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July 7, 2019 CHURCH OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY

MISSION STATEMENT TOGETHER—RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD & OUR COMMUNITY

Address: 789 17th Ave N, South St. Paul, MN 55075 Phone: (651) 451-1863 Fax: (651) 451-1864 www.sjvssp.org

Parish Staff

Pastor Fr. Antony Skaria, CFIC [email protected]

Deacon Scott Wright [email protected]

Director of Religious Education & Parish Assistant Jill Vujovich-Laabs [email protected]

Director of Music Lori Lencowski [email protected]

Maintenance—Kent Trkla [email protected]

Bulletin Deadline - Monday 12:00 pm MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKEND: SATURDAY 5 PM SUNDAY 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM

WEEKDAYS: TUE—FRI 7:30 AM

HOLY DAYS: 7:30AM & 6:30 PM

RECONCILIATION THUR & FRI: 7:00 AM SAT: 4:00 PM 5 Things To Know About Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

“What’s that thing you’re always wearing?” And so began another discussion of the Brown Scapular that hangs around my neck. This time it was while visiting New Orleans with my sister. A city suffused with Catholicism plus voodoo shops, gris-gris and the like was, perhaps, the perfect place to explain the two small pieces of brown wool on a cord that I always wear. The Brown Scapular is neither a good luck charm, talisman, amulet nor gris-gris. It is a sacramental; a symbol of devotion and yoke of obedience to Our Lady of Mount Carmel whose feast we celebrate on July 16. Simply put, in the words of the always humorously orthodox John Zmirak, the Brown Scapular is “a sleek and minimalist version of the Carmelite habit.” 1. THE STORY Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is – no surprise here – the patroness of the Carmelite Order. Mt. Carmel, near the modern port city of Haifa, Israel, is not far from where Christ grew up. This had been a holy mountain long before the birth of Our Lord and by the twelfth century it had become a home to Carmelite monastics with a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary as their patroness. By the end of the thirteenth century assorted political and religious strife had caused the Carmelites to depart from Mt. Carmel and travel to Europe. Some Carmelites established monasteries as far north as England. For more background, a brief yet thorough explanation of the history of the Brown Scapular has been written by the brilliant Discalced Carmelite writer and translator, Reverend Kieran Kavanaugh. 2. THOSE SCAPULAR PROMISES YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT It was in England in the thirteenth century that one Carmelite, St. Simon Stock, is said to have received the Brown Scapular from Our Lady after having written the beautiful Flos Carmeli prayer. In (small t) tradition, St. Simon Stock was also given Mary’s promise of final perseverance and the Sabbatine privilege to those who die wearing the Brown Scapular. Simply put, the Sabbatine privilege consists of the intercession of Our Lady to take the soul of the scapular wearer to heaven on the first Saturday after his death. As I said, small t tradition. The Carmelites themselves have said, “Well-meaning people have often spread the devotion with extravagant claims that have no historical background and which are difficult to reconcile with sound Christian Doctrine.(2) The Carmelite Order certainly does want to share Our Lady’s patronage with those devoted to her and still extends their habit (in the form of the Scapular) and affiliation to the Church Universal. Regarding the promises made to St. Simon Stock, “Carmelite Superiors then point out that private revelation can neither add to nor detract from the deposit of faith in the Catholic Church.”(3) Rather than dwell on concerns of scapular promises, it may be better to remember the words of the great Carmelite, St. John of the Cross, “Strive to preserve your heart in peace; let no event of this world disturb it; reflect that all must come to an end.” 3. MODERN POPULARITY For over four hundred years the wearing of the Brown Scapular was popular among the Catholic faithful. While it may have always caused questions from non-Catholics, the period since the Second Vatican Council found it falling into disuse thereby making it an object of curiosity among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This sacramental, along with others, are now finding a resurgence of popularity, especially among young Catholics. Matthew Lickona’s spiritual memoir, Swimming With Scapulars, testifies to the new popularity of the old devotions. 4. WEAR. WASH. REPEAT. I had an acquaintance who, misunderstanding some information that challenged the veracity of the stories surrounding St. Simon Stock and his visions, declared that I was obligated to immediately discard my scapular. To her chagrin I did not, as All or Nothing is not the official status of the Brown Scapular. The Church’s official position regarding the Brown Scapular is, according to Fr. Kavanaugh’s article, that it is a garment that we wear as both a sign of our belonging to Mary and pledge of her maternal protection in this life and the next. It is also a sign of three en- twined elements: a) belonging to the Carmelite ‘family, b) consecration to and trust in Mary, and c) an incentive to imitate Our Lady’s virtues, especially her humility, chastity, and prayerfulness. That is all. The Church has made no official pronouncements regarding St. Simon Stock, the Sabbatine privilege or any other particular rules and rewards attached to wearing the Scapular. We wear this scapular as a sign of devotion to Mary, under her title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Intentionality is everything. We don’t wear it as a talisman against any evil befalling us, even as we draw our final breaths. And should we need to remove it, for re- pair or washing, there is no way that Our Lady would withhold her protection from us. Seriously, what good mother would disapprove of basic hygiene measures, right? (It is wool but not high maintenance, mild hand soap or shampoo in warm water is sufficient.) So wear it if your devotion leads you to this. If you are hesitant at first, remember this from St. John of the Cross, “He who loves is not ashamed before men of what he does for God, neither does he hide it through shame though the whole world should condemn it.” Continued... SJV News & Information

