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THE CATHOLIC PARISHES of Saint Joseph · Saint Juan Diego Saint Padre Pio · Saint Scholastica July 19, 2020
THE CATHOLIC PARISHES of
Saint Joseph · Saint Juan Diego
Saint Padre Pio · Saint Scholastica
July 19, 2020
Fr. Dale DeNinno Pastor/Administrator 412-963-8885 x 304
Fr. Michael Decewicz Parochial Vicar 412-784-8700
Fr. William Siple Parochial Vicar 412-781-0186
Deacon Robert Wertz, Jr. 412-784-8700
In Residence:
Fr. Hyeong Cheol Lee Saint Juan Diego Parish Korean Catholic Community
Fr. John Mark Ogu Saint Juan Diego Parish Student, Duquesne University
Fr. Dozie Egbe Saint Padre Pio Parish Chaplain, Presbyterian Hospital
CLERGY FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY
Delia Barr Director of Faith Formation 412-963-8885 x301 [email protected]
Meredith Troyan Youth Ministry Leader 412-781-0186 x20 meredithtroyan@ saintscholastica.com
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: 412-963-8885 | Fax: 412-963-1945
Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Live Streamed Mass: www.LAVCatholic.org/mass-videos
Lori McKinniss Business Manager 412-963-8885 x303 [email protected]
Kathi Sterling Parish Secretary 412-963-8885 x306 [email protected]
Thomas Octave Music Minister 412-867-5032 [email protected]
Nancy Whistler Director of Preschool 412-963-8885 x302
Terri Weir Administrative Assistant 412-963-8885 x302 [email protected]
George Cavlovich Facilities Maintenance
SAINT JUAN DIEGO PARISH
Madonna of Jerusalem Church in Sharpsburg Saint John Cantius Church in Sharpsburg
Saint Mary Church in Sharpsburg
201 9th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: 412-784-8700 | Fax: 412-781-1101
Food Pantry: 412-781-2866 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Rosemarie Haas Administrative Assistant
Simon Vullo Underiner Music Minister
Jerry Auen, Scott Auen, Franco Ferraro, & Henry Sacco Facilities Maintenance
SAINT PADRE PIO PARISH
Saint Edward Church in Blawnox Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Harmar
450 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Phone: 412-828-4066 | Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Marilyn Welsh Administrative Assistant [email protected]
David Volcheck Music Minister
Todd Daigneau and Rada Karlusic Facilities Maintenance
SAINT SCHOLASTICA PARISH 309 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: 412-781-0186 | Fax: 412-781-4316
Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Debbie VanDemark Administrative Assistant 412-781-0186 xl0 [email protected]
Andrew Bechman Adult Faith Formation 412-781-0186 x18 andybechman@ saintscholastica.com
Ginny Ambrose Music Minister 412-781-0186 x17 ginnyambrose@ saintscholastica.com Bruce Hassing and David Urso Facilities Maintenance
Website: www.LAVCatholic.org
Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 1-888-808-1235
PA Child Line: 1-800-932-0313
Submit items for bulletin publication no later than Monday at noon to [email protected].
SATURDAY July 18—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Madonna Church 4:30 pm † Rocco, Marie & Salvatore Magnelli (Family)
SUNDAY July 19—16th
Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Church 11:30 am † Thelma, Jessie Jo & Jesse Medina (Aimee Francioni & Bill Phelan)
MONDAY July 20—Weekday in Ordinary Time Madonna Church 9:00 am † The Peiffer & Szwedko Families (Loving Families)
TUESDAY July 21—Weekday in Ordinary Time Madonna Church 9:00 am † The Scott & Subasic Families (Family)
WEDNESDAY July 22—Saint Mary Magdalene Madonna Church 9:00 am † Joseph & Mary Buchewicz (Vicky Krajewski)
SATURDAY July 25—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Madonna Church 4:30 pm † Frank Sacco (Wife & Children)
SUNDAY July 26—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Church 11:30 am † Mary Ann Grzandziel (Rudy & Nancy Milcic)
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
SUNDAY July 19—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Francis of Assisi Church 8:00 am † Mary G. Salmon (Beverly Campbell) Saint Edward Church 10:00 am † Audrey Friel (Jack & Family)
THURSDAY July 23—Weekday in Ordinary Time Saint Edward Church 9:00 am † Susie Truitt (Sister & Brother)
FRIDAY July 24—Weekday in Ordinary Time Saint Edward Church 9:00 am † Ursula Ostrowski (John Ostrowski)
SATURDAY July 25—Saint James Saint Edward Church 9:00 am The people of Saint Padre Pio Parish
SUNDAY July 26—17th
Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Francis of Assisi Church 8:00 am The people of Saint Padre Pio Parish Saint Edward Church 10:00 am † Ursula Ostrowski (John Ostrowski)
SAINT PADRE PIO PARISH
SAINT JUAN DIEGO PARISH
SATURDAY July 18—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † Deborah Ajak Mogle (Mary Jo Romano)
