St. William 4932 Easley Street Millington, TN 38053 (901)872-4099 October 2017 History of the Part 2 of 3 The Different Colors and Promises

Scapular of Our Lady of (Brown Scapular) The brown scapular is most likely the oldest of all the and has served as a model for all others. It was on July 15, 1251 that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. in Cambridge, England, in response to his prayers for his oppressed order, the . The Blessed Mother appeared to him with a scapular in her hand and said, “Take, beloved son this scapular of thy order as a badge of my and for thee and all Carmelites a special sign of grace; whoever dies in this garment, will not suffer everlasting fire. It is the sign of salvation, a safeguard in dangers, a pledge of peace and of the covenant.” Mary also promised to grant special aid, especially at the hour of death, to all those who wore the scapular with fidelity and honor throughout life. Also associated with the brown scapular is the . This states that Mary will intercede and pray for those in Purgatory who in earthly life wear the brown scapular in good faith, are chaste according to their position in life, depart earthly life in charity and daily recite the Divine Office or the Little Office (with permission of your confessor, as it is a shorter version of the Divine Office) or pray the . The general appearance of the scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel consists of two brown pieces of wool, black is also acceptable, along with the image of . Those who wish to become invested in the Confraternity of Mount Carmel need only have their scapular blessed by a .

Scapular of Conversion () The green scapular, or the scapular of Conversion, was created in 1840 when Mary appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. The green scapular has become known as the scapular of conversion and carries promises of strengthening faith, protection against Satan, a happy death for Catholics and especially for the conversion of those outside of the church. The green scapular can be worn or carried by the faithful or given to an unbeliever in hopes of their conver- sion. Those who wear the scapular of Conversion are to say the following prayer daily, “, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.” If you decide to give the green scapular to an unbeliever you may pray the prayer on their behalf and hide the scapular somewhere near them if they do not wish to accept it. There is no need to enroll in any confraternity to wear the green scapular, however it should be blessed by a priest.

With many blessings and prayers from our staff! Rev. Werkhoven (Fr. Mike) QR Code Deacon Jimmy Schmall St. William Website: www.stwilliamcc.org Debi Yetman Lisa Schmidt St. William Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/St-William-Catholic-Church-Millington Debbie Breckenridge -TN-167434053305186/ ! YOUTH NEWS !

PRE News PRE is back in full swing. Thanks to all the teachers for their commitment to teaching our youth this year! Every third Sunday will be a Children’s Mass at the 11:00. In September, our 7th grade class handled business and did a wonderful job greeting, lecturing, doing the offering and taking up the gifts! October will be our Confirmation class. Please keep these young people in your prayers and help build the excitement up for them to be a part of our wonderful celebration! They are our future…and we need them to take an active and attentive role in the church! That being said…we are not moving forward with the Children’s Liturgy during the 11:00 Mass. Father Mike wants all kids present in Mass to hear him and Deacon Jimmy proclaim the good news! All eyes upfront kids! Lexi Nolan also made her First

Communion! It was Head Start will be completely moving out of the old school building behind a wonderful day! the church within the next few months. Currently they are only in one of the class rooms. Previously we were using the furnished rooms for some of our PRE classes. Now, we have six (6) classes with nothing but a few tables and chairs in them (large adult sized tables and chairs) Now, the classes are working on decorating their rooms and the hallways but we sure could use some furniture to fill the classes up. If you have any tables, chairs, bookshelves, cubby holders area rugs or anything else that you think a class room could us, that you don’t need any more, we have a place for them. Call Debbie Breckenridge to make arrangements for drop off or pickup at 901-359-7063.

Confirmation Class Joseph Carris, Angelina Noneaker, Juliana Perez, Jeremiah Hatcher, Chloe Knighton, Ben Keen and Jesus Najera. Teachers: Mary Heburn and Marlena Hunter

7th Grade Nic Barraza, Andrew Lechner, Lexi Nolan, Christina Cook, and Kevin Teodoro. Teachers: Susan Martinez and Janelle Martinez from the Deacon’s corner…

