st People in the Pews: Confused ? Reflections on the 31 Sunday in Ordinary Time Clarification of Catholic Teachings…With Amazon Synod (Oct.,2019, Rome) there is confusion in the Church and In 2008 I received a Volunteer Service Award in recognition of over 20 years of outstanding commitment world-as media reports report confusion… Here are some confused teachings—the first two coming directly from the Amazon Synod, that need clarity to- and dedication to the United Way of Washington County and Agency Relations. I was humbly honored to day… 1-Celibacy of Priests? This is a discipline not doctrinal teaching of the Catholic Church and can be changed; alt- have been recognized but I knew deep down the impact I had on such member agencies as the Interfaith hough for over 1000 years celibacy has been the norm and “pronounced”; many today decry it because of lack of vocations and no providance of Eucharist-Mass in low populated areas. Oppositely some faith folks say celibacy Service Coalition and Community Action Council were the real reason for my involvement. imitates the celibacy of Jesus Christ…We shall see / pray for what the Pope proposes and universal church dispos- es… See Luke 18:28–30, Matthew 19:27–30, etc… It was about that time in my life when God called me to consider a radical and unprecedented change in 2-Female Deacons? See Rm. 16:1-2, “Phoebe”—mentioned by St. Paul. There has been no female diaconate in Cath. history. Some want so to recognize women today and equality of ministry. Past /recent “findings” & difficul- my life. I had a career and a voluntary way of life that was faithful, good and most rewarding. God was ties: 1-No biblical info to equal as ordained diaconate today; 2- Vatican II (1962-1965)said “men” could be ad- vanced to diaconate; 3-Pope Francis’s’ study commission of 2016 did not have conclusive evidence or suggestions calling me to consider the Permanent Diaconate. At the time I knew very little about what the diaconate thereof; 4-The Vatican’s Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith in state only men were to be admitted to diaco- would entail. I could not shake the thought that Jesus was calling me to follow him more deeply and nate. 5-Theological diff. of linking possible female deacon to male priesthood seen as problematic. 3-Re-married persons receiving Communion? The Church has always dis-allowed those married outside the make my sense of volunteerism more spiritually oriented. In 2009 I took the leap of faith [so to speak] church without legitimate blessing of church to receive communion. The question /debate has arisen with the publishing of Amoris Laetitae – Letter of Pope Francis, and varied bishops’ conferences and theologians have pro- and applied to the Archdiocese for consideration in the Permanent Diaconate. The rest, as they say, is posed solutions (Some allowing, others disallowing Communion), but no definitive word has been provided by Vatican. Canon 915 forbids Catholics to receive Communion in varied situations. history. 4-Salvation by other religions? Statement signed by Pope Francis with Muslim leaders (Febr. 2019), that God willed “diversity of religions”. See: Acts 4:12: Where Christ is alone described how we can be saved. See P. # 817 What was true for me in 2009 is also true for most of us some time in our lives. In the midst of the busy- Catechism, we believe in / teach one, holy Catholic Church; also, Vatican II, Nostra Aetate,. 5-Capital Punishment? Pope Francis changed this long-standing teaching which formerly allowed the state / govt. ness of our lives, when we already have previous commitments and often a full plate, God calls us to to execute—and has ordered a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to assert "the death penalty is deepen our vocation and follow him more fully. inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person" (#2267). While CP has not been a “doctrine/ dogma” thru 2000 yrs. + PEACE and Blessings—Father Jack Lombardi God created us, knows us even better than we know ourselves at times, and has a plan for our lives. That plan is born out of our Baptism when God called each of us to give witness to his unconditional love. Men’s Retreat– November 8th/9th Ask a Question / Invite a Friend: Men’s Retreat: Nov. 8/9: Speakers include - Luke’s story of Zacchaeus in this weekend’s Gospel is a prime example of what I am illustrating here. Ian McAlister: Facing Challenges in Life Today; Sunday, Nov. 10, 11:15 AM Zacchaeus was a midcareer man already situated in the social fabric of his community. Scripture shows Silas Wolfe: Being young and Catholic Today; DeRoo Weber: Psalm 2 & the Spiritual Life, David Ambrose: Being a Christian Do you have a query about morals or mar- us that Zacchaeus was filled with