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INTENTIONS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Vanessa Kathleen Shields The Adoring Angel Statues were purchased in Thelma Wright memory of Jeanie Eans with donations from Flynn Family April 16, 2017 Debra Hudson who through the Profession of Faith has parishioners and her family and friends. Saturday, April 15, 2017 SJ— 8:00 pm—For the Parishioners of St. Richard and St. James Dorothy Hepp Sunday, April 16, 2017 SJ— 8:30 am—+For the repose of the soul of Susan Moss (sister of Mother Miriam) by Kathryne James been received into Full Communion The pedestals were made by Tony Rimkus of Ruthann Threlkeld Heber Springs. Richard Ricca with the Catholic Church. Thanks to all of you for making this Frank Ricca Herschel Hooks April 16—Sunday—Easter Sunday of the Resurrection Liturgical HOLY SAT. EASTER SUNDAY memorial possible! Louisa Quinn Ministers of the Lord at the Mass during the Day April 15 April 16 Thurman McCroskey Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Henry Hung Manh Nguyen who through the Suzanne Balenko Eucharistic Emily Rogers Amy Elam REJOICE AND BE GLAD John Eggleston Ministers Robert Mancini Tim Thompson Sacraments of Christian Initiation “This is the day the Lord has made; let us Lorene Scheer 8:30 am Mass—SJ Carol Elam Annie Luy rejoice and be glad” (Psalm 118:24). Let us Rebekah Brewer has been received into the Catholic Church. 11:30 am—Hispanic Mass remember that these words of today’s Timothy Harrison Pat Sexton Lector Janet Pace Heidi Densmore May God continue to bless you both as you grow in responsorial psalm are not only sung from the Shaun Formel Shirley Treadway your faith and serve his people. hearts of those gathered in our parish. They Paul Duke April 17—Monday—Monday within the Octave of Easter Rosary Leader — — are also sung by the poor in tiny barrios Jennifer & Chuck (Solemnity)—Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15 TIME CHANGE FOR—Ordination Party throughout Central and South America. They McDaniel Ronnie Brown NO Mass 6:30 pm Choir Practice—C —7:30 pm Choir Practice—S Altar Servers Carlos, Lucero — for Fr. Mathew will be on Sunday, are sung by those denied religious freedom in And Laritza Chena Barbara Grad April 30th AFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS. our world; these Christians lift their voices in Theresa Delclef Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Liturgical SATURDAY SUNDAY Come and Celebrate with him—this very special clandestine places of worship. These words Somonia Nelson April 18—Tuesday— Heath Hall Ministers April 22 April 23 day—the 23rd Anniversary of his Ordination. are sung by people who have lost loved ones (Solemnity)—Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 Mary Ann Jackson NO Mass Cake and Punch will be served! to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Rosalie Golleher 9:15 am—Adult Bible Study Eucharistic Keith Foster Tom Lercher Even in the midst of conflict and division, Wayland Heathscott Ministers Jim Palmer Margie Lercher Phyllis Duchamp Mary Kay Sizemore Nikki Spriggs Christians still come together to declare that TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION poverty, loneliness, violence, and division Tony Hess April 19—Wednesday—Weekday within the Octave of Easter Easter is nearly three weeks later this year than last. Why does the Nilsa Sanchez Lector Margaret Lim Nati Sandoval will never, ever have as much power as the LaDonna Adams (Solemnity)—Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 date wobble around the calendar so? The way of calculating the date life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Gus Kaplon 5:00 pm—Confessions FY 2016-17 St. James COLLECTIONS was set by the Emperor Constantine in 325. The decision ended a Jason Davidson In order to meet all of our parish financial obligations we will need to Indeed, let us rejoice this day and be glad! 6:00 pm Mass very bitter controversy in the church. Some people wanted to Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Sharon Spann receive $3,675.00 in offertory collections each week. 6:00 pm Vincentians, youth, RCIA, Adult Bible Study synchronize the Pasch with