Pax Christi Catholic Church

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion - April 5, 2020

Encountering, becoming and sharing the Presence, Love and Peace of Christ

A Week of Highs and Lows, wrien by Fr. Will Thompson M  TJ_7 Mass will be live streamed I had no inside information. I had no idea Pope Francis would reflect on the same every morning at 8 am Gospel passage in his Urbi et Orbi blessing as I chose to reflect on in last week’s seven days a week on our bulletin. What I did know is that he would be much more eloquent and moving YouTube channel. A link than I could be. can be found on our website, or you can search On Friday, March 27, Pope Francis spoke to and blessed the entire world. This is a "Pax Chris Church" in the YouTube search bar. practice that normally happens at Christmas and Easter, but these are not normal times. Those who took part in the blessing noticed the starkness of an empty St. Reconciliaon Peter’s Square and were reminded of where our faith comes from. Not a building, If you wish to receive the or a certain number of people, or the proper circumstances, but from Jesus Christ. Sacrament of “Do not be afraid,” Jesus tells the disciples and Pope Francis tells us, “Do you not Reconciliaon at this me yet have faith?” This is a challenging question, even in the best of times. call the parish office to set

-up an appointment with As part of the blessing, those who took part were eligible to receive a plenary one of our priests. 507- indulgence. An indulgence is particularly important for us now as our habits are 282-8542. changing. Normally, we would look to the Sacrament of Reconciliation to experience the mercy of God and forgiveness of sins. Adoraon The chapel is currently While this Sacrament may still be celebrated (please call the office to set up an closed and the Blessed appointment), we are encouraged to Stay at Home except for necessary travel. So Sacrament has been how can I know the Mercy of God in this time? removed, but can sll be found in the main Back to indulgences. This practice is meant to unite the faithful to God through Sanctuary in the Church. repentance, faith and prayer. Normally, a specific act would be the occasion in which an indulgence may be gained (plenary means “full,” and indulgences can Pastor also be partial). Those who took part in the Urbi et Orbi blessing were able to Father Will receive an indulgence. If you missed it, don’t worry! Here’s what the Vatican has Thompson recently added to the list of possible opportunities to receive an indulgence and so experience the remission (forgiveness) of sins: Parochial Vicar “The Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who Father are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their Thế Hoàng own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they paxchrischurch.org will recite the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin 507-282-8542 4135 - 18th AVE NW Connued on Page 2 Rochester, MN 55901 Parish Life

Bullen Cover, connued Parcipate in the Mass from Home Mary [Hail Mary], offering this trial in a spirit of faith in Subscribe to our YouTube Channel God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, We’re streaming Mass everyday at 8am. If that with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental me doesn’t work for you, then you’re welcome confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer to watch the recording later at your convenience. according to the Holy Father's intentions), as soon as A link can be found on our website, or you can possible.” search “Pax Chris Church” on YouTube to find our channel. The most up to date informaon will In addition to the spiritual practices mentioned above, be listed on our website. the Vatican has also included “those faithful who offer a visit to the Blessed Sacrament, or Eucharistic Celebrate the Triduum from Home adoration, or reading the Holy Scriptures for at least Holy Thursday April 9th, 7:00 pm half an hour, or the recitation of the Holy Rosary, or Good Friday April 10th, 3:00 pm the pious exercise of the Way of the Cross, or the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, to implore Easter Vigil April 11th, 8:00 pm from Almighty God the end of the epidemic, relief for Worship on Easter Sunday from Home those who are afflicted and eternal salvation for those whom the Lord has called to Himself.” Sunday April 12, 8:00 am

The Pope also included a special mention for health Holy Week Liturgies with Bishop Quinn care workers. Rather than taking part in a specific The Bishop will livestream the following Masses, pious activity, those who put their lives at risk caring links can be found on the Diocesan webpage. for others in this pandemic may receive an indulgence www.dowr.org/about/weekly-mass.html with the same conditions mentioned above. Palm Sunday - 10:30am

Holy Thursday - 7pm This is a lot to take in, but here’s the point: even outside of our normal experience of God’s grace in the Good Friday - 12pm Sacraments, we can still know the presence and mercy Holy Saturday - 8pm of God. I urge each of you to work this week toward gaining an indulgence, if not for yourself, then for Easter Sunday - 10am someone else, and know the generous mercy of God!

After all, isn’t that what this Holy Week is about? Jesus came to save sinners. Walk alongside Jesus as he gives himself to us throughout this week. There were certainly many lows for him, as there are for us. But it all leads to the greatest high of all: the Resurrection!

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Fr. Will Thompson Parish Life

Updates Church is Sll Open!

All parish acvies, events, meengs, and programs During this me of uncertainty, we are blessed that scheduled to meet at Pax Christ are canceled unl our church remains open for personal prayer. We May 15th. send the bullen to the printer on Wednesdays, so please check our website for updates, right now the Many thanks to our staff and volunteers for quickly hours are 8:30 am-8:30 pm. adapng! Last week we shared that 10 High School We are following the Governor’s direcve and our small groups met virtually (on a computer or smart staff are working remotely. Please call our parish phone) and we are excited that even more Youth office to speak with a priest, leave a message for Ministry groups will “meet” a er Spring Break. staff, or email our staff directly. www.paxchrischurch.org This week adult bible studies and various ministry 507 . 282 . 8542 groups have also begun meeng virtually.

