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ST. MARIANNE COPE PARISH Roman Catholic Churches of St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Joseph Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 23, 2020
ST. MARIANNE COPE PARISH Roman Catholic Churches of St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Joseph
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 23, 2020
A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE SOUL
THE PASTOR’S CORNER by Rev. Rees Doughty
From a homily by His Holiness Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, Ash Wednesday, 6 March 2019
“Blow the trumpet […] sanctify a fast” (Joel 2:15), says the prophet in the first reading. Lent opens with a piercing sound, that of a trumpet that does not please the ears, but instead proclaims a fast. It is a loud sound that seeks to slow down our life, which is so fast-paced, yet often direc-tionless. It is a summons to stop – a “halt!” –, to focus on what is essential, to fast from the unnecessary things that distract us. It is a wake-up call for the soul. This wake-up call is accompanied by the message that the Lord proclaims through the lips of the prophet, a short and heartfelt message: “Return to me” (v 12). To return. If we have to return, it means that we have wandered off. Lent is the time to rediscover the direction of life. Because in life’s journey, as in every journey, what really matters is not to lose sight of the goal. If what interests us as we trav-el, however, is looking at the scenery or stopping to eat, we will not get far. We should ask ourselves: On the journey of life, do I seek the way forward? Or am I satisfied with living in the moment and thinking only of feeling good, solving some problems and having fun? What is the path? Is it the search for health, which many today say comes first but which eventually passes? Could it be possessions and well-being? But we are not in the world for this. Return to me, says the Lord. To me. The Lord is the goal of our journey in this world. The direction must lead to him. Today we have been offered a sign that will help us find our direction: the head marked by ash. It is a sign that causes us to consider what occupies our mind. Our thoughts often focus on transient things, which come and go. The small mark of ash, which we will receive, is a subtle yet real reminder that of the many things occupying our thoughts, that we chase after and worry about every day, nothing will remain. No matter how hard we work, we will take no wealth with us from this life. Earthly realities fade away like dust in the wind. Possessions are temporary, power passes, success wanes. The culture of appearance prevalent today, which persuades us to live for passing things, is a great deception. It is like a blaze: once ended, only ash remains. Lent is the time to free ourselves from the illusion of chasing after dust. Lent is for rediscovering that we are created for the inextinguishable flame, not for ashes that immediately disappear; for God, not for the world; for the eternity of heaven, not for earthly deceit; for the freedom of the children of God, not for slavery to
things. We should ask ourselves today: Where do I stand? Do I live for fire or for ash? On this Lenten journey, back to what is essential, the Gospel proposes three steps which the Lord invites us to undertake without hypocrisy and pretense: almsgiving, prayer, fasting. What are they for? Almsgiving, prayer and fasting bring us back to the three realities that do not fade away. Prayer reunites us to God; charity, to our neighbor; fasting, to ourselves. God, my neighbor, my life: these are the realities that do not fade away and in which we must invest. Lent, therefore, invites us to focus, first of all on the Almighty, in prayer, which frees us from that horizontal and mundane life where we find time for self but forget God. It then invites us to focus on others, with the charity that frees us from the vanity of acquiring and of thinking that things are only good if they are good for me. Finally, Lent invites us to look inside our heart, with fasting, which frees us from attachment to things and from the worldli-ness that numbs the heart. Prayer, charity, fasting: three investments for a treasure that endures…. It is a time to fix our gaze on what abides. Where can we fix our gaze, then, throughout this Lenten journey? It is simple: upon the Crucified one. Jesus on the cross is life’s compass, which directs us to heaven. The poverty of the wood, the silence of the Lord, his loving self-emptying show us the necessity of a simpler life, free from anxiety about things. From the cross, Jesus teaches us the great courage involved in renunciation. We will never move for-ward if we are heavily weighed down. We need to free our-selves from the clutches of consumerism and the snares of selfishness, from always wanting more, from never being satisfied, and from a heart closed to the needs of the poor. Jesus on the wood of the cross burns with love, and calls us to a life that is passionate for him, which is not lost amid the ashes of the world; to a life that burns with charity and is not extinguished in mediocrity. Is it difficult to live as he asks? Yes, it is difficult, but it leads us to our goal. Lent shows us this. It begins with the ashes, but eventually leads us to the fire of Easter night; to the discovery that, in the tomb, the body of Jesus does not turn to ashes, but rises gloriously. This is true also for us, who are dust. If we, with our weaknesses, return to the Lord, if we take the path of love, then we will embrace the life that never ends. And surely we will be full of joy.
Pastor: Rev. Rees Doughty
[email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. John Kwaku Sah
Weekend Assistant: Rev. Robert Phelps Deacons: Leonard Farmer, Anthony Ferraiuolo,
Joseph Lieby, John Pelella
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Youth Faith Formation Annmarie O’Connor
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Sunday Mass: 12:30 pm Weekday Mass: Wednesday, 6:30 pm Confession: Wednesday, 6-6:30 pm
Adoration: Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Leviticus 19:1-2 17-18 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48
—————————— Mass Intentions for February 22/23 Sat: 4:30 +Bruno and Annette Michalski and +John McGovern Sun: 7:30 +Je rey Roe 9:00 +Helen and Jerry Maddalena 11:00 Pro Populo 12:30 +Maree Byrne
—————————— This Week in the Parish - Tues, Feb 25: 10 am-Prayer Group - Thurs, Feb 27: 1 pm-IHM Prayer Group 7 pm-Mothers’ Prayer Group - Sun, Mar 1: 10 am-Fellowship Breakfast
—————————— Join us for a Fellowship Breakfast on Sunday, March 1st after the 9 am Mass at St. Thomas.