joy in welcoming Jesus into his harried live more fully. Man Today, Deacon Jim: “Men’s Call to Do Courageous Things for the Lord”, riage in our Faith? Do you know someone Jesus also calls us to deepen our discipleship by surrendering aspects of our lives to him. Considering Bill: ReNewal in the Lord, Mike McDonald: Talk on “Interior Free- who has a false perception about the Cath- dom”, FJL: On Going Conversion, & Finding Balance in One’s life”. olic Church or our Churches here on the career, family life, and public life, are we willing to be like Zacchaeus and follow Jesus more closely and ...Holy Hour and good meals and fellowship and Rosary hills? Invite and excite some faith-seekers live out our vocation more deeply? and Confession offered. into our Church! Men today need fellowship and Faith –friends. Have a peace-filled week! Deacon Jim Mason Classic Books of Spirituality Prayer Requests/ Pray For…Roger Ireland, Henry “Hank” Dalley, Glenn Cordell, +Rita Car- riero, +Steve Goddard, +Catherine Kososki, +Melton L. Martin, +Troy Shives, +Stella Saint Augustine— “The Confessions” Hickerson,, Marion Krawczyk, Carolyn White, Denny & Liz Violet, +Sara Barr, +Owen Her- pel, Caleb Herpel, +Tom Fitzgerald, +Connie Martin, Frank Thomas, Julie Holmes, +Lori Friday, November 22nd, 7:PM Taylor, Michael Sheehan, Daniel Souders, +Jeanie Corbett, Belle Bales, +Dcn. George This great work & “first autobiography” considers topics /themes: Antczak, Dcn. Phil Harcum. +How do I find God above and around me? +How do I seek and And in our military… Ethan Souders, Connor Elbin, Spencer Hose, Jacob Silver, Kendra bargain for pleasure in my life? +How do I dabble in many dis- Lorraine Appel, Garrett Fox, Benjamin Yellott, Wesley Woolford, Elizabeth Ricks, Colton tractions and fail God as the“ Main Attraction”? +How do I repel Ashkettle, Sam Walker, Sean LaBarbera, and Gabriella Voight... Pray for one another...without ceasing… (1Th 5:17) pagan and anti-Christian beliefs and attitudes? ...Join us! Saint of the Week: St. Elizabeth and St. Zachary, St. Peter Sunday Bible the parents of St. John the Baptist. Celebrated November 5th. Catholic Church St. Luke tells their story in Chapter 1 of his Gospel. Readings Wis. 11:22-12:2 + And Mary went into the hill country with haste into a city of Ju- Thes.. 1:11-2:2 da. And she entered into the house of Zachary, and saluted Eliza- Luke 19:1-10 St. Patrick beth. And when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the in- Catholic Church fant leaped in her womb. And she cried out with a loud voice, and Next Week: said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy 11/10/19 womb. And behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my November 3, 2019 2 Mc. 7:1-2, 9-14 ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy... And those things shall 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 The 31st Sunday in be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord. Luke 20:27-38 +Meditate: Do you take time for other Christian friends—to Ordinary Time visit and support? Do you believe God’s Word—and promises, in Read and meditate upon the Bible? And : How /when will you take /make the Bible—God’s The Blessed Virgin Message to you~! MORE TIME FOR GOD in your life—especially in prayer? Mary is Mother of God

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Daily Mass Intentions— November 2nd– November 9th Church Staff and Contacts Saturday, November 2nd- 5:00PM +Gay Parker Rev. John J. Lombardi: Pastor [email protected] 301-678-6339 Sunday, November 3rd- 7:30AM Parishioners of SS. Peter & Patrick Deacon James L. Mason: Permanent Deacon [email protected] 301-678-6604 Sunday, November 3rd- 10:00AM +J.T. MacCumbee Ms. Susan L. Taylor : Adm. of Religious Ed. [email protected] 301-678-6761 Ms. Amanda Miller: Office Manager [email protected] 301-678-6339 Monday, November 4th– 7:00PM Tony & Stephanie Feldpausch Mr. Ian McAllister: Parish Council President [email protected] 717-294-6401 Tuesday, November 5th– 7:30AM +George Fry 16 E. High St., Hancock, MD 21750 Wednesday, November 6th- Office 301-678-6339 Fax: 301-678-6608 [email protected] www.sspeterpatrick.org Thursday, November 7th-– 7:30AM Michelle Feldpausch Find us on Facebook @ St. Peter Catholic Church-St. Patrick Catholic Church– Mass is livestreamed on Facebook each Sunday during the 10:00AM Mass. Friday, November 8th– 7:30AM +George Fry Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil Mass @ St. Patrick, Little Orleans– 5:00PM Saturday, November 9th - 7:30AM Ken & Teresa Smitz Sunday @ St. Peter, Hancock-7:30AM/10:00AM / Confessions are a half -hour before each Mass. Saturday, November 9th - 4:00PM +Louis Houff Weekday Masses: Monday, 7:00PM; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:30AM