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The of St. Mary the Virgin Fr. Prentice Dean, Pastor; Fr. Thomas Kennedy, Parochial Vicar A Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter The Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes, Bishop 1408 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012, 817-460-2278 [email protected]; stmarythevirgin.org; www.facebook.com/SaintMarytheVirgin

THE CALLED OR THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE January 28, 2018

Divine Worship Order of Holy 8:00 am, Sung Mass 10:30am, Low Mass 6:00 pm See Mass card or Missalette 8:00 am & 6:00 pm Masses said by lector and people after the First Reading. Chanted by the choir at the 10:30 am Mass O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people: that we, who are justly punished Psalm 9:9,10,18,19 for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus The Lord will be a refuge in the time of trouble; and Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with they that know thy Name will put their trust in thee: for thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without thou, Lord, hast never failed them that seek thee. end. Amen. V/. For the poor shall not always be forgotten; the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish for ever: up Lord, and let not man have the upper hand.

First Reading Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Second Reading I Corinthians 7:32-35 Moses spoke to the people, saying, “The LORD your Brethren: I want you to be free from anxieties. The God will raise up for you a prophet like me from unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, among you, from your brethren--him you shall how to please the Lord; but the married man is anxious heed--just as you desired of the LORD your God at about worldly affairs, how to please his wife, and his Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, interests are divided. And the unmarried woman or vir- 'Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, gin is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to be or see this great fire any more, lest I die.' And the holy in body and spirit; but the married woman is anx- ious about worldly affairs, how to please her husband. LORD said to me, 'They have rightly said all that they I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint have spoken. I will raise up for them a prophet like upon you, but to promote good order and to secure you from among their brethren; and I will put my your undivided devotion to the Lord. words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that

I command him. And whoever will not give heed to 8:00 am & 6:00 pm Masses said by lector and people after the Second Reading. Chanted by the choir at the 10:30 am Mass my words which he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. But the prophet who presumes Psalm 130:1-4 to speak a word in my name which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: of other gods, that same prophet shall die.' “ Lord, hear my voice.

V. O let thine ears consider well: the voice of my complaint.

V. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it?

V. For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be feared. The Holy Mark 1:21b-28 Prelude……………...….If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee [In the city of Capernaum] on the sabbath Jesus en- by Harold R. Vetter tered the synagogue and taught. And they were aston- Entrance Hymn…....……………………………………....460 ished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who ……………...... …….Pg.23 in Mass Music booklet Hymn…..……...…….…...….....………...... 448 had authority, and not as the scribes. And immediate- Offertory Antiphon……………………………... "Bonum Est." ly there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord; and to sing praises spirit; and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, unto thy Name, O Most Highest. Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I ……..…...……..…....…Pg.26 in Mass Music booklet know who you are, the Holy One of God." But Jesus Pater Noster...... …..…..….....Pg.43 in Mass Music booklet rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of ………...………...….Pg.27 in Mass Music booklet him!" And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and cry- Hymn………….…..…...…..………..…...339 ing with a loud voice, came out of him. And they Anthem…….E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come by Paul Manz to Courtyard…………………..Tierce en Taille were all amazed, so that they questioned among them- by Louis Merchand selves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, Adult Choir meets on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. and they obey him." And at once his fame spread High Schola meets on Sunday 30 minutes after the 10:30 Mass for 30 minutes. Youth Choir Meets immediately after the 10:30 everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Mass on Sunday for 30 minutes. Galilee.

Prayers of the People If you are scheduled to serve but unable to please Intercessions (Form III): Missalette page 29 arrange substitutes & call (817.460.2278) ASAP.

