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PastorMsgr. Marion Makarewicz
DeaconsPaul PoulterJim Hankins
Director of MusicSteve Jannetti
Director of Religious EducationVicki Irsik
virsik12@ gmail.com
Office Support StaffKelly Hamrin
Office Support StaffMary Wagemann
MaintenanceJohn Riley
Our Lady Of the Lake CathOLiC ChurChOur Lady Of the Lake CathOLiC ChurCh2411 Bagnell Dam BlvdPO Box 2390Lake Ozark, MO 65049Phone: 573.365.2241Email: [email protected]: ourladylake.diojeffcity.org
We envision a church where Jesus Christ is proclaimed in a way that
when parishioners are gathered, all may encounter the Living Word in
their midst.
Parish Office Hours:Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 6:00 pm in Spanish
No Daily Mass on MondayTuesday at 8 am, Wednesday at 6 pm
Thursday and Friday at 8:00 amReconciliation is Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm, Sunday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, or by appointment
We extend a warm welcome to all our guests and visitors who have graced us with their presence at today’s liturgy. We hope that you feel at home here; please let us know if we can be of any assistance while you are with us.
WELCOME
HEARING IMPAIRED
For those with moderate hearing difficulties, hearing assistance units are available in the Fellowship Hall behind the Sanctuary.
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MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Invoking once again the writings of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis has published a new encyc-lical promoting universal fraternity among all human beings. ”[Saint] Francis felt himself a brother to the sun, the sea and the wind, yet he knew that he was even closer to those of his own flesh. Wherever he went, he sowed seeds of peace and walked alongside the poor, the abandoned, the infirm and the outcast, the least of his brothers and sisters.”
In a time when it seems that western civilization is regressing into former patterns of enmity and distrust and the divine order which eternal truth brings to the chaos of human history is obscured by the relativizing clamor of particu-larity—of persons, of economic and social self-interest—Fratelli Tutti is a reminder to all that beyond every contingent difference is the fact that we are all brothers and sisters, children of One God and Father.
Pope Francis offers an extended meditation on the Parable of the Good Samaritan to guide our reflection. This story is Christ’s answer to the question “What must I do to inherit eternal life.” The parable
BISHOP’S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION
For all citizens in our country, that For all citizens in our country, that our participation in the upcoming our participation in the upcoming
elections may lead to a world elections may lead to a world which places a preeminence on the which places a preeminence on the
dignity of all human life.dignity of all human life.
Por todos los ciudadanos de Por todos los ciudadanos de nuestro país, que nuestra partici-nuestro país, que nuestra partici-pación en las próximas elecciones pación en las próximas elecciones pueda conducir a un mundo que pueda conducir a un mundo que
ponga preeminencia en la dignidad ponga preeminencia en la dignidad de toda vida humana.de toda vida humana.
New Papal Encyclical: Fratelli Tutti by Msgr. Marion Makarewicz
Todos los domingos a las 6:00 pm.El último miércoles del mes a las
6:00 pm.La reconciliación es el sábado de 4:00 pm a 4:45 pm, domingo de 5:00 pm a 5:45 pm, o con cita.
Por favor, consulte este folleto para las noticias en español.
Sunday, October 18th, 202029th Sunday in Ordinary Time
transcends customary conceptions of neighborliness and who has a claim to our charity. It is not just our blood relations, nor our religious confreres, nor our economic cartels, nor our fellow citizens who are the neighbors we should love as ourselves. The one who has the first and greatest claim on our love is the stranger in need. It is only in loving the stranger that charity finds its perfect expression. All other charity may otherwise be disguised mutual or self-interest.
The life of Saint Francis of Assisi is particularly illustrative of the Gospel imperative of charity. He
MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH COLLECTION
October 11th, 2020
Envelopes:
$ 797Loose:
$ 3,532
Total: $ 4,329
Last Year: $ 9,980
We are grateful for your support of our church. Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without having to write checks or worry about donations. The sit lets you set up automatic contributions and enables you to change the timing or the amount of your gift at any time.
Go to: ourladylake.diojeffcity.org and click the Donate Now button on the top bar to sign up.
WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE
Eva MajkutHarold HolderParishioners
Shafer GrossJohn & Dorothy HeinzMargaret Laudenthal
Harold HolderEva MajkutBob JannettiParishioners
Saturday October 17 5:00 pmSunday October 18 10:00 amDomingo Octubre 18 6:00 pm Monday October 19 No MassTuesday October 20 8:00 amWednesday October 21 6:00 pmThursday October 22 8:00 amFriday October 23 8:00 amSaturday October 24 5:00 pmSunday October 25 10:00 amDomingo Octubre 25 6:00 pm
Vigil Mass29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeVigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo OrdinarioSts. John de Brébeuf & Isaac JoguesSt. Paul of the CrossSt. UrsulaPope St. John Paul IISt. John of CapistranoVigil Mass30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeTrigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
THANK YOU
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19OFFICE CLOSES AT 3:00 PME-learning | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 am
Rosary | 8:45 amK of C Rosary & Meeting | 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21Wednesday Workshop | 9:00 am
Adoration | 5:00 pmMass in Church & Online | 6:00 pm
PSR Group 1 | 6:45 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 am
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 amExposition & Adoration in Church |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24Welcome Retreat | All DayReconciliation | 4:00 pm
Rosary | 4:30 pmMass in Church | 5:00 pm
Baptism | 6:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25Welcome Retreat | All Day
Rosary | 9:30 amMass in Church & Online | 10:00 am
Confirmation All | 4:30 pmReconciliation | 5:30 pm
Misa en Iglesia y Online | 6:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEKSUNDAY
1st Reading - IS 45:1, 4-6Psalm - PS 96:1, 3-5, 7-10
2nd Reading - 1 THES 1:1-5BGospel - MT 22:15-21
MONDAY1st Reading - EPH 2:1-10Psalm - 100:1B-4AB, 4C-5
Gospel - LK 12:13-21
TUESDAY 1st Reading - EPH 2:12-22
Psalm - 85:9AB-14Gospel - LK 12:35-38
WEDNESDAY 1st Reading - EPH 3:2-12
Psalm - IS 12:2-3, 4BCD, 5-6Gospel - LK 12:39-48
THURDAY1st Reading - EPH 3:14-21
Psalm - 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19Gospel - LK 12:49-53
FRIDAY1st Reading - EPH 4:1-6Psalm - 24:1-4AB, 5-6Gospel - LK 12:54-59
SATURDAY1st Reading - EPH 4:7-16
Psalm - 122:1-5Gospel - LK 13:1-9
SUNDAY1st Reading - EX 22:20-26
Psalm - 18:2-4, 47, 512nd Reading - 1 THES 1:5C-10
Gospel - MT 22:34-40
Are you or a family member ill, in the hospital, or homebound and would like to be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass, on the Prayer Chain, or in the bulletin? Please contact the office at 365-2241or email [email protected].
Names will be listed for one month unless the office is notified that continued prayer is needed.
Contact: Gary Chaput
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/knights-of-columbus/
WEB NOTES
Want to know what is going on in the Parish?
Minutes for all the Commissions, posted in links on their pages.
The Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary pages are listed under
Parish Life > Organizations
Under Parish School of Religion, you can find Lesson Plans, Activities, and other information for Students ages
Pre-school through High School.
Parish Life > Ministries is a landing page for many of our ministerial
activities.
Connect with Us Online
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org
https://www.facebook.com/OurLadyLakeOzark
The Kinghts of Columbus delivered 114 new coats on 10/14/20 to the School of the Osage. Pictured below is the Assistant Principal Andrea Hodge and Knights Larry Bayliss and Luke Graessle.
PARISHIONER NEWS
Knights of Columbus Council 9273 is currently doing a Fundraiser using a 50/50 Raffle. It started in mid-July and will end December 18th. Distribution is as follows: 50% to our council, and the remaining 50% split into 1st place 25%, 2nd place 15% and 3rd place 10%. Price is $5.00 ticket or 5 for $20.00. The funds collected will be donated to a local charitable organization. Your support is appreciated.
If you would like tickets for the raffle, please contact Larry Bayliss at 515-401-2110 or Gary Chaput at 573-723-0514 or drop by the office during the week.
K OF C FUNDRAISER
MEMBERSHIP DRIVEIf you are interested in becoming a Knight or just have questions,
contact Gary Chaput, 573-723-0514.
Our Lady of the SnowsFall BBQ Pork Steak Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 7th276 Highway H
Eugene, MO 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pork Steak Meal or Hot Dog Meal
Flowers at the Altarthis weekend
are in Memory ofShafer Gross.
