July 21, 2019 5:00 PM Mass of Anticipation Sunday — the Lord’S Day: 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Child Care Available) 11:35 AM Latin Mass (1962 Missal)
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4087 West Broadway • Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Phone: 763-537-4561 Formed in His Heart, Serving with His Heart, Giving From His Heart Sunday Mass Times Saturday Vigil: July 21, 2019 5:00 PM Mass of Anticipation Sunday — The Lord’s Day: 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Child Care Available) 11:35 AM Latin Mass (1962 Missal) Daily Mass Times Monday: 8:00 AM Communion Service followed by Lauds/Morning Prayer Tuesday — Saturday: 8:00 AM Mass followed by Lauds/Morning Prayer Holy Day Mass Times Consult the bulletin Penance and Reconciliation Tuesday — Saturday Morning: 7:40 — 7:55 AM Saturday Afternoon: 4:00 — 4:45 PM Or by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays in the Sacred Heart Chapel: 8:35 AM — 8:00 PM Parish Office Hours Monday — Friday: 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM Sunday Mornings: 8:30 — 11:30 AM Parish Web Site www.shrmn.org Parish Phone: 763-537-4561 Sacred Heart Catholic School Daycare, Pre-K through 8th grade 4050 Hubbard Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422 School Web Site sacredheartschoolrobbinsdale.org School Phone: 763-537-1329 Sacred Heart Catholic Church • 2 • July 21, 2019 Pastor’s Page Fr. Bryan J.B. Pedersen Vacate Not Your Vocation Taking stock of your vacationing thus far this summer, where you have already been, and where you yet hope to go makes for good reflection during prayer time. Whether you take weekend trips to the Lake Cabin, or a longer road trip, or even an airplane trip to visit family in another part of the country living an intentional life of discipleship means taking the following maxim seriously: “Take your faith with you on vacation.” Father Geoffrey A. Brooke, of the diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri recently offered the following re- flection on this summer time proverb while offering a new one to consider. "Don't take a vacation from your vocation!" These words are often repeated this time of year in seminaries across the country. The warning is to remind seminarians of the need to continue to attend to their formation throughout the summer break. Pope Francis' recent apostolic exhortation, "Gaudete et Exsul- tate," ("Rejoice and Be Glad") reminds us that the call to holiness is not only for consecrated religious and priests, but for all the faith- ful. Therefore, this admonition, "Don't take a vocation from your vocation!" applies not only to seminarians, but to everyone. It's a good reminder that all of us can use this time of year. As the weather warms up, we begin to spend more time outside, relaxing with family and friends, and taking vacation. All of those are good things, but they shouldn't lead to us taking a vacation from our vocation. One classic example of this phenomenon is not going to Mass when we are traveling. One of the most common excuses we hear is: "I didn't know where there was a Catholic church, or what time Mass started." Stop. Think about that statement for a minute. Before stepping out of the house to leave on vacation, we fill up the car with gas, look up flight times and book tickets, hotels, rental cars, trains, tours, restaurants, museums and attractions. Yet, at the same time we can't figure out when and where to go to Mass? If we don't want to take a vacation from our vocation, then Mass should be included in our vacation planning. A bonus: Going to Mass in a different place, culture or even language can be a great op- portunity to experience the catholicity, the universal nature, of the church in a concrete way. Going to Mass in a new place can revital- ize our faith and appreciation for Eucharist. Depending on where we are traveling, it can also be a chance to see some of the beautiful artistic heritage of the church. If we include Mass in our plans, when we come home from New York, we'll be able to say, "I went to Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral -- much better than just, "I saw St. Patrick’s." Others prefer to spend their vacation not running around, but rather relaxing on the beach or outdoors. We spend time dieting and working out to make sure we are in shape for the summer, but what about our spiritual fitness? When it comes to dieting and exer- cise, we can follow the strictest of disciplines, but what about our spiritual life? Is our prayer life as