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Parish of the Holy Eucharist Parish of the Holy Eucharist Holy Martyrs Sacred Heart St Gregory St Jude January 24, 2021 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish & Diocesan Happenings Pastor’s Pondering (pg 2) STAY ‘CONNECTED’ GOD IS EVER CALLING US POTHE PUBLIC MASS SCHEDULE: In our first reading, we hear the middle part of the story of Jonah. Previously, Jonah was asked by God to preach to the Assyrians in Nineveh All Masses at Holy Martyrs will continue to be live streamed. Go to: pothe.org. and click on ‘Watch Mass Live” or go to pothe.org/facebook. a word of repentance and he headed in the opposite direction! They had destroyed Israel Weekend Mass Schedule: in a previous war, and Jonah did not believe that Holy Martyrs: Saturday at 4:00 pm they deserved God’s mercy. He hitches a ride on a ship. A storm Sunday at 8:30 am, 10:30 am, & 5:30 pm arises, the crew believes that this prophet is responsible, they throw him overboard and he lives in the belly of a large fish for three days. Sacred Heart: Saturday at 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 11:00am As a child, I wondered how someone could possibly live inside a St. Gregory: Saturday at 4:00 pm, Sunday at 8:30am large fish, even with God’s help. Now I see that the story is more St. Jude: Sunday at 9:30 am about our need to respond God’s will. God saw what Jonah could not, in the people of Nineveh and in himself. When Jonah finally comes Daily Mass Schedule: around to do as God has asked, he is fabulously successful. The Holy Martyrs: Mon, Tues 8:15am & 5:30 pm whole, large city experiences conversion before he is halfway through Wed 7:30 am, Thur 5:30pm his preaching. Jonah is contrasted to the two sets of brothers that St. Gregory: Friday at 8:00 am Jesus calls to be Apostles. They respond immediately, leaving their Sacred Heart: Sat at 8:15 am families, partners, and livelihood behind to follow this carpenter who announces that the Kingdom of God is at hand. Eucharistic Adoration Holy Martyrs: Monday 8:45 - 10:00 am Our faith assures us that God is ever calling us: to conversion, to holiness, to evangelize. Few of us would like to be as obstinate as Jonah. However, there are times that we question God’s will. We pick St. Gregory: Fridays at 8:30 - 9:30 am and choose what teachings of the Church we want to obey. We can rationalize our behavior to conclude that “God will understand” why Confession: we chose the decision that we made. We often judge that another St Gregory : Saturday 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm may not be worthy of God’s grace or has not done enough in our Holy Martyrs: Saturday 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm eyes to merit. On the other hand, we acknowledge that making life Holy Martyrs: Tuesday 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm changing decisions that affect others are hard to do quickly. I may feel a need to live more simply, but can I take away things from my family? Act of Contrition: O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended How much time is sufficient to weigh the pros and the cons? Perhaps Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most challenging, what if I am not really hearing the voice of God? most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to Our readings this weekend call us to understand that we live our sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen. discipleship on a continuum. Sometimes we are more like the earlier Jonah, and other times we respond with the clarity of Simon and Spiritual Communion: “My Jesus, I believe that you are present in Andrew. An important skill is learning to discern the voice of God. This the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to involves several movements. First, distinguishing God’s voice from receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you the many other voices that compete for my attention. Like a baby with sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you their parents, we can learn to recognize differences. Secondly, can I as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.” Amen.” be humble enough to learn when I have resisted God’s will or when I followed a false voice? God does not look to reward those who respond the fastest. His desire is that we end up where he created us to be. Thirdly, do I use all the tools available to me to be open to God’s voice: personal prayer, the teachings of the Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus the Scriptures and writing of trusted spiritual authors, especially the Council #15791 saints, and a circle of faith filled friends and family? The other necessary skill is to be gentle with ourselves. If Jonah had gone into despair at his initial reticence, he would have remained closed to God. If the Apostles had congratulated themselves for their Please support KOC Programs & Fundraisers: initial success all the time, they would not have understood the times that they wandered from Jesus’ path and needed reconciliation. At Empty Clynk bags are available at the rear of each Church. any given moment or situation, there may be room for doubt and Return all bags to any Hannaford Store. Proceeds benefit worthy confusion. We know that God is always communicating with us. We causes of Knights of Columbus Council 15791. do our best to listen and respond. When we are successful, give thanks. When we ignore or miss his voice, ask for forgiveness and Thank you for your continued support!! grace in the future. BECOME A KNIGHT: For more info www.kofc.org/joinus --- Father Phil Family Faith Formation Parish & Diocesan Happenings (pg 3) 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time GOSPEL BACKGROUND The Bible is full of “call stories”. They are times and events when God calls someone to do something and she or he responds in one way or another. You remember Abraham, Jonah, Moses, Mary, John the Baptist. Jesus called His people to come together around Him and He calls us to do the same. SEEK21 Convention Goes Virtual on February 4-7 GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK 1: 14-20 Thousands of people will gather individually and in small groups across the country to learn about joy, peace, hope, and salvation After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee at SEEK21, a national convention on February 4-7 organized by proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), a Catholic The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, collegiate outreach group with a mission to share the hope and joy he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting of the Catholic faith with college and university students, including their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. at the University of Maine in Orono. The event will be broadcast live Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers with appearances by renowned Catholic speakers including Bishop of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. Robert Barron and Sister Miriam James (full list of speakers at https:// He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, seek.focus.org/about/speakers). The virtual convention will also and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then feature Mass, prayer, discussions, entertainment, and much more. he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. To learn more about ways in which you can participate in the convention, visit https://seek.focus.org. If you are interested in WE PRAY: joining the UMaine group, contact Nina Cardillo at (443) 995-8434 or [email protected]. “Lord Jesus, help our family to follow you because you know what will make us truly happy and free. (Our Father, who art in heaven…”) WE TALK: What am I willing to give up or take on to follow Jesus more closely? Did I think, say, or do something today to bring me closer to God? WE ACT: We will continue to think about the lives of our two companion Saints this month: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (American) and St. Jon Bosco (Italian). What made them special and how did they their lives bring them close to God? Was it always easy? What brought them joy? The reign of God is now. Are you willing to drop what you are doing to follow Jesus’ call? Believe that God will give you what you need. (Mark 1:14-20). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister,contact Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 207-773-6471; email: [email protected] Go to: https://abbaportland.org/donate Parish & Diocesan Happenings (pg 4) Come Pray for the Protection of Life Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 2-4pm at Holy Martyrs Church. Rosary for Life and Divine Mercy Coming Next Week..
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