Please extend a warm welcome to the following new members or
Our Lady of the Lake:
Jared & Annika MacKinnonand family
MEETINGTues. October 20th
Bestgen Hall6:30 pm Rosary
7:00 pm Meeting
Masks and social distancing are required.
Bulletin announcements should be into the office by Thursday at noon for publication in that weekend’s bulletin.
Dear Families and Friends in Christ!As we all share in the events taking place in our country, and in the
world, it occurs to me that we have an amazing opportunity to contribute to the solutions that will eventually affect the next generation and beyond. By stepping back and looking at the ‘big picture,’ you see the need for a common thread that human nature inherently recognizes as worthy for all to follow and integrate into daily life. Identifying as Children of God is starting to sound like a cliché but it is the answer to everything we face right now.
Currently I am reviewing the “Directory of Catechesis,” which is the handbook for Religious Ed programs in the Catholic Church. On page 12, I read, “The fundamental role of the baptized is recognized (in forming Catholics). In their dignity as children of God, all believers are active partic-ipants in the catechetical initiative, not passive consumers or recipients of a service, and because of this are called to become authentic missionary disciples.” (pg 12) Keep in mind this work is developed by Vatican scholars, under the final editor Pope Francis.
Not to sound like a school principal or anything, ☺ there are opportu-nities to become more involved in our church, to become closer to God daily and to model what a Child of God looks like. These tasks are starting points for relationships with your children and chances to talk about the good you can do for others. Check out this list with other family members and see if anything pops out!
1. Get involved one of our Commissions. Msgr Mak is developing a couple new ones at the moment and you could be part of a grass-roots movement if you are quick to ask him! There is an opening on the Education Commission, too. One meeting each month via Zoom or in-person. Contribute your time and talents to promote the education of our young parishioners and adult faithful as you are able.
2. Can you organize a fund-raiser with a group of friends? Msgr Mak would like nothing better than to have a Parish Chicken Dinner at some point! In the meantime, Religious Education would like to repay the cost of the bus to NCYC in Indianapolis! There is another trip coming up in 2021 and we would appreciate funds raised on behalf of our teens to attend this life-changing event.
3. Do you enjoy meeting people? Volunteer to greet folks coming into mass and assist them to enter reverently. Volunteer to usher and make sure people are safely seated to protect our parish community.
4. Social Concerns’ yearly Advent Giving Tree. This committee is currently gathering names and organizing the project for parishioners to select their Advent Gifts. Do you know people who could use help at Christmas due to Covid-19 ramifications in their lives? Please let us know who they are so we can help.
5. Youth Masses. We are in the planning stages and could use a Core Team of 2-3 people to communicate with teens and coordinate musical performers with Steve Janetti.
I could literally offer pages of opportunities, but these are good examples of the variety of needs in church circles! If you would like to hear more about these positions, or have something to offer, please call me anytime! You can contribute as an active participant, instead of a recipient, by growing your time in God’s House. We need you!
Many Blessings, and prayers that your heart will yearn to step further into the comfort of His love and His Church.
Vicki ☺☺
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
The next Education Commission will meet Thursday, November 5th at 6:00 pm online or in person in Bestgen Hall.
Please contact Kelly in the office if you would like to attend and have not received the online invitation.
Getting Closer to God
1. What does the phrase, “One Universal Church” mean? (Hint: Are the readings and gospel the same
all over the world?)
2. How is the Universal Church important for us here in Lake
Ozark, MO?
NOTES FROM VICKI
PSR
CONFIRMATION
HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUTNo Hangout Sun. October 18th
Next Meeting Sun. November 15th 6:15 pm
Confirmation Class Mini RetreatConfirmation Class Mini Retreat Sunday, October 18th, from
4:30-6:30 pmRandall Resort-1584 Susan Rd,
Lake OzarkRSVP NOW if you have not already!
Contact Karen Blevins @ 573-291-1363
Wednesday, Oct. 21stWeek #1 Rotation (unless arrange-
ments have been made with teachers)
If you and your family would like to present the gifts for the offertory procession during the weekend Masses, please sign up in the blue binder located at the Welcome Center. This would be a wonderful way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.
