St. Ignatius Catholic Church 597 Walker’s Road, P.O. Box 2638 Office Phone: 345-949-6797 Fax: 345-945-2594 Web Page: www.saint-ignatius-cayman.org E-Mail : [email protected]

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Rev. Blackman Road, West Bay Phone: 345-949-6797

St. Ignatius July 27, 2008—Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time & Christ the Redeemer

Parish Priest From the Paulpit Rev. Paul Ballien This is the last of the World Youth Day reports. Although this was written in Australia, by the time you read Associate Priest this, I will be safe and sound back in Cayman, God willing. Rev. Alexander Crasta On Friday the 18th, the Bishop from Fargo, North Dakota (I'm sorry I wasn't able to catch his name) gave a very powerful talk at our catechetical session. He talked about how we should strive for sainthood. He also talked Deacon about how we should not take a cafeteria approach to our faith, but instead we need to accept the entire body of the Rev. Mr. Joseph Biggs Church's teachings. One of the examples he brought up was abortion, which he took a forceful stance against. A couple of pointed questions he asked in this regard was this: At what specific moment did your life begin? And the Music Directors second question is: What gives your life more dignity today than when you were in the womb? His point on this St Ignatius: second question is that it is only God who can bestow dignity on the human person, it doesn't originate from us. Mr. Simon Donoghue The next day we made our pilgrim walk to Randwick where the Papal World Youth Day Mass was to be held on Sunday. It was a very manageable 4.5 kilometer walk from where we began. By the time we reached the site, it Christ the Redeemer: was about 3:30 in the afternoon, and so we found a spot where we could set up our sleeping bags and mats for the Mr. Albert Chin night. Without a doubt, it was crowded. There were nearly a half a million pilgrims there. In our area, we were surrounded by people from Italy and Mexico. All evening long there were Christian rock bands playing and people Religious Education dancing and singing. It was noisy, lively and exciting. I spent some time wandering around trying to see how close Director I could get to the stage, and in the process I met up with a number of people I knew. I got fairly close to the stage Mr. O’Neil Miller too, but it took a long time to get there and back to our section because we were a good distance from the stage, and there were a lot of people to maneuver around. Church Secretary I also spent some time that evening in the Adoration tent where they had the Eucharist exposed. It was a little Mrs. May U. Ursua more quiet there, and warm, which was important because it had dropped into the 40s once night fell. Thank good- ness our sleeping bags were warm. It was a trick though trying to fall asleep because many people were still up Youth Minister singing and dancing past midnight. Even during the night, some of us in our group had the unpleasant experience Mr. Jeremy Rice of being inadvertantly stepped on as people would be wandering past us at all hours in order to get to the toilets. What can I say? It was an experience. Year 7-13 Principal The next morning, everyone began waking up with sun around 7:00am. We had morning prayer and then Mr. Peter Embleton Mass with Benedict XVI. This is now my third World Youth Day, and with each one I experience, Phone: 949-9250 I appreciate it more and more. Fax: 949-5497 The Pope in his homily talked about Pentecost (The theme of this World Youth Day was: "Receive the Power of the Holy Spirit."), and how those gathered here are in a "new Upper Room" where the Holy Spirit comes upon

us to inspire us to go out and witness to the rest of the world. The power of the Holy Spirit is a gift that we must Year KG-6 Principal use to break through our indifference and conformity to this age. He then asked us, what will you leave to the next Mrs. Jennifer Paul-O’Donnell generation? What legacy will you leave? Will we live in the Spirit or conform to the errors of our day? He then Phone: 949-9250 told us that a new generation of Christians is being raised up and called to respect life. We are being called to help Fax: 945-6230 build a world in which God's gift of life was welcomed and love was not greedy or self-seeking, but pure, faithful and genuinely free. Vice Principal He then spoke of a new age in which hope liberates us from the shallowness, apathy and self-absorption which Mr. Frank Braccia deadens our souls and poisons our relationships. Interior emptiness and despair is present in this world in a Phone: 949-9250 desperate search for meaning. We need the Holy Spirit to help us find fulfillment through love. The Pope then also Fax: 945-6230 said that our Church is in need of this renewal, and to not be afraid to use our talents to serve others. Without a doubt, this homily was a lot of food for thought, so don't be surprised if I elaborate on it in future St. Ignatius School homilies to come. Administrative Staff The last three days in Sydney were spent touring the city. A number of people in our group really liked the Mrs. Deborah Huggins koalas in the wild life exhibit. I am sure many of you will hear more about the experiences of our youth in the days Mrs. Anita McIntyre and weeks to come. It truly was an adventure, and more importantly, a spiritually enriching experience. Mrs. Rashmi Arun Ms. Kelly Brown God Bless, Mr. Thomas Lasley Fr. Paul Ballien

