St Benedict the Moor 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time A St. Benedict the Moor Church Sunday Mass: 10:30 am Visitors to the Holy Land like to take a boat How can we be absolutely sure that it is Christ Daily Masses: Mon.-Fri. 12:00 noon ride across the Sea of Galilee, the sea on which and not a hostile ghost? We can’t. We must act Saturday: 8 am Jesus walked. A certain tourist wanted such a in faith. We must stand on the promise of Holy Days of Obligation: ride and the boatman told him the fare was fif- Christ that if we are busy going about the duty Mass: 12 noon & 6:30 pm ty dollars. “Fifty dollars!” exclaimed the tour- he has assigned us, just as the disciples were (Exceptions will be posted) ist, “No wonder Jesus walked!” A proper un- busy rowing their boat to the other side of the Sacrament of Penance: Divine Mercy derstanding of the gospel story of Jesus walk- shore as Jesus had instructed them, then Jesus Room Saturday 8:30-9:30am or by Appointment ing on the sea has a lot to teach us about who himself will come to us riding on the very Jesus is, but also about the church in its jour- waves that threaten to swallow us up. As the Emergencies: ney through the world, and about the life of church in the modern world, like Peter’s boat, call Fr.Noel: 410-818-8149 faith of the individual believer. sails through the stormy seas of our time, we Office: 706- 323-8300 need to keep an eye on those very seas for Je- About Jesus: The miracle story of Jesus walk- sus who comes bringing deliverance and sol- Communications ing on the sea, together with the one that goes ace. We must strive to recognize him even Address: St. Benedict the Moor before it, the multiplication of loaves, shows when he comes in the unseemly and utterly un- 2935 9th Street that Jesus is Lord and has authority over all expected form of a ghost. Columbus, Georgia 31906 forces natural and supernatural. The Jews be- Pastor lieved that the sea was the domain of supernat- About the Individual Believer: From the point ural demonic forces. A rough and stormy sea of view of the individual believer, the story of was regarded as the work of these hostile spir- Jesus walking on the seas, especially the in- Fr. Noel Danielewicz, OFM Conv. its. By walking on the raging waves and calm- volvement of Peter in the story, is a lesson for [email protected] ing the stormy sea Jesus is showing himself to disciples who are tempted to take their eyes off Our Mission 410-818-8149 be one who has power and total control over Jesus and to take more notice of the threaten- these hostile spiritual forces. Do you know ing circumstances around them. Peter had said Staff Christians who have surrendered their lives to to Jesus, “Lord, if it is you, command me to St. Benedict the Moor is a Catholic Christian Community Administrative Assistant the Lord but who still live in constant fear of come to you on the water” (verse 28). Jesus that celebrates its African-American heritage and Deborah Thompson evil spirits, sorcery, witchcraft, potions and gives him the word of command, welcomes cultural diversity. Join us at the Table of the curses? Today’s gospel brings us the good “Come” (verse 29). It would seem like Jesus is Eucharist as sisters and brothers in the Lord. We are Director of Religious Education news that these powers of darkness stand no commanding the impossible. Yet whatever Je- committed to grow and diversify the Church through the Gail Buffong chance at all when Jesus is present and active sus commands us to do He gives us the power new evangelization, family, catechesis, young adult 706-536-8468 in our lives and affairs. to do it. And the ordinary man, Peter, begins to ministry and outreach to the poor. In the spirit of the Director of Outreach walk on water, coming to Jesus. “But when he prophet Joshua, we can say: Beverly Casimier About the Church: The boat on the sea is one noticed the strong wind, he became fright- of the earliest Christian symbols for the church ened, and began to sink” (verse 30). While Pe- “As for me and my household; we will serve the Lord.” Music Ministry in its journey through the world. Just as the ter kept his eye fixed on Jesus, and his mind Mary Beth Kozee/Joe Saulsbury boat is tossed about by the waves so is the focused on Jesus’ word, he walked upon the church pounded from all sides by worldly and water all right; but when he took notice of the Office Hours: danger he was in, and focused on the waves, Pastor: Monday-Friday 10-11:30 am spiritual forces hostile to the kingdom of God. 1:00-3:00 pm In the midst of crisis Jesus comes to restore then he became afraid and began to sink. “For August 