If your ministry group would like to meet virtually Meal Ministry as well, please email Jessica.Scully @ paxchrischurch.org We are truly blessed at Pax Chris! An amazing for more informaon. group of parishioners have begun reaching out to offer to go grocery shopping, make deliveries, and WARNING help during this me. If you are interested in helping in any way, please call the parish office We are experiencing an increase in fraudulent messages. Pax Chris will NOT ask you for a donaon If you, or someone you know, are in need of via phone or email. We welcome online gi s through assistance with grocery shopping, delivery, and/or our website, but please do not send financial meal preparaon we are here to help. Call the parish informaon through email. Please call our office if office to get on our list. you have quesons or would like any assistance.

Weekly Gospel Reflecon Quesons We celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord this weekend, and it may be hard for some to celebrate without palms in our hands. Of course we know that the celebraon isn’t about the palms, but going without a tradion can be hard. Please know that we’re holding onto the palms and will share them as soon as we can gather together. The prayers and scripture readings remind us that the liturgy is really about Christ’s passion—his willingness to suffer for our salvaon and the forgiveness of our sins. We’re also reminded this week that Lent is coming to a close and the Resurrecon is nearing. 1) What have you learned about yourself this Lent? 2) What have you learned about your relaonship with God? Adapted from on www.catholiccurrent.org Liturgy & Prayer

Readings for the week of April 6, 2020 Prayer Line Monday, April 6 If you would like to add an intenon to our Prayer Is 42:1-7 Line please call the parish office. Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 Jn 12:1-11 If you would like to pray for the intenons on the prayer line call the parish office to get on the list. Tuesday, April 7 Is 49:1-6 NEW - Prayer Bullen Board Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 The bullen boards in the Gathering Space have been converted into prayer boards. Stop by, when Wednesday, April 8 the church is open, to share your intenons and Is 50:4-9a pray for the intenons le by others. Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 Mt 26:14-25

Holy Thursday, April 9 Mass Intenons Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Call our parish office to schedule a Mass intenon. Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 1 Cor 11:23-26 Monday, April 6 Jn 13:1-15 8:00 am Chris Arens†

Good Friday, April 10 Tuesday, April 7 Is 52:13—53:12 8:00 am John & Bernardine Aring† Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Wednesday, April 8 Jn 18:1—19:42 8:00 am Thomas Reuvers† Easter Vigil Saturday, April 4 Thursday April 9 Gn 1:1-2:2 Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 7:00 pm In Thanksgiving, Orakwue Family Ex 14:15-15:1 Friday April 10 Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 Is 54:5-14 The Passion of the Lord, no Masses Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 Saturday April 11 Is 55:1-11 Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 8:00 pm Jim Elker† Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 Pax Chris Parishioners † (priest’s private Mass*) Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 Sunday April 12 Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 8:00 am Frank Yanish † Rom 6:3-11 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Paula Larson † (priest’s private Mass*) Mt 28:1-10

Easter Sunday, April 5 *Masses will be celebrated by both our priests each Acts 10:34a, 37-43 day. One will be streamed online at 8:00 am. Any Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 intenon listed as a “priest’s private Mass” will be 1 Cor 5:6b-8 offered when Fr. Thompson or Fr. The celebrates Jn 20:1-9 Mass privately on that day. Liturgy & Prayer Time, Talent & Treasure

Spiritual Communion Prayer Stewardship It has long been a Catholic understanding that when Thank you for your connued prayers and financial circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy support of Pax Chris. Although public Masses and Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual acvies are canceled, most of our expenses Communion, which is a source of Grace. We invite remain. You are welcome to mail in your donaon you to say the following prayer while virtually or drop it off in the locked box in our Gathering watching Mass. Space. We also offer electronic giving opons, My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most more informaon is on our website. Please call our Holy Sacrament. office with any quesons. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Goal: $103,900 Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there Received: $42,662 And unite myself wholly to you. Donors: 146 Individuals Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen catholicfsmn.org/catholic-ministries-2020 hps://archny.org/acts-of-spiritual-communion Prayer for Coronavirus Lord Jesus Christ, our Divine Physician, we ask you to guard and protect us from Coronavirus COVID-19 and all serious illness. For all that have died from it, have mercy; For those that are ill now, bring healing. For those searching for a remedy, enlighten them; For medical caregivers helping the sick, strengthen and shield them. For those working to contain the spread, grant them success; For those afraid, grant peace. May your precious blood be our defense and salvaon. By your grace, may you turn the evil of disease into moments of consolaon and hope. May we always fear the contagion of sin more than any illness. We abandon ourselves to your infinite mercy. Amen - Pedro de la Cruz hps://www.dowr.org/statements/index.html James M. Gores D.D.S. Ranfranz & Vine MACKEN ASHLEY’S Margaret S. Scott D.D.S. Lucy M. Meyer, D.D.S. FUNERAL HOME Aimee C. Sims, D.M.D. Funeral Homes A bank that shares your values. Quality and Comfort is Our Concern Since 1909 New Patients Always Welcome Corner of 18th Ave. & 55th St. N.W. 24 West Silver Lake Dr. 5421 Royal Place N.W. Trendy, Unique Gifts (507) 285-3700 Broadway at Silver Lake 282-1075 2950 41st St. N.W. 252-5000 www.premierbanks.com 282-8222 289-3600 Adamson LOCK-AWAY Father Son Hyundai • Lincoln • Dodge Chrysler • Jeep • Ram STORAGE Realty Team www.adamsonmotors.com North West 507.254.8680 289-4004 (507) 282-9867 (507) 287-0054 Gary Niichel 4800 Highway 52 N 5220 Broadway Ave N 2505 Hwy 14 West ElsmorePlumbing.com Rochester, MN 55906 Rochester, MN 55901

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