St. Thomas Aquinas Church JUNE 22 2014, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

In festo corporis et sanguinis Christi

This week we celebrate three great feasts: on Sunday, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ—or, to be more precise, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (these were formerly two feasts now combined). Then, on Friday, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Je-sus, followed by the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. These three represent as it were the last exhalation of the great Paschal season we just officially ended at Pen-tecost. And it’s amazing how carnal these feasts are. Saint Paul tells us to put on “the mind of Christ,” but we don’t celebrate any feast in the Church called the Mind of Christ. The human soul of Christ, likewise, is very real indeed, yet again, we celebrate no feast explicitly dedicated to his soul. Nor to the Truth or Wisdom of Christ, impor-tant as those concepts are. Liturgically, we celebrate the mysteries of our salvation, all of which begin in the bowels of the Father’s mercy but are expressed through that mys-terious and glorious instrument, Christ’s body. His con-ception, his birth and circumcision, his baptism and of course, at the end of it all, his suffering, death, and burial. And then his resurrection and ascension. All of these things we celebrate, from beginning to end, are events that involve and even center around the human body of the Lord. Nowhere is this more true than in this great Eucharistic feast we celebrate this Sunday. The greatest Eucharistic feast is of course Holy Thursday itself, when the Lord instituted this sacrament, as our way of participating throughout space and time in his own sacri-fice. But this mystery—the substance of our life as Chris-tians—is worthy of unending meditation and praise and celebration, and so when all the phases of Christ’s glory have been duly marked and observed throughout the course of Eastertide, we come back, once again, to that night before he suffered, in obedience to his command to “remember” him. This “remembering” we are to do not once a year, but every day, unceasingly. To be a Christian means, among other things, to pray, and pray constantly, even amid all our busy-ness. For we are not simply to be obedient to Christ, but to love him. And loving entails remembrance. Love makes the beloved present to the mind, alive. And the greater the love, the more vivid and true the remem-brance; the less the love, the fainter the memory. The Lord knows what our little human brains are like so he aids our memory. First, he has created a world that bears his like-ness somehow, and its beauty implies the uncreated beauty of its maker—the gift of faith helps us see the Creator in

creation. Secondly, he has inspired writings to instruct us in his ways and thoughts. We have a written record of the mind of God: the Scriptures. We can pick them up and study them and read them and pray them whenever we please. The more we do so, the more our minds are liber-ated from the monotony of the world’s horizon, and given a form like God’s, made like God’s. Thirdly, he has given us the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, who will “remind us of all things” Christ has taught us and lead us into all truth. He abides with us as long as we abide in God’s good grace. Finally, Christ has given us a memorial of his passion and death, the sacred action we call the Eucharist, or the Mass. The Second Vatican Council calls the Eucharist “the source and summit of the Christian life,” and by “Eucharist” the council fathers mean both the sacred ac-tion and the abiding sacrament. This is a “memorial” in no ordinary sense, but the kind that only God can give us. One that actually makes present what we memorialize. It doesn’t merely “remind” us of Jesus’ passion, mentally; it makes him truly, substantially present. At the Last Supper,

in anticipation of his coming passion, Jesus commanded his disciples to “take and eat, this is my body,” “take and drink, this is the cup of my blood.” Then he commanded them to “do this” in memory. What he did, the apostles would do, and the Church would continue doing, until he comes again. This sacrament is the source of the Christian life because we draw our life from it: “if you do not eat my flesh and drink my blood you have no life in you.” It is a life we are then enabled to communicate to others. It is the summit of the Christian life because it is represents the inti-mate encounter with Christ he desired us to celebrate, and if we celebrate it, sacrificing ourselves sacramentally along with him, we are purified for a true love of neighbor and the entire world, a love that then fits us, truly, for Heaven. The Church bids all of her children attend Mass on Sun-days and Holy Days (and recommends it highly on other

days!) because it is, literally, the closest to Heaven we can get on earth. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of

the altar! Oremus pro invicem. –Fr. Peter

Thanks for the festival’s success!

I would be remiss indeed if I did not thank all the people in the

parish who worked tireless for the success of the festival June 12-

14. There are too many names to mention here, but thanks to all

for set-up, take-down, manning booths, slaving over hot grills,

and, in sum, giving richly of their time and talents. Thank you!

St. Thomas Aquinas Church JUNE 22 2014, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Lauda, Sion: Sequence for Corpus Christi 1. Lauda, Sion, Salvatorem, lauda ducem et pastorem in hymnis et canticis.

Laud, O Zion, your salvation, Laud with hymns of exultation, Christ, your king and shepherd true.

2. Quantum potest, tantum aude quia maior omni laude nec laudare sufficis.

Bring him all the praise you know, He is more than you bestow. Never can you reach his due.

