The family of Jesus. The relatives reached the house where Jesus was. They have probably come from Nazareth. From there to Capernaum there is a distance of forty kilometers. His mother also comes with them. They do not enter, but they send a messenger: “Look, Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for You!” Jesus’ reaction is clear: “Who are My mother and My brothers?” And He Himself responds by turning to look toward the crowd who is there around Him: “Here are My mother and My brothers! Anyone who does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother!” To understand the meaning of this response it is necessary to look at the situation of the family at the time of Jesus. In old Israel, the clan (the large family, the community), was the basis of living together. It was protection for families and people, the guarantee of possession of the land, the principle vehicle of tradition, and the defense of identity.
In Galilee at the time of Jesus, because of the system established during the long periods of government of Herod the Great (37 BC to 4 BC) and his son Herod Antipas (4 BC to 39 AD), the clan (the community), was becoming weaker. The taxes to be paid, both to the government and to the Temple, the debts which were increasing, the individualistic mentality of Hellenism, the frequent threats of violent repression on the part of the Romans and the obligation to accept the soldiers and give them hospitality, and the ever growing problem of survival, impelled families to close themselves in on themselves and to think only of their own needs. This closing up was strengthened by the religion of the time. For example, one who gave his inheritance to the Temple could leave his parents without any help. This weakened the fourth commandment which was the backbone of the clan (Mk 7:8-13).
The concern over the problems of one’s own family prevented people from meeting in community. Now, in order that the Kingdom of God could manifest itself in community living, people had to overcome the narrow limits of the small family and open themselves to the larger family, and the community. Jesus gave the example. When His own family tried to take control of Him, He reacted and extended the family: “Who are My mother and My brothers?” And He Himself gave the answer, turning His look toward the crowd, “Here are My mother and My brothers! Anyone who does the will of God is My brother, sister and mother!” (Mk 3:33-35). He created a community.
Jesus asked the same thing from all those who wanted to follow Him. Families should not close themselves in on themselves . The excluded and the marginalized had to be accepted in life with others and feel accepted by God (Lk 14:12-14). This was the path to attaining the objective of the Law, which said , “There must, then, be no poor among you” (Dt 15:4). Like the great prophets of the past, Jesus tries to consolidate community life in the villages of Galilee. He takes back the profound sense of the clan, the family, and the community as an expression of the incarnation of the love toward God and toward neighbor.
From LECTIO DIVINA: MARK 3,31-35 at http://ocarm.org
Next Bulletin Deadline: Friday, June 15th for the June 24th bulletin Friday, June 22nd for the July 1st, 8th & 15th bulletin
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We will have Communion Services and there will be no Confessions on June 12 - 15, 2018.
The Knights of Columbus are proud of our graduating high school students and honored to award a total amount of $4,500 to the following students in the form of scholarships for their post high school education.
The students were recognized and awarded the scholarship on Wednesday, May 30th Award Night at Dripping Springs High School. Additionally, they were recognized at the St. Martin de Porres Baccalaureate Mass.
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Congratulations Deacon Edward Rositas on your
20th Diaconate Ordination Anniversary God bless you for the dedicated service you have given to the people of God through your ordained ministry.
Usher Training June 25th at 6:30pm July 9th at 6:30pm
Today, Jesus looking around those seated in the circle said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”
Through your almsgiving you are indeed doing the will of God and your gift placed in the St. Vincent de Paul collection indeed brings Christ’s love and compassion to the poor.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 12th at 7:00pm in the Ed Center.
Food Pantry Needs: Rotel Tomatoes, Canned or Packaged Tuna and Chicken, Chili, Soups, Granola Bars, Canned Peaches and Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers.
The 7th Annual Hill Country Sporting Clay Competition ~ Saturday, August 18th at Hog Heaven in Dripping Springs
Support Wounded Veterans at The Center For The Intrepid
Help a Boy at The Burke Center in Dripping Springs
Promote the Athletes of The Special Olympics
Time, Talent & Treasure for Our Local Community
Respect and Honoring of Our Local Veterans
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Offertory June 2 - 3 $ 9,036
Mass Attendance June 2 - 3 1,276
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Stock Gifts: As a reminder , if par ishioners want to make donations through stock gifts, contact Lisa Rosenberger at 512-949-2450 or [email protected].
