January 24, 2021 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Jon 3:1–5, 10 1 Cor 7:29–31 Mk 1:14–20

life of catching people with the word of God. There is an eagerness The Fish That Didn’t Get Away here that is absent in the Jonah story. Furthermore, the disciples left their primary commitment—their patriarchal family—to accept e have all heard stories about the extraordinary fish that Jesus’ invitation. got away. We might even have such a story of our own. Two ofW today’s readings are fish stories, but with a slight twist. They are As Francis declared, we are all missionary disciples. Are we also “call narratives.” Last week we reflected on the call to listen eager to respond, as were Jesus’ disciples? Or do we think we should and to follow; this week it is a call to go out to bring God’s mercy attend only to those whom we judge to be deserving? If so, have we to others. This is a call to “catch” others, as one might catch fish—a forgotten that no one deserves God’s mercy? It is a free gift to all. metaphor that would have delighted fisher people. Sr. Dianne Bergant, CSA In the beginning of the Jonah story, the prophet did not catch fish; one caught him. Later, the word he preached was very FOR Reflection successful, his own spitefulness notwithstanding. The Ninevites ✷ In what ways does your manner of living proclaim the mercy were the sworn enemies of the Israelites, and Jonah did not want them to repent, but to be punished by God. Nevertheless, God’s of God? mercy was stronger than Jonah’s spite. In the Gospel, Jesus calls ✷ his followers to set down their fishing nets and to launch into a Pray that you might realize these ways if you do not already.

Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him.

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Dear Fellow-Catholics, January 23/24th – THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The modern world has lost the importance of an internal 5:45PM The Parishioners of St. Michael’s spiritual life, and thus the language needed to talk about 10:00AM Helen ‘Paddy’ Simons + it. In each person, however, there is still a deep desire January 30/31st – THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME for transcendence. This is indicated by the Norwegian Trappist , born into a non-practicing Lutheran 5:45PM The Parishioners of St. Michael’s 10:00AM Patricia & Eric Robinson (50th Anniversary) family, who was brought into the Church by sacred music. Erik Varden is currently Bishop of the Territorial January 23/24TH – THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Prelature of , . His ordination at the 5:45PM Lector: Willie Forbes Trondheim Cathedral was a historic event, as no Catholic bishop had been ordained there since the 10:00AM Lector: LaVerne Lau in 1537. The 46-year-old monk is the author of many Counters: LaVerne Lau, Pat Robinson books on spirituality, prayer and Gregorian chant. January 30/31st – THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME He also reflects on the present state of Christianity and the most important questions that modern-day 5:45PM Lector: Laura Blee persons ask themselves. The Trappist emphasizes that AM 10:00 Lector: Isabelle Brackstone questions about wisdom and meaning, push people to Counters: Karen Marsh many meditation practices in which Christian silence is replaced by silence without God. In such radical You are welcome to attend Morning Masses at examinations, he emphasizes, only the feeling of St. Theresa’s - 7:30 Mon.—Fri. | St Anthony’s - 8:00 Tues.—Fri. loneliness is deepened, while in Christianity silence is an “emergency” preparing for a meeting with God, as like the prophet Elijah on Mount Horeb. “The silence of a monk does not mean self-isolation, but a space focused on seeking communion,” emphasizes Bishop Varden. The overall financial well-being of The Norwegian Trappist points out and emphasizes the parish is so important that Christian understanding implies the possibility of at this time. acceptance that we do not have answers to all possible questions. This is in contrast to what is served by a world COLLECTION TALLY: $1086.00 overwhelmed with a mania of making certain and secure POOR BOX(ST. VINCENT DEPAUL): $120.00 all things: life, work, love. “However, life is a risk, and Jesus himself says it, announcing that following him has ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS FOR YOUR WEEKLY COLLECTION are welcomed. its price, but leads to real freedom that brings joy.” He Consider making it a quarterly, monthly or even weekly transactions. points out that “meanwhile, our society is obsessed with a When making your online transaction, be sure to include your name false security that breeds only anxiety, more conclusions and collection as your memo on your banking transaction. and sadness.” Bishop Varden further emphasizes that the modern person, although he/she is not fully aware of it, “Please note, that we are charged $20 for US$ checks drawn on a US Bank.” desperately wants a deepened inner life. However, he has ST. MICHAEL’S uses your regular collection contributions lost the language that can speak about it and its recovery to support Parish Operations. is one of the challenges on the way of discovering and deepening one’s own spirituality. Thank you to those parishioners who have answered our call for stewardship to St. Michael’s. Enjoy your weekend and have a blessed week! YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. Direct Deposit to Butterfield Bank (BNTB) to: “The Ordinary of the Roman , Bishop Wes St. Michael’s” Acct # 2000-6060-081824 -100