October—Month Devoted to the Holy Rosary On October 7 the Catholic Church celebrates the annual feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Previously known as Our Lady of Victory, the feast celebrates a 16th century naval victory crushing a Turkish invasion against Europe. This battle is known as the Battle of Lepanto. Pope St. Pius V attributed this victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the rosary throughout Europe. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Pope Leo XIII produced no less than eleven papal encyclicals on this subject of the rosary due to his deep devotion to it. In his first encyclical devoted to the Holy Rosary entitled “Supremi Apostolatus Officio” he exclaimed “It has always been the habit of Catholics in danger and in troubled times to fly for refuge to Mary.” “This devotion, so great and so confident, to the august Queen of Heaven,” Pope Leo continued, “has never shone forth with such brilliancy as when the militant Church of God has seemed to be endangered by the violence of heresy … or by an intolerable moral corruption, or by the attacks of powerful enemies.” The Battle of Lepanto was an immense victory for Europe as well as world history. The story goes like this… Troops of the Turkish Ottoman Empire had invaded and occupied the Byzantine Empire by 1453, bringing a large portion of the increasingly divided Christian world under a version of Islamic law. For the next hundred years, the Turks expanded their empire westward on land, and asserted their naval power in the Mediterranean. In 1565 they attacked Malta, envisioning an eventual invasion of Rome. Though repelled at Malta, the Turks captured Cyprus in the fall of 1570. The next year, three Catholic powers on the continent – Genoa, Spain, and the Papal States - formed an alliance called the Holy League, to defend their Christian civilization against Turkish invasion. Its fleets sailed to confront the Turks near the west coast of Greece on October 7, 1571. Crew members on more than 200 ships prayed the Rosary in preparation for the battle - as did Christians throughout Europe, encouraged by the Pope to gather in their churches to invoke the Virgin Mary against the daunting Turkish forces. Some accounts say that Pope Pius V was granted a miraculous of the Holy League's stunning victory. Without a doubt, the Pope understood the significance of the day's events, when he was eventually informed that all but 13 of the nearly 300 Turkish ships had been captured or sunk. He was moved to institute the feast now celebrated universally as Our Lady of the Rosary. Many historians feel that a Turkish victory at Lepanto would have had catastrophic results not only for Europe but for all of Western Christendom! To read more about this little known but most important victory go to: (https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-battle- that-saved-the-christian-west) As the Month of the Holy Rosary, October is the perfect month to get started with the daily Rosary devotion. There are many great websites to help you in this devotion. And for those of you who already partake in this beautiful habit, it is the perfect month for you to share this devotion with others.

Peace,

Deacon Jimmy From the Catechism: The Necessity of Baptism

1257 The Lord himself affirms that Baptism is necessary for salvation. He also commands his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all nations and to baptize them. Baptism is necessary for sal- vation for those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed and who have had the possibility of asking for this sacrament. The Church does not know of any means other than Baptism that as- sures entry into eternal beatitude; this is why she takes care not to neglect the mission she has received from the Lord to see that all who can be baptized are "reborn of water and the Spir- it." God has bound salvation to the sacrament of Baptism, but he himself is not bound by his sac- raments.

1258 The Church has always held the firm conviction that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received Baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. This Baptism of blood, like the desire for Baptism, brings about the fruits of Baptism without be- ing a sacrament.

1259 For catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive through the sacrament.

1260 "Since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all the possibility of being made par- takers, in a way known to God, of the Paschal mystery." Every man who is ignorant of the Gos- pel of Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it, can be saved. It may be supposed that such persons would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had known its necessity.

1261 As regards children who have died without Baptism, the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God, as she does in her funeral rites for them. Indeed, the great mercy of God who desires that all men should be saved, and Jesus' tenderness toward children which caused him to say: "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them," allow us to hope that there is a way of salvation for children who have died without Baptism. All the more urgent is the Church's call not to prevent little children coming to Christ through the gift of holy Baptism.

The Four Cardinal Virtues (part 1)

Human virtues form the soul with habits of mind and will that support moral behavior, control passions and avoid sin. Virtues guide us in our conduct according to the dictates of faith and reason. This leads us toward freedom that is based on self-control and toward joy in living in a good moral life. These human virtues include compassion, responsibility, a sense of duty, self-discipline and restraint, honesty, loyalty, friendship, courage and persistence. The Church groups these human virtues around what are called the Cardinal Virtues. The Cardinal Virtues are Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance.

The word cardinal comes from the Latin word cardo, meaning “hinge”. All virtues are related to or hinged to one of the four Cardinal Virtues. A virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says “virtue allows a person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of him or herself” (CCC n. 1803)

We will begin this month with the Cardinal Virtue of Prudence.

The Catechism n. 1806 tells us that “Prudence is the virtue that disposed practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it”. The Catechism utilizes scripture when talking about prudence. The Book of Proverbs 14:15 says “The naïve believe everything, but the shrewd watch their steps”. In other words, he looks where he is going.