For those expecting children: Carmen & Gary; Allie & Tim; Shan- January 28 non & Brendan; Mary Elizabeth & Danny; Lisa & Adam; Karen & Kev- in; Stephanie & Jeremy; Lakedia & Nathan; Mary Pat & Sam; Kelly & 8:00 am Server John Williams, Jr. Mike; Katherine & Bernardo. Ushers Nance FitzGibbon & Eli Castro 10:30am Master of Ceremonies Brandon Gunnip For those celebrating anniversaries: Sunday: Julia Hager [B]; Thurifer Joseph Schmitt Thomas Heitzenrater [B]; Adhel Kowal [B]; Tuesday: Martin Durbec [B]; Dlunase Nso Keshu [B]; Wednesday: Jason Newsom [B]; John Martin Morris Williams, Jr. [B]; Friday: Ben Oliver [B]; Saturday: Harry Lacey [B]. Torchbearers Anthony Gunnip / Joseph Morris Boat Boy John Paul Morris For those in special need: Dennis; Grant; Jameson; Perry; Mary; First Reading John Hargis Noreen; Teresa; Ronald; Jennifer; John; Susan; Margaret; Tom; Bob; Intercessory Prayers Megan Schmitt Scott; Colette; Colleen; Rebecca; Patricia; Mary; Laura Anne; Joseph; Oblationers The Schmitt Family Carol; Cole; Melissa; Michael; Morgan; Kyle; Anne; Quin; Emma; Ushers Stephen Schmitt / Walter Crawford Beverly; Shelli; Echo. 6:00pm Altar Servers William Harvey / Talon McCalum (C) For those serving in our armed forces: Jason; Victor; Byron; Ushers Charlene Schwartz / Maria Zichichi Taylor; Luke; Tommy; Christian; Chelsey; Dillon; Mathew; Alton; Office Help Shelby Estrada / Don Brignac Annie; Josh; Sebastian; Brandon; James; Jacob.

For the faithful departed: Anniversaries of Death: Sunday: Kay Freeman; Wednesday: Gordon It’s time to bring your blessed Page; Thursday Benjamin DeYoreo; Friday: Ruth Ward; Doris Kenne- Palms to the basket in the Narthex more; Saturday: Dorothy Coe; Ray Lee. so that they may be burned for Ashes, which will be distributed on , February 14th. Will You Support the Church’s Life and Mission?

Today, January 28th, join your brothers & sisters LAST CHANCE! across the Ordinariate in supporting the Second Tamales are available for sale after all Collection for the Church’s Life & Mission. In the Masses through the end of January. Call the parish U.S., gifts to this collection will go towards the U.S. office or talk to any Knight for more info about pur- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ national appeals for chasing your Super Bowl tamales!!! Catholic Home Missions & the Catholic Communica- tion Campaign. Contributions across the Ordinariate will be divided equally among these 2 national appeals. Participate in the Catholic Church’s work of proclaiming the Gospel to all. Give to the collec- tion for the Church’s Life and Mission. Thank you in advance for your support.

St. Mary’s this Week St. Mary’s in February

Sunday, January 28 Friday, Feb. 2nd Mass at 9:00 am Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 pm Adoration 10:00am—6:00 pm Religious Ed at 9:15 am K of C Meeting at 9:15 am Saturday, Feb. 3rd St. Blaise Blessing of Throats Burying of the at 10:30 am Mass Mass at 9:00 am High School Schola rehearsal at 12:45 pm Meet & Greet at 7:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 4th Blessed Candlemas candles Monday, January 29 will be distributed at all Masses. Mass at 12:00 pm Sunday, Feb. 11th “Shrove-Tide” Sunday Lunch Tuesday, January 30 provided by K of C 13363 at Mass at 7:00 pm 12:30 pm. More info to follow. S.I. Irene Oliver, RIP

Wednesday, January 31 Wednesday, Feb. 14th Ash Wednesday. The Blessing Confessions at 11:00 am and Imposition of Ashes at 12 Mass at 12:00 pm Noon. There will be no noon S.I. Victoria Muschalek, RIP Mass. Confessions will be from 11-11:50 am & after the Thursday, February 1 service until 2:00 pm sharp. Mass at 12:00 pm The Mass of Ash Wednesday Men’s Examen Group at 10:30 am will be at 7:00 pm & include the Adult Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm Blessing & Imposition of Ashes.

Friday, February 2 Friday, Feb. 16th Fridays in Lent from 7:00— Candlemas Mass at 9:00 am 8:00 pm & will include Stations S.I. Ben Oliver of the Cross, Exposition of the Adoration of the 9:30 am—6:00 pm Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. Saturday, February 3 Mass at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22nd The of the Chair of St. Blaise Blessing of Throats St. Peter, the Apostle. There Confessions at 10:00 am will be a said Mass at 12 Noon Saturday Morning Martyrs Men’s Group at 8:00 am and a at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, February 4 Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 pm Religious Ed at 9:15 am More info is coming but mark Youth Choir rehearsal at 12:15 pm your calendars for important High School Schola rehearsal at 12:45 pm dates in March! Meet & Greet at 7:00 pm Friday, March 2, K of C Fish Fry, doors open at 5:30 pm. Saturday, March 10, Lenten Quiet Day, Sunday, March 11, Mothering Sunday, Next Sunday is Sunday, March 18, Fathering Sunday. THE SUNDAY CALLED OR SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT A Prayer of St. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556)