Website Mr. Paul deFreitas St. Ignatius Mass Intentions St. Ignatius Catholic Church 597 Walker’s Road Saturday: July 26th Fr. Paul 6:00 pm Asuncion Uson (dec’d) Mass times: Leila Marie-Anne Maw’s intention Monday - Friday 7:00 am Bishop Charles Dufour’s intention req. by Bridgette Friday 6:00 pm Terry Watling (special intention) req. by Susan Sunday: July 27th Saturday 6:00 pm Fr. Paul 8:00 am O’Neil and Karyl Miller (wedding anniversary) Sunday 8:00 am, 11:30 am & 6:00 pm Sharon Diaz (b’day) Alta Archer (special intention)req. by Christine S. First Saturday of the month: 8:30 am Fr. Paul 11:30am People of the Parish Confessions: Fr. Alex 6:00 pm Bridgette Telfer’s intentions Penny (special intention) req. by Tom Sat. 5:00pm-5:45 pm Teresita Salise (dec’d) req. by Heidi Monday: July 28th Christ the Redeemer Fr. Alex 7:00 am Martin Stoer (dec’d) req. by R. Corbin Souls in Purgatory req. by Angela Catholic Church Raejani (special intention) req. by Christine S. Rev. Blackman Road, West Bay Tuesday: July 29th Fr. Alex 7:00 am Medorinia Gadia (dec’d) Mass times: Artemio Uson Sr. (dec’d) Sunday: 9:45 am John (traveling mercies) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wednesday:July 30th Fr. Paul 7:00am Franklyn Wong (b’day) req. by A. Miller ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Angelica Acevedo (b’day) req. by Lily Sick Calls: Julio Azuero (b’day) req. by Lily Please notify the parish—949-6797 Thursday: July 31st Fr. Paul 7:00 am Rosaleen Crobin (b’day) Rosary: Bishop Charles Dufour’s intention req. by Bridgette St. Ignatius: Friday: August 1st Monday—Friday in Adoration Chapel 7:30am-8:00am Fr. Paul 7:00 am Troy Sulliman Saturdays at 10:00am, 1st Sat. after 8:30 am mass Fr. Alex 6:00 pm People of Christ the Redeemer: Saturday: August 2nd Tuesdays at 7:30 pm Fr. Paul 8:30 am O’Neil Miller (b’day)

Christian Chu Fook Prayer Meeting: Fr. Alex 6:00 pm Maria Whorms (dec’d) req. by Sheny Eden St. Ignatius—Wednesday 6:00pm Fr. Christopher Opera’s intentions Christ the Redeemer —Wednesday 6:30pm Sunday: August 3rd Fr. Alex 8:00 am Terry Watling (special intention) req. by Susan Music Ministry: Fr. Alex 11:30am St. Ignatius: Fr. Paul 6:00 pm Choir practice Sundays at 9:30am—Everyone welcome! Christ the Redeemer: Christ the Redeemer Mass Intentions Sundays at 9:30am WB—Everyone welcome! Sunday: July 27th Sunday School & First Communion: Fr. Alex 9:45 am Fr. Devon Nash’s intention req. by J. Balls Sunday mornings @ 10:15am to 11:15am Fr. Michael Tapajna’s intention req. J. Balls All Children of the Parish are welcome to come to classes, please Sunday: August 3rd call Mr. Miller for details. Fr. Paul 9:45 am People of the Parish

Confirmation: Classes are held on Saturdays from 4:00pm to 5:15pm. Scripture Readings for the Week For students in Years 7-9 of High School. Also for other High Beginning July 19, 2008 School aged students who have not been Confirmed Saturday: July 26th Saints Joachim & Anne (Memorial) Baptisms: Jeremiah 7:1-11; Matthew 13:24-30 To be held on the second Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 Next class: July 29th & August 5th Sunday: July 27th 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 (109A); Romans 8:28-30 Please call the Parish Office at 949-6797 to register for classes. Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 Next Baptism: August 10, 2008 Monday: July 28th Jeremiah 13:1-11; Matthew 13:31-35