WORD FROM In these, our troubled times, rent by the tragedies of war and menaced by the baneful tendency to accentuate differences and to incite conflict, may the Good News that in Jesus forgiveness triumphs over sin, life defeats death, and love conquers fear, be proclaimed to the world with renewed fervor. LETTER RECOGNIZING MISSIONARY WORK, OCTOBER 22, 2017 3RD SUNDAY IN SUNDAY READINGS ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING – Jonah 3:1-5, 10 The word of the Lord came to Jonah, saying: “Set out for the great city of Ninev- eh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you.” So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according to the Lord’s bidding. Now Nineveh was an enor- mously large city; it took three days to go through it. Jonah began his journey “KAIROS” MOMENTS through the city, and had gone but a single day’s walk announcing, “Forty days Our readings today speak of “Kairos” times, of God more and Nineveh shall be destroyed,” when the people of Nineveh believed God; proclaiming new moments of opportunity of encounter with they proclaimed a fast and all of them, great and small, put on sackcloth. the Divine. From Jonah, we hear of God’s summons to the When God saw by their actions how they turned from their evil way, he repent- people of Nineveh to turn from evil. We hear Paul tell the ed of the evil that he had threatened to do to them; he did not carry it out. church in Corinth that those who live in Christ must avoid RESPONSORAL PSALM clinging to anything transient, as all is secondary to God. And we hear of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Mark, as Jesus R. Teach me your ways, O Lord. proclaims a moment of both opportunity and crisis. In these Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; passages, there are no delaying tactics, no getting caught teach me your paths, up in life’s distractions. Just a simple moment of choice. guide me in your truth and teach me, Perhaps we have had “Kairos” moments like these, or we may for you are God my savior. R. be facing one now. Sometimes, amid the complexities and uncertainties of our lives, clear choices emerge, and God asks Remember that your compassion, O Lord, us to choose. And our always patient and merciful God will and your love are from of old. accompany us in our choices. In your kindness remember me, because of your goodness, O Lord. R. THE INAUGURATION Good and upright is the Lord; Mark describes the beginning of Jesus’ ministry with his thus he shows sinners the way. proclamation that the “kingdom of God is at hand.” The rest He guides the humble to justice of Mark’s Gospel—all of Jesus’ preaching and healing, his and teaches the humble his way. R. death and resurrection—describes the inauguration of this kingdom of God. For Mark, the life of Jesus is the center point SECOND READING – 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 of history, where everything leads up to Jesus, and everything I tell you, brothers and sisters, the time is running out. From now on, let those follows from Jesus. Mark then tells us that the first disciples having wives act as not having them, those weeping as not weeping, those re- follow Jesus immediately and wholeheartedly. They leave joicing as not rejoicing, those buying as not owning, those using the world as not their work and family, all for Jesus. Because compared to using it fully. For the world in its present form is passing away. Jesus and the life he offers, everything else is secondary. ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA. Perhaps our invitations from God do not entail such dramatic The kingdom of God is at hand. life changes. But all who follow Jesus are called to align our Repent and believe in the Gospel. Mk 1:15 life and values with his ways of love. As we continue to mature in love and in faith, we might ask: What needs to be renewed, ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA. re-oriented, or discarded in light of our life in Christ? GOSPEL – Mark 1:14-20 JONAH AND NINEVEH After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of Jonah makes a rare appearance this week. The book of Jonah is God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and a fascinating tale of God, stubborn Jonah, surprising Nineveh, believe in the gospel.” and the famous fish (or whale). Please consider reading the As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his Andrew cast- whole book, just 48 verses, together with a good commentary. ing their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after The book is read at Jewish services at Yom Kippur, as a me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and profound reflection about God and about all of us. followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, Today’s passage takes place shortly after Jonah’s time in the and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called fish’s belly. Jonah finally performs the task that God asks of them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and him, to call the people of Nineveh to repentance. (Nineveh followed him. was notorious for its brutality.) Their sudden repentance is bitterly accepted by Jonah, as he resents God’s mercy for Nineveh. God reminds Jonah that the people of Nineveh are God’s beloved too. Like the parable of the Prodigal Son, the story hints at the vastness of God’s mercy, especially Bishop Wes will be taping the Saturday evening forgiveness of those who seem least deserving. We are Mass each week at the Cathedral and will post it reminded that all of us are sinners, and we are all in need of for viewing on the websites below. God’s mercy.

ST. THERESA’S CATHEDRAL: Weekday Mass 7:30am 12:10pm Mass – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH 1. EMMAUS JOURNEY (EJ) is a Catholic evangelization and discipleship ministry that is conducted primarily in and through Catholic parishes. EJ has embraced Goal One of Go and Make Disciples, “To bring about in all Catholics such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others.” Mark 1:15 quotes Jesus as saying, “Repent, and You are invited to St. Michael’s Parish Hall believe in the gospel.” Since the Gospels hadn’t from 7:30 - 8:30 pm on each Tuesday. We will been written yet, what was he referring to? be physically distanced. Please bring a mask, hand sanitisation and “track and trace” sign hese days when we say the word gospel, we tend to be talking up sheets will be available. This particular T about one of the four written Gospels of the New Testament: bible study is based upon the upcoming Sunday readings. It is FREE OF CHARGE Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. But the word gospel wasn’t with all of the materials provided by Fr. Joe. Invite someone else, as you learn and originally tied to any particular written form of communication. grow together in your faith on an ongoing basis. In fact, the Greek word we translate to gospel—evangelion— simply means “good news.” 2. ROSARY, ADORATION, BENEDICTION - Saturdays after the 5:45 pm Mass starting at 7:00 pm in St. Michael’s Church. We will be physical distancing, wearing mask, hand When Jesus says, “Repent and believe in the gospel,” he is sanitizing and “track and trace” sign up sheets will be used, we we will be finishing basically saying, “Repent at 8:00The pm sharp. AllPeace are invited to attend and as you enhance Social your ongoing personal and believe in the good spirituality. news.” For Jesus, the Justice Ministry nature of that good news is clear: Jesus is AROUND THE DIOCESE announcing the coming ST. THERESA’S GIFT SHOP: Opening hours - 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesdays, of God’s kingdom, the Thursdays andof Saturdays. the Roman Catholic Church initiation of the fullness

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