KIDS CORNER
Celebrate the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II by baking this
treat named after him:
KREMÓWKA PAPIESKA or PAPAL CREAM CAKE
You can find the recipe here:
https://polishhousewife.com/kremowka-papieska-or-
papal-cream-cake/
The traditional “One Homeless Night” for confirmation students and the high school group will take place on Sat, Oct. 31. It will start with mass at 5:00 pm, then a trip to Chris and Joan Wolf’s property in Ulman. Students and their friends will stay the night outside on the Wolf’s homestead-it will be up to them to create their own shelter for the night. During the community time, the students will enjoy dinner, participate in contemplative prayer, teambuilding, fellowship activ-ities, and hear messages from both Monsignor Mak and a representative from the Helping Hands Homeless Shelter located in Camdenton. A quick breakfast and clean up will occur EARLY Sunday morning-we will leave the Wolf’s property at 8:00 am -return to church at 8:30 am for all to return home.
This event is limited to PSR students and their friends in grades 7-12th only. Paperwork available from Karen Blevins, Vicki Irsik and the church website. YOU MUST RSVP this year!
ONE HOMELESS NIGHT
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
Fields of FaithWED. OCTOBER 21st
Osage Football Stadium7:00 pm
Drop off and pick up at the HS stadium between
6:30 and 7:00. Parent or sibling pick up
at 8:00 pm. Our Confirmation class will be sitting in the top bleachers. Join us there!It is a great evening of
faith sharing from our high school students and staff!Contact Karen Blevins with
any questions: 573-291-1363 or
Immaculate Heart of Mary, we entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross, you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.
Patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City, you know what we need.
We are certain of the power of your intercession, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us.
He who taught us to “love one another, as I have loved you” took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Bring under your mantel of protection all who provide care for the sick and minister to their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another.
V. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
R. Do not despise our pleas and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
Our Lady of The Lake Education Grants for College Students:
To actively demonstrate support for the active, participating youth in our parish who are pursuing post-secondary studies an at accredited college or university, Our Lady of the Lake will award schol-arship grants to qualifying students. Our church has set aside $5,000 for this purpose and awards will depend on the number of applicants.
Criteria and applications are available on the website:
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/our-lady-of-the-lake-college-
grant-2020-2021
They should be turned in by November 30th. Grants will be awarded in the second semester.
Want to know all the happenings around the Diocese of Jefferson City? Visit the newly designed website: https://diojeffcity.orgUnder News & Events, you can click on the Monday Morning Memo which gives you all kinds of information on events and important notices.
WORSHIP COMMISSIONChair: Annette Miller
The next Worship Commission meeting will be Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 pm online. We are always looking for members with a heart for helping with the liturgy, prayer, liturgical formation, or art and environment. Please call the office to join us.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARYLCDR Christopher Boehm
Major Brad BustinMajor Meg BustinCapt. Dan ColliniSgt. John Cobb
CPO Matt Culver USN-SEAL 6E4 Cody Griffy
Sgt. George Thomas GrossE7 M/Sgt. Amanda Hammond
E4 Aaron HelmsMajor Michael Lucky
1st Sgt. Christopher Metz1st Lt. Thomas Nelson
SPC Austin NyeJayson D. Osborne (Air Force)
CW4 Kent RackersA1C Logan J. RackersTech. Sgt. Kevin ReillyS/Sgt. Adam Rentsch
S/Sgt. Daniel E ReynoldsSPC Chris Riley
SPC John M. Schneider1st Lt. Adam H. Still
Sgt. Justin C. ThomasS/Sgt. Matthew Willis
LCDR Tony WolfeLt. Nicholas Zahn A1C Jacob Zahn
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Please inform the office if there are any changes from active duty. If a name is on this list, please make sure that Gary and Karen Chaput have the information to post on our wall of honor. There is a basket on the wall behind the Welcome
Center for this.
PRAYERS FOR RECOVERY
May they place their trust and confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ:
Tom Ranft, Don Koch, Gail Knoll, Dianne Richardson, Tim McDermott, Larry Bayliss, Tretch Lawrence, Kathy Deniston, Mary Burke, Tessie, Clark Gruninger, Pat Caswell, Elsie Meuller, Jack Ketterer, Dr. Robert Mason, Lucille Needham, Kitty McCarthy.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen
Call the office to join us at the next Zoom meeting on
Thursday, Nov 12th at 6 pm.