SUNDAY July 19—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am † Dr. E. Kenneth Vey (Kathleen Piper) 12:00 Noon Ann McLaughlin (Mary Grace McLaughlin)
MONDAY July 20—Weekday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am The people of Saint Scholastica Parish
TUESDAY July 21—Weekday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † James Ranii (Wife)
WEDNESDAY July 22—Saint Mary Magdalene 10:00 am † Jean Canel Eckert, birthday (Husband & Family)
THURSDAY July 23—Weekday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † Sharon Daley (Nancy Simons)
FRIDAY July 24—Weekday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am † Francesca Capozzi-Alvin (Lorraine Capozzi & Joe Huber)
SATURDAY July 25—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm † Patricia Selzc (Maureen Griffith)
SUNDAY July 26—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 am The people of Saint Scholastica Parish 12:00 Noon Mrs Ann & † Mr. Edward McLaughlin (Mary Grace McLaughlin)
SAINT SCHOLASTICA PARISH
REST IN PEACE Saint Juan Diego
† Mary Ann Popowski (July 1, 2020)
Saint Padre Pio † Frances Kasmarek (July 6, 2020)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Saint Joseph
Marco Mentecky July 11, 2020
Parker Schreckengost July 12, 2020
TABERNACLE VIGIL CANDLE Week of July 19
Saint Scholastica: † Georgene Veltri & Tillie Marsico (Tish Marsico)
SATURDAY July 18—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm † August C. Azinger (Betty A. Jonnet)
SUNDAY July 19—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † Ken Blazer (Family) 11:00 am † Gary DeNinno (Corpus Christi Friends)
MONDAY July 20—Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Elmer Jonnet (Betty A. Jonnet)
TUESDAY July 21—Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am The people of Saint Joseph Parish
WEDNESDAY July 22—Saint Mary Magdalene 8:00 am † Milton Brucker (Rose Stegman)
THURSDAY July 23—Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Marie Carricato (Chuck & Marie)
FRIDAY July 24—Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Clara Dotchin (The Fauhaber & Simbari Families)
SATURDAY July 25—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm † Eugene Gallenz (Rose Stegman)
SUNDAY July 26—17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am † Irene Gallo (Gino, Giulio & Brunilde Cavaliere) 11:00 am † Elsie & August Iurlano (Anita Iurlano & Maria Kitay)
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday—July 19 Wisdom 12:13-19 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43
Monday—July 20 Micah 6:1-4, 6-8 Matthew 12:38-42
Tuesday—July 21 Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Matthew 12:46-50
Wednesday—July 22 Song of Songs 3:1-4b John 20:1-2, 11-18
Thursday—July 23 Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 Matthew 13:10-17
Friday—July 24 Jeremiah 3:14-17 Matthew 13:18-23
Saturday—July 25 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Matthew 20:20-28
Sunday—July 26 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52
Baptisms: Celebrated during any of the weekend liturgies or after the last Sunday liturgy (11:00am at Saint Joseph, 11:30am at Saint Mary, 12:00pm at Saint Scholastica). First time parents must complete a baptism preparation class. Contact the parish office of the appropriate church for details.
Weddings: Celebrated at 2:00pm on Saturdays. Contact the parish office of the appropriate church at least six months before the desired date.
Funerals: Offered at 10:00am, Monday through Saturday. Contact the parish office of the appropriate church for details.
Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the appropriate parish office.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: See the bulletin schedule for times and locations.
Mass Intentions: Offered at each Mass for deceased loved ones or for other special intentions. Please call the parish office to schedule.
Faith Formation: Offered for grades K-8 at Saint Scholastica on Sundays and at Saint Joseph on Monday and Tuesday evenings, September through April. Contact the Faith Formation Office at 412-963-8885 for details or to register.
Volunteer Opportunities: All parishioners are encouraged to contribute their time and talents to the church. We have opportunities to serve at Mass as lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, ushers, music ministers and altar servers. Please contact the parish office for information on all our volunteer opportunities. All staff and volunteers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are required to obtain clearances and training to comply with the Safe Environment Policy. See diopitt.org/compliance or contact the parish office for details.
