia International Convention Center near the airport.
FSSP Ordinations: The priestly ordinations will take place this Sat, May 26, 2018, at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, NE. You can watch the Pontifical Mass and ordination ceremony live here: http://livemass.net/
Appropriate Dress: In obedience and humility to God and charity to neighbor, please be dressed appropriately when attending Holy Mass. Men should be in collared shirts (no T-shirts, graphics etc.) and long trousers. Ladies should be in opaque clothing, not tight-fitting, coming up to the neckline front and back, covering the shoulders and upper arms, skirts coming down below the knee, even when seated. Veiling is welcome.
Sunday after the Ascension – May 13, 2018_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Liturgical Calendar & Mass IntentionsConfessions heard before all Masses. Sundays 6:45, 8:15 & 10:30am
Last Sunday's Collection: $5,969.75 God reward you.
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers! May Our Lady assist you and keep you in your vocation of raising and guiding the children of Holy Mother Church now and always. God reward you!
Today: the second collection is for Catholic Communications. Please make checks payable to SFdS. Thank you.
Adult Education: This week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Church, Part 21:30pm - No Classes Until SeptemberNext week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Church, Part 31:30pm - No Classes Until September
Next Sunday – Nigeria Fundraiser: Brandon Sims will be traveling to the FSSP Nigerian apostolate, Nne Enyemaka Parish, this summer to assist with their mission. He'll be giving a presentation about this parish after both Masses on Sunday, May 20. Pancakes will be offered after the 9am Mass and a BBQ lunch after the 11:30am Mass. Donations will go toward his travel expenses. Please come and hear about what's taking place in Nigeria. Your support and generosity will be most appreciated.
Congratulations to Jonathan and Ileana Bragg on the birth of their son, Elijah Bragg.
Sun., May 13 Sunday after the Ascension 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low Bishop Alvaro Corrada 11:30am High Karen H. Carver by Fred Carver
Mon., May 14 Feria after the Ascension 6:30am †E. K. 12:00pm Claire Reichard
Tue., May 15 St. John Baptist de la Salle 6:30am Celebrant's Intention 9:00am Intentions of Elizabeth Roman
Wed., May 16 St. Ubaldus 6:30am Intentions of Elemer Kovacs 12:00pm †Fr. Charles Okeke by Lloyd Bird
Thu., May 17 St. Paschal Baylon 6:30am †Mary Anne Horwath by Jeff Horwath 9:00am †Holy Souls by Valerie Calloway
Fri., May 18 St. Venantius 12:00pm Intentions of Angela Veri 7:00pm Claire Reichard Exposition after 7:00pm Mass
Sat., May 19 Vigil of Pentecost 7:00am †K. M. 9:00am †Holy Souls, especially members of F.O.S.S. by Nora Rose
Sun., May 20 Pentecost Sunday 7:15am Low Perry Family by Richard Perry 9:00am Low Fr. Matthew McCarthy by Sims Family 11:30am High Pro Populo
The Problem of Evil. But do not diseases and sufferings and physical evils of all kinds - floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. - strike a discordant note in God’s creation? How can it be said that divine Providence directs the whole of creation toward a manifestation of His external glory and a realization of the happiness of His creatures, when evils of every kind abound in the world? Let it be noted at once that for those who have lost sight of all spiritual standards, whose only aim in life is pleasure and earthly well-being, bodily sufferings and physical evils constitute an insoluble irritant. For those who have a Christian outlook on life and who are guided by the spirit of faith we may offer, first of all, certain common sense considerations on the problem of evil:
1. Evil lies at the root of things which are created, limited, finite. Imperfection, suffering, disintegration are embedded in their very nature and inherent in their essential nothingness.
2. Nature, with its untold powers and forces, is a delicately balanced system. If out of ignorance, stupidity or perversity we throw its mechanisms out of gear, if we handle its pent-up energies carelessly or unskillfully, if we force it to operate in abnormal ways, destruction, disaster and sufferings will inevitably follow.
