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FOR THE YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST WELCOME TO ST. MARGARET MARY St. Margaret Mary (1647 - 1690) is the apostle of the modern devotion to the . From early childhood she was intensely devoted to the Blessed Sacra- ment. After four years suffering from paralysis, she was miraculously cured by our Lady. Having vowed to conse- crate herself to the religious life, she entered the Visita- tion convent at Peray, where she was distinguished for 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY T IME - NOVEMBER 15TH, 2020 obedience, humility, and love of suffering. Among the many visions she received of Christ, the most important Musings from your Priest: were those in which Our Lord told her she was to pro- The Lord made to him a covenant of peace, and made him a prince: that the dignity of priesthood should mote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. be to him for ever... O God, Who knows that we exist by no power of our own: mercifully grant that, by In a letter to a fellow religious, St. Margaret de- the intercession of blessed Martin, Thy Confessor and Bishop, we be strengthened against all adversities scribed ways to honor Christ and the blessed sacrament. Today the Lord destines you to honor His glorified life in This past week we celebrated the Feast day of St. Martin of , a fourth century Bishop and the Blessed Sacrament. That is why He wishes you to en- who was important in the spread of Christianity in (modern ). St. Martin was born in either 316 or 336 to a military family, with his father having been a tribune in the army. As the son of a throne yourself on the Cross. He wants you to glorify veteran, Martin was required at age 15 to enlist in the cavalry. It is known that during his period of Him by carrying lovingly all those crosses which He pre- enlistment St. Martin served in and , and remained in the military until approximately 354. At sents to you, without ever letting yourself grow weary or that time he experienced a strong conversion, and determined that he could not remain in the army. complaining of their length or weight. Martin decided to pursue his vocation, and went to the city of Tours where he became a disciple of Hilary of . Martin and Hilary were strongly opposed to , which was then in vogue with the Imperial family, and Martin traveled throughout and preaching against Arius. His THE SECOND END OF SACRIFICE, BY FR. FRANCIS XAVIER LASANCE activities eventually led him to be banished to Gallinara, an island in the Ligurian sea, where he stayed The second end for which the Mass is offered is to give thanks to God for His benefits. "Put until 361. In that year, the Apostate, the last roman emperor who was not a Christian, decided that in one heap," says St. Leonard of Port Maurice, "all the gifts, all the glories, you have received from the state would not favor one Christian denomination over another, and allowed non-Arian bishops to return to their sees. This meant that Hilary returned to his see of Poitiers, and Martin went with him to God-so many gifts of nature and of grace; yes, the very life, too, of His Son Jesus, and His death establish a hermitage there. This hermitage developed into the Abbey of Liguge, the oldest monastic suffered for us, which in themselves immeasurably swell the great debt which we owe to God-and foundation in . how shall we ever be able sufficiently to thank Him?” In 371, Martin was acclaimed Bishop of Tours, and set out on a course of establishing a strong The law of gratitude is observed by the very beasts, who sometimes change their cruel anger and functioning church. He led the destruction of many pagan temples, set up hermitages, and introduced into gentle homage to their benefactors; and how much more, of course, is this law to be observed a rudimentary parish system, which was at that time unknown in the west. He visited each of the by man, gifted as he is with reason and so nobly endowed by the divine liberality! every year, traveling by foot, in order to ensure that the faithful Now, the way most fully to thank God-our supreme benefactor is taught us by the Royal were well tended to. He was also known to be dedicated to the Psalmist, holy David, who, led by divine inspirations to speak with mysterious references to this di- freeing of prisoners, and the civil authorities were frustrated by vine sacrifice, indicates, that nothing can sufficiently render the thanks which are due to God, ex- his constant, and irrefusable, requests for mercy and clemency. St. Martin has been a strong influence on the Catholic cepting Holy Mass. “What return shall I offer to the Lord for all the benefits which He hath be- Church in France. He was the of the Merovingian stowed upon me?” And answering himself he says, “I will uplift on high the chalice of the Lord.” in the 7th and 8th centuries, a symbol of chivalry and Of great importance is that the sacrifice was instituted by our Redeemer, principally in recog- service in the high , and he experienced a strong nition of the divine beneficence, and as thanks to Him; and therefore it bears as its most special and revival during the 19th century. He is also the etymology of our worthy name the Eucharist, which signifies an offering of thanks. word chaplain– the of his cloak (cappa) was carried into "Consider, ," writes Father Segneri, S.J., "how indebted we are to our Savior for the battle by French kings, and the priest who had charge of the institution of Holy Mass, for without it we can never thank God rightly for His benefits. It was the relic was called a cappelanu, which became chapelain in modern superabundance of His love that induced Him not only to load us with so many benefits, but to French, from which we get our word chaplain. place within our reach the means of giving Him abundant thanks for these same benefits. Would that we appreciated our privileges and turned them to good account! In Mary’s Immaculate Heart, Stewardship: St. Patrick our Patron Pray for us and our families! Re Mail your contributions to St. Thomas More Parish, Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, 505 W. 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David Gaines, Administrator 487-6363 Religious Education [email protected] Saturday The Catechism of the Good Shepherd 8am – Daily Mass followed by Confessions (St. Mike Samuel, Deacon (ages 3-6) and the Fatima Club (ages 7- Patrick) [email protected] 12) meets on Mondays (Except Holidays) 3pm – Confessions (St. Francis Xavier) from 3:30 PM-5:00 PM. 4pm – Vigil Mass (St. Francis Xavier) Jan Provinsal, DRE 230-1957 [email protected] The Fatima Club will be in the sisters’ convent and Sunday the Good Shepherd classes will be held in the 7:30am – Holy Mass (St. Francis Xavier) Jennifer Siira, Business Manager 466-3811 Chesterton Classical High School. [email protected] 9:00am – Holy Mass (St. Patrick) Contact the Missionaries of Charity at 487-3963 11:00am – Holy Mass, Extraordinary Form (St. Ed Sinclair, Music Director 326-7073 or Mrs. Casey at 280-4402 for more information. Francis Xavier) – Fr. Gaines **12:30pm – Holy Mass, Extraordinary Form (St. Parish Council: George Baertlein, Chair Members: Mike Dellwo, Bill Scheres, John Hart, Lola L’Esperance, Francis Xavier) – Fr. Gaines Louise Andrews, Ex Officio

**We have temporarily added this Mass to help Finance Council: Mark Kelly, Chair; Members: Ed Sinclair, with diocesan occupancy requirements because the Dorothea Moore, Kathy Sharp, Julie Carpenter 11am Mass is often very full.

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everlasting life. Youth Group: Sundays, 2:00 to 4:00 PM, St. Charles Give us the courage to follow you, Ladies Connect Group: Mondays, 6-730 PM St. Charles Zoom Youth Group: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM, link on website To live out our faith with conviction, Guys Connect Group: Thursdays 4-5:30 PM, St. Charles Saturday Adventures: Watch bulletin for upcoming events And to serve others with boldness. May our faith be a source of healing