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THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JUNE 21, 2020

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WELCOMES YOU Pastor: 720 East Beach Boulevard Secretary: Fr. Cuthbert “Cuddy” P. O. Box 1529 Becky Mullins O’Connell Long Beach, MS 39560 228-863-1610 Cell: 228-493-9303 Website: [email protected] www.saintthomaslb.org Parochial Vicar: Office Manager & Bookkeeper: Office Hours: M-F Beverly Leslie Fr. Colten M. Symmes 9:00am-4:30pm 228-863-1610 On Sabbatical Phone: 228-863-1610 [email protected] Fax: 228-868-6068 Music Director: In Residence: Lauren Hymel Fr. Pat O’Shaughnessy 228-865-3972 MASS SCHEDULE [email protected] : Ernest “Buddy” Vancourt ATTEND MASS Maintenance: Ben DiLorenzo TUESDAYS 228-596-3379 Youth Ministry: AND [email protected] Ashlie Moran THURSDAYS CH 228-863-1610 11AM Bulletin Editor: [email protected] Donna Brown SATURDAY VIGIL 228-863-1610 4PM [email protected] SRE Coordinator: Dave Gauthier SUNDAYS Data Resource Coordinator: 228-596-8835 9AM & 11:30AM 228-863-1610 [email protected] [email protected]

CONTINUE TO Pastoral Council: WORSHIP Receptionist: Lisa Starita VIRTUALLY Ann Mink 228-669-3205 228-863-1610 [email protected] [email protected] SUNDAYS AT 9AM

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ENTHUSIASM AND GRAMMAR

There is a good reason that the writings of St. Paul don’t show up as examples in grammar textbooks. Today’s reading is a case in point. It begins with one of those long Pauline run on sentences that leave lectors gasping for breath. So what? Take a closer look at how Paul’s fervor for his subject matter derails the gram- mar. There is something admirable about being so caught up in his convictions that the words cannot come fast enough to express them, much less in an orderly fashion. Scripture scholars usually take this grammati- cal ineptness as a sign of a passage’s early importance in the Christian community, something they were so ardent about that their language never got refined. What leaves us in this condition? Re-telling the plot line of an action movie or the play-by-play of a sporting event? When was the last time any of us was so excited by our faith in Christ that we were left grasping for words, stumbling over our own errors in speech? It may be bad grammar, but it is an excellent way to inspire others with the message of Christ! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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The of Baptism Profession of Faith was received by: was made by:

Sarah Louise Brown Murphy Chase Jordan Fappier

Ellie Grace Hicks Sacrament of Confirmation & was received by: Tanner William McKinney Geovarrie Lopez First Communion & was made by: Morgan Maurice On May 31st, Nativity Cathedral Chase Jordan Frappier Ellie Grace Hicks Chase Jordan Frappier Tanner William McKinney Ellie Grace Hicks & & Sarah Louise Brown Murphy Sarah Louise Brown Murphy

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A FEW THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ST. JOSEPH, FATHER OF JESUS

1) He has no recorded words in Scripture explain why he apparently died while Jesus was a He protected the immaculate Mother of God and young man, as well as explains why some people are helped raise of the Universe! But he is not referred to as Jesus’ “brothers” and “sisters” in the quoted. Rather, he’s a silent, humble servant of God Gospels: they could have been Joseph’s children from who does his task well, and no more. a previous marriage, and so were Jesus’ step-siblings.

2) He is not even mentioned in the Gospel of Mark – 5) Veneration of him goes back at least to the 9th CH or most of the New Testament century. An early title used to honor him was nutritor Joseph is mentioned in Matthew, Luke, once in John Domini, meaning “guardian of the Lord.” (someone calls Jesus “the son of Joseph”) – and that’s it. He’s not mentioned at all in Mark or in the rest of 6) He has 2 feast days. The Solemnity of St. Joseph the New Testament. is March 19th (if this falls on a weekday during Lent, you can break your fast!), and the Feast of St. Joseph 3) His exit from the story of the Gospels is left the Worker is May 1st. Of course, he’s also included unexplained in Scripture. He’s an important figure in in the Feast of the (December 27, 2020), the Nativity narratives of Matthew and Luke, and he and he’s certainly a part of the Christmas story. is included in the story of finding the 12-year-old Jesus with the teachers of the Law in the Temple. 7) He’s the patron of many things: the Universal But that’s the last we hear of him. Mary comes up Church, a happy death, families, fathers, expectant several times during Jesus’ ministry, but Joseph is mothers, travelers, immigrants, craftsmen, engineers, gone without a trace. So what happened to him? and workers. He’s also the patron of the Americas, Various traditions explain this gap by saying that Canada, China, Croatia, Mexico, Korea, Austria, Joseph died around Jesus’ 20th birthday. Belgium, Peru, the Philippines and Vietnam. So start asking for his intercession! 4) He may have been an old widower. Scripture doesn’t tell us how old Joseph was when he married 8) Josephology is a thing! Among the sub-disciplines Mary, or really anything about his previous life. An of , you’ve probably heard of early tradition, though, claims that he was about 90 and . But did you know there’s years old, and that he had been previously married, Josephology now? Of course, St. Joseph has been a had children from that previous marriage, and that his figure of theological interest for centuries. But only in wife had died, leaving him a widower. In this the 20th century did some people start to gather the account, he knew that Mary had taken a vow of Church’s insights about him into a sub-discipline of virginity, and he was chosen to marry Mary and serve its own. In the 1950s, three centers dedicated to the as her protector in part because he was older and not study of St. Joseph were opened: one in Spain, one in interested in starting another family. This helps to Italy, and one in Canada.