Membership: To register at one of the Lower Allegheny Valley Catholic parishes, update your contact information, or let us know if you or a family member is homebound or has moved to a nursing home, please use the form at the end of this bulletin or contact the appropriate parish office.
SACRAMENTS and MORE DAILY MASSES WEEK OF JULY 20 8:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
Monday through Friday
9:00 am Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Dale DeNinno Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Saint Edward Church Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Mike Decewicz Monday through Friday
SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES—JULY 25 4:00 pm Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
4:30 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
5:00 pm Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
SUNDAY MASSES—JULY 26 8:00 am Saint Francis of Assisi Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
9:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
9:30 am Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
10:00 am Saint Edward Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
11:00 am Saint Joseph Church Fr. Bill Siple
11:00 am Saint John Cantius Church Fr. Lee (Korean Mass)
11:30 am Saint Mary Church Fr. Dale DeNinno
12:00 noon Saint Scholastica Church Fr. Mike Decewicz
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday
9:30-10:00 am Saint Edward Church
11:30-12:00 noon Saint Joseph Church
3:30-4:00 pm Madonna of Jerusalem Church
Every Thursday
6:30-7:00 pm Saint Scholastica Church
Collection for July 11 & 12:
Saint Joseph Parish: Needed each week:
$5,193
$10,500
Saint Juan Diego Parish: Needed each week:
$4,623
$7,550
Saint Padre Pio Parish: Needed each week:
$4,362
$6,950
Saint Scholastica Parish: Needed each week:
$7,516
$7,950
Dear Parishioners,
Jeremiah, a prophet of God who began his ministry roughly in the year 650 B.C., suffered an interior crisis. He expressed it in this way:
“You duped me, Lord, and I let myself be duped; you were too strong for me, and you triumphed.
All the day I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me.
Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and outrage is my message. The word of the Lord has brought me
derision and reproach all the day. I say to myself, I will not mention him,
I will speak in his name no more.
But then it becomes like burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones;
I grow weary holding it in, I cannot endure it.
Yes, I hear the whisperings of many: Terror on every side!
Denounce! Let us denounce him!
All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine.
Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail, and take our vengeance on him”
(Jeremiah 20: 7-10).
In recent days and weeks I have found myself reflecting on that word “denounce” as it seems to relate to a physician with expertise in infectious diseases along with the protests of men and women who have taken to the streets of our nation's cities. A doctor trying to speak truth to power as well as citizens crying out for justice. In both cases there seems to be push-back. “Denounce! Let us denounce them!”
What was the fate that Jesus suffered? Those with political power and religious authority objected to what he spoke and sought ways to silence him. “Even death on a cross.”
Like it or not, agree or not—we must allow the medical experts to speak. We need to listen to them. Like it or not, agree or not—we must allow protestors to have their voice. We need to listen to them. Denouncing someone will not have its day. The truth must be spoken. It must be heard.
Jeremiah knew the fate of a prophet. He was aware of the difficulty of the task. Thus his interior crisis. But he knew something more and this was his strength:
“But the Lord is with me, like a mighty champion:
my persecutors will stumble,
they will not triumph. In their failure
they will be put to utter shame, to lasting, unforgettable confusion. Lord of hosts, you who test the just,
who probe mind and heart, let me witness the vengeance
you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause”
(Jeremiah 20. 11-13).
My dear brothers and sisters, we may suffer the fate of those who are denounced for what they believe and what they speak. But that is no reason to remain silent. The Lord is our strength. Jesus is our example.
Five Weeks of Collections
The doors to our churches were re-opened for the public celebration of Mass in early June. Parishioners have cautiously entered with the prescribed wearing of masks, sanitizing their hands, and keeping socially distant. Others have made personal decisions to remain at home and continue viewing the Mass via the stream which is available at LAVCatholic.org.
Receiving the monetary offerings of parishioners is critical during the time of this pandemic. Many continue to mail their offerings to the parish office and others are placing their envelope in the collection basket passed during Mass. Thank you to one and all for sharing and sacrificing from the treasure of your own circumstances. The averages collected for each parish over the four weekends of June and the first weekend of July are these:
Saint Joseph Parish $9,771.00
Saint Juan Diego Parish $4,412.00
Saint Padre Pio Parish $3,598.00
Saint Scholastica Parish $7,639.00
Let your love set me free . . . for peace, for joy, for grace, for life,
for others . . . forever. Amen.
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard now has shelves that are full. Thank you to everyone who so generously donated non-perishable food items to the Saint
Vincent de Paul Food Pantry that operates out of the basement of Saint Mary's Church in Sharpsburg. An astounding collection!
