July 5, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 5 julio 2020 Decimocuarto domingo del tiempo ordinario [email protected][email protected]www.stambrosestmary.org Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord: My healing process from the brain surgery is coming to its completion. Thanks be to God for the myriad Prayers, Spiritual Bouquets and Masses that various parishioners had offered for me in my recovery. It became far too difficult to try and write personal notes to everyone. By the time I may have finished six or eight of them, at least a dozen new ones would arrive in the daily mail! I am overwhelmed by the sincerity and number of personal notes that came to me. Thank-you, each and every one of you for taking the time to find, write within and mail to me the cards and greetings that came my way. When a veterinary doctor can take the time to write a note of thoughtfulness and assurance of prayers for a good recovery—one cannot claim to have been forgotten! And now I need to prepare us all for the upcoming departure that I have been given by the Bishop’s Office to a new assignment for ministry in Kokomo. Some have asked if I am ready to make a move “at my age” and why I haven’t considered retirement instead. My answer to that is twofold. First, I don’t think sev- enty years is too old. When one is in the twenties, to think that one day they might reach seventy (or be- yond) seems far-fetched and a matter about which you need not worry. The closer one gets to seventy, the more you begin to realize that the twilight years of life are almost staring you in the face! And, the more you discover that some things you once easily accomplished are now difficult, if not down-right impossible to achieve alone. It’s humbling to come to the conclusion that you either need to leave something for “another day” or take the time to ask for some help. The latter approach makes the challenge easier; the former will not make it go away, no matter how hard you might try. The older I get, the more I am learning that with the assistance of one another, we can reach goals that once seemed unsurmountable. Being willing to ask for the companionship of another can make any mountain easier to climb and bring to completion the impossible dream. Thank-you to all those who have helped me realize that gift. May God continue to bless us as we seek ways in which to bless one another. Peace be with you, Monsignor St. Ambrose and St. Mary 2801 Lincoln St. Anderson, IN 46016 765-644-5956 1115 Pearl St. Anderson, IN 46016 765-644-8467
My healing process from the brain surgery is coming to its completion. Thanks be to God for the myriad Prayers, Spiritual Bouquets and Masses that various parishioners had offered for me in my recovery.
It became far too difficult to try and write personal notes to everyone. By the time I may have finished six or eight of them, at least a dozen new ones would arrive in the daily mail! I am overwhelmed by the sincerity and number of personal notes that came to me. Thank-you, each and every one of you for taking the time to
find, write within and mail to me the cards and greetings that came my way. When a veterinary doctor can take the time to write a note of thoughtfulness and assurance of prayers for a good recovery—one cannot claim to have been forgotten!
And now I need to prepare us all for the upcoming departure that I have been given by the Bishop’s
Office to a new assignment for ministry in Kokomo. Some have asked if I am ready to make a move “at my age” and why I haven’t considered retirement instead. My answer to that is twofold. First, I don’t think sev-enty years is too old. When one is in the twenties, to think that one day they might reach seventy (or be-
yond) seems far-fetched and a matter about which you need not worry. The closer one gets to seventy, the more you begin to realize that the twilight years of life are almost staring you in the face! And, the more you discover that some things you once easily accomplished are now difficult, if not down-right impossible to
achieve alone. It’s humbling to come to the conclusion that you either need to leave something for “another day” or take the time to ask for some help. The latter approach makes the challenge easier; the former will not make it go away, no matter how hard you might try.
The older I get, the more I am learning that with the assistance of one another, we can reach goals that once seemed unsurmountable. Being willing to ask for the companionship of another can make any
mountain easier to climb and bring to completion the impossible dream. Thank-you to all those who have helped me realize that gift. May God continue to bless us as we seek ways in which to bless one another.
Peace be with you, Monsignor
St. Ambrose and St. Mary 2801 Lincoln St. Anderson, IN 46016
765-644-5956
1115 Pearl St. Anderson, IN 46016
765-644-8467
Queridas hermanas y hermanos en el Señor:
Mi proceso de curación de la cirugía cerebral está llegando a su fin. Gracias a Dios por la miríada de oraciones, ramos espirituales y misas que varios feligreses me habían ofrecido en mi recuperación. Se volvió demasiado difícil tratar de escribir notas personales para todos. Para cuando haya terminado seis u ocho de ellos, ¡al menos una docena de nuevos llegarían por correo diario! Estoy abrumado por la sinceridad y la cantidad de notas personales que me llegaron. Gracias, todos y cada uno de ustedes por tomarse el tiempo para buscar, escribir y enviarme por correo las tarjetas y saludos que me llegaron. Cuando un médico veterinario puede tomarse el tiempo para escribir una nota de consideración y seguridad de las oraciones para una buena recuperación, ¡no se puede afirmar que se ha olvidado!