St. Thomas Aquinas tells us the Prudence is “right reason for the right action”. That the actions we take need to be done for the from the view of avoiding evil and morally supporting the greater good. Prudence guides the other virtues by setting rule. Prudence guides the judgement of conscience. With the help of this virtue, we apply moral principles to cases without error and overcome doubts about the good to achieve and evil to avoid.

This month, pray that this Cardinal Virtue may be emblazoned in all our hearts and minds. We need this virtue so very much in our lives and in the world. May we come to be true examples of utilizing prudence in all we do to others. St. Ignatius of Antioch Read the Bible in One Year Feast Day: September 17 October The second Bishop of Antioch, Syria, OT Prv NT this disciple of the beloved Disciple 1 1 Kgs 19-20 21:18-20 Lk 1:1-38 John was consecrated Bishop around 2 1 Kgs 21 21:21-23 Lk 1:39-80 the year 69 by the Apostle Peter, the 3 1 Kgs 22 21:24-26 Lk 2:1-21 first Pope. A holy man who was deeply 4 2 Kgs 1-2 21:27-29 Lk 2:22-52 loved by the Christian faithful, he 5 2 Kgs 3-4 21:30-31 Lk 3:1-22 always made it his special care to 6 2 Kgs 5:1-7:2 22:1-2 Lk 3:23-38 defend "orthodoxy" (right teaching) and 7 2 Kgs 7:3-8:29 22:3-5 Lk 4:1-13 "orthopraxy" (right practice) among the early Chris- 8 2 Kgs 9-10 22:6-8 Lk 4:14-44 tians. 9 2 Kgs 11-12 22:9-11 Lk 5:1-26 In 107, during the reign of the brutal Emperor 10 2 Kgs 13-14 22:12-14 Lk 5:27-39 Trajan, this holy Bishop was wrongfully sentenced 11 2 Kgs 15-16 22:15-16 Lk 6:1-26 to death because he refused to renounce the Chris- 12 2 Kgs 17 22:17-21 Lk 6:27-49 tian faith. He was taken under guard to Rome 13 2 Kgs 18-19 22:22-23 Lk 7:1-28 where he was to be brutally devoured by wild 14 2 Kgs 20-21 22:24-25 Lk 7:29-50 beasts in a public spectacle. He made good use of 15 2 Kgs 22-23 22:26-29 Lk 8:1-25 his time by writing seven letters of encouragement, instruction and inspiration to the Christians in the 16 2 Kgs 24-25 23:1-5 Lk 8:26-56 communities he travelled. The content of the letters 17 1 Chronicles 1-2 23:6-8 Lk 9:1-27 addressed the hierarchy and structure of the 18 1 Chr 3-4 23:9-11 Lk 9:28-50 Church as well as the content of the orthodox 19 1 Chr 5-6 23:12-14 Lk 9:51-62 Christian faith. It was Bishop Ignatius who first 20 1 Chr 7-8 23:15-16 Lk 10:1-24 used the term "catholic" to describe the whole 21 1 Chr 9:1-34 23:17-18 Lk 10:25-42 Church. These letters connect us to the early 22 1 Chr 9:35-12:41 23:19-21 Lk 11:1-28 Church and the unbroken, clear teaching of the 23 1 Chr 13-15 23:22-25 Lk 11:29-54 Apostles which was given to them directly by Jesus 24 1 Chr 16-17 23:26-28 Lk 12:1-34 Christ. They also reveal the holiness of a man of 25 1 Chr 18-20 23:29-35 Lk 12:35-59 God who became himself a living letter of Christ. 26 1 Chr 21-22 24:1-2 Lk 13:1-17 The shedding of his blood in the witness of holy 27 1 Chr 23-24 24:3-4 Lk 13:18-35 martyrdom was the culmination of a life lived 28 1 Chr 25-26 24:5-7 Lk 14:1-35 conformed to Jesus Christ. Ignatius sought to offer 29 1 Chr 27-29 24:8-9 Lk 15:1-10 himself, in Christ, for the sake of the Church which 30 2 Chr 1-2 24:10-12 Lk 15:11-32 he loved. His holy martyrdom occurred in the year 31 2 Chr 3-4 24:13-14 Lk 16:1-15 107. In his pastoral letters he regularly thanked his and sister Christians for their concern for his well-being but insisted on following through in his final witness of fidelity: "...At last I am becom- ing his disciple. May nothing entice me till I happily make my way to Jesus Christ!..." Bishop Ignatius was not afraid of death. He knew that it had been defeated by the Master. He followed the Lord Jesus into his Passion, knowing that he would rise with Him in his Resurrection. He wrote to the disciples in Rome: "Permit me to imi- tate my suffering God...I am God's wheat and I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts, that I may become the pure bread of Christ." The beauty of this Eucharistic symbolism in these words reflects the deep theology of a mystic. He died a Martyrs death in Rome, devoured by two lions in one of the cruel demonstrations of Roman excess and animosity toward the true faith. On Formed.org Parish registration code: FBXBH2

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W O R D S E A R C H October is the Month of the Most Holy Rosary

Please join us for the Living Rosary on Saturday, October 7th after the 4:30pm mass. Men and women, wear white; women, also wear a white veil. We will process from the church to the grotto (where the statue of Mary is). There we will pray the Rosary. Formed.org October Liturgical Calendar...Cont...