9 , 2020 peace and harmony in his church. But he we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians comes in a form and manner in which 5:7). Nineteenth Sunday in EEE-E---mailmail Address he is easily mistaken for the enemy. He comes [email protected] in a way that makes many well-meaning Chris- MAY THE LORD INCREASE OUR LITTLE Ordinary Time Phone: 706- 323-8300 tians cry out in fear “It is a ghost!” (Matthew FAITH SO THAT IN ALL THE STORMS OF LIFE Fax: 706- 324-2641 14:26) as they try to keep him out. But if we WE SHALL HAVE OUR EYES AND OUR TRUST Website listen carefully we shall hear through the storm CONSTANTLY FIXED ON JESUS AND HIS “Lord, let us see your kindness, his soft, gentle voice whispering in the wind, POWER AND NOT ON OURSELVES AND OUR stbenedictthemoorcolumbus.org “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid” (verse WEAKNESSES. and grant us your salvation.” Church 27). If we believe his word and take him on 2930 Thomas Street board, the storm immediately subsides and the Columbus, GA 31906 crisis is resolved. 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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Food Distribution Birthday Blessings August Saints ~St. Clare of Assisi

READING 1 1 Kgs 19:9A, 11-13A Community distribution will start again on Clare was born in Assisi during the Crusades era, the At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave Thursday. We will be receiving food from Mary Brogden August 2 eldest daughter of Favarone or Favorino Sciffi, Count of where he took shelter. Then the LORD said to “Feeding the Valley .” Distribution begins at 9:30 Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana . Traditional accounts him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before Shirley Dexter August 3 AM. If you know someone in need, please get the say that Clare's father was a wealthy representative of an the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and Christine Walker August 7 word out. If you would like to volunteer, please ancient Roman family, who owned a large palace in heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing Courtney Flowers August 10 call the office and let us know of your availability. Assisi and a castle on the slope of Mount Subasio- rocks before the LORD— but the LORD was not in the Jewel Nettles August 10 Help us at St. Benedict to make a difference! Ortolana belonged to the noble family of Fiumi, and was wind. After the wind there was an earthquake— but Latrella Conwell August 13 a very devout woman who had undertaken pilgrimages the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earth- to Rome , Santiago de Compostela and the Holy Land . Kathryn Brogden August 14 quake there was fire— but the LORD was not in the Special Collection Later in life, Ortolana entered Clare's monastery, as did Deborah Thompson August 16 fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering Ayokunle Ayinmide August 18 Clare's sisters, Beatrix and Catarina (who took the Next week, we will be asking you to please be name Agnes and was later declared a saint herself). sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his Fr. Noel Danielewicz August 18 cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave. generous in your support of our , who are in Ida Ruth Lane August 22 formation and education, as they are preparing for As a child, Clare was devoted to prayer. As a teen she Gail Buffong August 23 lives as professed religious men in the Church and Karen Dexter August 27 heard Francis preach during a Lenten service in the church of San Giorgio at Assisi and asked him to help for others who will also be ordained to the Joseph Dawson August 28 READING 2 Rom 9:1-5 her to live after the manner of the Gospel. On the Brothers and sisters: I speak the truth in Christ, I do priesthood. evening of Palm Sunday , 20 March 1212, she left her not lie; my conscience joins with the Holy Spirit in father's house and accompanied by her aunt Bianca and bearing me witness that I have great sorrow and con- another companion proceeded to the chapel of stant anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I my- Their education and formation generally includes the Porziuncula to meet Francis. There, her hair was cut, self were accursed and cut off from Christ for the four years of college with a minor in philosophy. Update and she exchanged her rich gown for a plain robe and sake of my own people, my kindred according to the The Novitiate year which is like a “religious boot veil. flesh. They are Israelites; theirs the adoption, the glo- camp ,” and a year of supervised ministry. For Fr. Noel