3. Lauda thema specialis panis vivus et vitalis hodie proponitur.

Special theme for glad thanksgiving Is the quick’ning and the living Bread today before you set.

4. Quem in sacrae mensa coenae turbae fratrum duodenae datum non ambigitur.

From his hands of old partaken, As we know, by faith unshaken, Where the twelve at supper met.

5. Sit laus plena sit sonora sit iucunda, sit decora mentis iubilatio.

Full and clear ring out your chanting, Joy nor sweetest grace be wanting, From your heart let praises burst.

6. Dies enim solemnis agitur in qua mensae prima recolitur huius institutio.

For today the feast is holden, When the institution olden Of that supper was rehearsed.

7. In hac mensa novi Regis novum Pascha novae legis phase vetus terminat.

Here the new law’s new oblation, By the new king’s revelation, Ends the form of ancient rite.

8. Vetustatem novitas Umbrum fugat veritas Noctem lux eliminat.

Now the new the old effaces, Truth away the shadow chases, Light dispels the gloom of night.

9. Quod in coena Christus gessit, faciendum hoc expressit in sui memoriam.

What he did at supper seated, Christ ordained to be repeated,

His memorial ne’er to cease. 10. Docti sacris institutis, panem, vinum in salutis consecramus hostiam.

And his rule for guidance taking, Bread and wine we hallow, making Thus our sacrifice of peace.

11. Dogma datur christianis quod in carnem transit panis et vinum in sanguinem.

This the truth each Christian learns, Bread into his flesh he turns, To his precious blood the wine:

12. Quod non capis quod non vides animosa firmat fides praeter rerum ordinem.

Sight has fail’d, nor thought con-ceives, But a dauntless faith believes, Resting on a pow’r divine.

13. Sub diversis speciebus signis tantum et non rebus latent res eximiae.

Here beneath these signs are hidden Priceless things to sense forbidden; Signs, not things, are all we see.

14. Caro cibus, sanguis potus manet tamen Christus totus sub utraque specie.

Blood is poured and flesh is broken, Yet in either wondrous token Christ entire we know to be.

15. A sumente non concisus non confractus non divisus integer accipitur.

Whoso of this food partakes, Does not rend the Lord nor breaks; Christ is whole to all that taste.

16. Sumit unus, sumunt mille quantum isti, tantum ille nec sumptus consumitur.

Thousands are, as one, receivers, One, as thousands of believers, Eats of him who cannot waste.

17. Sumunt boni, sumunt mali sorte tamen inaequali vitae vel interitus.

Bad and good the feast are sharing, Of what divers dooms preparing, Endless death, or endless life.

18. Mors est malis, vita bonis: vide paris sumptionis quam sit dispar exitus.

Life to these, to those damnation, See how like participation

Is with unlike issues rife. 19. Fracto demum sacramento, ne vacilles sed memento tantum esse sub fragmento quantum toto tegitur.

When the sacrament is broken, Doubt not, but believe ‘tis spoken, That each sever’d outward token Doth the very whole contain.

20. Nulla rei fit scissura signi tantum fit fractura qua nec status, nec statura signati minuitur.

Nought the precious gift divides, Breaking but the sign betides Jesus still the same abides, still unbroken does remain.

21. Ecce panis angelorum factus cibus viatorum vere panis filiorum non mittendus canibus.

Lo! the angels’ food is given To the pilgrim who has striven; See the children’s bread from heaven which on dogs may not be spent.

22. In figuris praesignatur cum Isaac immolatur agnus Paschae deputatur datur manna patribus.

Truth the ancient types fulfilling, Isaac bound, a victim willing, Paschal lamb, its lifeblood spilling, manna to the fathers sent.

23. Bone pastor, panis vere, Iesu, nostri miserere, Tu nos pasce, nos tuere, Tu nos bona fac videre in terra viventium.

Very bread, good shepherd tend us, Jesu, of your love befriend us, You refresh us, you defend us, Your eternal goodness send us In the land of life to see.

24. Tu qui cuncta scis et vales, qui nos pascis hic mortales, tuos ibi commensales coheredes et sodales fac sanctorum civium. Amen. Alleluia

You who all things can and know, Who on earth such food bestow, Grant us with your saints, though

lowest, Where the heav’nly feast you show, Fellow heirs and guests to be. Amen. Alleluia.

St. Thomas Aquinas Church JUNE 22 2014, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, June 22 BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

5:00 p.m. Charles & Leota Schaumleffel

7:00 a.m. Charles & Betty Reilly (Wedding anniv.)