ST. THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX Study: , Session 2: Behold, This Heart Study: Lectio: Prayer, Session 6: Resolutio Watch: The Secret of Saint Thérèse Watch: Prayer: A Surge of the Heart Watch: of St. Thérèse Read: A Family of Saints

GUARDIAN ANGELS Study: YDisciple: Hot Topics, Session 4: The Dark Angels Study: YDisciple: Hot Topics, Session 5: This Present Darkness (Spiritual Warfare) Watch: Powers and Dominions Watch: Defeating the Devil Read: Angels (and Demons): What do we Know About Them?

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Study: Lectio: Prayer, Session 1: Prayer Study: YDisciple: The Church Watch: Saint Francis of Assisi: His Life and Watch: Francis: The Knight of Assisi Ver: Francisco: El Caballero de Asís Watch: Clare and Francis Ver: Clara y Francisco Watch: Saint Francis Read: The Joyful Beggar Listen: St. Francis of Assisi Listen: Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi

ST. FAUSTINA Study: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 9: Mary and the Saints Estudiar: Symbolon: Conociendo La Fe, Sesión 9: María y Los Santos Study: Divine Mercy, Session 4: Faustina and the Spread of Divine Mercy Study: Consoling the Heart of Jesus Watch: Ocean of Mercy Watch: World Youth Day Krakow Read: The Kiss of Jesus Read: 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy Listen: The Saving Power of Divine Mercy Listen: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Escuchar: La Segunda Historia Más Grande Jamás Contada Escuchar: Divina Misericordia 101 Listen: Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY Study: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 9: Mary and the Saints Estudiar: Symbolon: Conociendo la Fe, Sesión 9: María y Los Santos Study: The Bible and the Virgin Mary Estudiar: La Biblia y la Virgen María Study: YDisciple: Activities, Praying the Rosary Study: YDisciple: Activities, Rosary Hike Read: The Last Crusader Listen: Praying the Rosary like Never Before Escuchar: El Ave María y la Oración Cont...Formed.org October Liturgical Calendar

COLUMBUS DAY Watch: Columbus: Adventures to the Edge of the World Ver: Colón: Adventuras al fin de mundo

ST. JOHN XXIII Watch: John XXIII Watch: The Revolution of John XXIII Ver: La Revolución de Juan XXIII

FATIMA Study: Divine Mercy, Session 6: Fatima Watch: Finding Fatima Watch: The 13th Day Ver: El Día 13 Watch: Religious Mysteries: The Children of Watch: The Day the Sun Danced Ver: El Niños y el Sol Read: Fatima for Today Leer: Fátima para Hoy Listen: Our Lady of Fatima Listen: Fatima for Today Escuchar: Fatima: Viviendo el Mensaje

ST. TERESA OF AVILA Read: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer Listen: St. Teresa of Avila Listen: Deep Conversion/Deep Prayer

ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH Read: Four Witnesses

ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST Study: Lectio: Eucharist, Session 9: The Mass Study: Lectio: Evangelization Study: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 3: The Bible Estudiar: Symbolon: Conociendo la Fe, Sesión 3: La Biblia Watch: Lost Gospels or False Gospels? Listen: The Gospel According to Luke Listen: Acts of the Apostles

ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II Study: 33 Days to Morning Glory, Week 4: Pope St. John Paul II Study: Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study: Symbolon: Living the Faith, Session 8: A Love that Lasts Estudiar: Symbolon: Viviendo la Fe, Sesión 8: Un Amor que Perdura Study: YDisciple: Follow Me, Session 2: Come and See Study: YDisciple: Modern Media Watch: John Paul II: I Kept Looking for You Watch: Pope John Paul II Ver: Papa Juan Pablo II Ver: Juan Pablo el Grande Listen: Our Lady of Fatima and the Fall of Communism Listen: Evangelizing Catholics Escuchar: La Segunda Historia más grande Jamás Contada Escuchar: Divina Misericordia 101