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July 19, 2020
Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
19 julio 2020
Decimosexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
www.stambrosestmary.org
St. Ambrose and St. Mary 2801 Lincoln St. Anderson, IN 46016
765-644-5956
1115 Pearl St. Anderson, IN 46016
765-644-8467
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord:
It’s an inevitable fact of life that the older you get in chronological age, the more aware you become of the twilight years of life and the probability of death. As William Shakespeare stated in Act Three of his play, Romeo
and Juliet: “Well, we are born to die.” I have always preferred the quote of an anonymous Religious Sister who, during the boxer revolution of the early 1900’s in China. As she faced death with other martyrs of our Faith, Sister was asked if she feared death. She responded, “Not at all. Death is merely an invitation to take the hand of the
Lord and walk with Him into Eternity.” Now, there’s Faith; there’s consolation! We believe that God is the Author of Life. We exist because of His
loving us to life. We continue to exist because of His loving us into Eternal Life. So, why be afraid of death. I’m not advocating running around in an irresponsible manner that may result in our demise. I am advocating that each and every day we have the opportunity to thank God for the gift of life and to ask that He preserve us to the gift of
Life Eternal. That is what gives us the confidence to get out of bed each morning. That’s what should make us with every awakening: Good morning, God; instead of Good God, morning! (see the Brighton Center on Recovery for more of an explanation on that statement)
The “twilight years,” as they have come to be called, are filled with their own challenges. But they also grant us time to sit back from the grindstone of everyday life and enjoy the scent of roses; the glory of a sunset and
the beauty of the night sky—just in case we happened to overlook any or all of those in our earlier years of existing. I am glad for Seventy years of life. I am more glad for Forty-two years of Priesthood. I pray that God con-tinues to give me appreciation for whatever amount of years He grants in both of those gifts. But, most of all I pray
that He will welcome me to the Life He has prepared in the Kingdom that His Son granted me future entrance by virtue of the gift of Faith.
May God’s peace be with you all, Monsignor
Queridas hermanas y hermanos en el Señor:
Es un hecho inevitable de la vida que a medida que envejeces en edad cronológica, más consciente te vuelves de los años crepusculares de la vida y la probabilidad de muerte. Como William Shakespeare declaró en el tercer acto de su obra, Romeo y Julieta: "Bueno, hemos nacido para morir". Siempre he preferido la cita de una hermana religiosa anónima que, durante la revolución del boxeador de principios de 1900 en China. Mientras enfrentaba la muerte con otros mártires de nuestra Fe, se le preguntó a la hermana si temía la muerte. Ella respondió: "No, en absoluto. La muerte es simplemente una invitación a tomar la mano del Señor y caminar con Él hacia la Eternidad ".
Ahora, hay fe; hay consuelo! Creemos que Dios es el autor de la vida. Existimos porque nos ama a la vida. Continuamos existiendo porque nos ama a la Vida Eterna. Entonces, ¿por qué tener miedo a la muerte? No estoy abogando por correr de una manera irresponsable que pueda resultar en nuestra desaparición. Estoy abogando por que cada día tengamos la oportunidad de agradecer a Dios por el regalo de la vida y pedirle que nos conserve el regalo de la Vida Eterna. Eso es lo que nos da la confianza para salir de la cama cada mañana. Eso es lo que debería hacernos con cada despertar: Buenos días, Dios; en lugar de Dios santo, buenos días! (consulte el Centro de recuperación de Brighton para obtener más información sobre esa declaración)
Los "años crepusculares", como se los ha llamado, están llenos de sus propios desafíos. Pero también nos dan tiempo para sentarnos de la piedra de la vida cotidiana y disfrutar del aroma de las rosas; la gloria de una puesta de sol y la belleza del cielo nocturno, por si acaso pasamos por alto a cualquiera de ellos en nuestros primeros años de existencia.
Me alegro por setenta años de vida. Estoy más contento por cuarenta y dos años de sacerdocio. Ruego que Dios continúe agradeciéndome por la cantidad de años que conceda en ambos regalos. Pero, sobre todo, oro para que me dé la bienvenida a la Vida que ha preparado en el Reino que Su Hijo me otorgó en el futuro en virtud del don de la Fe.