Marriages: Tuesday: July 29th Saint Martha (Memorial) Jeremiah 14:17-22; John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42 Please call Fr. Alex. Six months notice needed, and completion of pre-marital instruction. Wednes: July 30th Jeremiah 15: 10, 16-21; Matthew 13:44-46 Classes will be offered twice a year, the next classes will be on Thursday: July 31st Saint Ignatius of Loyola (Memorial) October 18 & 19, 2008 Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 13:47-53 Please call the Parish office to register for classes. Friday: Aug. 1st Saint Alphonsus Liguori (Memorial) Jeremiah 26:1-9; Matthew 13:54-58 Catholic Women’s League Saturday: Aug. 2nd Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24; Matthew 14:1-12 Meet every 4th Sunday at 9:45 am in the Cry Room Sunday: Aug. 3rd Isaiah 55:1-3 (112A); Romans 8:35, 37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 ANNOUNCEMENTS Holy Father’s Prayer Intention SUNDAY REFLECTION for July 2008 We Treasure the Reign of God General: That there may be an increase in the number of those who volunteer to serve the Christian community with gener- Invitation to reflect….. ous and prompt availability In this series of sayings, continues his teaching about the reign of God. What will it be like? What can we expect? His teaching is both clear as a bell, and yet filled Mission: That World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia may kindle with mystery we cannot fully plumb. the fire of divine love in numerous young people and render them The treasure in the field he describes must have been a very great treasure. The sowers of hope for a new humanity. fellow who found it, the text tells us, hid it so he could go and buy the entire field! He sold all he had to posses this great treasure. And the merchant who sold everything to buy that fine pearl must nearly have put HURRICANE PRAYER himself out of business. Apparently it wasn’t the enterprise of selling pearls that at- O Holy Father, all the elements of the nature obey your com- tracted him, but the beauty of the one fine pearl that superseded all others. Apparently half measures won’t do when it comes to fine pearls. mands, including hurricanes. Calm the storms that threatens us And then there’s that fishing crew netted fish of every kind. Here Jesus presents a and turn our fear of Your power into praise of your goodness. warning. At the end, only the good fish will be kept; the bad ones will be thrown out Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and forgotten. Hmmmm. Which are the good and which are the bad? The text leaves and reigns with the Holy Spirit, one God forever and that unclear for us. In today’s world, it can be very difficult to sort out the good pearls of the best fish ever...AMEN. from all the others. We are confused by a cacophony of noise coming from every- where; media. World Wide Web, neighbors, family, and our own inner voices. Which voice is God? How can we sort it out? The key to all this is found in a single word, RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults easy to overlook, in the first line of the reading. Look again. Jesus teaches us that the mark of the right choice, the way we can know it, is that we RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, are religious classes de- will experience joy. In the old Baltimore Catechism, widely used in the Church until signed for adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Vatican II, we were taught that God made us to know love, and serve him, but with faith and for adult Catholics who have not received their first Holy Com- the ultimate goal of being happy. When we pause to take the temperature of your munion and Confirmation. conscience, finding deep joy tells you that you have made the right choices, even if Thousands of people convert to Catholicism each year, and they all go the times are tough, even if the work is terribly hard, still, if there is joy deep in your through the same procedure. heart, it is a sign that God’s reign is present within you.

Our classes are mainly to educate non-Catholics on the fundamentals of Catholicism to prepare people to convert and encounter Jesus in the Sac- For Your Reflection….. raments. The RCIA classes are held every week, and the RCIA process • What are the times or decisions in my life that have clearly resulted in a deep includes several steps. inner sense of joy? The process provides the opportunity to ask questions to get an idea • How could I reflect more fully on the decisions I make to determine if they will about Catholicism and learn about scriptures and Jesus Christ. lead me to the reign of God? This is followed by participants accepting Jesus Christ as their savior, and • What guidance could Church leadership or members of the Church offer me or they begin going to Mass on Sunday as they further their commitment to the whole community to live more in expectation of God being realized in eve- the faith. ryday life?

