Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day: July 16 The Story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” They soon celebrated a special Mass and Office in honor of Mary. In 1726, it became a celebration of the universal Church under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For centuries the Carmelites have seen themselves as specially related to Mary. Their great saints and theologians have promoted devotion to her and often championed the mystery of her Immaculate Conception. Saint Teresa of Avila called Carmel “the Order of the Virgin.” Saint John of the Cross credited Mary with saving him from drowning as a child, leading him to Carmel, and helping him escape from prison. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus believed that Mary cured her from illness. On her First Communion day, Thérèse dedicated her life to Mary. During the last days of her life she frequently spoke of Mary. There is a tradition —which may not be historical —that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary’s own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. The scapular reminds us of the gospel call to prayer and penance—a call that Mary models in a splendid way. Reflection: The Carmelites were known from early on as “ Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” The title suggests that they saw Mary not only as “mother,” but also as “sister.” The word sister is a reminder that Mary is very close to us. She is the daughter of God and therefore can help us be authentic daughters and sons of God. She also can help us grow in appreciation of being sisters and brothers to one another. She leads us to a new realization that all human beings belong to the family of God. When such a conviction grows, there is hope that the human race can find its way to peace. Mary, under the Title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is the Patron Saint of: Chile ~the above information was taken from www.franciscanmedia.com HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 316 S. Logan St., LINCOLN, ILLINOIS JULY 14, 2019 ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 808 NW Pearl St., ATLANTA, ILLINOIS ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 213 S. Bogardus St., ELKHART, ILLINOIS ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 321 S. Lafayette St., MT. PULASKI, ILLINOIS 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle C The good Samaritan was also a good steward, giving his time and his treasure to meet his neighbor’s need. At the end of this familiar story, — Jesus urges His hearers — and us to go and do the same! MASSES FOR THIS WEEK SCRIPTURE Saturday, July 13 -St. Henry READINGS 4:00 pm Donna Rae Mintjal by Joseph & Sudie Mintjal (Holy Family) FOR THIS WEEK - Monday, July 15 Sunday, July 14 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Exodus 1:8 -14,22 / 8:00 am Dennis McTaggart by the McShane Family (St. Patrick’s) Psalm 124:1 -8 / 8:30 am In Thanksgiving [40th Wedding Anniversary of Don & Sheila Davison] by Matthew 10:34 —11:1 Their Children (St. Mary’s) Tuesday, July 16 10:00 am Theodore Charles Buse & Special Intention [Family] by Janet & Jerry Exodus 2:1 -15 / Langenbahn (Holy Family) Psalm 69:3,14,30 -31,33 -34 / 10:00 am Duane Jarnagin by Mom (St. Thomas Aquinas) Matthew 11:20 -24 Monday, July 15 -St. Bonaventure Wednesday, July 17 - - 7:00 am Don Hoffert by the Knights of Columbus Council #1250 (Holy Family) Exodus 3:1 6,9 12 / - Psalm 103:1 -4,6 -7 / Tuesday, July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Matthew 11:25 27 5:00 pm Jennifer Rose May by the Mark & Marcia May Family (Holy Family) Thursday, July 18 [followed with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena] Exodus 3:13 -20 / Wednesday, July 17 Psalm 105:1,5,8 -9,24 -27 / 7:00 am Tim Thornton by the McShane Family (Holy Family) Matthew 11:28 -30 Thursday, July 18 -St. Camillus de Lellis Friday, July 19 7:00 am Carlos Vidal by His Children (Holy Family) Exodus 11:10 —12:14 / 11:00 am Roman & Eileen Lach by Mike Lach (Vonderlieth) Psalm 116:12 -13,15 -18 / 12 Noon Recitation of the Rosary (Holy Family) Matthew 12:1 -8 2-5:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament [with Exposition of the Blessed Saturday, July 20 Sacrament] (Holy Family) Exodus 12:37 -42 / Psalm 136:1,23 -24,10 -15 / 5:30 