The Social Concerns Commission includes the following ministries:
To familiesTo the community
To the poorTo the oppressedFor protecting life
Of hospitality & fellowshipOf health & well-being.
SOCIAL CONCERNSChair: Deacon Jim Hankins
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
Join us every Wednesday morning from 8:30 - noon to cut, iron, stuff, sew, stamp, stitch, and draw. We meet in Bestgen Hall, first room on the left.
Masks will be required when moving around the hall and social distancing must be observed.
If you have any questions, contact Vivian Petro at 309-824-5626.
Our Lady of the Lake Book Club’sNext Meeting will be
Tuesday, November 10.
We will have our next in-person (social distanced) meeting at the
Church Fellowship Hall. We will be discussing the book:
The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson.
ALL ARE WELCOMED! Questions please call Lusica –
915-490-5765.
PILGRIMAGE
Join Fr. Joe Corel on a 4 day trip to EWTN (Eternal Word Televised Network) April 20 - 23, 2021. Enjoy a studio tour and Mass, taping of “EWTN LIVE,” tour of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, “Lourdes Grotto,” and the Pope St. John Paul II museum. The trip includes motorcoach transportation from Jefferson City, 3 nights hotel stay, and 5 meals. The cost is $680 per person based on double occupancy. Call Travel Answers (573) 893-5262 for more details or to reserve a spot.
¿Está usted o un miembro de su familia enfermo, en el hospital o confinado en su hogar y le gustaría ser incluido en la Oración de los Fieles en la Misa o en el boletín? Comuníquese con la oficina al 365-2241 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Los nombres aparecerán
en la lista durante algunas semanas, a menos que se notifique a la oficina que se necesita una oración continua.
HOPE HOUSE
Please remember to bring your unused, nonperishable, non-expired
food donation each week.
Week of October 11th:10 Bags, 20 Cans, 8 Misc.
Please NO more plastic bags.
“Our Lady” Volunteers next scheduled work day is October 29th.
Sign up by calling 365-0099 (ask for store manager).
More info: www.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
To learn more contact:573-365-0099
orwww.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
SOCIAL CONCERNSChair: Deacon Jim Hankins
DEACON’S CORNERMy earliest recollection of a presi-
dential election is the second term for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. I can remember the campaign button of, “I Like Ike”. Throughout the presidential years of election, I came to see, hear, and learn about candi-dates through my parents, grand-parents, relatives, and friends who would discuss, debate, and argue over their candidates. As I would hear about the accomplishments, non-ac-complishments, and mudslinging of the candidates, one thing I have come to learn as a Catholic, is the need to develop a well-formed conscience.
The Catholic Bishops of the United States published “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility” at its General Meeting in November 2015 and provided an updated intro-ductory letter in November 2019.
“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility” is a teaching document on the political respon-sibility of Catholics, that provides guidance for those wanting to exercise their right and duty as citizens to vote. As faithful Catholic citizens, we are encouraged to embrace our citizenship with partic-ipating in building not only a life for ourselves and our families but also to assist and support all of God’s children. In doing so, we need to embrace our citizenship as an oppor-tunity with building a culture that embraces the virtues and values as Catholics void of our political party. As such, our participation for those seeking public office should be influ-enced by our faith and not by the political party we belong.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states that it is the duty of citizens “ ..to contribute along with the civil authorities to the good of society in a spirit of truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom. The love and service of one’s country follows from the duty of gratitude and belongs to the order of charity. Submission to legitimate authorities and service of the common good require citizens to fulfill their roles (with voting) in the life of the political community.” CCC
2239The CCC also states that “Political
authorities are obliged to respect the fundamental rights of the human person (born and unborn). They will dispense justice humanely by respecting the rights of everyone, especially of families and the disad-vantaged.” CCC 2237
As with any election, we have the need to seek out, become informed and take part in the political process. We need to understand the public character of each candidate and where that public character aligns itself with our Catholic beliefs and faith. Again, our participation for those seeking public office should be influenced by our faith and not by the political party to which we belong.
As citizens and as Catholics we have significant individual power to support the values, principles, and virtues of our faith by becoming informed of those candidates that not only align but also support those values, principles, and virtues of our faith. Looking beyond campaign rhetoric along with our individual power, we can promote those candi-dates according to their principles and not party affiliation.
