Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 22, 2008
TODAY (Green) NEXT WEEK (Red)
Jer 20: 10-13 Acts 12:1-11
Rom 5:12-15 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18 & nbsp;
Mt 10:26-33 Mt 16:13-19
Jesus tells the twelve (and us) that acknowledging him and doing his work will not be easy. This mission ought not be undertaken lightly because there will be opposition. Neither, however, ought the mission be undertaken with trepidation, because God does not abandon us. Forces will oppose this mission, but a promise of divine care will sustain us: Faithful disciples will be named in eternity. Living Liturgy
6:00 p.m. B’day Darrel Riviere rb Grace Julien
June 22, Sunday
7:00 a.m. St. Ann’s Parish Family 9:30 a.m. 42nd Anniv. Trevor & Judith Nelson
12:15 p.m. 24th Anniv. Deacon Ordinations rb Deacon Mark
6:30 a.m. B’day Blossie Julien rb Sacred Heart Society
June 25, Thursday
12:15 p.m. To Our Lady rb Pascal
6:30 a.m. B’day Clement Poleon rb his Mother
8:30 a.m. B’day Mary Bishop rb her Sister
Fr. Henrique Shulterbrandt, C.Ss.R. died peacefully in the Lord on Monday evening, June 16th at the Gov. Juan Luis Hospital. A wake service for Fr. Henrique will take place on Sunday, June 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Frederiksted. The funeral will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, on Monday, June 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Please keep
Fr. Henrique, his family and Confreres in your prayers.
HURRICANE SEASON PRAYER
God, our Father, all the elements of nature obey your command. Keep us safe from the danger of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, natural disasters and all acts of terrorism. May we be secure in your protection and always feel the presence of your love as you turn our fear into praise of your goodness. Bless our families and bring peace to all nations. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
DAILY READINGS
Mon. 2 Kgs 17:5-8,13-15a Mt 7: 1-5
Tue. Is 49:1-6 Acts13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66,80 Wed. 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Mt 7: 15-20
Thu. 2 Kgs 24: 8-17 Mt 7: 21-29
Fri. 2 Kgs 25:1-12 Mt 8:1- 4
Sat. Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Mt 8: 5-17
WEEK IN PREVIEW
Mon. Office Closed
Tues. 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Wed. 8:00-12 Noon Deacon Hyacinthe available
for Prayer and Counseling
10:30 a.m. Service at Grigg Home for Aged
Fri. 8:00-12 Noon Deacon Hyacinthe available
. for Prayer and Counseling
5:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Closing with Benediction
7:00 p.m. Youth Gathering
All St Ann’s Parish Family graduates from High School or College are invited to be present at the weekend masses of June 28/29.th A special blessing, along with a holy card of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be given to them.
The funeral of Mrs. Ruth McFarlane was held in St. Lucia on Wednesday, June 11th. A memorial Mass will take place here at St. Ann’s on Friday, June 27th at
5:30 p.m. Please keep her husband, Francis, daughters Weena and Anniva, and the other McFarlane family members in your prayers. May her soul rest in peace.
BOOKSTORE:
New children’s books arrived just in time for their Summer reading. Small size holy water bottles are now available. Come and see!
ABUNDANT BLESSINGS and congratulations to the
following deacons as they celebrate the 24th Anniversary
of their Ordination to the Diaconate on June 24th:
Deacons Hyacinthe George, Arnold Helenese
Joseph Mark, James Verhoff
Conrad Williams, Norbert Xavier
When you greet them, let them know how much they are loved and appreciated.
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP:
Bountiful God, You have been so generous to us, help us be generous to others. Your love is unconditional, help us love others with open hearts. Your gifts are bountiful, help us pass them on joyfully. Your mercy is infinite, help us forgive those who have injured us. Your grace is never-ending, help us give glory to you in all we do. Your wisdom is boundless, help us choose your way in all we do today. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Going on vacation? Please make a note that our expenses never take a vacation. Please remember to support your church, especially during the coming months.
