18 August 2019 Queenship of Mary Church Northampton, PA 20th Sunday in PARISH WEEKLY Ordinary Time Rev. Patrick H. Lamb, Pastor Msgr. John S. Campbell, Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Michael J. Chaback, In Residence Deacon Michael W. Doncsecz Mrs. Maureen Tancin, Secretary Mr. John Paul Crescenzo, M.Ed., Principal Mrs. Stephanie Kalavoda, PREP
THE CELEBRATION OF MASS Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 10:30 AM Mon.Tues. M Wed. 8:00AM Thurs. 6:00PM Friday: 8:00AM HOLY DAY MASSES 6:30AM, 9:00AM, 7:00PM SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45 PM Sunday: 10:00 to 10:25 AM Other times by appointment SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Lord, Baptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday of the month. A prebaptismal workshop is required for par- Come to my aid! ents, who are expected to be active members for at least three months. Please call Deacon Mike to make all arrangements. (6102622227) RECTORY HOLY MATRIMONY 1324 Newport Avenue A minimum preparation time of six months is required for the couple by the Diocese for the proper celebra- Northampton, PA 18067 tion of the Sacrament. Please call Father Lamb to Phone: 610 2622227 make all arrangements. (6102622227) Fax: 610 2624192 Email: [email protected] WE WELCOME Website: queenshipofmary.weconnect.com NEW PARISHIONERS Please introduce yourselves to Father Lamb RECTORY OFFICE HOURS or Deacon Mike after Mass. Monday to Thursday: 9:00AM to 3:00PM Friday: 9:00AM to 2:00PM PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN Office of Victims Assistance RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN Ms. Wendy Krisak, NCC, LPC Good Shepherd Catholic School (610 262 9171) Direct Number 1800 7919209 Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) Safe Environment Coordinator Contact the Rectory. (610 262 2227) Sister Meg Cole, SSJ, MS, LMFT 610 3320442 ext 2019 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SANCTUARY MASS INTENTIONS LAMP will be lit this week 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUG. 18 4:00 PM Joseph Kalamar The Hammel Family IN MEMORY OF 8:00 AM Anna Stanz Family 10:30 AM John Erkinger wife Theresa & family JOHN & ROSE DERKITS Monday August 19 8:00 AM Paul Robert Witt family Tuesday August 20 8:00 AM Robert Erkinger Kathy & Carl Horvath MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS Wednesday August 21 WEEKEND OF AUGUST 24/25 8:00 AM Frank Trunkle Bill & Tina Durney 4:00 PM Thursday August 22 Lector: Kirsten Trinkle 6:00 PM Deceased of the John Jandrisovits family Eucharistic Ministers: Fran McGouldrick, John Kelhart, Rosemary Rossner Friday August 23 Altar Servers: Gavin Nika, Caitlyn Shifko, 8:00 AM Charles J. Eby Kathryn Esser Greeters: Family of Joseph Campisi Saturday August 24 4:00 PM Joseph Campisi wife Ann & family 8:00 AM Lector: Joe Maziarz 21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUG. 25 Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy Maziarz, 8:00 AM John & Anna Kremsner Family Dale & Barb Miller 10:30 AM Maria Tam & Peter Tho Pham Family Altar Servers: Kailyb & Kennedy Leitch, Connor Retlick Greeters: Family of John & Anna Kremsner SUNDAY COLLECTION 10:30 AM August 11 - $8084. Lector: Kevin Reichel May God bless your generosity! Eucharistic Ministers: Sandi Beani, Greg & Erika Figura CHAPEL OPEN Altar Servers: Elayna & Emily Ebert, Angelica Collado Greeters: The Pham Family OUR CHAPEL IS PRAYERCONDITIONED!!! Your commitment to serve at our Sunday Liturgy enhances the worship experience of our entire par- ish, and is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord. Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. after Make every effort to be properly dressed, punctual, the 8AM mass until 1PM. and well prepared. COME ON IN AND PRAY!!! May God bless you abundantly.