was taken off of the ventilator and was ry, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, priesthood candidates attend four years of able to breath on his own. He is currently on a less Francis placed Clare in the convent of the Benedictine Theology which is equivalent to graduate school. nuns of San Paulo. Her father attempted to force her to and the promises; theirs the patriarchs, and from invasive machine. On Tuesday, Fr. Noel was placed Please support this collection in Fr. Noel’s honor. return home. She clung to the altar of the church and them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is on a regular diet and was talking and responding to over all, God blessed forever. Amen. Write Friars in Formation on the memo line of the medical staff. Praise God! Keep praying for threw aside her veil to show her cropped hair. She resisted any attempt, professing that she would have no your check. May the Lord bless your generosity a continued improvement and complete recovery. other husband but Jesus Christ. Clare was soon joined hundred—fold. Thank you for all of your prayers! by her sister Catarina, who took the name Agnes. They GOSPEL Mt 14:22-33 remained with the Benedictines until a small dwelling After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples was built for them next to the church of San Damiano , IN OUR PRAYERS get into a boat and precede him to the other Deanery Masses which Francis had repaired some years earlier. side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, Our sick list is for parishioners, family and friends in

he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. need of prayer. Please keep our list current by calling St. Anne and Our Lady of Lourdes have resumed Other women joined them, and they were known as the When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the office to add or remove a name. their regular Mass schedules. "Poor Ladies of San Damiano". They lived a simple life of the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being St. Anne Our Lady of Lourdes poverty, austerity and seclusion from the world, accord- Fr. Noel Danielewicz Mittie Lewis tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against Saturday: 5:30pm 5:00pm ing to a Rule which Francis gave them as a Second Sr. Agnes, fsma Sr. Maximiliana, PC it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came to- Order (Poor Clares). Sr. Delores Anne, cssf Sunday: 8am, 10:30am 10:00am ward them walking on the sea. When the disciples Fr. Jeremiah McCarthy Helen Bell saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is Delores McLeod Masses at St. Benedict are canceled until Clare was canonized on 26 September 1255 by Pope Amanda Cole Ruben Meinhofer & Alexander IV , and her feast day was immediately a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once further notice. Mik Cole Fam. inserted in the for celebration Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be Robert Cole on 12 August, the day following her death, as 11 August afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, Denvey Nelson was already assigned. command me to come to you on the water.” He said, Robert Dozier Sr. Norberta, fsma Rosary Line “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk Bertha Gibbs Cordell Parker Stewardship Report on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how Yvonne Gilberti Gwendolyn Parker During the length of COVID-19, we will continue to strong the wind was he became frightened; and, be- Elizabeth Grey Anna Perez pray for a cure and vaccine to keep humanity ginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Imme- Ginnette Hughes Debra Pough protected from this pandemic. If you are already Week of Aug. 2, 2020 diately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Pe- Clarence Johnson Evelyn Pough part of the Church—Family praying the Rosary Offertory envelopes $1430.00 ter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did Donald Julien Marcus Ransom On—Line Giving 100.00 invite someone else to join us for prayer….this is you doubt?” After they got into the boat, the wind Paul Julien Beverly Rumley Utilities 5.00 an evangelical moment to grow the Church. We died down. Those who were in the boat did him hom- Elvia King Lydia Sliva Kitchen Renovation 25.00 age, saying, Michael King Madeline Smith begin each evening on 8PM as we seek the intervention of Mary, Mother of the Church. Simply Sisters and brothers, may the Lord keep on blessing your “Truly, you are the Son of God.” Lenny Korona Dorothy Stewart dial on your phone or cell phone: 706 894-9969. giving and generosity. Ida Ruth Lane Jude Winkler