Thursday 6/14 5:30pm - Communion Service 7:00pm - Communion Service
Friday 6/15 12:00pm - Communion Service
Saturday 6/16 5:00pm - Jimena Contreras
Sunday 6/17 8:15am - SMdP Parishioners 11:00am - +Brian & Ida Vincent 1:30pm - +Ricardo Palacios, Jr. 5:00pm - +Keith Oertli
MASS INTENTIONS STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURER
The Sanctuary Candles will burn from Saturday, June 9th thru Friday, June 22nd:
Church: +Chris Rosilier from the Pierantoni’s
Chapel: +Dante Ganzerla From John & Melanie Ganzerla
HOW YOU CAN HELP 1) BUY RAFFLE TICKETS 2) BECOME A SPONSOR 3) REGISTER AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM 4) FINANCIAL DONATITONS 5) DONATE VALUED AUCTION PRIZES 6) PRAYERS & PROMOTING THE EVENT
Alan Ames From Australia
Catholic Evangelist With the Gift of Healing
Carver Alan Ames was born in England yet today lives in Australia. Alan Ames’ life has changed from a violent, alcoholic man to a man of complete devotion to God. Alan moves under a powerful anointing, exhibiting the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially the Gift of Healing. Every person will be prayed over individually. Many reported physical, emotional and spiritual cures have occurred during these healing services Alan has traveled extensively in the last 24 years visiting 50 countries and 6 continents giving witness to his conversion from a man of sin to one who is very close to God and the Roman Catholic Church.
Please invite friends and family
Alan Ames International Ministry & Through the Eyes of Jesus
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St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
June 28th - 7:00 p.m. Mass, Talk, Healing Spanish Interpreter
26160 Ranch Rd 12 Drip-ping Springs, TX 78620
San Jose Catholic Church
June 29th - 6:30 p.m. Mass, Talk,
Healing
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St. Mary Catholic Church
June 30th - 7:30 p.m. Mass, Talk,
Healing
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Faith Formation
DÉCIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 10 DE JUNIO DE 2018
Alan Ames Desde Australia Evangelizador Católico, Místico Con el Don de la Sanación
Ven a ser testigo de un moderno San Pablo de nuestros días. La vida de Alan fue cambiada de un miembro violento, alcohólico, de la cuadrilla de la motocicleta a un hombre de la devoción completa a Dios. Alan es un evangelizador de renombre internacional que ha compartido su inspiradora historia de conversión “Saulo a Pablo” y poderoso ministerio de sanación en mas de 50 países de los 6 continentes y es aprobado por su obispo y muchos otros religiosos. Ha habido un gran numero de sanaciones documentadas en la Iglesia.
Todos son bienvenidos, por favor inviten a familiares y amigos
Iglesia de San Martin de Porres 28 de junio a las 7:00pm Misa, Curación, Platica
Tenderemos interprete en Español
Alan Ames International Ministry & Through the Eyes of Jesus
www.alanames.org
Horario para Jueves Misa Diaria en Español cada Jueves a las 7:00pm Primer Jueves: Misa de Sanación a las 7:00pm Segundo Jueves: Grupo de Oración a las 7:30pm Tercer Jueves: Hora Santa a las 7:30pm Cuarto y Quinto Jueves: Grupo de Oración a las 7:30pm
Se les extiende una invitación para rezar el santo rosario todos los jueves a las 6:00pm en el edificio de educación, salón #6. Todos son bienvenidos, grandes y chicos. Unamos nuestras oraciones.
El Consulado Méxicano
Estará visitando San Martin de Porres el sábado, 16 de Junio. Los servicios serán ofrecidos en el salón parroquial de 9:00am hasta 5:00pm. Los únicos dos tramites consulares que se van a estar ofreciendo son transmites de pasaporte y matricula consular.
