The of St. Mary the Virgin Fr. Prentice Dean, Pastor; Fr. Thomas Kennedy, Parochial Vicar A Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter The Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes, Bishop 1408 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012, 817-460-2278 [email protected]; stmarythevirgin.org; www.facebook.com/SaintMarytheVirgin

THE CALLED SEXAGESIMA OR SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE February 4, 2018

Divine Worship Order of Holy Low Mass 8:00 am, Sung Mass 10:30am, Low Mass 6:00 pm See Mass card or Missalette Collect Second Reading I Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 O Lord, God, who seest that we put not our trust in any thing that we do: mercifully grant that by thy Brethren: If I preach the gospel, that gives me no power, we may be defended against all adversity; ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What world without end. Amen. then is my reward? Just this: that in my preaching I may make the gospel free of charge, not making full use of my right in the gospel. For though I am free First Reading from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, that I Job 7:1-4, 6-7 might win the more. To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all Job spoke, saying: “Has not man a hard service upon men, that I might by all means save some. I do it all earth, and are not his days like the days of a hireling? for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its Like a slave who longs for the shadow, and like a hire- blessings. ling who looks for his wages, so I am allotted months of emptiness, and nights of misery are apportioned to me. When I lie down I say, 'When shall I arise?' But 8:00 am & 6:00 pm Masses said by lector and people after the Second Reading. the night is long, and I am full of tossing till the dawn. Chanted by the choir at the 10:30 am Mass

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and come to their end without hope. Remember that my life is a Tract breath; my eye will never again see good.” Psalm 60:2,4b,5

Thou hast moved the land, O Lord: and divided it.

V. Heal the sores thereof: for it shaketh.

8:00 am & 6:00 pm Masses said by lector and people after the First Reading. Chanted by the choir at the 10:30 am Mass V. That they may triumph because of the truth: that thy beloved may be delivered.

Gradual Psalm 83:18,13

Let the nations know that thou, whose Name is the Lord: art only the Most Highest over all the earth. V/. O my God, make them like unto the whirling dust: and as the stubble before the wind. The Holy Gospel Mark 1:29-39 Prelude………………………..…O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, At that time: Leaving the synagogue, Jesus entered BWV 1095 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Introit…....…………………………………………...…....Choir Now Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and KYRIE……………...... …….Pg.23 in Mass Music booklet immediately they told him of her. And he came and Offertory Hymn…..……...…….…...….....………...... 423 took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever Offertory Antiphon Translation…O hold thou up my goings left her; and she served them. That evening, at in thy path, that my footsteps slip not; Incline thine ear to me, and harken unto my words: show thy marvelous loving-kindness, sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or O Lord; thou that art the Saviour of them that put their trust in possessed with demons. And the whole city was thee." gathered together about the door. And he healed many SANCTUS……..…...……..…....…Pg.26 in Mass Music booklet who were sick with various diseases, and cast out Pater Noster...... …..…..….....Pg.43 in Mass Music booklet many demons; and he would not permit the demons to AGNUS DEI………...………...….Pg.27 in Mass Music booklet speak, because they knew him. And in the morning, Communion Hymn………….…..…...…..………..…...493 a great while before day, he rose and went out to a Anthem….…..Let Nothing Ever Grieve Thee, Johannes Brahms lonely place, and there he prayed. And Simon and Recessional Hymn……………………………………..567 Postlude…..Treuer Gott, ich muss dir klagen, Johann Pachelbel those who were with him followed him, and they found him and said to him, "Every one is searching for Adult Choir meets on Thursdays at 7. you." And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next High School Schola meets today 30 minutes after the 10:30 towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I Mass and next Sunday right after the luncheon. came out." And he went throughout all Galilee, Youth Choir meets immediately after the 10:30 Mass today and next Sunday right after the luncheon. preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.

Prayers of the People Intercessions (Form III): Missalette page 29 If you are scheduled to serve but unable to please arrange substitutes & call (817.460.2278) ASAP.