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For more information, cotact Renee Skidmore at 302-388-2023. Our Lady Of Mount Carmel July 16th CONTINUED…. The origins of this feast reach all the way back to the Old Testament. 5. EVANGELIZATION In the book of Kings, we read the story of the I was particularly touched by Fr. Kavanaugh’s mention that of prophet Elijah. Much the rich meanings of the Brown Scapular, he finds it most pow- erful as a sign of “Mary’s quiet presence.” The quiet, unfailing of his prayer, fasting, love of our Blessed Mother is always with us, and we are silent- and public ministry oc- ly reminded of this day after day. When memory fails, the slight curred from Carmel, a tug of the scapular’s cords or the occasional itch of the wool mountain in Israel. against the skin is a quiet yet distinct reminder. Christian hermits -- seeking solitude -- Quiet as this sacramental may be, there are always the moments when someone will mention a curious tag sticking out made their homes on the back of our shirts. Or someone more forward may actually the mountain during come right out and ask about that ‘thing’ we are always wear- the first millennium. ing. In this moment, we can break the silence and give witness Over time, the hermits assembled into a com- to the saving love of our Lord Jesus Christ and his mother’s munity and were given a Rule of Life. They quiet love and devotion for all of her children. named their church after Mary -- Our Lady of “O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of Mount Carmel. Political upheaval forced the heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, Carmelite order out of the Holy Land and into still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity. O Europe, where they established monasteries for Star of the Sea, help and protect us. Show us that you are our both men and women across the continent. Mother. Amen.” Many great saints and doctors of the Church have come from the Carmelite order, including *Note: We have a number of blessed brown Scapulars in St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. the sacristy. Please see Fr. Antony after mass if you would Therese of Lisieux, and St. Edith Stein. Our like one. They are free of charge. Lady of Mount Carmel. Pray for us!

Stewardship

Please pray for the Readings for the week of July 7, 2019 sick who have asked for our prayers Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/ Gal 6:14-18/Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-2, 3-4, 14-15ab [cf. Koz Kosmicki Sr. Mary Madonna Ashton, CSJ 2b]/Mt 9:18-26

Kathy Olsen-Roebke Jim Bruhn Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b and 15 [15a]/Mt 9:32-38 Kevin Conroy Judy Fuglie Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2- Yvonne Hain Grayce Hartman 3, 10-11, 18-19 [22]/Mt 10:1-7

Bill Holzmer Geri Loder Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-17, Randy Gillette Theresa Skillrud 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 10:7-15

Myrt Milner Margaret Overman Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39- 40 [39a]/Mt 10:16-23

Jim Schema Shari Bergman Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6- Tom Van Hale Carol Lucio 7 [cf. Ps 69:33]/Mt 10:24-33 Becky Thomas Frank Strut Mass Schedule & Intentions Barb Thompson Marla Hawley MONDAY JUL 08 NO MASS Darrel Junk Vi Stewart TUESDAY JUL 09 7:30 AM LARRY KLECATSKY+ Gloria Powers Ann Volk WEDNESDAY JUL 10 7:30 AM LIZ AREND+ Simon Scott Mildred Hoff Bob Bringgold Mark Goossens THURSDAY JUL 11 7:30 AM TOM VAN HALE Marlene Brickley Bill Reynolds FRIDAY JUL 12 7:30 AM MICHAEL DEMCO+ Anita Mahler Marcy Jansen SATURDAY JUL 13 5:00 PM ED OSTER & MICHAEL DEMCO+ Marge Willer Dustin Bergh SUINDAY JUL 14 8:15 AM WALLACE & MARY Cathy Derr Gretchen Bidwell GEBHART+ Alice Hamilton Patty O’Brien 10:30 AM JEAN VAN HALE+ Jim Glenn Lyndon Baker Liturgical Minister Schedule Chris Cheney PJK Anna Elia Max Kruzel LECTORS

Jeanne Cosgrove Linda Pelletier JULY 6TH 5:00 PM SATURDAY CHRIS WALKER Sandy Lotzer Joan Woods

Karen Kapphahn Bill Novotny JULY 7TH 8:15 AM ~ ANITA KALISZEWSKI SUNDAY 10:30 AM ~ MARY ANN NOVOTNY Steve Wenner Tom Lehmann Carlos Garcia Alex Bussiere Ushers—July 2019

Fred Friedrichs Jack Zensen SATURDAY 5:00 PM BOB EGGERT & ELAINE KONZ John Rose Dave Vonarx SUNDAY 8:15 AM DOUG JACKAKI & JOHN BURBEY Paul Rebholz Marcia Bennett Barry Cosgrove Billy Boomgaarden SUNDAY 10:30 AM TOM BOHRER & ROSIE JAEGER Ministries and Committees Parish Information

ADORATION MARY 651-451-3563 Fr. Antony Skaria…………………………………....651-451-1863 KALISZEWSKI E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00am—3:00pm BAPTISM/RCIA DEACON 651-646-3991 Parish Phone Number: (651) 451-1863 WRIGHT Parish Website: www.sjvssp.org

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