2 18 AUGUST 2019 ST. ROSE OF LIMA SUNDAY READINGS August 18, 2019 Historians remember St. Rose of Lima for her piety and chastity. Born in 1586 in Lima, Peru to Spanish Jeremiah 38:4–6; 8–10 colonists, and named Isabel Flores de Olivia, she [King Zedekiah said,] “Take three men with was exceptionally beautiful. you, and get Jeremiah the prophet out of the Her beauty was so great that she was nicknamed cistern before he dies.” "Rose," a name that remains with her to this day. Hebrews 12:1–4 According to legend, a servant had a vision where her face turned into a rose. At her confirmation in Consider how [Jesus] endured such opposition 1597, she officially took the name of Rose. from sinners, in order that you may not grow From an early age, Rose wanted to become a nun. weary and lose heart. She often prayed and fasted in secret. She Luke 12:49–53 performed secret penances, some of which were [Jesus said,] “I have come to set the earth on painful and severe. She performed daily adoration fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” of the Blessed Sacrament and took daily communion. As a young woman, her beauty began to attract WEEKDAY READINGS suitors. To deter these men, St. Rose marred her August 19-24 face, rubbing it with pepper to make it blister. She cropped her hair short. Monday, Weekday: Jgs 2:11–19 / Her parents opposed her plan to take a vow of Mt 19:16–22 chastity. This resulted in a clash of wills, because Tuesday, St. Bernard: Jgs 6:11–24a / her parents wanted her to marry. Her father Mt 19:23–30 eventually relented and gave her a room to herself. Wednesday, St. Pius X: Jgs 9:6–15 / St. Rose kept herself cloistered in her room, Mt 20:1–16 spending long periods in prayer. It was said she Thursday, Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary: slept only two hours per night so as to have more time for prayer. She quit eating meat altogether, an Jgs 11:29–39a / Mt 22:1–14 extreme dietary restriction for that time. When she Friday, Weekday: Ru 1:1, 3–6, 14b–16, 22 / turned 20, she was permitted to join the Third Mt 22:34–40 Order of St. Dominic. She continued a life of ex- Saturday, St. Bartholomew: Rv 21:9b–14 / treme prayer, fasting and penance. On one Jn 1:45 T 51 occasion she burned her hands as a selfimposed act of penance. She was known to wear a heavy silver crown, with spikes that could pierce her flesh. The spikes reminded her of the Crown of Thorns. At one point, one of the spikes become so lodged in her skull that the crown was removed with great difficulty. St. Rose died in on August 25, 1617, at the age of 31. According to legend, she accurately predicted the date of her death. Her funeral was a major event attended by all the city's authorities. Pope Clement IX beatified her in 1667 and Pope Clement X recognized her as a saint, canonizing her in 1671. Her feast day is August 23 around the world, although some countries, like Peru, celebrate her on August 30. St. Rose is the patroness of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, those who suffer ridicule for their piety, and people who suffer family problems. PRAYER OF ST. ROSE OF LIMA When we serve the poor and sick, we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors because in them we serve Jesus.
3 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Queenship Cash UPDATE ParishionersM just to let you know, if you buy Wegmans cards, you can use them to purchase other gift cards such as Restau- Aug. 20 Protecting God’s Children Class 6:00PM rants, Movies, etc. that they sell at the store. Spiritual Center So if you need a gift card for an special occasion purchase a Wegmans card from Aug. 23 Divine Mercy Cenacle Meeting 6:30 PM Queenship Cash. This is the only Food Store The Gathering Place that allows you to do this. Gift Cards available at masses:: Amazon, Barnes & A little church humor………… Nobles, Dunkin Donuts, Giant, Kohl’s, Lowes, Panera Bread, Redner’s, Starbuck’s, Weis, MORE FUN YELLING Wegmans, Bob’s Flower Shop, Ace After mass on a Sunday morning, a young boy Hardware. suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve decided to become a priest when I grow up.” Thank you for your participation in “Well”, said the little by, “I have to go to church this program and on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more Happy Shopping!! fun to stand up and yell than to sit and listen.”