Que la paz de Dios esté contigo, Monseñor.
Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity
For all who have contracted coronavirus, we pray for care and healing.
For those who are particularly vulnerable, we pray for safety and protection.
For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit.
For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, we pray for policies that recognize their plight.
For those who do not have adequate health insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.
For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.
For our brothers and sisters around the world, we pray for shared solidarity.
For public officials and decision makers, we pray for wisdom and guidance.
Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.
Grant peace, comfort and healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen.
Confessions—St. Mary-Saturday July 18th from 2:30-3:30 PM
St. Ambrose-Saturday July 18th 4:00-5:00 PM
Confesiones: se reanudará en St. Mary el 19 de julio de 2:30 a 3:30
Returning to Mass—Please read the guidelines on the website. www.stambrosestmary.org
Regreso a misa: lea las pautas en el sitio web. www.stambrosestmary.org
PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS
visit our website - www.https://stambrosestmary.org
On Line Giving— visit us at the following:
St. Ambrose—https://osvhub.com/st-ambrose-church-anderson/funds
St. Mary—https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/13
Stewardship
St. Ambrose
YTD Giving $ 225,364 YTD Expenses $ 237,830
St. Mary
YTD Giving $ 204,228 YTD Expenses $ 267,392
Renovation Fund $ 250,866 of $330,000 Phase 1
MASS INTENTIONS St. Ambrose St. Mary
Monday 20-Jul 8:00 AM Thomas Chezem 8:00 AM Elizabeth Brownfield
Tuesday 21-Jul 8:00 AM Bonnie & Gerald Uccello 8:00 AM NO MASS
Wednesday 22-Jul 8:00 AM Poor Souls
11:30 AM Poor Souls Hospital Mass Not Open to Public
Thursday 23-Jul 8:00 AM Grant Lierman 8:00 AM Jeanné Papai
Friday 24-Jul 8:00 AM Thomas & MaryAnn Chezem 12:10 AM John & Barbara Hickner
Saturday 25-Jul 5:30 PM Betty Shaffer 4:00 PM Elizabeth Wehrley
Sunday 26-Jul 9:30 AM Pro Populo 7:30 AM John Frossard
11:30AM Veniero Ippolito
Welcome To Our Faith Family: Dominic Andrew Loose, infant son of Abigail Leigh and Mark Andrew Loose, baptized July 12, 2020 at St. Ambrose. May God bless him and his family with years of health and happiness amongst us.
Lord, you are good and forgiving.
Psalm 86:5
Pastor: Monsignor Robert L. Sell, III
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Mark Walter
Business Manager: Harriett Russel Parish Secretary: Anita Myers
North Office: Jan Adams (M/W/F) Holy Cross School Principal: Tina Neal
Seminarian Fund Appeal
Expense associated with the cost of educating one seminarian in formation for the priesthood is more
than $40,000.00 per year. With your prayers and response to the Seminarian Fund Appeal, the affirmation of
the people of God is invaluable. Please be as generous as you are able.
Cafeteria Positions Available—There are 1 (one) part-time position (approximately 3 hours per day) available at Holy Cross School South Campus Cafeteria and 1 (one) part-time position (approximately 4 hours per day) available at Holy Cross School North Campus. If you are interested or know some-one that might be, please contact the Rectory office at 765-644-5956.
Posiciones de cafetería disponibles: hay 2 (dos) puestos de medio tiempo (aproximadamente 3 horas por día) disponibles en la cafetería del campus sur de Holy Cross School y 1 (un) puesto de medio tiempo (aproximadamente 4 horas por día) disponibles en Holy Cross School Campus Norte Si está interesado o conoce a alguien que podría estarlo, comuníquese con la oficina de la Rectoría al 765-644-5956.
Gabriel Baby Bottle Project - Please turn in your baby bottle at Mass.
Proyecto Gabriel Biberón - Entregue su biberón en la misa
Kroger Rewards
Thank you to everyone who has joined the Community Rewards for Holy Cross School. This
past quarter we received $257.41 from Kroger. 91 households have joined. Please sign up at
https://www.pay-less.com. HCS Account—FK539. This does not affect your fuel rewards.