3. An even more delicately balanced instrument is the human body. If we misuse or abuse the body or its faculties and powers - sufferings, disease, nervousness, broken health and a premature death will follow.
4. Pain is a great stimulus to action. It has moved scientists to undertake researches and studies which have brought untold blessings to all mankind. God brings great good out of evil.
5. The natural calamities - such as cyclones, floods, etc. - which occasionally overwhelm a segment of the population rouse man from his religious indifference and fill him with reverence for the Creator; they make men realize that if he is helpless before the overwhelming power of God’s laws of nature he will be equally helpless before the force of God’s moral laws.
To be continued ...
St. Francis de Sales Parish - Information & ContactsConfessions: 15 mins before weekday Masses;Sundays 6:45am, 8:15am, 10:30amBaptism: Contact the parish at least six weeks before birthMarriage: Contact the parish at least six months before the weddingEucharistic Exposition: Friday after evening MassRosary: before 9:00am and 11:30am Sunday MassesReligious Education (CCD): Sundays at 10:15am (Sept-May)Legion of Mary: Meets Friday at 5:00pmKnights of Columbus: Meets 2nd Mon of month: Rosary at 6:30pm, dinner, meeting starts at 7:30pm: https://sites.google.com/view/kofc14625/homeColumbian Squires: Circle meets on 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:15pmFNE: Female scouting group meets Saturday mornings: [email protected] Gerard: For desirous, new, and expectant moms: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-11:15am & 1pm-1:30pm
Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men: June 21-24, 2018, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, NE, with Fr. James Buckley, FSSP. Retreat begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday with dinner and concludes Sunday after brunch. Private room and bath. Age 18 and over. Cost is $195.00. Transportation from Lincoln airport provided upon request. Register at [email protected] or by phone 402-797-7700, ext. 116. Late registration until June 15.
Couples Celebrating 50th & 60th Anniversary in 2018: Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1968 and 1958 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniv. Mass on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:00pm at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Alpharetta. A reception with follow the Mass for the couples and their families. Space is limited. To RSVP for this event and for more information, please go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass
Appropriate Dress: In obedience and humility to God and charity to neighbor, please be dressed appropriately when attending Holy Mass. Men should be in collared shirts (no T-shirts, graphics etc.) and long trousers. Ladies should be in opaque clothing, not tight-fitting, coming up to the neckline front and back, covering the shoulders and upper arms, skirts coming down below the knee, even when seated. Veiling is welcome.
The Benedictine Sisters from Gower, MO, have produced a new CD The Hearts of Jesus, Mary & Joseph at Ephesus as part of their continued fundraising efforts to complete their monastery church. To support their effort and purchase a CD, please go to http://benedictinesofmary.org
Fifth Sunday after Easter – May 6, 2018_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Liturgical Calendar & Mass IntentionsConfessions heard before all Masses. Sundays 6:45, 8:15 & 10:30am
Last Sunday's Collection: $6,328.00 God reward you. Catholic Home Missions: $199.25
Today: May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin before the 11:30am Mass.
Today – First Holy Communion: fourteen children will make their First Holy Communion today at the 11:30am high Mass: Catherine Bush, Marie Cole, Andrew Fender, Estella Hodges, Luke Jackson, Eva Kolodzy, Kamila Mejia, Cecilia Sautre, Albert Severson, Adam Tate, Matilda Willie, Ava Marie Willie, Samuel Willie, and Joseph Wright. Please keep them in your prayers. The first five pews on both sides of the nave will be reserved for the students, their families, and guests. Also, please refrain from taking photos during Mass. Our photographer will be documenting this event.
Today – FSSP Seminary Burse: to support the seminarians of the Fraternity in Denton, NE. It would greatly help if checks are made payable to “FSSP” rather than to our parish. Many thanks for your generosity.
Adult Education: This week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Church, Part 11:30pm - No Classes Until SeptemberNext week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Church, Part 2
Wed., May 9 – St Gerard's Ministry: The next mom's & children's Mass is this Wed. at 12:00pm. Please bring your small children as we help them practice being in Mass. Confessions begin at 11:30am (we can watch your little ones). Bring your own snack/lunch for a small social afterwards.
