St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Martinez, California
LITURGY SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 8:00 AM - INDOOR / LIVESTREAMED SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 4:30 PM - INDOOR SUNDAY: 8:30 AM - INDOOR / LIVESTREAMED 10:00 AM - OUTDOOR MASS (Drive-thru Communion after Mass) 103.5 FM 12:00 PM - SPANISH MASS - INDOOR
DAILY ROSARY: Monday - Saturday 7:30 AM ADORATION: Thursday’s 5-9PM DAILY MASS: 8:00 AM - Indoor and Livestreamed RECONCILIATION: 7:15– 7:45 AM Daily (M-F) DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: 8:30 AM Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM ; Saturday: 3:00-4:00 PM PARISH REGISTRATION PARISH & SCHOOL STAFF Are you Registered with our Parish? Has your family status changed? If you would like to register or update your current family information with the
PARISH OFFICE: (925) 228 - 2230 Parish, you may do so with our new on-line form FAX: (925) 228 - 1318 located on our website, www.stcmtz.org or call the office, and we can help you with any update. Fr. Michael Nufable, Ext 6 Parochial Administrator [email protected] Mass Schedule
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CHURCH LOCATION: Update 5-24-2021 606 Mellus Street, Martinez, CA REGISTRATION REQUIRED
PARISH OFFICE/CENTER & MAILING ADDRESS: for Saturday Vigil and Sunday, Holy Masses 1125 Ferry Street Martinez, CA 94553-1720 Due to the change of weather our 11 AM outdoor Mass has been moved to 10 AM. PARISH WEBSITE: www.stcmtz.org
OFFICE HOURS: PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 10:00 AM Sunday, Mass (Outdoor) CLOSED ON WEEKENDS • Communion will continue to be provided for 15
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Karen Glen Ext. 4 Bookkeeper / Safe Environment Coordinator / RCIA Please check our website for [email protected] class dates, requirements and to Andrea Watkins Ext. 5 register. For more information Director Religious Education (K-8) Please call Sylvia at the parish Family Sunday Faith Formation Ministry office Ext 1.
Deacon Albert Dizon Ext. 7 [email protected] “Let’s stay connected” via one of our many social media platforms: Deacon David Holland Ext. 7 [email protected] Parish Website: www.stcmtz.org Paul & Jennifer Holland Ext. 8 Co-coordinators, Confirmation Ministry Bulletin Submission email: [email protected] & [email protected] [email protected] ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ST. CATHERINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Submissions are due no later than 12PM Jessica Griswold, Principal every Friday for the following Sunday. [email protected] Exception: Early Holiday Deadlines SCHOOL K-8: 604 Mellus Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Facebook: TELEPHONE: 925-228-4140 https://OfficialStCatherineofSienaChurch FAX: 925-228-0697 OFFICE HOURS: Call Office Myparishapp: SCHOOL WEBSITE: http:// Please download: myparishapp to your school.stcatherinemartinez.com phones. ST. CATHERINE PRE-SCHOOL Step 1. Text App to number 88202. PRE-SCHOOL LOCATION:1125 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA Step 2. Download the app via the link. TELEPHONE / FAX: 925-229-2255 / 925-229-2474 Step 3. Search for St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Martinez. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - Step 4. Now stay connected! SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Before serving or continuing in your ministry or organization, please complete the Diocesan required Safe Step 5. Share with others, you know. Environment for Children Project Training @ www.virtusonline.org Go to the menu, click share, and choose who you want to share! From the Desk of the Parochial Administrator
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Ordinary Time should not be understood as un- important Time. For the next twenty-one weeks, we will mine the riches of the mystery of Christ in a sys- Join in the tematic way, ponder all that we have celebrated in Weekly Scripture Easter, and perhaps even reflect on those long- Reflection with the Clergy forgotten Lenten resolutions. And we will continue Tuesdays(via ZOOM) to give thanks for God’s faithfulness and presence in 7– 8:15 PM our lives and the life of his Church. Please call the office There’s a phrase that could summarize today’s (925) 228-2230 Ext 4 or 7 readings: Small is beautiful! Indeed, as we survey the to be connected to the link. life of faith, it is often small or insignificant that is the focus of God’s presence. The young David slew NEW NOTICE Goliath and became a great king; Paul, whose name means small, became a celebrated evangelist and ADORATION: preacher; Teresa of Calcutta began with a few rupees Thursday’s 5 PM- 9 PM and a mission and became a saint whose work con- Confession 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM tinues to inspire millions. Yes, small is beautiful! Jesus