Ash Wednesday is February 26.
Masses will be held at: - 8:30 am at St. Thomas - Noon at St. Thomas - 4:30 pm, Service of the Word with distribution of ashes at St. Thomas. This is a special gathering time for families but all are invited to attend. - 6:30 pm at St. Joseph. There will not be adoration or confession prior to Mass.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. This is a serious matter within Church law. - FFASTING means only one full meal a day may be taken. Two smaller meals can be eaten to maintain physical strength but together they should not equal another full meal in quantity. Snacking between meals is not permitted. Catholics ages 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are not specifically obliged to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able. - AABSTINENCE forbids the eating of meat or poultry. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged to abstain on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent and continues to oblige throughout their lives. Those who are not specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are urged to join in the discipline of abstaining to the extent that they are able. - Remember AALL FRIDAYS OF THE YEAR are designated as days of penance during which we are encouraged to practice self-denial out of gratitude for the suffering and death Jesus accepted for us.
Faith Formation Classes for children begin in First Grade as the Archdiocese of New York requires two years of instruction prior to the reception of First Communion in 2nd Grade. Registration for ALL grades for 2020/21 classes will be in March. New to the program? Call Annmarie O'Connor at 845.534.2547 ext. 2.
—————————— Offertory: Thank you for your generosity and continued support of the parish! February 22/23: $7,246.25 Peter’s Pence: $1,748.00 Online Giving (Feb 10-16): $1,469.15 In addition to cash/checks, envelopes, or automatic bill payment/direct deposit for your donations, Online Giving, through debiting your credit card or bank account, is available. The Second O ertory for February 29/March 1 is for the Parish’s Capital Projects Fund.
Monday, February 24 8:30 +Rose Marie Laterra by Peter and Andrea Brandt Tuesday, February 25 8:30 +Adele Soldano by family Wednesday, February 26: Ash Wednesday 8:30 Celebrant’s Intentions 12:00 Celebrant’s Intentions 4:30 Service 6:30 Celebrant’s Intentions Thursday, February 27 8:30 +Antoinette Mansour by Ireifej family Friday, February 28 8:30 +Paula Dodge Earle by Kathleen Kiernan
Saturday, February 29 8:30 L/D Mbrs of Tahtouh family by Ireifej family 4:30 +Helen and Jerry Maddalena by family; +Tom Greevy by Grabe family Sunday, March 1: First Sunday in Lent 7:30 +Irene P. Ruiz by William Bryson 9:00 +Francis John Varley by Marge and Kevin Allen; and +Margaret McGinnis by Kathy and Bill Fogarty 11:00 Pro Populo (for the people of the parish) 12:30 +Rosendo Del Rosario, Sr. by Arciga family The offering for an announced intention is $15. Up to two separate intentions will be accepted at the Sat. Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm and the Sun. 9 am Mass. The Sunday 11 am Mass will ALWAYS be offered for the People of the Parish.
For the Parish Prayer Chain: email/call: [email protected], 845.746.8829.
—————————— 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer, fasting, and community outreach with a peaceful presence outside of local abortion businesses. The Newburgh campaign will take place outside Planned Parenthood (136 Lake Street #11, Newburgh. For more information or to sign up for vigil hours, visit: 40daysforlife.com/newburgh or contact Wendy at (845) 820-4366 [email protected]
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Rita #264 News: - Congratulations to the 10 Month Ra e Winners for February: $50 - #075, Maureen Seymour and $75 - #223, Dan Creagan. - Applications for the Annual CDA Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior of St. Marianne Cope Parish, are now available. Call Rose Hu ord (534-9245) or Maryjane Reed (458-5543) to receive an application or for more information. Applications must be returned no later than Friday, April 17, 2020.
Fr. Doughty will lead a Lenten series for prayer and re ection on four Tuesdays in Lent at 7:30 pm on March 3, 10, 17, and 31 (please note the corrected dates and time) at St. Thomas Church. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. The re ections will be on “What Comes After: Imagine What You Will!”. After the talk, there will be a gathering with light refreshments. A Lenten Mission, led by Fr. Herald J. Brock, CFRA, will be held March 23-25 at St. Thomas Church, beginning at 7 pm. The topic will be “Human Emergency: A Catholic Response to a Dehumanizing Culture”. Stations of the Cross will be every Friday of Lent at 7 pm (please note the corrected time) at St. Joseph Church.
Knights of Columbus Council 7460 will host Lenten Fish & Food Drive Fridays, February 28-April 10, at the St. Thomas School Gym. The eat in or take out dinner is open 5-7 pm. Live in Christ’s love this Lent! Embrace him and let his mercy pierce your heart during this Lenten season. Receive short, daily videos from Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray straight to your inbox every morning. Then apply the suggested challenges throughout the rest of your day to fully invite Christ into each and every moment. Sign up by entering your email at formed.org/lent. No cost. Join in the 40-day journey! Available at stmariannecope.com (beginning Ash Wednesday): Daily Lent Re ections from Bishop Robert Barron via his Word on Fire ministry.
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