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Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands 42 Barren Spot - P.O. Box 1160 Kings Hill U.S. Virgin Islands 00851 Tel. (340) 778-0484 Fax. (340) 779-3151 Website: www.catholicvi.com/stann/ E-mail: [email protected] Twenty-first Sunday In O. T. —Year B Fr. Louis Kemayou, Pastor August 25-26, 2018 Most Rev. Herbert A. Bevard Jesus said: “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter answered: “Master to whom shall we go?” SANCTUARY DEVOTIONAL LIGHT ALTAR FLOWERS Would you like to donate the sanctuary candle in Would you like the altar flowers to be offered in memory of someone or in celebration of a special memory of someone or in celebration of a special occasion, please call the office and schedule a occasion, Please call the office and schedule a date. A free-will donation is welcome. date. A free-will donation is welcome. ST. ANN’S BOOKSTORE & GIFTS SHOP CCN / EWTN Channel 7 Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Sundays Mass (Live) Channel 7 Sundays: Open after Masses Internet: www.livestream.com/ caribbeancatholicnetwork7 “TOGETHER BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.” Directory PRIESTS DEACONS Rev. Fr. Louis K. Kemayou, Pastor Rev. Mr. Joseph T. Mark, OCDS Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Kosak, (Retired) In Residence Rev. Mr. Hyacinthe George, Rev. Mr. Denis Griffith, SECRETARY Mrs. Linda O’Neale Rev. Mr. Edward Cave, Rev. Mr. Norbert Xavier, Bookstore: Office Staff Rev. Mr. Eugene Thompson, ( Retired ) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mrs. Patricia Browne, Coordinator Rev. Mr. Arnold Helenese, OCDS– ( Retired ) MAINTENANCE: Mr. Aldon Rogers & Mr. Michael Matthews SACRISTAN: Mr. Aldon Rogers, Assistant Sacristans: Mrs. Patricia Browne, Mrs. Patricia Griffith, Ms. Theodosia Christopher MASSES & DEVOTIONS MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTION Weekend Saturday, August 25, 2018 Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. B’day Gordon Woodbury rb Gaston Family Sundays: 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. August, Sunday 26, 2018 Weekday 7:00 a.m. Thanksgiving for Tamara Rodgers Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Spl. Int. Pamela Toussaint rb Her Mother Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Fridays: 5:30 p.m.—Holy Hour 12:15 p.m. Thanksgiving for Theodosia Christopher SACRAMENTS Wednesday, August 29, 2018 BAPTISM: Call for Appointment CONFESSION: Saturdays: 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 a.m. Thanksgiving/B’day for Keisha York rb Family by Appointment Thursday, August 30, 2018 MARRIAGE: Call 4 months in advance 12:15 p.m. Spl. Int. Eluetha St. Rose rb Bridget Inglis ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call anytime Friday, August 31, 2018 6:30 a.m. For the Sick among us including those in Bulletin FUNERAL: Tuesdays through Fridays Please call prior to final arrangements 27—Monday 31— Friday 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps Daily 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 28– Tuesday Readings 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 01 - Saturday 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 1 Cor :1-26-31; Ps 33:12- 13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 29— Wednesday 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 02—Sunday (Green) 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 DT 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; 30— Thursday Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 7::1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Mt 24:42-51 This week’s sanctuary candle St. Ann Chapel : B’day Blessing Keisha York Adorémus in ætérnum St. Joachim Church: +Victor Castro Shrine of Our Lady: Thanksgiving Cathie Sanctíssimum Sacraméntum Burton ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT This week’s Altar Flower EVERY FRIDAY AT 5:30 P.M Healing For The sick FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time B In today's first reading, the Israelites had just entered the Promised Land, and it was filled with pagans who worshipped many gods. So Joshua told them, "Decide today whom you will serve." The God who brought you from Egypt to this fertile land or the gods of the Amorites in whose territory you now dwell? The choice is up to you. And while still ponder- ing the decision they must make, he added the now-famous statement, "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." Fortunately for themselves and their children, they re- sponded, "We also will serve the one Lord God." In today's Gospel, Jesus does the same thing. He puts the choice to His apostles of following Him or of leaving Him. Many of the Lord's followers had left Him because of His teaching that He Himself