uses the images of the sower and the tiny Beneath his Cross seed to help explain the kingdom. Despite our illu- Prayer Cenacle sions, the work of faith is ultimately God’s work – as (1st Thursday of the month) silent and unseen as the growing seed. We are called 6 PM - 7:30 PM the sower to prepare the ground and be generous in sowing and then step back and allow the Lord to Hispanic Community bring forth the harvest. Jesus takes this image further Rosary 7PM in which small though it may be, the mustard seed (last Friday if the month) can be the largest of all shrubs. In other words, one Ultimo Viernes del mes cannot judge the size and potential of anything by its a las 7 del noche initial size, least of all the kingdom of God! Like the mustard seed that grows to be a large shrub in which the birds will find shelter, so the kingdom must grow to offer refuge to all nations. It must become like Ezekiel’s tree in the first reading – majestic and full of the fruits of the kingdom. Saint Paul reminds us in the second reading to be courageous and remember that our ultimate destiny is not of this world. We are to walk by faith and not by the passing ways of this world, no matter how tempting or convenient they may be. Aware that we Retrouvaille a Marriage program that helps couples in must all give an account of our lives, we must be struggling marriages restore and rebuild a healthy and people of prayer who are constantly growing in our loving marriage. The Oakland Retrouvaille Program faith. We must know that our efforts, even if they will be hosting a VIRTUAL Weekend Program starting seem small and insignificant, will be blessed by the Thursday, June 24 - Sunday, June 27, 2021. For more Lord. information or to register, please check the web- site www.HelpOurMarriage.com or leave a message In Christ, at (510) 709-6063. Retrouvaille provides marriage help! You are not alone. Fr. Mike
St. Catherine of Siena Parish follows Jesus by welcoming all, sharing our gifts, and giving glory to God.
Entrance: Sing to the Mountains Second Reading 2 Cor 5:6-10 Bob Dufford SJ Brothers and sisters: Refrain We are always courageous, although we know that Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Raise your while we are at home in the body we are away from voices, lift your hearts. This is the day the Lord has the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we made. Let all the earth rejoice. are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Therefore, we aspire to 1. I will give thanks to you, my Lord. You have please him, whether we are at home or away. For we answered my plea. You have saved my soul from must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, death. You are my strength and my song. so that each may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil. 2. Holy, holy, holy Lord. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
3. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us be glad R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. and rejoice. Death has lost and all is life. Sing of the The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All glory of God. who come to him will live forever R. Text: Based on Psalm 118:24; Isaiah 6:3. Text and music © 1975, Robert J. Dufford, SJ, and OCP. All rights reserved. Gospel Mk 4:26-34
First Reading: Ex 17:22-24 Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if Thus says the Lord GOD: a man were to scatter seed on the land and would I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar, sleep and rise night and day and through it all the from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot, and seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. Of plant it on a high and lofty mountain; on the moun- its own accord the land yields fruit, first the blade, tain heights of Israel I will plant it. It shall put forth then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when branches and bear fruit, and become a majestic ce- the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the dar. Birds of every kind shall dwell beneath it, every harvest has come.” He said, “To what shall we com- winged thing in the shade of its boughs. And all the pare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we trees of the field shall know that I, the LORD, bring use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is low the high tree, lift high the lowly tree, wither up sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the green tree, and make the withered tree bloom. the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and be- As I, the LORD, have spoken, so will I do. comes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God shade.” With many such parables he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it. Without Psalm: 92:2-3,13-14,15-16 parables he did not speak to them, but to his own dis- ciples he explained everything in private. R. Lord it is good to give thanks to you. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ Profession of Faith 4. Blest are you, hearts that are pure and faithful, wholly I believe in one God, surrendered to Love, giving of self to your Maker and the Father almighty, neighbor; the favor of God is yours. R maker of heaven and earth, 5. Blest are you scorned and reviled, insulted, scoffed at, of all things visible and invisible. despised by the strong, slandered because of me, mocked I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, by the mighty, but honored by God, and praised. R the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. 6. Blest are you peacemakers, building bridges, gentle in God from God, Light from Light, speaking your truth, listening and learning from others true God from true God, who differ, all children of God, like you. R Text: Based on Matthew 5:1–12; Luke 6:20–23; Delores Dufner, OSB, © 2015, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; Sisters of St. Benedict. Music © 2015, Scot Crandal (ASCAP). Text and music through him all things were made. published by OCP. All rights reserved. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, The Liturgy of the Eucharist (At the words that follow, up to and including ”and became man,” all bow) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Heaven and earth are Full of your glory. Mary, and became man. Hosanna in the highest. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day We Proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your in accordance with the Scriptures. resurrection until you come again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Great Amen He will come again in glory The Lord’s Prayer / Sign of Peace to judge the living and the dead Lamb of God and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Communion: Lord, I am not worthy life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, That you should enter under my roof, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glori- But only say the word fied, who has spoken through the prophets. And my soul shall be healed. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins Communion: Only This I Want Dan Schutte And I look forward to the resurrection of the dead Refrain And the life of the world to come. Amen. Only this I want: but to know the Lord, and to bear his cross, so to wear the crown he wore. Presentation of the Gifts: Rejoice in the Promise of Jesus (The Beatitudes) 1. All but this is loss, worthless refuse to me, Scot Crandal/Delores Dufner OSB for to gain the Lord is to gain all I need. Refrain 2. I will run the race; I will fight the good fight, so to win Rejoice in the promise of Jesus, for yours is the the prize of the kingdom of my Lord. kingdom of God. Be glad in the gospel of Jesus, for you are beloved and blest. 3. Let your heart be glad, always glad in the Lord, so to shine like stars in the darkness of the night. 1. Blest are you lowly and poor in spirit, finding Text based on Philippians 3:7–16; 2:15, 18. Text and music © 1981, OCP. All your wealth not in gold, setting your sights not rights reserved. on power and glory, but trusting in God alone. Communion: All My Days Dan Schutte / J-Glenn Murray SJ 2. Blest are you mourners who live with sorrow, grieving the evil on earth, hungering for righteousness, thirsting Refrain for justice; for you are consoled by God. R Till the end of my days, O Lord, I will bless your name, sing your praise, give you thanks, all my days. 3. Blest are you merciful, swift to pardon, showing compassion to all, patient with failings and ten- 1. You have made me little less than a god, and have lav- der toward weakness; God’s mercy is shown to you. R ished my heart with your love. With dignity and honor you've clothed me, given me rule over all.
2. You have blessed me with good things and plenty and surrounded my table with friends. Their love and their laughter enrich me; together we sing your praise.
3. Your sun and your moon give me light, and your stars show the way through the night. Your rivers and streams have refreshed me. I will sing your praise.
4. How great is your love, O Father, that you sent us your Savior Son. His death and his rising will heal us, and draw us all unto you. Text: Based on Psalm 8; J-Glenn Murray, SJ. Text and music © 1971, Daniel L. Schutte and J-Glenn Murray, SJ. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
Sending Forth: Let All Things Now Living ASH GROVE/Katherine K. Davis
1. Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God the Creator triumphantly raise, who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, who guides us and leads to the end of our days. His banners are o’er us, his light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night, till shadows have vanished and darkness is banished, as forward we travel from light into light.