Baptism preparation classes are offered on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm for first-time parents who wish to baptize their child at one of the LAV Catholic parishes. To register, please contact the office of the church where the baptism will be celebrated.
Introducing Walking with Purpose, Women’s Catholic Bible Study: Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Would you like to connect with other women in our parish community? Are you searching for something more in your life? We invite you to consider joining Walking with Purpose at the LAV Catholic parishes. Weekly group sessions are starting on Thursday, July 30th.
Living in the Father’s Love, a six-week study of God the Father, reveals how deeply relevant the Gospels are to our relationships, both with God and those we love. No previous Bible study experience is necessary; come as you are as we discover just how much God loves us.
The mission of Walking with Purpose is to help every Catholic woman and girl in America to open her heart to Jesus Christ.
Prayerfully consider bringing a friend to meet us at St. Joseph Parish, John Paul II Hall downstairs at Thursday, July 30th at 10:00 am or at 7:00 pm. The study will go for six weeks concluding on Thursday, September 3rd. For questions or to RSVP, contact Delia Barr 412-963-8885 ext. 301 or [email protected] or visit lavcatholic.org or walkingwithpurpose.com for more information and to order your book for the study Living in the Father’s Love. We hope to see you!
The Men's Shelter Meal Sign Up for July is now available on our website. If you would like to help provide a portion of the evening meal for the shelter on Saturday, July 25, visit lavcatholic.org and click on the Our Grouping tab. Thank you for helping the homeless!
New Music Minister for Saint Scholastica Parish
Mrs. Virginia Ambrose recently accepted an offer from Fr. Dale DeNinno to serve as the Music Minister for Saint Scholastica Parish. Ginny comes to us with many years of experience in Church liturgy. Most recently she served the churches of Saint Sebastian, Saint Theresa of Avila, Saint Athanasius and Incarnation - a grouping now known as Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Previously she spent many years in the neighborhood community of Bloomfield at Immaculate Conception Parish.
In addition to her musical talent and ability, Ginny brings with her great love and enthusiasm for the work of the Church. She is blessed with energy, creativity, and the desire to help the people of God raise their minds and voices in praise of our Creator.
Ginny and her husband John live in Lawrenceville, which will make for an easy commute to work. She will begin her service to Saint Scholastica Parish this weekend, July 18-19.
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
Do What Needs to Be Done
A friend recently confided in me that although he prayed frequently each day and was involved heavily in his parish, he did not sense much fruit coming from it all and was left feeling unsatisfied. I assured him he was not alone. I told him of a deceased pastor of mine who had spoken frequently about being in this type of situation. Even as a priest, he knew all too well of how we can feel like we are simply going through the motions. It is precisely at those times that continuing to pray and practicing good stewardship is most important, because it would be easier to simply take a break and risk never coming back. He liked to say, “Do the drill,” meaning just do what needs to be done.
We are all called to be mature disciples who answer the call of Jesus Christ regardless of the cost. We cannot choose when and where the call will come. We cannot schedule our stewardship in a way that is always most convenient for us. Even when the fruits of our faithful efforts seem hidden from us, we hold to the promise that we are never called to give of ourselves for nothing. God is working through us and in us. No matter how dry the land may seem, seeds are being planted to yield a harvest greater than we can ever realize. Stay strong and do the drill!
— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
205 Brilliant Ave, Aspinwall PA 15215
412-781-7927
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdtca.org
Mark Grgurich, Principal
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DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
Saturday, July 25, 6:15 pm Men's Shelter Meal St. Joseph, upper parking lot
Thursday, July 30, 10:00-11:30 am Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose St. Joseph, John Paul II Hall
Thursday, July 30, 7:00-8:30 pm Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose St. Joseph, John Paul II Hall
Monday, August 3 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation Class St. Scholastica, Parish Hall
Wednesday, August 5 5:15 pm Women's Shelter Meal St. Joseph, upper parking lot
Thursday, August 6 10:00-11:30 am Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose St. Joseph, John Paul II Hall
Thursday, August 6 7:00-8:30 pm Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose St. Joseph, John Paul II Hall
Monday, August 10 7:00 pm CALIX Holy Hour Madonna of Jerusalem Church
Members of our community who are in need of short-term assistance can contact the LAV Saint Vincent de Paul Society at [email protected] or 412-254-4446.
