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Immaculate Heart of Mary / John Paul II and Missions Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 MEDITATION IHM / JP II February 17, 2019 † 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office What an audience has in today’s Gospel! “A great crowd of his 353 South Pagosa Boulevard disciples and a large number of people from all over Judea and Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon.” Disciples, pagans, and devout Jews gathered together to hear Jesus speak in the Sermon on the Mount. All Office Hours: of these people had something in common. was someone to be bargained Mon.–Thurs. 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. with, and if God liked you, you were rewarded with good fortune. This Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Sunday, Jesus tells us a different story. “Woe to you who are rich? who are Phones: filled now? who laugh? when all speak well of you. Blessed are you who are Pope John Paul II (970) 731-5744 poor? you who are now hungry? when people hate you and when they Fax (970) 731-2151 exclude you and insult you.” Jesus completely flips the script on what it means to be blessed by God. What he proclaims as “woe” are states of life email: [email protected] we often strive for, and “blessed” are the states we work hard to avoid! www.popejohnpauliichurch.org Jesus is concerned with the kingdom of God and the world to come, not the Father Kenny Udumka, Pastor typical structures of power and privilege. The word “now” appears often in these statements. Why? If you are well “now,” that’s beside the point. To be rich in this life has no direct bearing on your immortal . If you’re struggling “now,” that’s not an indication that God has forgotten you or that –– in light of eternity –– you’re worse off than someone else. In fact, it could be an indicator that you’re enduring something that will bring you to a place of greater, joy in the future. Pope John Paul II This Sunday, consider your priorities. Who do we reject as not blessed, and 353 South Pagosa Blvd. thereby inflict woe upon ourselves? When we encounter difficult situations in our own lives, do we see them as opportunities to remember God and lean on His and grace?

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2IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY / POPE JOHN PAUL II • PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO MASS SCHEDULE Monday 7:30 a.m. JP II (Communion Service) Tuesday 5:15 p.m. JP II (last Tuesday of the month for the sick) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. JP II First Saturday 8:00 a.m. JP II Saturday 5:00 p.m. JP II Sunday 9:00 a.m. JP II 11:15 a.m. IHM A birthday party is going to be held for CONFESSION Saturdays 3:45–4:45 p.m. JP II And by appointment – Call Office following 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Narthex. READINGS Please watch the bulletin for more details. Week of February 17, 2019

Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 4, 6 [40:5a]/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/ Ash Wednesday is March 6 Lk 6:17, 20-26

Please bring in any old palms from last year and place them on the Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 office desk in the Narthex or in the back of IHM. We will burn them for and 8, 16bc-17, 20-21 [14a]/ ashes for Ash Wednesday. Mk 8:11-13 Friday Night Fish Fries begin March 8 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/ Ps 29:1a and 2, 3ac-4, 3b and 9c-10 [11b]/Mk 8:14-21

Women’s Retreat Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/ Monsignor. Ken Leone and Father John Lager invite all women to Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [17a]/ the 19th Annual Women’s Journey Retreat to be held at the YMCA Mk 8:22-26 of the Rockies in Estes Park the weekend of March 8-10, 2019. Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16- The theme is “Praying Through Lent”. 18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [20b]/ Call or text Patti Hayes at 720-608-1607 for details and register at Mk 8:27-33 www.coloradocatholicretreats.org by March 3rd. Contact Karen Smoody at 303-588-0461 or Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, [email protected] by March 3rd. 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-3, SAVE THE DATE! 4-5, 10-11 [cf. 1]/Mk 9:2-13 Next Sunday: Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12- MAY 16-19, 2019 13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, ACTS RETREAT FOR MEN 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

To register contact one of the following: Manny Trujillo, Director, [email protected] 970-946-2080 Gregg Heid, Co-Director, [email protected] 303-750-6764 Frank Sciacca, Co-Director, [email protected] 970-507-3122

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 • SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3 Recognizing that we are sinners in order to know the mystery of Jesus

Lupe Henrichsen, Jim Web er, Thirdly, the pope said, “to come to know Les Beto , Jack F leuridas, Christ we need to know ourselves, that is, we F lora Madrid, Jo y ce Web b , need to be in the habit of accusing ourselves,” of Richard To uchsto ne, calling ourselves “sinners.” Paul Hansen, Brad D uran, “One cannot adore without accusing oneself. Lo u Po ma, Teresita Perce, To enter into this bottomless and boundless sea, Carl Patrick, Sharo n Sampso n, which is the mystery of Christ, these things are needed. Prayer: ‘Father, send Jim Sew ard, E dgar Arellano , me the Spirit that he might lead me to know Jesus.’ Second, adoring the Mel Cassio, Kathy Kulyk, mystery, entering into the mystery through adoration. And third, accusing Frank Chavez oneself: ‘I am a man of unclean lips.’” Ple ase c all the pari sh offi c e to have a The pope concluded: “May the Lord also grant us this grace which Paul name added to our Prayer List. asked for the Ephesians, this grace of coming to know Christ.” Ple ase c all to have the m re move d. Please consider spending one hour with Our Lord. Ple ase se nd your prayer requests to Adoration of the Blessed 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on the First Monday, February 4, at JP II 8:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon every Thursday at JP II Benediction at 12:30 p.m.