During Lent, the six-week preparation time for Easter, participants are then accepted as candidates for the Sacraments (including the Sacra- Invitation to Act…… ments of Initiation – Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation). • At home, talk together at the supper table about hoe God’s reign is present in If you are interested in learning more details about the RCIA process, your household. In other words, does your daily life lead the members of your please contact O’Neil Miller ASAP at 949-6797 or by email at household to deep joy and a sense of God’s presence? • On your own, keep a log of all the decisions you are asked to make in a single [email protected]. week— and your response to each. Don’t leave anything out—financial, medi- cal, social, relational, ministerial, ethical-include everything. Share this with a The Grotto Gift Shop Roster friend or spiritual director. July 26th, Sat.—May Ursua & Wendy George • As a group, establish a network through which people facing difficult choices in July 27th, Sun. 8am—Patrick Broderick & Dubadah Boldeau your parish can find support and help. 11:30 am—Kristina Abbott & Susan Watling 6pm—JD Mosley-Matchett • Share with someone your joy in belonging to God. • Reflect on the blessings in your life. Take time to thank God for them. Aug. 2nd, Sat.—May Ursua & Jannel Malasan Aug. 3rd, Sun. 8am—Patrick Broderick. Source: www.stjerome.online.org 11:30am—Kristina Abbott & Patricia Tibbetts 6pm—FayAnne DeFreitas “The stewardship Committee will be vacuuming the church pews If you are unable to help on your shift, please let the office know in order that we may assign someone else. over this week end of the first and Second August. We will be vacuuming the Church pews on the Friday evening after the 6:00PM Pre-Marriage Course Mass and we are asking for assistance from parishioners, especially For all couples who are getting married at St. Ignatius Church or else- those who are employed in the cleaning industry. If they have access where, Pre-Marriage course will be held on October 18th, from 9am-4pm to regular or commercial vacuum cleaners, we would welcome their and use. On Saturday from 9:30AM to 12:00PM we will be vacuuming October 19th , from 12:30pm-5pm. Call the Parish office at 949-6797 to the floors and cleaning the windows.