The Aspinwall Homeless Ministry has temporar ily suspended delivering items to the homeless downtown and are currently not accepting donations of clothing. However, they are currently supporting 17 needy local families and are in need of non-perishable food items such as canned soup, canned beans and vegetables,
macaroni and cheese, and canned chicken. They are particularly in need of peanut butter. Please leave donations in plastic bags. Gray bins are in the Saint Scholastica church entrance.
ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY NEWS 412-218-5410 [email protected] addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org
Who is Matt Talbot?
Venerable Matt Talbot was born on May 2, 1856, in Dublin, Ireland, the second eldest of twelve children of Charles and Elizabeth Talbot, a poor family in the North Strand area. He was baptized in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral on May 5. His father and all but the oldest of his brothers were heavy drinkers. In 1868, Matt left school at the age of twelve and went to work in a wine merchant’s store. He very soon began “sampling the wares,” and was considered a hopeless alcoholic by age thirteen. He then went to the Port and Docks Board, where he worked in the whiskey stores. He frequented pubs in the city with his brothers and friends, spending most or all of his wages and running up debts. When his wages were spent, he borrowed and scrounged for money. He pawned his clothes and boots to get money for alcohol. On one occasion, he stole a fiddle from a street entertainer and sold it to buy drink.
One evening in 1884, 28-year old Talbot, who was penniless and out of credit, waited outside a pub in the hope that somebody would invite him in for a drink. After several friends had passed him without offering to treat him, he went home in disgust and announced to his mother that he was going to “take the pledge” (renounce drink). He went to Holy Cross College, where he took the pledge for three months. At the end of the three months, he took the pledge for six month, then for life. Having drunk excessively for 16 years, Talbot maintained sobriety for the following forty years of his life.
There is evidence that Matt’s first seven years after taking the pledge were especially difficult. He found strength in prayer, began to attend daily Mass, and read religious books and pamphlets. He repaid all his debts scrupulously. Having searched for the fiddler whose instrument he had stolen, and failing to find him, he gave the money to the church to have Mass said for him. From being an indifferent Catholic in his drinking days, Talbot became increasingly devout. He lived a life of prayer, fasting, and service, trying to model himself on the sixth century Irish monks.
Talbot was on his way to Mass on Trinity Sunday, June 7, 1925, when he collapsed and died of heart failure in Dublin. Nobody at the scene was able to identify him. His body was taken to Jervis Street Hospital, where he was undressed, revealing the extent of his austerities. A chain had been wound around his waist, with more chains around an arm and a leg, and cords around the other arm and leg. The chains found on his body at death were not some extreme penitential regime but a symbol of his devotion to Mary, that he wished to give himself to her totally as a slave. Talbot’s story quickly filtered through the community and there were many spectators when his funeral took place at Glasnevin Cemetery on June 11, 1925. In 1972, his remains were removed to a tomb in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Dublin, where Matt spent his life.
On November 6, 1931, Archbishop Byrne of Dublin opened a sworn inquiry into the alleged claims of holiness of the former dock worker. The Apostolic Process, the official sworn inquiry at the Vatican, begin in 1947. On October 3, 1975, Pope Paul VI declared him to be Venerable Matt Talbot, which is a step on the road to his canonization. There is a particular devotion to Matt Talbot among some North American Roman Catholics and in Australia among those involved in a ministry to achieve or maintain sobriety.
As word of Matt Talbot spread, he rapidly became an icon for Ireland’s temperance movement, the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. His story soon became known to the large Irish emigrant communities. Many addiction clinics, youth hostels and statues have been named after him throughout the world. One of Dublin’s main bridges is also named after him. A statue of Talbot was erected at Sir John Rogerson’s Quay in 1988. Pope John Paul II, as a young man, wrote a paper on him. Talbot’s remains are still housed in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Dublin. The tomb has a glass panel through which the coffin may be seen.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
The Gloria
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only-begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
First Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
There is no god besides you who have the care of all, that you need show you have not unjustly condemned. For your might is the source of justice; your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all. For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved; and in those who know you, you rebuke temerity. But though you are master of might, you judge with clemency, and with much lenience you govern us; for power, whenever you will, attends you. And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind; and you gave your children good ground for hope that you would permit repentance for their sins.
Second Reading: Romans 8:26-27
Brothers and sisters: The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.
Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43
Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off. When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well. The slaves of the householder came to him and said, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?’ He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ His slaves said to him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ He replied, ‘No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters, ‘First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn.’’”
[He proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.’”
He spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.”
All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables. He spoke to them only in parables, to fulfill what had been said through the prophet:
I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation of the world.
Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” He said in reply, “He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”]
