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February 14, Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Liturgical Ministers for Feb. 20/21 Eucharistic Ministers 4 PM Jan Storm, Edith Johnson, Jeff Williams, Janet Ruth, Jennifer, David Jones, Mary Ava Jackson, Liz Francis, Marjorie Early 7 AM Don Cecil, Carolyn Taylor, Randy, Angie Lee, Sr. Mary Timothy, Mike Thompson 10 AM Ed Higdon, Bill Hayden, Mike Head, Sabrina, Scott Johnson, Darryl, Carol Murphy, Mark Church, Debbie Ward 5:30 PM Christina Best, Janice Bumm, Bev Payne, Sarah Blanford, Michele, Pete Linn Readers 4 PM Bonnie Snyder 7 AM John Kazlauskas 10 AM Ann Blanford 5:30 PM Lindsey Whitehouse “Blessed are you who are poor, Servers for the kingdom of God is yours” 4 PM Billy Cason, Nicholas Jackson 7 AM Harper, Alex Dotsey 10 AM Collin Carrico, Daniel Fulkerson 5:30 PM John, Christopher Hayden Intention for the Week Families to Take Up Gifts Monday, Feb. 15 4 PM Bucky Coomes 6:30 AM Mary M. Head (dec) 7 AM Jane Settles 10 AM Charlie Kase Tuesday, Feb. 16 5:30 PM Betty Thompson 6:00 PM Carrol Meister (ann of death) . Children’s Liturgy Wednesday, Feb. 17, Ash Wednesday Preschool: Pauline Wigginton, Ruth Schrecker 9:00 AM School Mass Kn-3 Grade: Natalie Hayden, Ben Howard Noon John Hartz (dec) 6:00 PM Addie Corley (dec) Vocation Cross Family Dorothy Rhodes, Austin Johnson, Wil Wigginton Thursday, Feb. 18 Noon Paul Roberts (dec) Hillcrest: Debbie Ward, Donna Powers Friday, Feb. 19 Ministers of Hospitality for February Noon Betty Williams (dec) 4 Jordan, Jolene White, David Jones, Bill W athen Saturday, Feb. 20 4 PM Haynes Family (L&D) 7 Jeff, Mary Fenwick, Steve Orth, Paul Edge First Sunday of Lent 10 Jim Mattingly, Carl Hamilton, Chris Glaser, David Graham 7:00 AM Ballard-Clark Families 10:00 AM Agnes Luckett (dec) 5:30 Luke Robertson, Alex Vaughan, Mason, Ben 5:30 PM Blessed Mother Parishioners Miller Youth 2000~ A Eucharistic Centered Retreat for people ages 13 and Stations of the Cross up, will be taking place March 5-7th @ Brescia Fridays at 6:30 PM University. Cost is $40. CHAPERONES NEEDED!! For more info, or to register, contact Christina. Deadline: Sun. Feb. 21 st . 1 Catholic Q&A What is the proper gesture of reference towards the tabernacle both during Mass and outside of Mass? Our outward gestures, especially those that take place within the context of liturgy and prayer, should reflect our inner disposition, our own thoughts and feelings about Masses at 9AM, Noon, 6PM what we are doing. That is why a question like this is an Liturgical Ministers, 9 AM School Mass important one: it is an opportunity for us to make sure that our gestures are an accurate reflection of genuine Noon: EM Sabrina Johnson, Bill, Joy Bach, Ethel, Fran Catholic sentiment regarding the tabernacle. Watrous, Bill Hayden Reader: Pal Fitzhugh Server: Cliff Russell The tabernacle is a boxlike container where the Blessed 6PM: EM Angie, Randy Lee, Sandy Henry, Dan, Sandra Sacrament is kept, or “reserved.” Consecrated hosts are Thomas, Jeanne Best, Dennis Sandefur, Bobby, Phyllis kept there so that the Body of Christ is available to take Bastin Reader: Phil Hagan to the sick, and so that the faithful have the opportunity Servers: Will Sandefur, Nick Russell to adore our Lord in the Eucharist. Outside of Mass , the proper gesture of reverence to- wards the tabernacle is a genuflection, in which you Catholics Returning Home kneel on your right knee, make the Sign of the Cross, and then rise to your feet again. Note that this is a more New sessions begin Feb. 18-25, 6:30-8PM profound act of humility and reverence then a bowing of These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are the head, or a bowing at the waist. This is because seeking answers to question about returning to Church. If you or someone you know is interested in these sessions, Christ’s Presence in the tabernacle is more profound. please fill out a card in the pews or call Josie Hagan, 926- Jesus is more substantially present in the tabernacle 1483 or Liz Francis, 926-3148. than He is in the Word of God found in Scripture or, gen- erally speaking, in the hearts of men. Thus, the taberna- cle calls for a greater gesture of reverence. The purpose for the genuflection you make when you enter and exit the pew is to venerate the tabernacle. But, Our prayers and sympathy are extended to: note that this takes place before Mass starts and after it Ray Garvin and family on the death of his mother, Pat. has ended. While Mass is being celebrated , there is no sign of reverence made towards the tabernacle, at least Cotton Clark, Jim Clark (sons) and Nick Clark (grandson) not by the priest, deacon, and other liturgical ministers. On the death of Mildred Clark. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal says, “If, however, the tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacra- The family and friends of Aline Keller ment is present in the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers genuflect when they approach May they rest in the love and the peace of the Lord! the altar and when they depart from it, but not during the celebration of Mass itself” (cf. no. 274). I’m not entirely sure why that is. Perhaps it is to draw our Laugh for the Week attention to the altar, where the Sacrifice of the Mass is Bulletin Bloopers taking place. Genuflection signifies adoration, so it could The sermon this morning: “Jesus Walks on the Wa- also be that, by removing the sign of reverence towards • ter”....The sermon tonight “Searching for Jesus.” the tabernacle, the Church is trying to place the empha- sis on what is being consecrated in front of us, instead of • Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance on what was already consecrated during a previous to get rid of those things not worth keeping around Mass. Or, it could be that, since you already reverenced the house. Bring your husbands. the tabernacle when you entered the pew before Mass, • Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our and you’re going to do it again before you exit the pew, community...Smile at someone who is hard to love. that those gestures are sufficient and it’s not necessary Say Hell to someone who doesn’t care much about to do them again. I am not an expert on the liturgy, but you. those are my educated guesses. • Don’t let worry kill you off—let the Church help. • Miss Charlene Mason sang “I will not pass this way Peace of Christ to you, again,” giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. Nicholas Hardesty, Director of Religious Education [email protected] 2 Young Disciples Blessed Mother Church Stewardship Coming Soon… We ask that you prayerfully decide on ways to share your Time, Talent, and Treasure with your church. This Sunday, Feb. 14 th ~ TEC Weekend—No weekend we celebrate Commitment Sunday. If you have Youth Group not yet returned your card, please mail in this week or Sunday, Feb. 21 st ~ Dodgeball and Other bring it by the office. Follow-up calls will be made to Games!! those who do not turn in their card. This information RETREATS!!: is very important in helping us to plan for the coming Youth 2000~ for ages 13 and up. Will be Fiscal Year. taking place March 5-7th @ Brescia University. Cost is $40. CHAPER- ONES NEEDED!! For more info, or Forming Good Stewards to register, contact Christina. Dead- February 14, 2010 st line: Sun. Feb. 21 . Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Blessed are you . .” Luke 6:20-26 Questions, concerns, comments : come by, call, or The passive tone of the beatitudes in the Sermon on the e-mail me @: Christina Best: [email protected] Mount in St. Matthew's Gospel must be read in concert or 683-8444 Ext. 28 with the mandate to act in St. Luke's version of the same event in his Sermon on the Plain. The words of Jesus in St. Luke are not only more forceful, but he adds the Cooking Teams up to bat: THANK YOU!! th “woes” to those who fail or refuse to act. Rev. Abuna 1. Sunday, Feb. 14 ~ No Youth Group! No Team Elias Chacour is a Melkite Catholic priest who was born Needed! in Biram in Galllee (northern part of Israel). His family 2. Mike & Gail Williams; Terri LaHugh, Charlie Dees and fellow villagers were forced off of their land and out of their homes by the Israelis. He speaks Aramaic, the language that Jesus spoke. He translates the Beati- tudes in a more pro-active way. He proposes that Jesus meant: "You who are poor - who seek justice - peace- makers - get up, go ahead, do something, about your poverty - justice - peace - and you will be blessed." Stewardship according to the Blessed Mother Complacency and timidity about our condition in life and Youth Group: our world is not a blessing. But blessed are those who “Stewardship means being responsible with the act to benefit themselves and others. gifts that God has given you by: taking care of them, using them to serve others, and giving them back to Him.” “Stewardship means protecting the Earth and the things that God created.” Sunday Collections “Stewardship means giving of your time, talent, Actual Budget MTD YTD and treasure.” $28,523.. $21,058. $28,523. $22,714.. “Stewardship is about using your talents to serve God.” Ash Wednesday Collection Our sister Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica FROM SINNERS TO APOSTLES Your giving toward this collection last year covered operating Pope John Paul II wrote the words to all women who expenses for one month of Diocesan operations there.