Y ahora necesito prepararnos a todos para la próxima partida que me ha dado la Oficina del Obispo para una nueva asignación para el ministerio en Kokomo. Algunos han preguntado si estoy listo para hacer un movimiento "a mi edad" y por qué no he considerado la jubilación. Mi respuesta a eso es doble. Primero, no creo que setenta años sea demasiado viejo. Cuando uno tiene más de veinte años, pensar que algún día podrían llegar a los setenta (o más) parece descabellado y no es motivo de preocupación. ¡Cuanto más se acerca uno a setenta, más te das cuenta de que los años crepusculares de la vida casi te están mirando a la cara! Y, cuanto más descubras que algunas cosas que una vez lograste fácilmente ahora son difíciles, si no totalmente imposibles de lograr solo. Es humilde llegar a la conclusión de que debes dejar algo para "otro día" o tomarte el tiempo para pedir ayuda. El último enfoque facilita el desafío; el primero no lo hará desaparecer, no importa cuánto lo intentes.
Cuanto más envejezco, más aprendo que con la ayuda de los demás, podemos alcanzar objetivos que antes parecían insuperables. Estar dispuesto a pedir la compañía de otro puede hacer que cualquier montaña sea más fácil de escalar y completar el sueño imposible. Gracias a todos los que me han ayudado a realizar ese regalo. Que Dios continúe bendiciéndonos mientras buscamos formas de bendecirnos unos a otros.
La paz sea contigo, Monseñor
Pastor: Monsignor Robert L. Sell, III
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Mark Walter
Business Manager: Harriett Russel Parish Secretary: Anita Myers
North Office: Jan Adams (M/W/F) Holy Cross School Principal: Tina Neal
Cafeteria Positions Available—There are 2 (two) part-time position (approximately 3 hours per day) available at Holy Cross School South Campus Cafeteria and 1 (one) part-time position (approximately 4 hours per day) available at Holy Cross School North Campus. If you are interested or know some-one that might be, please contact the Rectory office at 765-644-5956.
Posiciones de cafetería disponibles: hay 2 (dos) puestos de medio tiempo (aproximadamente 3 horas por día) disponibles en la cafetería del campus sur de Holy Cross School y 1 (un) puesto de medio tiempo (aproximadamente 4 horas por día) disponibles en Holy Cross School Campus Norte Si está interesado o conoce a alguien que podría estarlo, comuníquese con la oficina de la Rectoría al 765-644-5956.
Confessions—St. Ambrose-Saturday July 4th 4:00-5:00
St. Mary-Saturday July 4th from 2:30-3:30
Confesiones: se reanudará en St. Mary el 13 de junio de 2:30 a 3:30
Returning to Mass—Please read the guidelines on the website. www.stambrosestmary.org
Regreso a misa: lea las pautas en el sitio web. www.stambrosestmary.org __________________________
Sunday 12-Jul 9:30 AM Rolando Leyva 7:30 AM Jeanne’ Papai
11:30AM John Frossard
Gabriel Baby Bottle Project - Please turn in your baby bottle at Mass.
Proyecto Gabriel Biberón - Entregue su biberón en la misa
Society of St. Vincent de Paul—to Re-Open
St. Vincent de Paul is now accepting call ins. Appointments required. Call 765-642-5401 between
noon and 3 PM Tuesday or Thursday, Phase 1 help includes rent and utility assistance.
Warehouse Appointments begin July 7th. One adult only at appointment. No children. All appoint-
ments on Tuesday or Thursday between noon and 3 PM. Wait in your car until a volunteer calls you
inside. Wear a mask and use hand sanitizer.
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Nine years ago Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsored an annual search to honor the commitment of mar-ried couples and to give hope to younger couples – that marriage can last a lifetime. The 10th Annual Search is now on for the Longest Married Couple. In addition to honoring the longest married couple for the entire United States, recognition will also be given to a couple from each State who has achieved that distinction.
Go to www.wwme.org to find out more information and to nominate couples. You do not need to know the Couple personally to nominate them. Nominations must be received by 31 July 2020.
THANK YOU for participating in our 10th Annual search for the Longest Married Couple!
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Chicken Fry
The Knights of Columbus will be having their famous chicken fry on Saturday, July 11, 2020. It will be at the Columbian Hall (1225 Main, Anderson). The time will be 5-7:30pm and the cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Come on over and enjoy a great meal.
I will praise your name forever, my King and My God.