is the Bread of Life. If they were willing to eat of His flesh and drink of His blood, they would live forever. Otherwise, they would die. Many were shocked and of- fended. Others thought the message was too good to be true. So they "walked with him no longer." Jesus turns to the Twelve and says, "Do you also want to leave?" It's as though He had added, "It's your decision. I'm not going to make your minds up for you!" Fortunately for them and for the future Church, they have enough faith to reply, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. For we have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." There are many “former Catholics” who find the message of the Church "too much for them." Some have left because of Church doctrine, others because of the stand of the Church on abortion or contraception. What does Jesus say to them? Prayer For The Work Of The Spirit CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP: What are the rewards of Stewardship? We Dear Lord, as we rise to meet each new day, seek no “rewards” for our stewardship; we do it please fill us with Your spirit. Wherever we with the joy of serving God. Stewardship is the responsibility of the Christian life, making our go, let us spread love, joy, peace, goodness, prayers, worship, study of scriptures, Christian and faithfulness. Let us desire to become more action truly sincere. like You and to worship You in all we do and Our whole life is a partnership with God. say. Help us desire these things so much more We cannot “give” anything to God, but we can ful- than the sin that entices us as we strive to love fill God by using our gifts wisely and sharing with our neighbors, and or enemies, so that your others. Your giving is the key to the success of name is glorified above all others. Thank you church plans and programs. To help us meet our for always going before us to make our paths obligations, please pray about TITHING and be- straight. In Jesus’ name we pray., Amen! coming GOOD STEWARDS. MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES God of all goodness, look on those who wait for the safe RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM return of their loved ones who serve in the Armed Forces 2018—2019 of their country. In faith and hope we turn to you for com- fort. Grant that we may trust in your mercy and send an angel to sustain us as we await their safe return. We ask Sat., Sept 1 - REGISTRATION** this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Sat., Sept 8 - Teachers Workshop SERVING OUR COUNTRY 8:30 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. Fr. Alejandro Sanchez, Fr. Jose Herrera, Fr. Cecil Sat., Sept 15 - CLASSES BEGIN: All Levels Corneille, Sanil-Dale Tison, Darryl D’Souza, Brian Krauser, Gemma Emmanuel, Levi Denios, Natasha & to participate in the Ivone Alcala, Linus Felix, Camillus Thomas, Erica A. Tous- VIRTUS Program saint, Patrick Rivers, Denecia Weekes, Marcus Maximin, 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Miguel Navarro, Jr., Mariel Chinouyaz, Audin Benjamin, Jane William, Verin Nesbitt Wescott, Michael Moore- Sun., Sept 16 - Commissioning of head, Brian Halloway, John Noel, Dwayne Thomas, Xan- Teachers/Aides drio Tank Yuk, Robinson Ferdinand, Kimberly Ferdinand, 9:30 a.m. Mass Mario Mason, Jr., Aaron Thomas, Valence Modeste Kelly, Lulani Greenidge, David Best, Wayne J. Baker, Reginald Sat., Sept. 22 - Mass Resumes at 8:30 a.m. Antoine, Marvin Delsol, Ismenio Lampe, Brian Peterson, ++Please bring the following when registering Elsworth Stevenson, Patricia Charles, Terrance Ritter, your child(ren): The original copy of the child/ Lawrence Ritter, Shana Antoine, James Frymyre, Em- (ren)’s birth and baptismal certificates. manuel Maldonado, Denis Duparl, Louis Encarnacion, Pedro Reyes, Patrick Vernon, James Gaston, Fabian St. Ann’s Stewards of Christ Claxton, Collin Joseph, Nyasia Reed, Jason Jaggernauth, Martin Alexis, Joel Gilbert, Jeffry Centeno, Anthony Those who would like to make a difference in the Camacho, Aubrey Camacho, Austin Carino, Kernatha life of the children of the parish, can make either a finan- Auguste, Masline Noel, Darwin Richards, Jeremiah L. cial or material school supply contribution via the annual Charler, Akeem Greenidge, Ganisia Lashan, Alex Hector, John & Felicita Martinez-Gines, Henisha Williams, Jere- scholarship provided to them by the St. Ann’s Stewards of mye Morgan, Comeron Childres, Jainea Louis, Tyquavias Christ. The first round of this Annual Scholarship distribu- & Jemel Dawson, Enja Gumbs, Rodney Fabio III, Kareem tion already took place. The second round is scheduled for Pedro, Rashid A. Richards, Naim Muhammad, George September 1-2, 2018. If you are late in donating, please be on O’Neal Davis III, Herman Bardouille, Jr., Vinetra Gilbert, time for the second round.