Offertory Collection for the weekend of July 19 & 20 , 2008 If you are willing to help, please give May Ursua at the church office St. Ignatius Church CI$ 4,088.27 telephone #949-6797 or Jennison Nunez telephone #916-2528 your & Christ the Redeemer CI$ 681.79 name and telephone number and tell us which day you will be able to Thank you for your generosity and good stewardship for all that God has given you. assist. This is part of our Christian calling in giving back of our Time BOTH IN LIFE AND DEATH WE BELONG TO THE LORD. PLEASE RE- and Talent to God. Thank you in advance for all your kind assis- MEMBER YOUR CHURCH IN YOUR WILL. tance.“ Our Prayer List for the Sick Celia Menzies Darling Rivers Ilsa Hernandes Raejani Lopez St. Ignatius Worship Schedule Rainer Carlos Fred Scott Don DeCordova Harry Cupid Josie Mota Lynne Wilson Arthur Chisholm Annice Duffel Denise Auger Jackie Collins Norman A. Clarke Tony Bodden Saturday:July 26th, 6:00 pm Gary/Cindy Hogan Margie Marshall Thomas Charlie Ebanks David Perry Lectors: L. McLaughlin Claudette Lewis Camelino Angel Lillis Aguero Domingo Capalad Rosemary Campbell Pasqua Lepidi Dorothy Robertson Samantha Ong E.M: Denniston, A. Miller, T. Wight, M. Stafford Peggy Stevens Marjorie Royal Jazztine dela Rosa Cornelio Capito Sr. Ushers: C. Duggan, J. Cridland, G. Huggins, S. Gunby, Mark Fitsgerald Tom Clark Ruben Zaragosa Melvin Augustine A. Ursua James Giles Orma Lawrence Tyler Bush Maureen McField Lizma Ebanks Ronald Robbins Carol Kadie Frazier Sunday: July 27th, 8:00 am Herman Gapor Sr. Leonora C. Gomez Rolma DaCosta` Stephen Duval Lectors: C. Fercol Naomer Ramos Wini Chung Ann Carla Pareno Resty Carlos Ramona Ebanks Martha Welcome E.M: O. Miller, B. Conolly, C. Hennings, C. Broderick Shirley Classens Silvia Balbina Jonathan Moxamq J. Scott, A. Lewis Helen de Mercado Esmay Ebanks Geraldine Wilson Ushers: W. Pineau, P. Broderick, R. Goubalt, K. Lopez, Gregorio Abrenica Maria Silva Frank Banks Oral Ford Lucina Franco Ula Howden B. Augustine, K. Guiste, L. Castillo Jonnell Blackburn Yvonne Yumagi Henrique Williams Sunday: July 27th, 11:30 am Tony Pacheco Tom & Karen Wilfred Pereira Lectors: May Ursua, C. Pimentel Sheila Jacaban George Smith Sherry Esteen Ann Delaney Howard Virginia Cordero Idolly Zuniga E.M: A. Ursua, P. Hackenberg, Denise Herman Tucker Cajie & Celina Cindy Hogan Ushers: F. Cardozo, D. Furtado, E. Kozaily Janette Wong Pascoal Noranha Josiah Estrella Rita Markham Adam Horne Antaneya Baptist Sunday: July 27th, 6:00 pm Gloria Pulido Alma Hernandes Lisa Edwards Lectors: Evort Ebanks Honorata Gonzales Charli Louise Foster E.M: P. Olszewski, J. Burton, D. Saalfeld Ushers: T. DeLisser, D. DeCordova, H. Barriga, T. Black, Please pray that the Healing Hand of the Lord touches all our sick bringing consolation to B. Saalfeld the aged, peace of soul to the terminally ill, and strength to those who are young and all Saturday:August 2nd, 6:00 pm those in our parish and families who are suffering. May all of them know God’s healing love. We pray also for the sick not listed and those in hospitals. Lectors: May Ursua (Please call 949-6797 to add any sick to our list) E.M: P. Pace, S. Gittens, T. Wight, A. Ursua Ushers: C. Duggan, J. Cridland, G. Huggins, S. Gunby, A. Ursua The Chapel of the Blessed Sunday: August 3rd, 8:00 am Lectors: H. Sulliman, Sacrament E.M: J. Scott, W. Pineau, J. Nunez, A. Nunez, B. Conolly 10th Anniversary 4th July 2008 Ushers: W. Pineau, P. Broderick, R. Goubalt, K. Lopez, “...could you not watch one hour with Me?” B. Augustine, K. Guiste, L. Castillo Sunday: August 3rd 11:30 am St. Matthew Until further notice, the following are the hours for Exposition of the Lectors: J. Salcedo Most Blessed Sacrament: E.M: D. Soriano, P. Hackenberg, V. Foster Ushers: F. Cardozo, D. Furtado, E. Kozaily Mon. to Friday after morning Mass to midnight Sunday: August 3rd, 6:00 pm Weekends Sat.- 7:00 am - midnight Lectors: J. Aurelio Sun.- 10:00 am - midnight E.M: S. Cridland, H. Barriga, D. Saalfeld, P. Olszewski Ushers: T. DeLisser, D. DeCordova, H. Barriga, T. Black, Adorers are needed for the following hours: B. Saalfeld Monday 11:00—Noon NEW Noon—1:00 pm NEW Wednesday 10:00—11:00am 11:00—Noon share Christ the Redeemer Worship Schedule Noon—1:00 pm share 3:00—4:00 pm Sunday: July 27th, 9:45 am Thursday 1:00—2:00pm Lectors: Lennie Hew, Jackie Balls 10:00—11:00pm E.M: Gloria Powery, Mike Brown Friday 3:00—4:00pm Ushers: Sal Awe, Tony Catalanotto Saturday 8:00— 9:00 pm Share 9:00-10:00am

Sunday: August 3rd, 9:45 am If you are able to take on one of these hours, please put your name and phone number Lectors: Mike Brown, Nancy Saur on the “Adorers Needed” sheet on the bulletin board in the chapel. Alternatively, feel E.M: Desiree Miller, Phil Pace free to put your name and phone number in any of the roster time slots with only one Ushers: Sal Awe, Cecil Chan A Sue name. (The roster is also located on the bulletin board in the chapel.)

In addition, all Adorers and visitors to the chapel are asked to check the “I Need a Substitute” sheet just outside the chapel door to see if you can help. Please also check the notices on the notice board.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chairperson: Angela Miller Vice-Chairperson: Michael Lockwood Secretary: Adrianne Webb Other elected members: Chris Duggan, Jean Pereira, Marguerite Wight, Michael Lockwood, Sandra Lichtenstein, Hudson Lopez Albert Chin Commissions: Worship: Adrianne Webb Christian Service: Patrick Broderick Evangelization: Deborah Kirkconnell Stewardship: Elie Kozaily Education: Jeremy Rice Board of Governors: Chris Duggan

Pastoral: Fr. Paul, Fr. Alex and Deacon Joe