Sun., May 6 Fifth Sunday after Easter 7:15am Low †Isabel Santana by Carmen I. Santiago 9:00am Low Pro Populo 11:30am High Claire Reichard
Mon., May 7 St. Stanislaus 6:30am Thanksgiving by Sofia Arango 12:00pm Celebrant's Intention
Tue., May 8 Feria of Paschaltide 6:30am Mariana Grace Leiching by Sims Family 9:00am †Holy Souls by Owen & Caroline Elliott
Wed., May 9 Vigil of the Ascension 6:30am †Holy Souls by Maureen Cunningham 12:00pm St. Gerard Ministry
Thu., May 10 Ascension of the Lord 6:30am †Isabel Santana by Carmen I. Santiago 7:30pm Mr. Otto Feil by Christian Sims
Fri., May 11 Sts. Philip & James 12:00pm Joseph Brock by Christine Brock 7:00pm In Honor of Christ’s Agony in Garden by M/M Owen Elliott Exposition after 7:00pm Mass
Sat., May 12 Sts. Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla 7:00am Christopher N. by Amy Thomas 9:00am †Emilia Orci de Quintero by Nohemi Oddo
Sun., May 13 Sunday after the Ascension 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low †Linda DeLuco Domer by Joann Knuth & family 11:30am High Karen H. Carver by Fred Carver
Created things are stepping stones to our knowledge of God. In His parables - which were stories intended to teach a supernatural lesson - our Lord frequently used created things as a starting point for inculcating divine truths. The wheat, cockle and mustard seed; the fig-tree, fruits, vine and vineyards; the birds, the lilies, and the grass of the field; the rain, wind, sunlight and floods; the barn and the grains; the harvest and the reapers; the shepherd and the sheepfold; the fishing net and the fish; the plow and the oxen - all these were elevated to serve as vehicles of the highest and most magnificent verities of the supernatural order. The followers of Christ were taught to find God in nature - or to harken to nature speaking to them of God. They were taught to discern the resemblances and harmony between nature and the supernatural, to observe the two ascend to one and the same God. They learned to see that God and nature, though distinct, were inseparable.
The Church was not slow in incorporating the same principle into her liturgy. Through the external objects of the liturgy she wishes us to see the invisible things of God so that while the outward symbols strike our sense, their deeper meaning may fill our minds. By cribs, tombs and processions, by paintings, frescoes, statues and stained glass windows, she teaches us the meaning of the Incarnation, redemption, Resurrection and Pentecost. By the universal language of color she portrays to us the character of the feast and of the Mass. Through vivid ceremonies she re-enacts before our eyes in an unbloody manner the sacrifice of Calvary. But the external objects of the liturgy are not merely vehicles of supernatural truth - whether it be bread, wine, water, salt, oil or any other – they represent as well as produce a spiritual effect.
To be continued ...
St. Francis de Sales Parish - Information & ContactsConfessions: 15 mins before weekday Masses;Sundays 6:45am, 8:15am, 10:30amBaptism: Contact the parish at least six weeks before birthMarriage: Contact the parish at least six months before the weddingEucharistic Exposition: Friday after evening MassRosary: before 9:00am and 11:30am Sunday MassesReligious Education (CCD): Sundays at 10:15am (Sept-May)Legion of Mary: Meets Friday at 5:00pmKnights of Columbus: Meets 2nd Mon of month: Rosary at 6:30pm, dinner, meeting starts at 7:30pm: https://sites.google.com/view/kofc14625/homeColumbian Squires: Circle meets on 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:15pmFNE: Female scouting group meets Saturday mornings: [email protected] Gerard: For desirous, new, and expectant moms: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-11:15am & 1pm-1:30pm
Thu., May 10 – Ascension of the Lord: There will be sung Mass in the evening followed by a light reception in the social hall. Please bring something to share.
Next Sunday: Second collection for Catholic Communications. Please make checks payable to SFdS. Thank you.
Nigeria Fundraiser: has been postponed until Sunday, May 20.
