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MEDITATION
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
See Worship Book 898
Whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father. (Matthew 10:33)
Most of Jesus’ words are encouraging and inspiring. But occasionally, he says something that shakes us up. For example, Jesus told us that our righteousness had better not be like that of the Pharisees, or we will not get into heaven (Matthew 5:20). He told us that unless we eat his Body and drink his Blood, we will not have eternal life (John 6:54). He even said, “Woe to you who are rich” (Luke 6:24). Of course, Jesus is a God of mercy and love. But today’s Gospel is one of those seemingly harsh messages that make us worry about our eternal happiness. What are we supposed to do with statements like these? Let’s look at St. Peter. He, the “Rock” of the Church, denied that he even knew Jesus! But rather than scolding Peter or saying, “I am going to deny you before my Father,” Jesus simply asked Peter, “Do you love me?” (John 21:15, 16, 17). He knew that Peter felt deep remorse. He knew that Peter had wept bitter tears of sadness over his weakness. So Jesus’ question was clearly an invitation to reconciliation. In a similar way, Jesus knows that we are all weak. He knows that we all betray him in one way or another. And he treats us just as he treated Peter. The key to understanding this unsettling passage from the Gospel is this: Where is your heart? Peter loved Jesus. He wanted nothing more than to serve Jesus. He wasn’t a coward. He was just a human being, and human beings can be overcome by fear and temptation at times. So for Peter, as well as for all of us, this is the important distinction: Are you a sinner who doesn’t know how to love God? Or are you a lover of God who falls into sin? Peter was a lover of God. So were all the other apostles who fled at Jesus’ arrest. They may have failed Jesus at that moment, but Jesus never failed them. And he won’t fail us!
“Jesus, I love you. Teach me to remain steadfast.”
Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us
Last Weekend’s Air Conditioning Collection Thank you for your contributions last weekend to help with the expense of cooling the church, the chapel, the parish hall, the rectory and parish offices during these warm summer months. The donations totaled $5,291.19 as follows: 5:00pm $3,024.45; 7:00am $719.00; 9:15am $499.00; 11:00am $262.00; 12:30pm $388.74; and $398.00 received directly at the parish office. Thank you! For Those Who Will Be Traveling Go to www.masstimes.org whenever you are traveling away from home. Just type in the location/city and this website will list the Catholic churches, Mass times and directions to the church. Congratulations to former Organ Scholar Isaac Drewes who won second prize at the American Guild of Organists North Central Regional Convention Competition for Young Organists. Benjamin Kerswell, 2017-2018 Organ Scholar, won first!
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, June 26 Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:12-13,18-20,22; Matthew 7:1-5 Tuesday, June 27 Genesis 13:2,5-18; Psalm 15:2-5; Matthew 7:6,12-14 Wednesday, June 28 Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 105:1-4,6-9; Matthew 7:15-20 Thursday, June 29 Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34:2-9; Second Timothy 4:6-8,17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 Friday, June 30 Genesis 17:1,9-10,15-22; Psalm 128:1-5; Matthew 8:1-4
Saturday, July 1 Genesis 18:1-15; Psalm (Luke) 1:46-50, 53-55 Matthew 8:5-17 Sunday, July 2 Second Kings 4:8-11,14-16; Psalm 89:2-3,16-19; Romans 6:3-4,8-11; Matthew 10:37-42
TODAY’S MUSIC
ENTRANCE HYMN 547 Praise to the Lord
RESPONSORIAL PSALM 898 Lord, in your great love, answer me.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 628 Go make of all disciples
CHORAL MUSIC AT THE 11:00 AM MASS
O praise the Lord Adrian Batten (c. 1591 - c. 1637) O praise the Lord, all ye heathen : praise him all ye nations. For his merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us : and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever and ever. Amen.
— Psalm 166 (117).
Panis angelicus Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
The bread of angels becomes the bread of man. This heavenly bread gives a reality beyond symbols. O marvelous thing: the poor, lowly and humble now consumes his Lord. O Godhead, Three and One, thee we implore: so visit us, just as now we Thee adore: by Thy paths lead us whereto we aspire, to the Light wherein Thou dwellest.