Riches: Of what use are riches in eternity?
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
The Secular Order Discalced Carmelites will meet today, June 22nd at the St. Joseph Hospitality Lounge & Learning Center at 1:00 p.m.
OUR SICK. Please keep in the charity of your prayers the sick amongst us.
Paula Josephat, Marilyn Rogers, Lucinda Pemberton, Jean Hepburn, Edna Joseph, Louisa Mason, Egbert Victor, Ann Yuhas, Delroy Osborne, Emile Durant, Corinne Delsol, Violet Noel, Rick Jones, Henry Theophilus, Fr. Jose Herrera’s Mother.
Please call the Office to add or remove names from the list.
Project Reach is seeking community and career-minded individuals. AmeriCorps is a volunteer program in which individuals 18 years and up perform a year full time services to meet the critical needs of our community. Volunteers receive a bi-weekly stipend. Upon completion of AmeriCorps year, members will receive an education award of $4,725 to help pay for college or formal training to an accredited school.
For more information call Lutheran Social Services of the
Virgin Islands at 772-4099 ext 23.
Peter’s Pence Collection
The theme for this year’s Collection—Christ Our Hope—echoes that of the Holy Father’s apostolic journey to the United States in April 2008. Contributions to the Peter’s Pence Collection…
Enable the Holy Father to respond with immediate emergency assistance to the most disadvantaged throughout the world—those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, disease, and natural disaster.
Provide an opportunity for Catholics to support the Holy Father’s mission—an active expression of Christ’s love for the poor—and stand in solidarity with Catholics worldwide.
Your contribution to the Peter’s Pence Collection allows the Holy Father to respond with timely and effective emergency assistance to our suffering brothers and sisters throughout the world. Thus, in solidarity with the Pope, we Catholics participate in the works of goodness that distinguish us as follows of the Gospel. This Collection will be taken in all the parishes in the Diocese of the Virgin Islands next weekend, June 28-29. Please be Generous.
RETURN OF A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES
God of all goodness, look with love on those who wait for the safe return of their loved ones who serve in the armed forces of their country. In faith and hope we turn to you for comfort. Grant that we may trust in your mercy and send an angel to sustain us as we await their safe return. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Serving Our Country:
Fr. Simon Obeng, Fr. Alejandro Sanchez, Fr. Jose Herrera, Fr.Eric Hoag, Fr. Cecil Corneille, Sanil-DaleTison Darryl D’Souza, Brian Krauser, Gemma Emmanuel, Levi Denios, Natasha & Ivone Alcala, Camillus Thomas, Erica A. Toussaint, Nareka Selkriege, Darwayn Willock, Wendy A. Willock, Agnes Lindsay, Patrick Rivers, Denecia Weekes, Marcus Maximin, Miguel Navarro, Jr. Mariel Chinouyaz, Audin Benjamin, Linus Felix, Jane Willliam, Verin Nesbitt Wescott, Michael Moorehead, Brian Halloway, Istomin & Ismael Lampe, John Noel, Pablo Montanez, Jr., Dwayne Thomas, Xandrio Tank Yuk, Robinson Ferdinand, Kimberly John-Baptiste, Mario Mason, Jr., Aaron Thomas, Valence Modeste Kelly, Iulani Greenidge, Anissa Eversley, David Best, Wayne J. Baker, Kareem James, Reginald Antoine, Oswald B. Williams, Marvin Delsol, Ismenio Lampe, Brian Peterson, Particia Charles, Esther Farquhar, Louis Encarnacion, Pedro Reyes, Patrick Vernon, James Gaston, Fabian Claxton, Collin Joseph, John A. Francis, Jason T. Young, Jon Megahy, Terrance and Lawrance Ritter, Nadia Osborne-Jeter, Tasha Warner, Shana Antoine.
Please call the office to add or remove names to this list.
Prayer to St. Paul
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you.