disciplined as our diet? It is im- portant to take care of our bodies; it's even more important to make sure we are taking care of our souls. If we neglect the latter, then we end up taking a vacation from our vocation. If we want to be physically fit, we don't wake up and run a marathon on the first day or show up at the gym and start lifting several hundred pounds. We should build up slowly. One of the most common errors of those trying to get in shape is doing too much too soon. The results? Quitting. No progress. Back on the couch. The same risk is present in the spiritual life. If we haven't been praying for years, it's unrealistic to suddenly start going to daily Mass, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, practicing "lectio divina," praying a daily rosary and participating in a Holy Hour. All at once, that's too much. Such a jump will lead to burnout and arriving back at the beginning, no prayer life. If we want to develop our spiritual fitness -- to grow in holiness and our relationship with God -- then we need to build up our prayer life at an appropriate pace. Some people already have one or more spiritual practices solidly into their spiritual routine. If that's the case, then try adding one more element this summer. Many others rarely take time to pray outside of Mass. For those who find themselves in that reality, there is a way to ease back into spiritual fitness. It's what I like to call the "BC" method, and it only takes four minutes a day. In the morning take a couple of minutes and ask God two things, first, "God help me to 'be' your presence today." Secondly, "God help me to 'see' you in others today." Then at night, ask God the following questions, "God where did I 'see' you today?" and, "God how was I able to 'be' your presence to others today?" Even more difficult, "God, when did I fail to 'be' your presence today?" I'd say it's as easy as remembering one's ABCs but, granting the play on words, it's even easier to say only "BC." It takes a few minutes a day, and it's a simple practice of beginning a prayer and dialogue with God. The summer is meant to be a time of relaxation, whether it's traveling far and wide, or spending time outdoors. That rest is a good thing, but let's not turn it into an excuse to take a vacation from our vocation. Sacred Heart Catholic Church • 3 • July 21, 2019 Appointed Sunday Readings 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time-7/21/19 Administration First Reading: [Abraham] said, "Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please do not go on past your servant." (Gn 18:3) For Weekly Contribution Information: Psalm: He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. (Ps 15) Second Reading: It is he whom we pro- Please Contact the Parish Office. claim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may pre- 763-537-4561 sent everyone perfect in Christ. (Col 1:28) Gospel: "There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." (Lk 10:42) FUN FEST 2019 Latin Mass Sunday Readings Fun Fest 2019: Same Great Festival – One Great Day! 6th Sunday after Pentecost Saturday, September 14, Noon-11:00p.m. Epistle: Brethren, all we who are baptized in Main Schedule of Events Christ Jesus are buried together with Him by baptism unto death: that as Christ is risen 12:00-2:30pm Cornhole (Bags) Tournament from the dead by the glory of the Father, so 2:30-4:30pm Purse Bingo we also may walk in newness of life . 5:00-6:00pm Mass (Romans 6:3 -11) 12:00-8:00pm Kid’s Games Gradual: Return, O Lord, a little: and be en- 7:00-11:00pm Boogie Wonderland treated in favor of Thy servants. (Ps. 89:13, 1) 9:00pm Sweepstakes Drawing Gospel: At that time, when there was a great multitude with Jesus, and had nothing to eat, **Food, Beverages, Silent Auction, Pull Tabs, Other Entertainment calling His disciples together, He saith to & Activities Throughout the Day*** them: (Mark 8:1-9) It’s not too early to start thinking about a Silent Auction Basket and/or other Dona- Appointed Daily Readings tion. It is always fun to see the creative baskets every year at Fun Fest. Baskets and/or Monday, July 22—Saturday, July 27 other Silent Auction donations can be dropped off in the Parish Office at any time before Monday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, September 6, 2019. 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Please contact Mary Daugherty in the Parish Office and/or Monica and Steve Thibault Tuesday: Ex 14:21--15:1/Ex 15:8-9, 10 and (2019 Fun Fest Chair Couple) if you have any questions or ideas for this year’s Fun Fest.