I encourage reading, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility” by the Catholic Bishops of the United States at www.usccb.org and the Missouri Catholic Conference at mocatholic.org, “Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”. Both are great readings with regards to moral principles, specific issues, and moral guides.
Blessings – Dcn Jim
BLOOD DRIVESMonday, October 19, 2020Eldon Community Center
309 E. 2nd St.Eldon, MO 65026
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 29, 2020Four Seasons POA
36 Vintage LandingLake Ozark, MO 65049
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2020Tri County YMCA of the Ozarks
950 Airport RoadOsage Beach, MO 65065
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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continued from front coverlived in a time not unlike our own when continual warfare among the city-states of Italy had disrupted the social order and created great amounts of poor. Saint Francis himself risked his life to meet with the Sultan of Egypt to preach a Gospel of peace and brotherhood and not of warfare and subjugation.
I know within our minds the automatic response to such an impractical and lofty ideal is to say, “Yes, but…” The first step to conver-sion—a biblical word meaning the changing of one’s mind—is to ignore that impulse to reject and simply say, “yes”. There is no doubt that the priest saw the man beaten and lying in the ditch, “yes, but I have obliga-tions to take care of.” And the Levi did the same, “Yes, but I must not tend to his wounds lest I too become impure.” It was the Samaritan, the hated enemy who truly fulfilled the dictates of the law and was moved with compassion for his brother.
I encourage everyone to read the full text of the encyclical which can be found on the Vatican’s website. Saint Francis is the perfect model for our times. We might be amazed at what he was able to accomplish in his short life and the inspiration he has provided for so many genera-tions of Christians and non-Chris-tians alike. But remember that what Saint Francis did was a result of who he was. His dramatic conversion from an impetuous, self-indulgent cad to a man filled with love and gratitude for God’s grace is a story we need to be reminded of. The change we wish to happen in the world must begin with a change in our own hearts, where the love of God casts out all fear and impels us to share that love with all our brothers and sisters of this world.
Inmaculado Corazón de María, nos confiamos a ti, Salud de los Enfermos.
Al pie de la cruz, participaste en el dolor de Jesús, con fe firme.
Patrona de la Diócesis de Jefferson City, sabes lo que necesitamos.
Estamos seguros del poder de su intercesión, de modo que, como lo hizo en Caná de Galilea, la alegría y el banquete podrían regresar después de este momento de prueba.
Ayúdanos, Madre del Amor Divino, a conformarnos a la voluntad del Padre y a hacer lo que Jesús nos dice.
El que nos enseñó a “amarnos los unos a los otros, como yo los he amado a ustedes”, tomó nuestros sufrimientos sobre Sí mismo y cargó con nuestras penas para llevarnos, a través de la Cruz, al gozo de la Resurrección.
Traiga bajo su manto de protección a todos los que atienden a los enfermos y atienden a sus necesidades, ya que su Hijo nos implora que hagamos el uno por el otro.
V. Buscamos refugio bajo tu protección, oh Santa Madre de Dios.
R. No desprecies nuestras súplicas y líbranos de todo peligro, oh gloriosa y bendita Virgen. Amén.
MINISTERIO EN ESPAÑOLContacto: Ethan Perez
ORACIONES PARA LA RECUPERACIÓN
Que ellos depositen su confianza en el Señor Jesucristo:
Tom Ranft, Don Koch, Gail Knoll, Dianne Richardson, Tim McDermott, Larry Bayliss, Tretch Lawrence, Kathy Deniston, Mary Burke, Clark Gruninger, Pat Caswell, Elsie Meuller, Jack Ketterer, Dr. Robert Mason, Lucille Needham, Kitty McCarthy.
El Secretariado Diocesano de Cursillos invita a todos los cursil-listas de la diócesis a participar de este retiro que tiene como finalidad el crecer y fortalecer nuestra relación con Jesús para así continuar viviendo nuestro cuarto día con ánimo y esperanza.
Informes: Oswaldo Díaz 660-829-5213
Oramos por el descanso del alma de nuestra hermana en
Cristo,Tessie Gentes
hermana de Dr. Clem Haggertyy
Mary Spanelabuela of Zach Osmanovic
Concédele el descanso eterno, oh Señor; y que la luz eterna brille
sobre ella. Que su alma y las almas de todos los fieles difuntos, por la
misericordia de Dios, descansen en paz.