For those expecting children: Carmen & Gary; Allie & Tim; February 4 Shannon & Brendan; Mary Elizabeth & Danny; Lisa & Adam; Karen & Kevin; Stephanie & Jeremy; Mary Pat & Sam; Katherine & Bernardo. 8:00 am Altar Server Jon Carr For those celebrating anniversaries: Monday: Aiden Penny [B]; Ushers Nance FitzGibbon & Eli Castro Claire Tierney [B]; Tuesday: Lindsey Kane [B]; Wednesday: 10:30am Master of Ceremonies Josh Vina Maria Angelica Ortiz [B]. Thurifer Will Crawford

For those in special need: Aji; Alexia; Charlotte; Dennis; Grant; Crucifer Luke Vina Jameson; Perry; Mary; Noreen; Teresa; Ronald; Jennifer; John; Susan; Torchbearers John Paul Morris / Joseph Morris Margaret; Tom; Bob; Scott; Colette; Colleen; Rebecca; Patricia; Laura Boat Boy Clapton Blue Anne; Joseph; Carol; Cole; Melissa; Michael; Morgan; Kyle; Anne; First Reading Don Brignac Quin; Emma; Beverly; Shelli; Echo. Intercessory Prayers Meg Jones Oblationers The Blue Family For those serving in our armed forces: Jason; Victor; Byron; Ushers Lonnie Jones / Walter Crawford Taylor; Luke; Tommy; Christian; Chelsey; Dillon; Mathew; Alton; Annie; Josh; Sebastian; Brandon; James; Jacob. 6:00pm Altar Servers Rafael Refi / Vincent Lohla (C) Ushers Christy Assid / Carol Denning For the faithful departed: Office Help Nance FitzGibbon / Ben Oliver Anniversaries of Death: Sunday: Jane Riggs; Tommie Jo Brockman Richards; Monday; Myrtle Smith; Tuesday: Eugenia Turner; Wednesday: Arthur Allen Nora Parker; Thursday Catherine Ringley; Friday: Tommie Sue Powers Dickson; Saturday: Aubrey Rhodes. +++

It’s time to bring your blessed Palms to the basket in the Narthex so that they may be burned for Ashes, which Lakedia & Nathan Smith will be distributed on Ash Wednes- welcomed new daughter, Alexia day, February 14th. Christine Smith on January 30, 2018. Please keep Alexia in your prayers as she was breech & has a GET YOUR SUPER BOWL TAMALES!! broken femur. Alexia is the third Tamales are available for sale after all Masses grandchild of parishioners Stan & through TODAY. Call the parish office or talk to any Colleen Smith. The Smith family thanks you for your Knight for more info about purchasing your Super continued prayers. Bowl tamales!!! This is the last sale day for tamales.

St. Mary’s this Week St. Mary’s in February

Sunday, February 4 Friday, Feb. 2nd Mass at 9:00 am Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 pm Adoration 10:00am—6:00 pm Religious Ed at 9:15 am Youth Choir rehearsal at 12:15 pm Saturday, Feb. 3rd St. Blaise Blessing of Throats High School Schola rehearsal at 12:45 pm Mass at 9:00 am Meet & Greet at 7:00 pm

Monday, February 5 Sunday, Feb. 4th Blessed Candlemas candles Mass at 12:00 pm will be distributed at all Masses.

Tuesday, February 6 Sunday, Feb. 11th “Shrove-Tide” Sunday Lunch Mass at 7:00 pm provided by K of C 13363 at

Wednesday, February 7 12:30 pm. More info to follow. Confessions at 11:00 am Mass at 12:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 14th . The Blessing and Imposition of Ashes at 12 Thursday, February 8 Noon. There will be no noon Mass at 12:00 pm Mass. Confessions will be Men’s Examen Group at 10:30 am from 11-11:50 am & after the Adult Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm service until 2:00 pm sharp. The Mass of Ash Wednesday Friday, February 9 will be at 7:00 pm & include the Candlemas Blessing & Imposition of Ashes. Mass at 9:00 am S.I. Harry Talbot, RIP Friday, Feb. 16th Fridays in Lent from 7:00— Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am—6:00 pm 8:00 pm & will include Stations Saturday, February 10 of the Cross, Exposition of the Mass at 9:00 a.m. Blessed Sacrament and S.I. Ben Oliver Benediction. Confessions at 10:00 am Saturday Morning Martyrs Men’s Group at 8:00 am Thursday, Feb. 22nd The of the Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle. There Sunday, February 11 will be a said Mass at 12 Noon Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 pm and a Solemn Mass at 7:00 pm. Religious Ed at 9:15 am “Shrove-Tide” Luncheon at 12:30 pm Youth Choir rehearsal after Luncheon High School Schola rehearsal after Luncheon Knights of Columbus Council 13363 Meet & Greet at 7:00 pm are sponsoring a “Shrove-Tide” Luncheon. Join fellow parishioners for “Breakfast for Lunch” on Sunday, February 11th in the parish hall immediately following the 10:30 am Mass. There is no charge for this event but a good will Next Sunday is offering is always appreciated. THE SUNDAY CALLED OR More info is coming but mark your SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT calendars for important dates in March! Friday, March 2, K of C Fish Fry, doors open at 5:30 pm. Saturday, March 10, Lenten The Parish Offering Quiet Day, Sunday, March 11, Mothering Sunday, Sunday, March 18, Fathering Sunday. Weekly Offertory Forecast…….……...……….$6,000.00 Actual Offertory Collected…...……..………. $3,921.00