2. His law he enforces; the stars in their courses, and sun in its orbit obediently shine; the hills and the mountains, the rivers and fountains, the deeps of the ocean proclaim him divine. We too should be voicing our love and rejoicing; with glad adoration a song let us raise, till all things now living unite in thanksgiving, to God in the highest, hosanna and praise! Text: 66 11 66 11 D; Katherine K. Davis, 1892–1980, © 1939, 1966, E.C. Schirmer Music Co., a division of ECS Publishing, Boston, MA. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music: Trad. Welsh Melody.
Congratulations’ 2020-21 St. Catherine of Siena Confirmation Class
STEWARDSHIP DISCIPLESHIP To create a culture To empower a community in the parish rooted of Christian people walking in gratitude and together as disciples of Jesus in generosity. order to share His good news.
May 30, 2021 ONLINE Weekly Offering: $4,456.00 $2,890.00 MASS INTENTIONS 2nd Collection: $ 405.00 $ 75.00 St. Vincent de Paul: $ 170.00 $ 190.00 SAT 6/12 8:00 Int. Matthew Pelizzari - Birthday School Scholarship: $ 130.00 4:30 James Singh† Maintenance: $ 135.00 SUN 6/13 8:30 Cardenas & Polina Family†
10:00 Int. St. Catherine Parishioners Thank you for your continued support both spiritual and financial. 12:00 Souls in Purgatory† MON 6/14 8:00 Anna Ghiraduzzi† If you are looking for a ways to help our parish, here are TUES 6/15 8:00 Kirk & Brydie Kuykendall† a few options: WED 6/16 8:00 Jack & Mary Davi† 1) On-line Giving: www.stcmtz.org THUR 6/17 8:00 Dale Buscaglia† FRI 6/18 8:00 Vilma Costa†
2) My parish App: SAT 6/19 8:00 Int. Peter & Linda Gabriel - Anniversary CLICK on the “giving icon” 4:30 The Narodzonek Family† SUN 6/20 8:30 Terry Greerty† 3) Diocesan Support for the Parishes 10:00 Joe & Gustavo Cardenas† Go to the Diocese of Oakland home page 12:00 Int. St. Catherine Parishioners CLICK on the Giving tab Select the Parish Support option If you would like to request a Mass Intention for h ps://www.oakdiocese.org/parish-support the 2021 calendar year please fill out the form located on our website: WWW.STCMTZ.ORG mail or drop off at the office. All Masses prior to July 24th are filled.
St. Catherine Parish offers deepest sympathy and prayers for the families and, the repose of the soul of all who entered into eternal life. June 14th - July 1st, 2021 Victims of the Coronavirus
A BAKELESS BAKE SALE is on the way. Colleen Farley On these pandemic days, who wants to bake Marty Ochoa a pie, cookies, or even a cake? So, we’ve thought of a grand plan, 2021 Memorial Votive Candles And feel quite sure you’ll understand. Available to honor the deceased. In an envelope, if you like, please include the price They are located in the Sacred Heart of of a pie or cake or anything nice. Jesus alcove inside the church and can Without fuss or bother, you’ve done your part. be reserved for one year, renewable We hope you’ll give with a willing heart. thereafter. Forms are available on the Wishing success for our BAKELESS BAKE SALE, website and at the parish office. And this is the end of our little tale. (925) 228-2230 Ext 1
Mail checks to Sheila Banducci : 9 Emshee Lane Martinez CA or call her at 925-407-6183 for check pick up. Make out check to YLGI - St Catherine’s #64 Weekly bulletins are now available outside of the church for your reading pleasure. Look for the St. Catherine’s Young Ladies Grand Institute 64 supports local clear box hanging by the choir side and at the charities, including Seminarian Education, St. Vincent de Paul, Parish office. St. Catherine’s School, Meals on Wheels, etc. This fundraiser will allow us to continue this tradition, and we would greatly appreciate your help.
