HOLY VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE, QUEEN OF THE ANGELS MEDITATION AND MOTHER OF THE AMERICAS. August 2, 2020 WE FLY TO YOU TODAY AS YOUR BELOVED CHILDREN. WE ASK YOU TO INTERCEDE FOR US WITH YOUR SON, AS 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time YOU DID AT THE WEDDING IN CANA. PRAY FOR US, LOVING MOTHER, AND GAIN FOR OUR In all these things we conquer overwhelmingly. NATION AND WORLD, AND FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES AND (Romans 8:37) LOVED ONES, THE PROTECTION OF YOUR HOLY ANGELS, THAT WE MAY BE SPARED THE WORST OF THIS ILLNESS. FOR THOSE ALREADY AFFLICTED, WE ASK YOU TO Julius Caesar. Alexander the Great. Napoleon OBTAIN THE GRACE OF HEALING AND DELIVERANCE. HEAR Bonaparte. Genghis Khan. What do these men have in THE CRIES OF THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE AND FEARFUL, common? They were among the world’s greatest WIPE AWAY THEIR TEARS AND HELP THEM TO TRUST. conquerors. They waged military campaigns that took IN THIS TIME OF TRIAL AND TESTING, TEACH ALL OF US IN THE CHURCH TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND TO BE them far and wide, forming mighty empires along the way. PATIENT AND KIND. HELP US TO BRING THE PEACE OF JESUS TO OUR LAND AND TO OUR HEARTS. Would you include Jesus in that list? Or St. Paul? Or WE COME TO YOU WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THAT yourself, for that matter? We don’t think of Christ, or YOU TRULY ARE OUR COMPASSIONATE MOTHER, HEALTH Christians in general, as conquerors. Jesus died an OF THE SICK AND CAUSE OF OUR JOY. ignoble death at the hands of the Romans. St. Paul was SHELTER US UNDER THE MANTLE OF YOUR PROTECTION, beheaded by the same empire. They looked more like KEEP US IN THE EMBRACE OF YOUR ARMS, HELP US ALWAYS the conquered than conquerors. Even today many TO KNOW THE LOVE OF YOUR SON, JESUS. AMEN. Christians are martyred by those in power. And yet through his sacrifice on the cross and his SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK resurrection from the dead, Jesus conquered the greatest enemies of all: sin and death. And because of Monday, August 3 our baptism into Christ, that’s a victory we all share Jeremiah 28:1-17; Psalm 119:29,43,79-80,95,102; Matthew 14:13-21 Tuesday, August 4 in—no matter what befalls us in this life. Jeremiah 30:1-2,12-15,18-22; Psalm 102:16-21,29,22-23; Matthew 14:22-36 Paul’s words must have comforted the early Wednesday, August 5 Christians whenever they experienced persecution for Jeremiah 31:1-7; Psalm (Jeremiah) 31:10-13; Matthew 15:21-28 Thursday, August 6 their faith. Even when it looked like they were “losing,” Daniel 7:9-10,13-14; Psalm 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9 they knew they were actually “winning.” They trusted Friday, August 7 that not even the worst calamity could separate them Nahum 2:1,3;3:1-3,6-7; Psalm (Deuteronomy) 32:35-36,39,41 from Jesus (Romans 8:39)! Matthew 16:24-28 Saturday, August 8 These verses can bring you comfort as well. You 2 Timothy 4:1-5; Psalm 37:3-6,30-31; Matthew 5:13-16 may be experiencing the kind of anguish and distress Sunday, August 9 that St. Paul described. Or maybe you are repeatedly 1 Kings 19:9,11-13; Psalm 85:9-14; Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33; “losing” to a certain temptation. Whatever the case, Luke 1:26-33. know that as you cling to the Lord, you will “win” in Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add the end. One day Jesus will welcome you into his their names to our ongoing parishioners and friends list of heavenly kingdom, and everything will be made right intentions: [email protected] or call 651-224-3379. and beautiful. Also, kindly let us know when the names of people should be Until then, remember that God will never separate removed. himself from you; his love is too strong, too real and Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis solid. And through that love, you too will triumph over Church who are sick: Paul Anderson, Peggy Anfang, sin, death, and all the trials of life. You too will be a Franklin Barrett, Bill, Tim Brandenburger, Christy, Ginny conqueror. Collins, Monty Denniston, Shirley Dufresne, Barb Arland- Frye, Greg Ennis, William F. Faulkner, Anne Hallgren, “Jesus, may I never be separated from your love!” Margaret Ann Hennen, Lary Haupt, Sister Marie, Tom Miller, Tom Mogren, Ruth Murray, Robert and Gretchen Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us Naegeli, Tom Nutter, Mary Bartel O’Connell, Zachary Redland, Roy Sheehan, Jean Sluss, Brian Walstad, Justin Woessner.

FEATURED ON THE COVER: The Monstrance in St. Louis, King of . We can thank Pierre-Julien Eymard, (4 February 1811 – 1 August 1868). In January of 1851 Père Eymard made a pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Fourvières, and there promised Mary to devote his life to founding a congregation of priests whose principal duty should be to honor the Blessed Sacrament. On 6 January, 1857, the Blessed Sacrament was exposed, and the nascent community commenced The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Julian Eymard was a diocesan priest (ordained in 1834) who, a few years later, became a Marist, and would become Marist Provincial of Lyons. He was a friend and contemporary of , and Marcellin Champagnat, Blessed Basil Moreau and Pauline-Marie Jaricot. Did you know: One of Eymard’s novices — after Eymard became the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers — was the French sculptor Auguste Rodin? When Rodin entered the Congregation as a lay brother in 1862, he recognized Rodin's talent and advised him to return to his vocation. ‘My son, you have better things to do in life than to be a priest. God has not called you to religion.’ Rodin sculpted this bust of Le Père Eymard.

RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY August 3 Nancy and Bruce Lindberg Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bruce Lindberg August 8 Sheila Preibe Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg August 9 Kevin and Britin Lindberg Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bruce Lindberg

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in August for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one. August 4th-7th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 26th, 31st. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

Mass Intentions Ways to Watch/Listen to Mass If You Cannot Attend Monday, August 3 !During this time when attending Mass is not option for some of 6:45 Jennifer Underwood you, the faithful are asked to find a Mass on TV, the radio or 12:10 †Marjorie Conn online and make a Spiritual Communion. Where that is not an option, it would be appropriate to pray the Liturgy of the Tuesday, August 4 6:45 †John Flavin Hours or the Rosary. For ways to watch or listen to Mass, visit archspm.org/live. 12:10 Mark Mullaney and Son Alex Wednesday, August 5 The Dedication of the Basilica of Mary Major Saint Gregory Chant Workshop 6:45 Poor Souls in Purgatory September 3-5 at Holy Cross , Northeast 12:10 †John Veesenmeyer Minneapolis. Throughout the course on Saturday, participants Thursday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord will be offered the chance to apply the fruits of their study in a 6:45 John Mullaney liturgical setting. The $45 registration fee includes: Parish Book 12:10 †Mark Jensen of Chant, 2nd Edition, and other printed materials as well as Friday, August 7 St. Sixtus II, St. Cajetan lunch & refreshments. To ensure the safety of all participants, registration is limited to 50 people. Tables, bathrooms, and 6:45 Yvonne Macko 12:10 Austin Hogan surfaces will be sanitized between each session. Masks are strongly encouraged. For more information, please contact Sam Saturday, August 8 St. Dominic 6:45 Sara Carlston Backman at [email protected] or 612-930-0864. 5:00 †John V. Smith Subscribe to The Catholic Spirit Today! Sunday, August 9 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Looking for an inspirational and informative read while you 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners and Friends of soak up the summer sun? Subscribe to The Catholic Spirit or St. Louis Church give a subscription as a gift this summer for the latest on 9:15 †Joseph Gramling Church news and the Catholic take on news around the world. 11:00 Dan Schneerman You can receive The Catholic Spirit, the official newspaper of 12:30 †Tom and †Dorothy Kinning the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for free by contacting your parish office! Questions or story ideas? Contact us at [email protected]. PARISH CALENDAR Text archspm-anointing to 55321 or visit eva.us/archspm- August 3 Anointing of the Sick suspended until further notice anointing to receive a text each time a COVID-19 Anointing August 3, 4, 6 & 7 Rosary in the Church 11:40am Corps Priest is dispatched to give the Last Rites. August 5 Eucharistic Exposition 11:00am to 12 Noon Upon receipt of the text, those in this ministry commit to take a moment to pray: One Our Father for the patient who is in Your Mass and Bell Intentions danger of death, as they prepare to meet our Heavenly Father For those wishing to reserve a Mass intention or Bell Ringing, face-to-face; One Hail Mary for the patient’s family and friends, please call the parish office at 651-224-3379. The stipend is $10 asking the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Sorrows, to intercede per Mass. The offering for the Bells is $25. to comfort them; and One Glory Be in thanksgiving for the priest and for his protection, as well as the medical team Feast of the Assumption attending to the patient. For more ways to pray for those The feast of the Assumption is Saturday, August 15 and is a affected by COVID-19, visit archspm.org/covid19prayers. not a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times will be at 6:45, and 5 pm in the church. No Confessions this day. Created to Believe: Called to Motherhood – Join a group Fall 2020 Being a mom is hard and knowing you're not alone on Support Group for Men who have been Sexually Abused by Clergy/Religious the journey makes a huge difference! Do you sometimes Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-8 p.m. online via ZOOM. !If you wonder about who you are as a woman, wife, and mother? Do are interested in participating in this virtual/online session or you desire strong friendships with other moms just like you? have questions, please contact Jim Richter at 773-412-0909 When you enter into "Created to Believe: Called to or [email protected]. This group will meet on the fourth Motherhood" as part of The Cana Experience, you will more Wednesday of each month. deeply know who you are in the light of your Catholic faith and be equipped with practical tools that can be applied right Prayers and Support for Health Care Workers away in your marriage and with your children. To find a group !Health care workers: Catholic faithful throughout the near you and learn more about joining The Cana Experience archdiocese are dedicated to praying for you! with other mothers of young children this Fall 2020, Visit archspm.org/covid19prayers to submit a prayer request. visit canafamilyinstitute.com or contact Cathy at the website On this page, you may also sign up for a weekly email, watch [email protected] encouraging videos, and find resources for support. Want to join in praying for health care workers? Commit to daily Air Conditioning Collection prayer for health care workers by texting archspm-healthcare Next weekend, August 8th and 9th, there will be a second to 55321 or signing up at eva.us/archspm-healthcare. You will collection for Air Conditioning the church, chapel and parish receive a weekly message with a link to names of health care hall. Thank you for your continued support. workers to keep in your prayers. 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