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St. Joseph was chosen by God to be the head of the A PRAYER FOR PARENTS Holy Family. He was a faithful husband to Mary, and a devoted foster father to Jesus. Sacred Scripture portrays O glorious St. Joseph, him as a pious man who always followed the will of God. to you God committed the care of His only begotten Son as the model of fatherhood. It is a lot to amid the many dangers of this world. live up to. He isn’t quoted but his influence reaches We come to you and ask you beyond words. He is the patron of many things and places, to take under your special protection his contribution and presence is strong and quiet. Steadfast the children God has given us. CH in his faith, he does as God wills and receives little Through holy baptism they became children of God obvious credit. and members of His holy Church. Thank you to all the fathers, who do their best, who We consecrate them to you today, believe (sometimes) no one is listening, who support their that through this families with love, time and effort, who smile when they they may become your foster children. hear their children say….”thanks mom!” Guard them, Please know you are loved and appreciated for all you guide their steps in life, do! form their hearts after the hearts of Jesus and Mary. St. Joseph, who felt the tribulation and worry of a parent when the child Jesus was lost, READINGS FOR THE WEEK protect our dear children for time and eternity.

Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, May you be their father and counsellor. 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Let them, like Jesus, Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; grow in age Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 as well as in wisdom and grace before God and men. Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Preserve them from the corruption of his world, 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 and give us the grace one day Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; to be united with them in Heaven forever. Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Amen.

Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29

Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 FATHERHOOD

Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; When a father gives to his son, both laugh; Mt 8:5-17 when a son gives to his father, both cry.

Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42 William Shakespeare

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PETITIONS FOR PRAYER COLLECTION Owen Barlow JUNE 13 & 14 WELCOMED INTO THE Donna Bass LIGHT OF Cheryl Boatner Envelopes Will be Electronic Giving published GOD’S FACE Beverly Carver James Cassibry E-Giving (web) next Cash week Donovan Cirksena Ron Cole TODAY’S SPECIAL †John Paul Jones Catherine Cooper COLLECTION James Thomas Crawford Lynn Digacomo Special Father’s Day for Diocesan Melvin Dubuisson Priest Supplemental (Jun 21/22) Dilberto Ednacot Davis & Leslie Ezelle UPCOMING SPECIAL Winstead COLLECTION MASS INTENTIONS Lionel Fayard John French Peter’s Pence (Jun 27/28) Tues, Jun 23, 11am Solan Garner +Cecil Borzik Lexi, Blake & Kamden Grimes Leo Hamel +Laura Creel Blakely Quinn Hammons WEEKLY/MONTHLY +Mildred Vandenberg CONTRIBUTIONS Marie Harshbarger Jerry Hemphill Please remember that the following Thurs, Jun 25, 11am Jimmy Hillman collections are still an important part of our CH Louise Hoselle church and The Church and we hope you Michele Bishop Marie Elizabeth Kuechler are able to continue your support: +Mary Hamel Schwulst Dottie Hertzog Kelly Mike Kurowski Catholic Sharing Appeal Anne Ladner SVdP Society (5th Sunday) Diane Ladner Roger Ladner Today, is a special collection to supple- Vick Ladner ment our retired priests fund. This fund is a Sherry Long special way for the people of the diocese to Olga Morgan express their concern and support for the Elmer Mullins welfare of those who have dedicated their Leonard Nahlen lives in service to our pastoral care. Please Kathleen O’Connell be generous with your prayers and gifts. Daniel Owen Renee Pennell Next weekend, is a special collection Henrietta Peters for Peter’s Pence. This collection provides Sat, Jun 27, 4pm Martita Pierce Francis with the funds to carry out his Garrett Ryle charitable works around the world. The +Harold Barnes & Family Michael Shiyou proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on +Cathy McIntyre Mickey Slade the margins of society, including victims of Joyce Tuminello Smith Sun, Jun 28, 9am Kym Bass Stevens war, oppression, and disasters. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. For more Joe Weems St Thomas the Apostle Terry Welch information please visit, www.usccb.org/ peters-pence Parish Family Sullivan Wilson ...and all people across the globe inflicted with Please address all correspondence to the Sun, Jun 28, 11:30am Coronavirus, strength for church office at, their loved ones and P.O. Box 1529, Long Beach, MS, 39560 +Bruce Anthony God’s protection for those who care for them.

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