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Welcome to Holy Spirit in PENNSYLVANIA GRAND JURY REPORT DEBUNKED Mims, the “Friendly Town!” BILL DONOHUE, PH.D., PRESIDENT CATHOLIC LEAGUE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS Live and grow your faith in AUGUST 16, 2018 Read the full 11-page report online at https:www.CatholicLeague.org the little parish with the big Unlike most commentators and reporters, I have read most of the Pennsylvania grand jury report. The heart as we celebrate our purpose of this statement is to debunk many of the myths, and indeed lies, that mar the report and/or inter- Jubilee this year! pretations of it. Myth: Over 300 priests were found guilty of preying on youngsters in Pennsylvania. “Come, Holy Spirit. Fact: No one was found guilty of anything. Yet that didn't stop CBS from saying "300 'predator priests' Come now. abused more than 1,000 children over a period of 70 years." These are all accusations, most of which Come as you wish!” were never verified by either the grand jury or the dioceses. The report, and CBS, are also wrong to say View our color bulletin at holyspiritmims.com that all of the accused are priests. ... some were brothers, some were deacons, and some were seminari- or by weekly delivery: thecatholicdirectory.com. ans. How many of the 300 were probably guilty? Maybe half. ...The report covers accusations extending back to World War II. Almost all the accused are either dead or have been thrown out of the priesthood... RECONCILIATION Myth: The report was warranted because of the on-going crisis in the Catholic Church. Tuesday ...... 8:35am (after Mass) Fact: There is no on-going crisis—it's a total myth. In fact, there is no institution, private or public, that has Wednesday ...... 6:15pm to 6:45pm less of a problem with the sexual abuse of minors today than the Catholic Church. How do I know? Over Thursday ...... 8:35am (after Mass) the past two years, .005 percent of the Catholic clergy have had a credible accusation made against him. Friday ...... 8:35am (after Mass) ... To single out the Catholic Church—without ever investigating any other institution—is akin to doing an Saturday ...... 3pm to 3:45pm investigation of crime in low-income minority neighborhoods while allowing white-collar crimes committed By appointment, call the office, 269-2282. in the suburbs to go scot-free, and then concluding that non-whites are criminally prone. …
BAPTISM, FIRST PENANCE, FIRST Myth: The grand jury report was initiated to make the guilty pay. Fact: False. It has nothing to do with punishing the guilty. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION Contact our Faith Formation Director, Chris "Salacious" Shapiro admitted on August 14 that "Almost every instance of child abuse (the grand jury) found was too old to be prosecuted." … so why did he pursue this dead end? Why did he waste millions of McCormick, (321) 269-7785 or FaithFor- taxpayer dollars in pursuit of alleged offenders when he knew he couldn't do anything about it? Because [email protected]. he, and his predecessor, Kathleen Kane (who is now in prison for lying under oath and misusing her Attor- ney General's office) wanted to shame the Catholic Church. Kane and Shapiro have never sought to MARRIAGE/MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION Call six months in advance to schedule shame imams, ministers, or rabbis—they just want to shame priests. Nor will they conduct a probe of psy- chologists, psychiatrists, camp counselors, coaches, guidance counselors, or any other segment of society meetings with Fr. Andrew and Angela. If you where adults routinely interact with minors. … weren’t married in the Catholic Church, why not call to discuss Marriage Convalidation? Myth: Shapiro is seeking to right these wrongs by pushing for legislation that would sus- pend the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against minors, allowing old cases to be ANOINTING OF THE SICK prosecuted. Fr. Andrew anoints the sick after the 11am Fact: This is one of the most bald-face lies of them all. Neither Shapiro, nor Pennsylvania lawmaker Mark Mass in the chapel on the third Sunday each Rozzi, who is proposing such legislation, has ever included the public schools in these proposed bills— month (September 16). Call the office for they only apply to private [read: Catholic] institutions. In most states, public school students have 90 days anointing at home, hospital or nursing home. to report an offense. That's it. Which means it is too late for a student raped by a public school teacher to FUNERALS — DEATH/BEREAVEMENT file suit if the crime occurred this year at the start of the baseball season. … After a death, call Father Andrew, (321) 269- Myth: The priests "raped" their victims. Shapiro said that "Church officials routinely and pur- 2282. Chris Doyon, our bereavement coordi- posely described the abuse as horseplay and wrestling and inappropriate contact. It was none of nator, will call you about funeral details. w August 26, 2018 Page 2
MASS SCHEDULE PREPARE FOR NEXT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 & MASS INTENTIONS FIRST READING—For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD, our (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8). Spiritual Work of Mercy: God, is to us? PRAY FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD PSALM—The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). ¹ Deceased Special Intention SECOND READING—— Religion that is pure is this: to care for orphans and widows in their afflic- Saturday, August 25 tion (James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27).