Couples Celebrating 50th & 60th Anniversary in 2018: Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1968 and 1958 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniv. Mass on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:00pm at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Alpharetta. A reception with follow the Mass for the couples and their families. Space is limited. To RSVP for this event and for more information, please go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass
Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men: June 21-24, 2018, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, NE, with Fr. James Buckley, FSSP. Retreat begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday with dinner and concludes Sunday after brunch. Private room and bath. Age 18 and over. Cost is $195.00. Transportation from Lincoln airport provided upon request. Register at [email protected] or by phone 402-797-7700, ext. 116. Late registration until June 15.
Congratulations to Bradley and Kaitlin Poole on the birth of their daughter, Genevieve “Ginny” Catherine.
Appropriate Dress: In obedience and humility to God and charity to neighbor, please be dressed appropriately when attending Holy Mass. Men should be in collared shirts (no T-shirts, graphics etc.) and long trousers. Ladies should be in opaque clothing, not tight-fitting, coming up to the neckline front and back, covering the shoulders and upper arms, skirts coming down below the knee, even when seated. Veiling is welcome.
Fourth Sunday after Easter – April 29, 2018_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Liturgical Calendar & Mass IntentionsConfessions heard before all Masses. Sundays 6:45, 8:15 & 10:30am
Last Sunday's Collection: $6,344.74 God reward you. April 15 Collection: $3,881.05
Today: there is a second collection for Catholic Home Missions. Please make checks out to our parish. Thank you.
Adult Education: This week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Messianic Fulfillment, Part 21:30pm - Epic! – ConclusionNext week:10:15am - Bible Timeline – The Church, Part 11:30pm - No Classes Until September
Next Sun. – First Holy Communion: please keep in your prayers the thirteen children who will make their First Holy Communion at the 11:30am high Mass next Sunday, May 6: Catherine Bush, Marie Cole, Andrew Fender, Estella Hodges, Luke Jackson, Eva Kolodzy, Kamila Mejia, Cecilia Sautre, Albert Severson, Adam Tate, Matilda Willie, Ava Marie Willie, and Samuel Willie. Seating at this Mass is likely to be more difficult than usual, so please plan accordingly. The first five pews on both sides of the nave will be reserved for the students, their families, and guests.
Next Sun. – Nigeria Fundraiser: Brandon Sims will be traveling to the FSSP Nigerian apostolate, Nne Enyemaka Parish, this summer to assist with their mission. He'll be giving a presentation about this parish after both Masses. Pancakes will be offered after the 9am Mass and a BBQ lunch after the 11:30am Mass. All donations will go toward his travel expenses. Please come and hear about what's taking place in Nigeria. Your support and generosity will be most appreciated.
Sun., Apr. 29 Fourth Sunday after Easter 7:15am Low Pro Populo 9:00am Low †C. G. 11:30am High Friends and Benefactors by Sofia Arango
Mon., Apr. 30 St. Catherine of Siena 6:30am Special Intention 12:00pm Christopher & Yuni Carver Intention by Fred & Karen Carver
Tue., May 1 St. Joseph the Workman 6:30am Intentions of Gary 9:00am Celebrant's Intention
Wed., May 2 St. Athanasius 6:30am †E. K. 12:00pm Healing for Otto Feil by Martha Jane Ray
Thu., May 3 Feria 6:30am †K. M. 9:00am †Regina Brady Perry by Richard Perry
Fri., May 4 St. Monica (First Friday) 12:00pm Intentions of Michael Friedl 7:00pm Conv. of Sinners & Perseverance of Just by Sofia Arango Exposition after 7:00pm Mass Sat., May 5 St. Pius V (First Saturday) 7:00am Intentions of Michael Friedl 9:00am SFdS Volunteers First Saturday Devotions follow 9:00am Mass
Sun., May 6 Fifth Sunday after Easter 7:15am Low †Isabel Santana by Carmen I. Santiago 9:00am Low Claire Reichard 11:30am High Pro Populo
The number of angels is exceedingly great. Scripture represents them as an army or as a legion. In the Book of Daniel we read that “thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times a hundred thousand stood before him” (7:10). The Scriptures assign nine different titles to the angels: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations, principalities, powers, virtues, archangels and angels. Since Scripture carefully distinguishes between these different names, it is clear that these terms denote different dignities and offices. These groups constitute among themselves a perfectly ordered society because order prevails everywhere in God’s universe.
