St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 1653 113th Street Northwest Grove, OK 74344 918-786-9312 https://stelizabeth-grove.org Fr. Valerian Gonsalves THE NEW COVE- NANT Today’s first reading is an enor- mously important passage, not only in the history of the Jewish people, but also for us as disci- ples of Jesus, who see in it a foreshadowing of the Christian dis- pensation. The prophet announces that God has chosen to forgive the people, and that as a sign of divine forgiveness a new covenant will be established. Contrasting the new covenant with the one made with Moses on Mount Sinai, Jeremiah says that the new covenant will be written on the people’s hearts rather than on tablets of stone. No longer will the communi- ty’s tradition be the sole bearer of the covenant; hence- forth, God will speak directly and personally to each individual, forgiving sin and calling for a return to God in faithfulness. No longer will mere outward compli- ance with the dictates of the Law suffice; henceforth, God asks for an obedience that springs from the depths of one’s heart. Precisely that kind of obedience is highlighted in today’s second reading, where the author of the Let- ter to the Hebrews describes Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant whose obe- dience has made him the source of salvation for all who, in turn, obey him. EL NUEVO PACTO La primera lectura de hoy es un paso muy importante, en la historia del pueblo judío y también para nosotros como discípulos de Jesús que ven en ella un anuncio de la dispensación cristiana. El profeta anuncia que Dios ha escogido perdonar al pueblo, y que como un signo del perdón divino se establecerá una nueva alianza. Contrastando la nueva alianza con la que Dios hizo con Moisés en el Monte Sinaí, Jeremías dice que el nuevo pacto será inscrito en el corazón del pueblo y no en tablas de piedra. Ya no será la tradición de la comunidad la única portadora de la alianza; a partir de ahora, Dios hablará directa y personalmente a cada individuo, perdonando el pecado y pidiendo un retorno a Él en fidelidad. Ya no bastará el mero cumplimiento de los dictados externos de la ley; a partir de ahora, Dios pide una obediencia que brota de lo más profundo de nuestro corazón. Precisamente ese tipo de obediencia se destaca en la segunda lectura de hoy, donde el autor de la Carta a los Hebreos describe a Jesús como el mediador del nuevo pacto, cuya obediencia ha hecho de él la fuente de salvación para todos los que, a su vez, le obedecen.
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St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
1653 113th Street Northwest Grove, OK 74344
918-786-9312 https://stelizabeth-grove.org
Fr. Valerian Gonsalves
THE NEW COVE-NANT Today’s first reading is an enor-mously important passage, not only in the history of the Jewish people, but also for us as disci-ples of Jesus, who see in it a foreshadowing of the Christian dis-pensation. The prophet announces that God has chosen to forgive the people, and that as a sign of divine forgiveness a new covenant will be established. Contrasting the new covenant with the one made with Moses on Mount Sinai, Jeremiah says that the new covenant will be written on the people’s hearts rather than on tablets of stone. No longer will the communi-ty’s tradition be the sole bearer of the covenant; hence-forth, God will speak directly and personally to each individual, forgiving sin and calling for a return to God in faithfulness. No longer will mere outward compli-ance with the dictates of the Law suffice; henceforth, God asks for an obedience that springs from the depths of one’s heart. Precisely that kind of obedience is highlighted in today’s second reading, where the author of the Let-ter to the Hebrews describes Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant whose obe-dience has made him the source of salvation for all who, in turn, obey him.
EL NUEVO PACTO La primera lectura de hoy es un paso muy importante, en la historia del pueblo judío y también para nosotros como discípulos de Jesús que ven en ella un anuncio de la dispensación
cristiana. El profeta anuncia que Dios ha escogido perdonar al pueblo, y que como un signo del perdón divino se establecerá una
nueva alianza. Contrastando la nueva alianza con la que Dios hizo con Moisés en el Monte Sinaí, Jeremías dice que el nuevo pacto será inscrito en el corazón del pueblo y no en tablas de piedra. Ya no será la tradición de la comunidad la única portadora de la alianza; a partir de ahora, Dios hablará directa y personalmente a cada individuo, perdonando el pecado y pidiendo un retorno a Él en fidelidad. Ya no bastará el mero cumplimiento de los dictados externos de la ley; a partir de ahora, Dios pide una obediencia que brota de lo más profundo de nuestro corazón. Precisamente ese tipo de obediencia se destaca
en la segunda lectura de hoy, donde el autor de la Carta a los Hebreos describe a Jesús como el mediador del nuevo pacto, cuya obediencia ha hecho de él la fuente de salvación para todos los que, a su vez, le obedecen.