We welcome our newly RCIANThe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults baptized brothers in Christ. Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic? RCIA is a faith journey of Mark Nathanyl Suranofsky Catechesis and Spirituality. Christopher Samuel Suranofsky Do any of the following situations pertain to you? Do you have any nonbaptized adults in your May God bless and keep them family or among your friends? always in his love. Are there any Catholics in your family who MALVERN RETREAT have never received their First Communion and Confirmation? Are there any inactive, hurt, disillusioned, or Men & young men of the Parish, come join fallen away Catholics among your family or friends your fellow parishioners for a spiritual getaway who have recently expressed any desire or hope of from all the noise surrounding our everyday returning to the Catholic Church? lives. The Malvern Retreat House is the oldest Would you like to invite anyone who is & largest Catholic Retreat House in the United “Un Churched” (but not a member of any church) to join Queenship of Mary Parish and possibly become States & it’s only a little over an hour away Catholic? from us! 125 acres of peace & quiet where you If you have said “YES” to any of the above can gather your thoughts & speak directly to questions… Come with your family and friends and God in a calming, relaxed atmosphere among discover for yourselves. other men of faith. You will feel the difference as soon as you enter the property! Check out RCIA classes will begin the end of September and are held on Tuesday Night. More information to follow. their website @ www.malvernretreat.com. This year’s dates are August 23, 24 & 25. To register for RCIA or if you have any questions If interested, contact: please call the rectory at (610) 2622227 and talk with Rich Ebner @ 6102611070 or Deacon Mike or Father Lamb. Chuck Stanz @ 6102628873 for more info
4 18 AUGUST 2019 Jesus as Disrupter By Mary Katharine Deeley
When I was young, one of my favorite pictures of Jesus was one of him blessing little children. How calm and peaceful Jesus seemed, and his eyes were full of love. In later years, I have been drawn to other images and art of Jesus holding, healing, and granting mercy to his beloved children. The image of Jesus as a nurturer is so comforting that I tend to forget that Jesus also disturbed the peace, questioned authority, and demanded complete obedience and loyalty. For firstcentury Christians, following Jesus often meant leaving family and friends, civil Disobedience (not considering Caesar as a god), and reimagining religious traditions. The Christ who sows division is uncomfortable, but Christians in every century have had to speak out against evil and sin, especially when their culture’s or country’s practices lead people away from rather than toward God. Even here in the United States, Catholics have found themselves defending the dignity of all human life and economic and social justice for the poor, even when it meant challenging the prevailing attitudes and political climate. It’s rarely easy to speak truth to power or popularity, and we have to guard against those who think they are always right or somehow above God. Jesus himself recognized that he would not always be popular, so he lifted up the two great commandments to love God and neighbor as the measure of how we should act even when those actions divide us. + It’s difficult speaking truth to power, yet we must guard against those who think they are always right. What is my purpose? • Am I willing to make a stand for righteousness, even if it makes me unpopular?
PRAYER A Word from Pope Francis I encourage you always to Lord, you send us have prophec courage in your Spirit rejecng everything that demeans human beings, to renew the face and all forms of [degrading] of the earth. exploitaon. Connue Filled with your love, to show those signs of hospitality and solidarity, help me make great and small, which can a difference. light up the lives of children and old people, migrants and NFrom Faithful Meditations for refugees, in search of peace. Every Day in Ordinary Time, Rev. Warren J. Savage and VAddress to Caritas Internaonalis, Mary Ann McSweeny November 17, 2016
5 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WREATHS FOR Pastor’s corner VETERANS IN OUR CEMETERY Many, many thanks to all of you who helped with our Garage Sale. We moved a lot of We will be placing “stuff” both in and out of the Social Hall that wreaths in the week! And we made about $7,500 dollars. Not bad! cemetery again this year in December on all our Veterans We had over 65 volunteers all week for set up, sales, and break down afterward. Our graves. (800 graves) helpers ranged in age from teenagers to retirees. The cost for each wreath is $10. We We had volunteers helping to fill the truck to will be taking up a collection at all the deliver items to the recycle center after the sale. masses on the weekend of Aug. 24/25. Many thanks to our kitchen help, all those who Please also let your friends and made the food, especially the Pham family who relatives who are not parishioners, made some great egg rolls! I am grateful to our but have loved ones who are Veterans donators and our buyers! We look forward to even more helpers next year! in our cemetery that their donations Again, I am grateful for all your hard would be greatly appreciated. work. It was quite an enterprise. God bless you Donations can be dropped off at the all! rectory at any time marked Fr. Lamb “wreaths”. Halupki Dinner PLEASE VOLUNTEER St. Elizabeth Parish is sponsoring a Halupki dinner on Saturday, September 14th from 4 M 7 pm in their Parish Help is needed in our Sunday Hall, located at 435 Pershing Boulevard, Whitehall. The menu includes: Halupki, mashed potatoes, a roll, butter, School program. You do not need dessert & a beverage. Take out will be available. Cost to be a teacher, but you do need to is: Adults $10 in advance/$12 at the door; Children (5 10) $5 in advance/$7 at the door. For be a praccing Catholic. Protecng tickets or more information, please call God’s children cerficaon is Joan Glover at 610 349 7791. required. Please contact Mimi at the rectory BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE if you can help out occasionally. 610R262R2227. GOAL $57,106 AMOUNT REC’D $45,011 (78%) Thank you to all who have pledged their support. If you need a pledge card you can find them in the pews. Remember, every gift counts no matter how small.
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