Por lo tanto, esta palabra del Evangelio no autoriza, de hecho, el uso de la fuerza para difundir la fe. Es precisamente lo contrario: la verdadera fuerza del cristiano es la fuerza de la verdad y del amor, que comporta renunciar a toda violencia. ¡Fe y violencia son incompatibles! ¡Fe y violencia son incompatibles! En cambio, fe y fortaleza van juntas. El cristiano no es violento, pero es fuerte. ¿Con qué fortaleza? La de la mansedumbre, la fuerza de la mansedumbre, la fuerza del amor. Queridos amigos, también entre los parientes de Jesús hubo algunos que a un cierto punto no compartieron su modo de vivir y de predicar, nos lo dice el Evangelio. Pero su Madre lo siguió siempre fielmente, manteniendo fija la mirada de su corazón en Jesús, el Hijo del Altísimo, y en su misterio. Y al final, gracias a la fe de María, los familiares de Jesús entraron a formar parte de la primera comunidad cristiana. Pidamos a María que nos ayude también a nosotros a mantener la mirada bien fija en Jesús y a seguirle siempre, incluso cuando cueste. (S.S. Francisco, Ángelus del 18 de agosto de 2013). Reflexión "¿Quién es mi Madre y mis hermanos?... Quien cumpla la voluntad de Dios" enseñaba el Maestro. ¿Y quién cumplió mejor en esta tierra esa Voluntad de Dios sino María? Su Madre, Ella, la Siempre Fiel. Por eso la puso de modelo. Todo aquel que llegue a cumplir los deseos de su Padre podrá asemejarse a aquella Dulce Madre, Fidelísima a quien se le confiaron tesoros tan grandes. Y así como una vez fue presentada en el Templo para consagrarla totalmente al Señor ahora Ella, de labios de su Hijo, fue confirmada en su ofrenda total ante el Padre celestial, porque sólo Ella ha logrado vivir consagrada plenamente a los deseos del Señor. Benditos aquellos que son llamados Hijos de Dios. Pero lo mejor de todo es que cada uno de nosotros, católicos bautizados, también somos hijos predilectos de Dios. Basta con cumplir su voluntad en todo momento. ¿Y cómo saber cuál es la voluntad de Dios? Es muy fácil, a todos nosotros se nos pide ir a Misa todos los domingos y fiestas de guardar. Se nos pide perdonar las ofensas que recibimos, confesarnos y comulgar, hacer bien nuestro deber, evitar los vicios. Ahora, siempre hay que tomar las palabras de Jesús como verdaderas, otra forma, nuestra fe no valdría de nada. Y si Cristo dice que quien cumple la voluntad de Dios es su hermano, su hermana y su madre, ¡Yo quiero ser hermano de Jesús! Es cuestión de pensar un momento: ¡Tener a Dios como hermano!... ¿Quién es mi madre y mis hermanos? Catholic.net Del santo Evangelio según san Marcos 3, 20-35
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Calling all women in the Diocese of Austin to the third Annual Catholic Women’s Conference!
Saturday, September 8th 8:30am – 4:00pm
Westlake High School Performing Arts Center Austin 78746
Program includes guest speakers, Mass with Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, Adoration, Reconciliation and more. Bring your friends and register today while space is still available! Early bird registration until June 15th is only $45! For more information visit: www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference.
Exciting news - a Marriage Encounter Weekend is coming to your area of the Austin Diocese. Couples are invited to deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament at the next Marriage Encounter Weekend held at Emmaus Catholic Church on July 13-15. This weekend is non-residential, which means you attend the weekend at Emmaus, but return home to sleep on Friday and Saturday nights. You deserve a weekend - and this one is really close to you, so it's easy to get there! For more dates, information & to apply go to austinme.org or contact [email protected] or call 512-677-WWME (9963). Call early to ensure a space. Para información en espa-ñol llamar al 512-744-5318. Brochures are available in the pam-phlet rack in the back of the church.
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