7: 00 p.m .–8: 00 p.m . First Monday of t he m ont h a t JP II 8: 00 a .m .–12: 00 Noon eve ry T hursday a t JP II Know a young adult who may have Be ne di c t i on a t 12: 30 p.m . a calling to serve this summer? Send them information about Totus Tuus! Classes January, April, July, Octobe r. Fi rst Tue sd ay at 6 : 3 0 p.m. They must have at least one year of C all the Offi c e for i nformation. college and be able to commit their time from May 30 until August 2. Sundays 10:00 a .m . JP II There is a small weekly stipend that Ca l l t he Pari sh Offi c e a t 731-5744 they will receive. They will work with 2 to 3 other Catholic young C ontac t Pari sh Offi c e at le ast adults traveling to different parishes nine months prior to wedding date . in Colorado to teach the , Contact Office before maki ng specifically the mysteries of the and the . arrange me nts w i th the mortuary. Totus Tuus was John Paul II’s apostolic motto. It is a phrase C ontac t Pari sh Offi c e 7 3 1 -57 4 4 . meaning “totally thine” and expressed his personal Consecration to Mary based on the spiritual approach of Saint and the I ntere sted i n be c omi ng C atholic ? in his works. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. JP II Call the Parish Office 731-5744 To learn more about Totus Tuus: for information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v5rJiadOJQ&app=desktop

4IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY / POPE JOHN PAUL II • PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO SAINT PARISH Feast Day: February 23 COUNCIL Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, of Saint Rev. Kenny Udumka, Pastor Deacon Pat McKenzie and friend of Saint Ignatius of Juanita Archuleta Antioch, was a revered Christian leader during Mary Jo Coulehan the first half of the second century. Chris Gallegos Saint Ignatius, on his way to to be Ron Halvorson martyred, visited Polycarp at Smyrna, and later Doug Purcell Bernie Schuchart at Troas wrote him a personal letter. The Asia Gene Tautges Minor Churches recognized Polycarp’s leadership by choosing him as a representative to discuss MISSION with the date of the Easter celebration in Rome—a major controversy in the MAYORDOMOS early Church. St. Francis Floriann Gallegos Only one of the many letters written by 970-883-2448 Polycarp has been preserved, the one he wrote to St. James the Church of Philippi in Macedonia. Ben and Lupita Gallegos 970-264-2319 At 86, Polycarp was led into the crowded Smyrna stadium to be burned alive. St. The flames did not harm him and he was finally killed by a dagger. The Carrie Espinosa centurion ordered the saint’s body burned. The “Acts” of Polycarp’s 946-3138 Chromo Mission Station martyrdom are the earliest preserved, fully reliable account of a Christian Sandy Bramwell martyr’s death. He died in 155. 970-264-5959 Polycarp was recognized as a Christian leader by all Asia Minor Christians—a strong fortress of faith and loyalty to Jesus Christ. His own strength emerged from his trust in God, even when events contradicted this trust. Living among pagans and under a government opposed to the new religion, he led and fed his flock. Like the Good Shepherd, he laid down his life for his sheep and kept them from more persecution in Smyrna. He summarized his trust in God just before he died: “Father… I bless Thee, for Food Pantry currently needs having made me worthy of the day and the hour…” (Acts of Martyrdom, pasta and pasta sauce. Chapter 14). Saint Polycarp is the of: Earaches and Dysentery Thank you for your continued generosity!

Silent Meadows Spiritual Day Retreats for Adults Lenten Retreat The following retreat will be offered three times during Lent in order to Bulletin Notices Deadline: Fridays–8 days accommodate more people. before the bulletin is distributed. Power in the Tongue Our tongue can be a “blessings” or a “curse.” Let us examine our use of the tongue in our own lives. What can we do to make it Send to: [email protected] a blessing to others rather than a curse? How do we tame our tongue creating Bulletin INSERT Deadline: a more Christ centered life? Join us to see how opening our heart to Scripture, By Noon on Wednesdays prayer, and the Holy Spirit we can experience God’s transforming power. Dates offered: Saturdays, March 2, March 9 and March 16, 2019. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS! Fee each retreat: $40.00 includes Breakfast and Lunch. Call Mary Ann to register: 970-759-2833. More info www.silentmeadowsretreat.com.

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 • SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5 “Young people are the face of the Church’s future.” –

Augusta Happ, RE Coordinat or Anne McGarry, Gregg Heid Gloria Bissmeyer, Darlene Cassio Pam Levoniu s 731- 5744 [email protected] Roses are red

Violets are blue

Thank you, Thank you, to all of You!! Thank you to all of you who posted a love note on our Wall of Love. Our goal of 100 hearts has fallen short this year but the RE Students loved reading all your notes. The top three were: TEACHING THE RE STUDENTS LEARNING ABOUT GOD, GOING TO MASS The RE students have promised to keep their note of love close to their N eed a gift and don’t want to go heart all year long. Let us follow their lead and do the same. th e crowded store? Looking for something for a special occasion? Stop by the JP II N arthex and check ou t the new inventory at

There are great gift ideas for Announcements!! Announcements!! Announcements!! the new born baby, Baptism, Calling all RE families and VBS volunteers the RE needs your vote. and accessories, Vacation Bible School is only a short 4 months away and the mementos, and su rprises for RE Office needs your help choosing VBS 2019 Theme. someone special. Stop by the JPII Narthex and cast your vote today. All proceeds from The three themes to choose from are: To Mars and Beyond go toward ou r Pagosa Springs The Incredible Race Catholic Commu nity Teen Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer You th foru ms su ch as Steu benville and Sou thwest It’s not too early to sign up to volunteer at Vacation Bible School. Catholic You th Conference. We need teen and adult volunteers to make the 2019 Vacation Bible School the best ever. Thank you to everyone who continu es to su pport Please contact Augusta Happ in the Parish RE Office @ 970-731-5744.

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