9. Creation – Lower Creatures
The doctrine of creation runs like a golden thread throughout the Sacred Scriptures. The Old Testament opens with the words: “In the beginning God created heaven and earth” (Gen. 1:1). “He made heaven and earth, the sea,” says the Psalmist, “and all things that are in them - For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created” (Ps. 145:6; 32:9). In the Book of Isaias the Lord tells us that He is the sole cause of the universe: “I am the Lord that makes all things, that alone stretches out the heavens, that establishes the earth. And there is none with me” (44:24). He made all things out of nothing: “I beseech thee, my son, look upon heaven and earth and all that is in them: and consider that God made them out of nothing” (2 Mach. 7:28). The New Testament continues the same teaching: “All things were made by him, and without him was made nothing that was made” (Jn. 1:3).
Created things reveal the perfection of their Creator. God, as we said, is the cause of all things. Since the perfection of the effect must in some manner preexist in the cause, God prepossesses - if you may say so - all the perfections of creatures, being Himself supremely and universally perfect. Every creature represents Him, imitates Him, participates in a limited measure in His perfections. In other words, God speaks to us, reveals Himself to us, in the things which He has made (Job 38). Here again, Scripture is eloquent in affirming this truth: “The heavens show forth the glory of God; and the firmament declareth the work of his hands” (Ps. 18:2). He is clothed with light as a garment, stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and has made all things in wisdom, so that the earth is filled with His riches (Ps. 103).
St. Francis de Sales Parish - Information & ContactsConfessions: 15 mins before weekday Masses;Sundays 6:45am, 8:15am, 10:30amBaptism: Contact the parish at least six weeks before birthMarriage: Contact the parish at least six months before the weddingEucharistic Exposition: Friday after evening MassRosary: before 9:00am and 11:30am Sunday MassesReligious Education (CCD): Sundays at 10:15am (Sept-May)Legion of Mary: Meets Friday at 5:00pmKnights of Columbus: Meets 2nd Mon of month: Rosary at 6:30pm, dinner, meeting starts at 7:30pm: https://sites.google.com/view/kofc14625/homeColumbian Squires: Circle meets on 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:15pmFNE: Female scouting group meets Saturday mornings: [email protected] Gerard: For desirous, new, and expectant moms: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-11:15am & 1pm-1:30pm
“The invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made. His eternal power also and divinity. . .” (Rm. 1:20).
Man is the spokesman of created things in their praises of the Creator. “The heavens,” says the Psalmist, “show forth the glory of God” (Ps. 18:2). The term “glory” enshrines at once two ideas: it stands for God’s perfections revealed in a particular thing or event - His omnipotence, wisdom, immensity, goodness, etc. – and, secondly, the praise which this manifestation of divine power should evoke on the part of man. God is wonderful in His works: “O Lord our Lord, how admirable is thy name in the whole earth! For thy magnificence is elevated above the heavens” (Ps. 8:2). It is man’s blessed privilege to encourage and direct the creatures’ chorus of praise to the Almighty: “Kings of the earth and all people; princes and all judges of the earth; young men and maidens; let the old with the younger, praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is exalted, the praise of him is above heaven and earth” (Ps. 148:11-14). To be continued ...
The FNE Fundraiser has been postponed until further notice.
Silent Ignatian Retreat for Men: June 21-24, 2018, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, NE, with Fr. James Buckley, FSSP. Retreat begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday with dinner and concludes Sunday after brunch. Private room and bath. Age 18 and over. Cost is $195.00. Transportation from Lincoln airport provided upon request. Register at [email protected] or by phone 402-797-7700, ext. 116. Late registration until June 15.