Variance……….………...... —$2,079.00 Thank you for your loving support. To the Parishioners of St. Mary the Virgin,

We adults are constantly giving silent messages of what is important to us; to the young and old people around us. Our actions, sometimes much more than our words, “speak” to what are our true priorities. This week we are distributing candles that were blessed during the Friday Mass celebrating the Presentation of Our Lord - 40 days after when our Lord was presented in the temple by Mary and Joseph, and Simeon and Anna, inspired by the Holy Spirit, proclaimed the Christ Child as our Lord and Savior.

There is a Mexican tradition of bringing to the Mass doll-sized figures of the Christ Child that they keep in their homes and to have the Christ Child be blessed at the Presentation of our Lord (Candlemas) Mass. The tradition maintained in these homes was giving a powerful message to the children that the symbolism of Christ as an infant and being brought to Mass was that important. I have also been told that tamales and hot chocolate are traditionally eaten in Mexico on the day of the Presentation. And the one who found the coin in the “king cake” on is the one who is to offer a party on the day of the Presentation. Crepes are traditionally eaten in . Blessed candles, crucifixes, Holy water, statues of Mary, Christ Child figures, pictures and many other symbols, are all a concrete way of acknowledging that our faith is important to us. They symbolize our prayer; they are a tangible way to remind us of the supernatural dimension of our faith.

Blessed candles should be lit in your homes during any time of trouble. Maybe there is a worrisome illness in the home, a loud thunder storm that is frightening the kids, or an angry quarrel that has shaken the peace of your family. Since the candles are already at the ready at your home prayer station, light it, stand or kneel before it, and say a prayer. Let its light represent for you and your family in that time of trouble your trust is in God. Another tradition is to take out the blessed candle on the evening of All Saints Day. The candle is lit and a Rosary is said for all the people who we are close to who have died. You could also pray Psalm 129 and/or the Litany of Saints as a reminder that we are never alone, but surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. Blessed candles should be burned down as much as possible and then the stubs are either placed in our coffin or buried.

Our Lord came to earth, took on our flesh, walked among us and performed miracles, because he knows we need those tangible signs to bolster our faith. Set up a prayer station in your home with Holy water, Blessed Candles and Crucifix- es and Rosaries and statues of Mary. Put your Bible there along with a copy of the catechism and other devotional books. Let your family see you use that station when you are worried or filled with gratitude. Don’t forget devotions such as novenas. This is a few years old, but I knew a Dad who was a professor and had just re- ceived word that his contract would not be renewed and he would be unemployed within a month. The family also had just learned that they would be blessed with their fifth child. Mom and Dad gathered their children around their family prayer station and began a Novena to Saint Josemaría Escrivá that Dad would find employment. At the end of the Novena on the 10th day, Dad got a call for an interview, which ultimately led to his new employment. Let the supernatural break into your lives and families. Let you actions show your love and trust in the Lord. ad Jesum per Mariam Fr. Dean

Priest: Please kneel for our prayer for vocations. Let us ask God to give worthy priests, brothers and sisters A. M. D. G. to His Holy Church. Flowers: SMV for the people of her parish. All: O God, / we earnestly beseech Thee / to bless this Sanctuary Light: SMV for the people of her parish. Ordinariate / with many priests, / brothers / and Lamp at the Crucifix: SMV for the people of her parish. sisters, / who will love Thee with their whole strength / and Lamp at the Shrine of Our Lady: The Oliver family gladly spend their entire lives / to serve Thy Church / and to in celebration of Colette Boyd’s birthday. make Thee known and loved. Lamp at the Shrine of Joseph: SMV for the people of Priest: Bless our families. / Bless our children. her parish. Lamp at the Shrine of St. Therese: The Oliver family All: Choose from our homes / those who are needed for in celebration of Colleen Boyd Roberts’ birthday. Thy work. Lamp at the Shrine of Blessed Charles I: Craig Priest: Mary, Queen of the Clergy! Southard in celebration of Terry’s birthday. All: Pray for us. Pray for our priests and religious. Obtain for us many more. Amen.