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve Thee as Thou deservest: to give and not to count the cost; The Parish Offering to fight and not to heed the wounds; Weekly Offertory Forecast…….……...……….$6,000.00 to toil and not to seek for rest; Actual Offertory Collected…...……..………. $6,240.20 to labor and not to seek reward, Variance………...…………...... +$240.20 save that of knowing that I do Thy will, O God. Thank you for your loving support. To the Parishioners of St. Mary the Virgin,

We are now entering the second part of the , the Cycle, that being the “Mystery of the Re- demption.” The Cycle celebrates the Mystery of the Incarnation. The begins with the Season of Lent, followed by and then time After Trinity. Introduced by three Sundays (Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and ), the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with the death of Jesus in Passion Week. The struggle between our Lord and Satan ends with the victory of the Savior at Eastertide. Dur- ing the period from Septuagesima to Ash Wednesday, the liturgy speaks no more of our greatness but contem- plates the misery of fallen humanity – the fatal consequences of original sin and actual sin – and the sacrifice that God asked from the faithful Melchisedech, symbol of the sacrifice that Jesus brings for the whole of humanity.

In this period we also prepare for the fasting and penance of the season of Lent. The season can be recapitulated with the words of the from the traditional : “Who by this bodily fast dost curb our vices, lift our minds, and bestow strength and rewards.” Divine Worship’s Preface prays to God to “dost bid thy faithful people cleanse their hearts…fervent in prayer and in works of mercy…we may come to the fullness of grace which thou hast prepared for those who love thee.” Our souls are so often slaves of those three things we will hear about: the devil, flesh and the world. Jesus came into this world not to be crowned king of the Jews, but to deliver us from this three-fold bondage and to restore to us the divine life which we had lost.

It is good that the Ordinariate is able to restore these three Sundays preceding Ash Wednesday. They are respec- tively, roughly, the seventieth, sixtieth, and fiftieth day before Easter. As preparation for Lent, we omit the Gloria in excelsis and Alleluia’s, except on certain feasts. Perhaps someday we may have a corresponding revision in re- gard to the and readings of the Mass. However, we are still called to “prepare” for Lent. We prepare for weddings, funerals, vacations, the weekend, job interviews, all manner of activities that we consider important. Why not Lent as well? How are we to consider prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the traditional three-fold way to response to Lent? Through our Examen (examination of conscience) how shall we make that amendment of life? It is not so much what we “give up,” as it is what we “deny ourselves.” When we “deny” we realize the struggle involved and hopefully the permanence of our denial will bear fruit, probably in ways not fully realized. That is what we get to contemplate these coming days of preparation.

ad Jesum per Mariam (to Jesus through Mary), Fr. Dean

(Some of the text above was taken from “Second Part of the Liturgical Year” found in most of the current Daily 1962, including Angelus and Baronius Presses.)

A. M. D. G. Priest: Please kneel for our prayer for vocations. Let us ask God to give worthy priests, brothers and sisters to His Holy Church. Flowers: Teresa Dean in thanksgiving. Sanctuary Light: The Williams family in celebration of All: O God, / we earnestly beseech Thee / to bless this John Williams, Jr.’s birthday. Ordinariate / with many priests, / brothers / and Lamp at the Crucifix: SMV for the people of her parish. sisters, / who will love Thee with their whole strength / and Lamp at the Shrine of Our Lady: The Oliver family gladly spend their entire lives / to serve Thy Church / and to in loving memory of Victoria Muschalek. make Thee known and loved. Lamp at the Shrine of Joseph: The Kaplan family in Priest: Bless our families. / Bless our children. thanksgiving. Lamp at the Shrine of St. Therese: The Oliver family All: Choose from our homes / those who are needed for in loving memory of Irene Oliver. Thy work. Lamp at the Shrine of Blessed Charles I: The Oliver Priest: Mary, Queen of the Clergy! family in celebration of Ben Oliver’s birthday. All: Pray for us. Pray for our priests and religious. Obtain for us many more. Amen.