9:00 a.m. Mary Avis Garrett (+) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish

Mon, June 23

8:05 a.m. Leo Burkhart (+)

Noon Dick Andrews (+)

Tue, June 24 BIRTH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (S)

8:05 a.m. Helen Jogerst (+)

Wed, June 25

8:05 a.m. Vincent Yerman (+)

Noon Ray Hankins (+)

Thu, June 26

8:05 a.m. Mick Norris (+)

Fri, June 27 SACRED HEART OF JESUS (S)

8:05 a.m. Ed and Mary Lou Mahon (+)

Noon Virginia Ball (+)

Sat, June 28 Immaculate Heart of Mary (Opt.)

9:00 a.m. Marlan & Mary Jane Withers Family (+)

Sunday, June 29 SS. PETER AND PAUL (S)

5:00 p.m. Peg Mattingly (+)

7:00 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Ophelia Hiestand Family

10:30 a.m. Raymond & Dorothy Lasure & Family

Sunday, June 22nd

Monday, June 23rd 7:00 p.m. Lector Training - Church

7:00 p.m. Children of God Prayer Group - Parish Center

Tuesday, June 24th 6:00 p.m. Rosary For Life

7:00 p.m. Lecture Series: Sacraments

Wednesday, June 25th Noon - 8:00 p.m. Eucharistic Exposition

Thursday, June 26th

Friday, June 27th

9:00 a.m. Quilters Saturday, June 28th

Weekly Calendar

Lector Training: Monday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m. I ask all those who wish to be scheduled as lector in the upcom-ing months to attend. Anyone who wishes to add on as a lector should contact me. (Apologies to the Children of

God prayer group for the temporary displacement.) —Fr.

Peter

Ohio pilgrimage for young adults. Faith on Tap and the Columbus Frassati Society are sponsoring an all-day walking pilgrimage to some of the oldest churches in Ohio on Saturday, June 28. The route begins at 9:30 a.m. at St. Rose Church (309 N. Main St.) in New Lexington and finishes with dinner at Holy Trinity Church in Somerset. For questions or more information please con-tact columbusfrassatisociety@gmail.com.

A word about Mass intentions for 2015 As many of you know, the Mass intentions for 2014 have been filled for some time now. Some have asked when we will open up the book for 2015. The answer is the Tuesday following Labor Day. At that time, we ask families to request no more than ten Mass intentions until after Thanksgiving, when Masses can be requested with no limit. The reason for the temporary limit is to allow everyone a chance to have Masses said for loved ones, at times they normally come to Mass. It is indeed a holy and pious thought to pray for the dead (and the liv-ing); this is just to make sure everyone gets a chance to have Masses scheduled before all the available dates and times are spoken for.

Marriage banns I. Howard Andrews and Sara Norris, Jul 3, 2014 I. Chuck Pletcher and Kaeli Lear, Oct. 11, 2014

Parish Finances

Week of June 15, 2014 Envelopes (245) ........................................... $7,649.00 Loose………..………………………… 868.25 Total ..............................……………………. 8,517.25 Weekly Budget ........................................... 11,538.00

Deficit .……………………………… 3,020.75 Thank You!

St. Thomas Aquinas Church JUNE 22 2014, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Blessed Pope Innocent V (Latin: Innocentius V; c. 1225 – 22

June 1276), born Pierre de Tarentaise, was Pope from 21 January

to 22 June 1276.

He was born around 1225 near Moûtiers in the Tarentaise region

of the County of Savoy, but

another hypothesis affirms

he was born in La

Salle. Both places were

then part of the Kingdom

of Arles in the Holy Roman

Empire, but now the first is

in southeastern France and

the second in northwest-

ern Italy. In early life, he

joined the Dominican Or-

der, in which he acquired

great fame as a preacher.

In 1259, Peter took part in

the General Chapter of

the Dominican Or-

der at Valenciennes together with Albert the Great, Thomas Aqui-

nas, and Bonushomo Britto, Florentius, establishing a ratio stu-

diorum or program of studies for the Dominican Order that fea-

tured the study of philosophy as an innovation for those not suffi-

ciently trained to study theology. This innovation initiated the

tradition of Dominican scholastic philosophy put into practice, for

example, in 1265 at the Order's studium provinciale at the convent

of Santa Sabina in Rome, out of which would develop

the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Angelicum.

At the papal conclave of January 1276 he became the first member

of the Order of Preachers to become Pope. The one noteworthy

feature of his brief and uneventful pontificate was the practical

form assumed by his desire for reunion with the Eastern Church.

He was proceeding to send legates to Michael VIII Palaeologus,

the Byzantine emperor, in connection with the recent decisions of

the Second Council of Lyons, when he died at Rome. Pope Inno-

cent V was the author of several works of philosophy, theology,

and canon law, including commentaries on the Pauline epis-

tles and on the Sentences of Peter Lombard. He is sometimes re-

ferred to as the “most famous doctor”. He died after a short bout

with an unknown illness on 22 June 1276.