WORSHIP
To facilitate a transforming How to channel your anger like encounter with God as we come together in worship. St. Francis de Sales
When you feel your temper start to flare up, turn to a saint who tamed his hot head and mastered the art of gentleness. Today we continue with a series of articles about how saints can help us manage our emotions and practice virtue, guided by Edwige Billot, author of a recent book on getting guidance from the saints on how to handle our emotions (published in French: “Et si les saints nous coachaient sur nos émotions?”).
Billot, passionate about both human psychology and the testimonies of the saints, is convinced that these holy men and women have grasped the extent to which God wishes to reach us at the very heart of our emo- tions. If emotions can make us stumble, they can also, as in the case of the saints, allow us to grow, to move forward and to make good decisions.
Putting your heart on guard Known for his gentleness, St. Francis de Sales provides a precious testimony of life and encourages us to sup- press the first feelings of anger. “A mountain man with a rather energetic and strong-willed temperament, he learned to control himself so well that, with the grace of God, he became a model of patience and gentle- ness,” says Edwige Billot. St. Francis de Sales defined anger as a swelling of the heart, often accompanied by an “appetite for revenge.”
According to his experience, the best remedy against anger is to practice gentleness every day and to put one’s heart on guard: If we’re able to recognize our anger with calmness and gentleness, we’ll be much more apt to control it and not let it explode. “At the first sign of anger, collect yourself gently and seriously, not hasti- ly or with impetuosity,” writes the author of Introduction to the Devout Life.
This is the prayer he wrote to ask the Lord’s help in finding the path of gentleness when anger “flares up in him”—a prayer to be recited in moments of peace as well as on the threshold of anger. O Lord, with your help, I want to practice gentleness in daily encounters and annoyances. As soon as I realize that anger is kindled in me, I will collect myself, not with violence, but gently, and I will seek to restore my heart to peace. Knowing that I can do nothing alone, I will take care to call on You for help, as the Apostles did when they were tossed by the raging sea.
Teach me to be gentle with all, even with those who offend me or are opposed to me, and even with myself, not burdening myself because of my faults. When I fall, in spite of my efforts, I will gently pick myself up and say: “Come on, my poor heart, let’s get up and leave this pit forever. Let’s have recourse to the Mercy of God, and He will help us.” Amen.
Congratulations St. Catherine Students 2020-2021 We wish you well as you journey into your new life chapter
To our beautiful St. Catherine's family,
My gosh, how time flies! When I first gave my notice to Fr. Mike back in the beginning of March, I thought we'd have many years still ahead of us here in Martinez. I thought we'd have a lot of time to try out different ministries, watch our kids in different roles in the Children's Nativity Mass, and celebrate as they received their future Sacraments in our beautiful church.
However, April taught us first hand what happens when you tell God your plans! We have a very different path ahead of us now, as Seth has been transferred to Texas. Now, our time here has been cut short, and seems to have gone by too quickly! Before we knew it, May came and brought us to Sacrament season, where we got to celebrate Charlie's First Holy Communion. This is always my favorite time of the year, for after we have prepared the students all year, we watch them receive Jesus for the first time. Such a blessing to witness!
Here we are in June, and now it's time for us to say goodbye. My time here as the DRE was very special to me. I am honored to have been given the chance to help your children grow in their faith. I have been blessed over the years with phenomenal Catechists! We have always been a very close team and worked together throughout the minis- try, guiding the children through their classes, retreats, events, and Sacraments. Never did I feel that I was doing this alone, as these wonderful volunteers were always there for me. As a team, we felt the Holy Spirit with us and have always had the support of our wonderful Deacons and Priests. I thank you all!!