Passover on the fourteenth day of the Rebekah Brewer Goal/Weekly Collections Over/(Under) Weekly Mae Reddick 3,675.00 3,830.19 155.19 Jewish month Nissan, and their opponents wanted it after the Mary and Scotty Capps Goal YTD Collections YTD Over/(Under) YTD Passover was complete, on the Sunday after the first full moon of 150,675.00 157,993.17 7,318.17 UPCOMING EVENTS Kristen Ridout Smith — —Thursday within the Octave of Easter Jack O’Neill April 20 Thursday Collection Fiscal Year to Date springtime. The ecclesiastical rules do not exactly connect with the (Solemnity)—Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48 Building Fund 1,232.00 45,042.18 ST RICHARD CHURCH astronomical rules. The emperor squashed the hopes of the Noon Mass quartodecimans, as the fans of 14 Nissan were called, and chose —St. Richard will be having a Potluck on FY 2016-17 ST. RICHARD COLLECTIONS— 04.10.17 FYTD Sat., April 29 at 2 PM All are welcome Sunday. The traditional rule is that Easter is the first Sunday after the April 21—Friday—Friday within the Octave of Easter Last Week Year to date Total OFFERTORY 214.00 14,609.15 first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the vernal —St Richard will have a going away *Please call the (Solemnity)—Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 BUILDING FUND 36.00 1,879.78 equinox, the fourteenth day of the new moon, and later than March Parish Office, to add or 11:00—11:45 am—Adoration Potluck for Fr. Mathew on Sat., June 10 remove a name/s. 11:45 am—Benediction 21. Thus, Easter wobbles between March 22 and April 25. at 2 PM All are welcome. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Noon Mass The actual tables and methods for computing the date are PRE IMPORTANT *Wednesday—April 19—SJ—6:00 pm—+For the repose of the soul of extraordinarily detailed, with subtle variations and mind-bending DATES John Hess by Sizzlin’ Seniors April 29— exceptions and charts with “golden numbers,” “dominical letters,” April 22—Saturday—Saturday within the Octave of Easter *Thursday—April 20—SJ—Noon—+For the repose of the soul of and “epacts” measuring leap years. In 1954 and 1962 the MASS ETIQUETTE —“PLEASE” First Communion Retreat (Solemnity)—Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 Alice Counts by St. James Ladies Guild *COME TO MASS EARLY ENOUGH NOT May 7— 3:30 pm—Rosary—SR ecclesiastical calculations actually overrode the astronomical new TO DISRUPT. 4:00 pm—Vigil Mass—SR *Friday—April 21—SJ—Noon—+For the repose of the soul of First Communion 4 pm Thomas Pegelow by Gary and Lynn Aska moons and bumped Easter back a month! Today, there is a * LEAVE AT THE TIME ENOUGH NOT 5:00 pm—Divine Mercy movement in the World Council of Churches (Protestants and TO INSULT. *Saturday—April 22—SR—4:00 pm—+For the repose of the soul of 5:30pm Vigil Mass—SJ Orthodox) for all Christians to combine their celebrations, based on * WORSHIP REVERENTLY ENOUGH 7:00 pm—Hispanic Mass—SJ Margie Freppon by St. James Ladies Guild the star charts for the Jerusalem skies. In principle, the Catholic NOT TO DISTRACT. *Saturday—April 22—SJ—5:30 pm—+For the repose of the soul of Church is open to an ecumenical agreement on a fixed date for *AND DRESS PROPERLY ENOUGH NOT Esther Wisniewski by St. James Ladies Guild TO OFFEND. Easter, but we desire a unanimous decision from the World Council. *Sunday—April 23—SJ—8:30 am—For the April 23—Sunday—Second Sunday of Easter —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. (SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY) Parishioners of St. Richard and St. James

Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 WILL YOU HELP? 8:05—Divine Mercy We are in need of 8:30 am Mass—SJ CRE teachers for SAVE THE DATE: A FAREWELL PARTY PRE Classes for Fr. Mathew is scheduled for Sunday, June 11, at 3:00 pm. next school year. Youth Breakfast Please consider 11:15 am—Youth Mass Mark your calendar and plan to attend to celebrate the 6 plus serving the church years that he has served St. Richard and St. James Churches! in this ministry. See Theresa Gilliam if interested. DANCING FOR JOY; The people say that the sun dances on this day in joy for a risen Savior.—Alexander Carmichael + Pray always — Always pray +