Know Your Dominican Saints Parish Life

IMPORTANT INFORMATION A group picture for Confirmation was scheduled with a pro-fessional photographer. Unfortunately due to a miscommu-nication, it did not happen. If you took a group picture with the Bishop and confirmands, and we can borrow it to make copies for those who want them, please call Melanie Von Gunten. Parents who need to pick up envelopes with picture money that were left for the photographer, may also call Melanie at 453-3301, extension 15.

First Communion First Communion pictures are available to be picked up in the Parish Center during regular office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Parents please pick up your children pictures.

Bishop Fenwick School For more information about our school or to register stu-dents in grades PS through 8th grade, please visit our web-site: www.bfw.cdeducation.org or call: 740.454.9731. An email may also be sent to: ksagan@cdeducation.org

Host a Foreign Exchange Student Bishop Rosecrans High School is gain accepting exchange students for this coming school year and we are in need of host families for these students. The host family is responsi-ble for providing a safe and comfortable home and basic necessities. The students pay for their lunches, all school supplies, clothing, toiletries, and entertainment. There is also a monthly stipend for hosting. If you, a family member, friend or neighbor might be interested in hosting , please contact Mark Dosch at 452-4762 as soon as possible.

Vacation Bible School 2014 Vacation Bible School will be during the week of July 21st thru 25th. Watch the bulletin for upcoming information.

St. Thomas Aquinas Church JUNE 22 2014, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Festival signs may be returned at the entrances to church or in the Activity Center. Thank you to all those who worked our festival or supported it in any way. It has been a s_ccess because of “u”. The winner of the beautiful quilt that our Quilters work so hard on, is Sister Maureen Mahon. The half –n half winner is Margaret Kronenbitter. Congratulations to both ladies.

Thank You: The Festival Committee and the parish would

like to thank all of our Platinum, Gold, Silver and Friends of the Festival Sponsors. Your sponsorship of our annual festi-val contributes greatly to its success.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Festival Catholic Community News & Events

Holy Trinity Garden Party 225 S. Columbus Street, Somerset will be held Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight each night. Delicious Ham or chicken Dinner will be served Sat-urday evening from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Good food, games, mu-sic, silent auction and prizes! Bring the family!

Arts & Antiques The Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cultural Center in Co-lumbus is having an Arts and Antiques Appraisal Fair on Saturday, June 28th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday June 29th from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visitors can bring their treasures, heirlooms, and collectibles to the museum for appraisal. The fee is $10 per item; no more than 2 items per individual. For more information, visit the website: www.jubileemuseum.org or call (614) 221-4323, ex.211.

Pilgrimage to the Museum of Divine Statues St. Nicholas parish will sponsor a bus pilgrimage on Tues-day, July 22, to Cleveland for a guided tour at the Museum of Divine Statues, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, and, if time allows, the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration Monastery. The cost for the bus trip and entrance to the Museum is $55. Each person will pay for his own lunch. The museum was opened April 16, 2011 at the former St. Hedwig Church. The mission of the museum is to preserve Catholic history by rescuing, restoring and displaying ecclesiastical statues and other sacred artifacts in a respectful museum setting. We will have time to visit the gift shop and the Shrine to the Blessed Mother while there. To register, call Mary Lou Staker at 453-7141. A deposit of $25 is due when registering. $30 balance due by July 10.

Catholic Men's Luncheon Club The Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club will not meet in July or August due to summer holidays and vacations. We will re-turn to St. Patrick Church on Friday, September 5th with a presentation about evangelization in the workplace. Mark your calendar! A blessed and relaxing summer to all men and their loved ones from THE CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCH-EON CLUB!

Catholic Youth Summer Camp Save the date of Dec. 7, 2014, 6-9 p.m., for the 5th annual CYSC fundraising Dinner Theater at Villa Milano.

Catholic Social Services

Golf Scramble August 16, 2014

FULLER’S FAIRWAYS (Zanesville, OH)

Check-in begins at 7:30 am with

a shotgun tee-off at 8:30 am

Lunch & awards ceremony after

scramble

$260.00 PER TEAM (Includes green fees/cart, lunch, bev-

erages, skins game, & door-prize

eligibility)

$500 (1st), $400 (2nd), $300 (3rd)

For more information contact Dave Desender at the

Catholic Social Services office: (740) 452-5057 (ext. 102)

Next weekend our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. The peace of Christ has been cast upon the world, and with your generosity it will continue. Thank You! (N.B.: Due to a printing error,

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