4:00pm .... Arthur Moore GOSPEL—This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Sunday, August 26 21-23). 8:30am ...... For the parish The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English 11:00am ...... Tom Hughes in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. w Monday, August 27 5:30pm ...... Liza Beard ¹ Tuesday, August 28 PARISH NEWS & EVENTS 8:00am ...... Pat Lewis ¹ SAVE THE DATES—Note the dates for these wonderful parish events and programs: Wednesday, August 29 Family Faith Formation ...... Register this weekend (includes sacramental prep) 7:00pm ...... Adult Bible Study ...... Register this weekend for “Walking Toward Eternity” Thursday, August 30 RCIA ...... Inquiry sessions meet Tuesdays. 7-8pm. at church office th 8:00am ...... Raul Ruiz Gonzales Pumariega 50 Anniversary Healing Service ... Saturday, September 22, 1-3pm 50th Anniversary Masses ...... October 27/28, Celebrating Memories - Building New Ones Friday, August 31 Fall Festival & Jubilee Party ...... Sunday, October 28 8:00am ...... Pat & Denny Colon ¹ Advent Mission ...... November, 26-28 Saturday, September 1 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUMMER CLEARANCE—For a limited time, all Lighthouse CDs are on sale for 4:00pm ...... Arthur Moore w $1 so we can make room for new inventory. Sale ends Friday, August 31, or while supplies last. The Lighthouse Media display rack is located on the wall in the vestibule of the church. Thanks! Coordinator of this ministry is Cathie Gutman. w
ELIJAH CUP—Our parishioners pray for an increase to the priestly and religious vocations in our parish and diocese with the sacred vessel which once held the Precious Blood—the Elijah Cup. A booklet with suggested daily prayers is included in the case with photos for displaying the Cup in a place of honor in your home. The signup binder is in the vestibule . This week: Sunday, August 26, 8:30am — Maryann & Steve Rapanaro Next week: Sunday, September 2, 8:30am — Joe & Patty McKennaw Registration for Family Faith Formation, SPREAD THE WORD!—The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). RCIA is a process for Sacramental preparation & Adult Bible adults to learn about Catholic beliefs & teachings over the course of several months in order to Study continues this weekend after each make an informed decision to become Catholic. Weekly inquiry sessions are 7-8pm each Tues- day at Carpenter Hall (parish office) for 3 months. It’s helpful if you can attend the first meeting or two Mass. w with your friend to ensure their comfort & ease. Need more information? Contact Sam for more de- tails, (321) 431-2660 or [email protected]. w
Spiritual Work of Mercy: THE NEXT 50 BEGINS—The Anniversary Committee is asking for current photos that distinguish st PRAY FOR THE LIVING & THE DEAD your home and family life as “Catholic” as we move into our 51 year as a parish. Photos Our complete list is online at holyspiritmims.com/prayer-list should specifically be from 2017 or 2018, the celebration time-frame of our 50th Anniver- (Faith in Action tab). New names are printed here for two weeks. sary as a parish. Examples include family photos with a holy water font, a crucifix, blessed PRAY FOR THE SICK statue or picture, rosary, Advent wreath, nativity set, Bible study materials, Catholic reading material, prayer space or home altar. Review your photos or take a few new ones, and send Paul Yocom • Frances Reinsch your favorite “Catholic at Home” photo JPG to [email protected]. Your photo will be Joan Barone • Bienvendia Beatty used in a ‘memory book’ — a compilation of our 50th anniversary events. w Angelo Minerva • Charles Kay Cecelia Winter • Chad Biehl CONFESSION TIMES EXPANDED!—Father Andrew is available to hear con- Marcia Benson • Rosemary Skufca fessions after morning Mass on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Tom Hay (about 8:35am). This is a good sign of the spiritual growth of our parish members. Need help preparing for a good confession? Pamphlets are PRAY FOR THE DECEASED available in a rack next to the confession room. Visit our website’s our web- Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, site’s “Liturgy & Sacrament” page to watch a video created by “Outside da and let perpetual light shine upon them. Box” in association with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston as it explains May all the souls of the faithful departed the 3 parts of Reconciliation (contrition, confession, satisfaction) in an upbeat and entertaining man- rest in peace. Amen. w ner. This short video is great for kids and adults who might be rusty on the procedure of going to confession. Check it out and let us know what you think: https://youtu.be/Ib8pzvnnL20. w Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 August 26, 2018