“Enrich the harvest of your charity.” PLEASE REMEMBER SAINT LOUIS IN YOUR WILL
OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in July for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one: July 1st, 3rd-4th, 8th-9th, 19th-20th, 22nd-28th, 30th-31st. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, June 26 6:45 Father’s Day Novena 12:10 Father’s Day Novena Tuesday, June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria 6:45 †Terrence Lee Genin 12:10 †Vladislava Kondratowicz Wednesday, June 28 6:45 †Linda Knight 12:10 †Serafin Deveyra, Jr. Thursday, June 29 St. Peter and St. Paul 6:45 Deborah Vierling 12:10 Michael Gallivan Friday, June 30 The First Holy Martyrs of Rome 6:45 Craig Deutsch 12:10 Edward F. Stewart Saturday, July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra 6:45 Karen Salokar 5:00 †Kevin Carroll Sunday, July 2 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Louis Church 9:15 †Patricia A. Schwartz 11:00 †Marie and †Jerry Goyette and †Irene 12:30 †Tim Bremner
PARISH CALENDAR Monday, June 26 Rosary in the Church at 11:40 am Wednesday, June 28 Eucharistic Exposition 12:35pm-2:00pm Monday, July 3 Anointing of the Sick after all Masses Tuesday, July 4 Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, July 5 St. Louis Shawl Knitters 1pm-3pm
Please visit St. Louis Church’s new website to view photos of recent parish activities
www.stlouiskingoffrance.org
St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards – Nominate someone today! - A variety of flyers and the nomination form are available online on the event page. Please print and post! Do you know of someone who devotes his or her time helping the poor, elderly, disabled, pregnant, or is committed to praying for Respect Life issues? He or she may be our next Champion for Life! The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is looking to honor those who respect life at our annual St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards. To submit a nomination or for more information, go to archspm.org/C4L. Questions? Please contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck at 651-291-4489 or [email protected].
Faith and Freedom: Grandparents and Grandchildren Pray at the Cathedral Tuesday, June 27, 1 – 3 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul. This summer, bring your grandchildren on this pilgrimage to the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul. Experience an up-close view of the sanctuary, altar, Archbishop’s chair, chapels and shrines. Learn about the Mass with a brief tutorial by Fr. John Paul Erickson. Participate in Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. Find more details for this event and register online at www.CatholicGrandparenting.org. Free will offering. Suggested Donation: $10 per family. Questions? Contact Susanna Bolle at [email protected] [email protected] or 651-291-4411. Restoration Collection This Weekend We ask your help with the expenses incurred by the extraordinary maintenance and repair projects recently completed and currently underway. Expenses to date $102,050.28 Monies Collected to Date $ 52,048.16 Amount Yet Needed $ 50,002.12 The Marists will be on retreat from Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30. The Marists of the USA Province will be on retreat at Bergamo Retreat Center in Dayton, Ohio. Father Hurtuk will be the sole Marist from St. Louis Church away on the retreat. He will certainly remember you in his prayers. Parish Picnic: Volunteers Needed! Our parish picnic, planned for Sunday, August 27, is an opportunity for both fun and service. We need volunteers both before and on the day of the picnic. We’re looking for people to help with: Games for kids. (Planning, securing supplies and prizes, working at the picnic) Selling tickets for food & ice cream truck. We’ll sell food tickets at Sunday Masses during August, at the church office and at the park. Can you assist either after a Mass or at the picnic? Door Prizes. Can you help find prizes (gift cards, for instance) in the $10 - $25 range? If you can help – or have other ideas – please contact Brad Robideau ([email protected] or 651-808-7178), Mary Ellen Hennen ([email protected]) or Mark McCoy [email protected] (651-224-3379). Thank you in advance!
RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY June 26 In Thanksgiving Prayers Answered Beverly Kontola June 27 Amy and Tom Young Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bruce Lindberg
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