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Dick Allred, Christo-pher Azurdia, Rosemary Barmore, Jeanie Beesley, Kathleen Callan, Judith Caputo, Janet Fletcher, Bailey Frasier, Barbara Hefley, James Highley, Gary Keesling, Tim King, Jim Koestner, Nancy Larson, Julie Lewandowski, Kathy McGivern, Roy McKinley, Dale Myers, , Ruth & Steve Nutter, Art Pinsart, Joe Pisowicz, Martha Pope, Dyanna Price, Frankie Price, Virgin-ia Price, Cindy Reynolds, Gene Russell, Nathan Rice, Carlene Sanders, Drew Schi-bi, Bertha Senn, Greg Shields, Dean Shockly, Ert Sowers, Kayden Stephenson, Annie Walser, Mark Williams & Kathy Williams
Military Gladys Batangan, , Nick Farris, Mike Flood, Stephen Flood, Aaron Kyler King, Jeremy Potts, Emily Thompson, & Nicho-las Walden College Students Aracely Aguirre, Abigail Cutter, Hannah & Miriam Doughty, Kali Ham-mock, Troy Helms, Harley Fletcher Justus Fletcher, Savoy King, Sabrina Lennemann, Brady & Brannon Maravich, Madelyn Mash, Christian Mission, Siera O'Daniel, Macy & Silas Rosiere, Jacob Walden, & Amber Wiles
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:45 - 5:15 PM El Sacramento de Recanciliacion en Espanol Domingo 12:00 -12:30 PM Marriage Preparation Please contact Fr. Valley 6 months in advance. Baptism Preparation Please contact Fr. Valley a month in advance. In Case of Emergencies For emergencies in the absence of Fr. Valley call Stan Starts (918-786-5300) or Troy Tipton (918-607-5203) Rosary Reminder We will say the Rosary thirty minutes before both Mass. Need of Prayer? It is important!!! If anyone in need of emer-gency treatment at the hospital or is going to have surgery, please call Fr. Valley at 918-786-9312 or Shonna at 918-948-2334 or Troy Tipton at 918—786-4199.
Readings For The Week Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17- 20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
Parking Lot Project
Improvement Continues! We are working toward asphalting the gravel side of the St. Elizabeth parking lot as well as the outlet road which will better accommodate our larger congregation size and ease traffic when our lake visiting parishioners join us. This endeavor is estimated to cost $27,964.00. Blue envelopes marked Parking Lot Project are available in the vestibule or you may also donate online. As always, we are sincerely grateful for your support of our parish, Fr. Valley and the Finance Council
Offering of Last Week Attendance: 184 Cash and Coin 434.00 Checks & Direct Deposits 2243.00 Online Giving 190.51 Total 2867.51 Special Collection 350.00
Announcements
Sunday Morning Mass 8AM Mass returns on April 11th, Divine Mercy Sun-day. Faith Formation: Faith Formation sacrament clas-ses only will meet weekly begin-ning April 4th. Seminarian For those of you wishing to con-tact our local seminarian: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Justus Fletcher 5200 Glennon Dr. St. Louis, MO 63119 Confirmation Please pray for our 2021 Con-firmands: Mr. Duncan Highley, Mr. RJ Hull, and Mr. Alex Oli-ver. These three gentlemen are scheduled to receive the sacra-ment of Confirmation on Satur-day, April 24th. Your prayers are greatly appreciated as these three young men enter this new chap-ter of increased faith. Consecration to St. Joseph In his apostolic letter, Patris Corde, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, praises St. Joseph and invites us to "increase our love for this great saint to encourage us to implore his intercession and
to imitate his virtues and his zeal". It is with gratitude and warmth that the Diocese of Tulsa accepts this invitation as our Church in eastern Oklahoma is dedicated tot he Holy Family -- Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Therefore, in order to promote a devotion to St. Joseph and to in-crease our efforts to bring Christ to eastern Oklahoma, Bishop Da-vid Konderla will consecrate the Diocese to St. Joseph on March 19th at Holy Family Cathedral at 6pm. LENT - 40 DAYS OF RE-FLECTION & PREPARA-TION FOR JESUS (Feb 17 - Apr 4) Lent is a liturgical season preced-ing Holy Week and Easter. The Catholic Church designates these forty days as a time of prepara-tion for the greatest of liturgical solemnities, Easter, the celebra-tion of the Resurrection of Jesus, and His victory over evil, sin, and death. Lenten preparation should con-sist of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer in repentance of sins and for deeper conversion of the soul. Through these practices, we may arrive at Holy Week spiritually prepared to walk with Jesus through his suffering and death. The Church encourages the faith-ful to fast not only from food and drink but also from pride, injus-tice, and insensitivity to the mis-eries of others. Almsgiving should not merely consist of sharing material wealth but should also constitute an attitude of charity toward others. Finally, only through an openness to God in prayer can we experience true conversion as God makes our hearts more understanding and full of charity, as charity is the cornerstone of all Lenten resolu-tions.
Retirement Seminar April 6th The Knights of Columbus would like to invite all parishioners to a FREE virtual seminar entitled "Paychecks and Playchecks: Re-tirement Solutions for Life" fea-turing renowned retirement ex-pert Tom Hegna. Log in to hear Tom's advice on how to find your "Happily Ever After" retire-ment. The event will be on Tues-day, April 6th, at 7pm. Register today to reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/3s99v1p. Prayer Chain Prayer Chain: If you would like to be added for pray-ers or to pray for those in need please contact Jenni Winters at 620-872-1874 Online Giving To give online, visit our website at www. stelizabeth-grove. org . On our home page. Click on Online Giving. Have you may create a profile where you can view profile where you can view prior online donations or make changes to recurring do-nations. You can donate with eChecks. ACH or Credit & debit Card. You may also text GIVE to 918-400-2555 to set up a single or recurring donation. Weekday Mass Intentions Saturday& Sunday Prayers for those affected by the Coronavirus
Wednesday 17th 5:30—William and Claire Mallett Clarence and Mabel LaBombard ( Joanne A. Mallett)
Lenten & Easter Schedule Stations of the Cross every Friday at 6pm. Benediction following Stations on Fridays. April 1, Holy Thursday Mass (biligual) 7:00 P.M. April 2, Good Friday Stations 3:00 P.M. April 2, Good Friday Mass 7:00 P.M. (bilingual) April 3, Easter Vigil Mass 7:00 P.M. April 4, Easter Mass English 10:00 A.M. April 4, Easter Mass Spanish 12:30 P.M.