I just wanted to take this moment to tell all of you that although we will be moving this month, we will cherish the friendships, the memories, and the many blessings that have been bestowed on us during our time at St Catherine's. We love you all. We will miss you, and we will pray for you from Texas! Many blessings, Andrea
READINGS & REFLECTIONS
Sunday, Jun 13, 2021 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME inten ons. Surprising yields ahead TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Ma hew 6:1-6, 16-18 Many have been glad to shake off the past year with good (367). “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites.” riddance. We’re quick to write off difficult situa ons as sink- Thursday, Jun 17, 2021 holes of our personal efforts, with nothing to show for our Time to move beyond tempta on suffering. Every plague, war, and famine of history has The Lord’s Prayer, introduced in today’s gospel, is the best- caused its mul tude of lost lives, endless grief, and econom- known Chris an prayer the world over. Two years ago, a ic devasta on. Yet Jesus promises us that underneath the change in the way French Catholics say the prayer made soil of human experience, the kingdom of God is always at headlines. The new transla on avoids “lead us not into work, pushing new life and fresh hope into existence. Many tempta on” in favor of “do not let us fall into tempta on.” are working hard right this moment to promote a new vision The point is that God doesn’t lead us to sin. Rather, God for humanity. Commit to the new seed of Kingdom Coming. gives us the strength to resist it, overcome it, learn from it, TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34 (92). “And through it all the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how.” move beyond it. The next me you pray the great prayer, picture the Creator extending a hand to pull you away from Monday, Jun 14, 2021 sin into grace and light. Make an offering TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11; Ma hew 6:7-15 (368). It is fi ng that today is both Flag Day in the United States “This is how you are to pray: ‘Our Father who art in heaven . . . ’ ” and World Blood Donor Day. Many have shed their blood Friday, Jun 18, 2021 for the ideals a flag represents, and while most of us are not Get some rest called to make the ul mate sacrifice for our country, many Saint Augus ne of Hippo captures the human condi on per- of us can make the small sacrifice of dona ng blood to save fectly when he says in his Confessions: “Lord, . . . our heart is the lives of others. In some areas, the blood supply has be- restless un l it rests in you.” Chris an prayer prac ces are come low because of fewer blood dona ons during the pan- designed to protect us from spirit-dulling anxiety and bring demic, and blood dona on remains essen al everywhere. If us to the peace of Christ. Try medita ng on these words you are able to donate, or be suppor ve of someone who from Saint Francis de Sales for starters: “The same Eternal can, it will contribute to our much-needed healing in these Father who cares for you today will take good care of you hur ng mes. tomorrow and every day of your life. Either he will shield you TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Ma hew 5:38-42 (365). “Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on from suffering, or he will give you the unfailing strength to one who wants to borrow.” bear it. Be at peace then and put aside all uselessthoughts, vain dreads, and anxious imagina ons.” Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021 TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30; Ma hew 6:19-23 (369). “Store With respect to elders up treasures in heaven.” It’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Pope Francis marked the observance last year by describing a shameful and pain- Saturday, Jun 19, 2021 MEMORIAL OF ROMUALD, ABBOT fully obvious truth: “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown A simple prac ce for inner peace that our socie es are not organized well enough to make Romuald was a 10th-century Italian monk and teacher. He room for the elderly, with proper respect for their dignity started life as a wealthy aristocrat but soon found his life of and frailty. When the elderly are not cared for, there is no pursuing comfort and pleasure unsa sfying. He sought ref- future for the young.” Eighty percent of COVID deaths have uge in a monastery and discovered peace as a monk. Wishing been people 65 or older. What does your parish or local to help others achieve fulfillment, he founded the Camal- community do to support and engage seniors? If programs dolese Order of monks and established several monasteries, are not in place, can you help ini ate them? instruc ng the monks to prac ce intellectual s llness and TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Ma hew 5:43-48 (366). “I say this not interior recep vity in medita on. “Take every opportunity by way of command, but to test the genuineness of your love by your con- you can to sing the Psalms in your heart,” he wrote in his cern for others.” rule, “and to understand them with your mind.” Take a mo- ment today and give it a try. Wednesday, Jun 16, 2021 TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Ma hew 6:24-34 (370). Be well inten oned “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” Jesus’ admoni on to perform good deeds in private and pray alone in our rooms can be difficult to figure out when we belong to a church that calls the community’s public gathering for Mass the “source and summit of faith.” So here’s the deal: Jesus isn’t telling us to hide our faith but instead to check out why we do what we do. 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