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Meditation with Benediction following (Holy Family) - Friday, July 19 Matthew 12:14 21 Sunday, July 21 7:00 am Special Intentions (Holy Family) Genesis 18:1 -10 / Psalm Saturday, July 20 -St. Apollinaris 15:2 -5 / Colossians 1:24 -28 / 4:00 pm Epifania Laya by Family (Holy Family) Luke 10:38 -42 Sunday, July 21 -Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time On Sunday, 8:00 am David L. Olson by His Family (St. Patrick’s) 8:30 am Anthony “Tony” Vespa by Jerry and Janet Langenbahn (St. Mary’s) June 30, 10:00 am Richard Huston by Lou Ann Mack (Holy Family) Boone Joseph 10:00 am Duane Jarnagin by Mom (St. Thomas Aquinas) Fink , son of Chance & NOTE: Reconciliation at Holy Family Church, Lincoln, is held each Tuesday from 4:30 - Christina Fink, 4:55 pm and each Saturday from 2:45 -3:30 pm. was baptized at Reconciliation at St. Patrick’s Church, Elkhart, is held prior to 8 am Sunday Mass. Holy Family Church. Reconciliation at St. Mary’s Church, Atlanta, held prior to 8:30 am Sunday Mass. We welcome Boone into Reconciliation at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Mt. Pulaski, held prior to the our Logan County Roman 10:00 am Sunday Mass. Catholic Community and Based on the availability of clergy, this schedule is subject to change. Please check the congratulate him and his parish calendar on the website for any changes or additions. family. ST. MARY’S, ATLANTA RCIA ~Ministry Schedule for Sunday, July 21: (Rite of Christian Reader -Ed Jodlowski; Servers -Andrew O’Donnell & Nicholas O’Donnell; Greeters & Gift Bearers -Gene & Initiation of Adults) Cathy Cisco is a process of discerning and ~Cleaning/Coffee & Donuts Committee: July ritualizing stages of conversion Paul & Vicki Eckert leading to initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. ST. PATRICK’S, ELKHART Who is welcome to RCIA? —persons who have never been ~Coffee & Donuts will be held on Sunday, July 28 baptized; persons baptized in another Christian Church who after the Mass. desire to become Catholic; Baptized Catholics who have ~Cleaning Committee: July 28 Steve & Janet never received First Communion or Confirmation; Allen / August 11 Larry & Lori Bobell and Ben & Catholics who want to understand more about the practice Haylee Bobell. of their Faith. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, If you are interested in becoming part of our RCIA class for the Fall, or if you know someone who is interested, MT. PULASKI please call or have the interested person(s) call Sister Mary ~Host Parish: August 4 , at 2 pm, St. Thomas Lou at (217) 732 -4019. Thank you. Aquinas will be hosting the monthly birthday party at Vonderlieth Living Center. We are asked to serve and provide sugar free desserts, as well as entertainment for the party. Please contact Jennifer Riedle if you can help. ~Next Church Cleaning will be held on Thursday, August 8 at 4 pm. Any parishioner able to help is welcome. Please bring cleaning items to use. for the beautiful quilt, handmade and donated by Cecelia Wessbecher. Contact Pam Coogan at the parish office (217) 732 -4019 to purchase tickets. Tickets sell for $10 per ticket or $20 for three tickets. A The Dynamic Catholic Initiative is a program that winning ticket will be drawn for provides our Parish Community Spiritual Books and CD's the quilt on September 15 at St. at no cost. These books and CD's that Dynamic Catholic Thomas Aquinas Church. give us are meant to help us as Catholic Christians to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and a greater GOING ON VACATION? understanding of that which we are called to from our While on vacation, remember to Baptism as well as the Church's role in today's world. These books and CD’s are free and available at each fulfill your weekly obligation of of our four parishes: at Holy Family -on the literature attending Mass each weekend table and on a table in the new addition; and, at our three while you are away from the other parishes -in the main entrance of each. Logan County area. The You are encouraged to read the books and listen to following steps will help you the CD’s and pass them on to others, or keep them if you locate Catholic Churches in the wish. area where you will be vacationing: 1) Make sure you have the myparish app on your Flowers forforfor Holy Family Church phone. If not, you may download it at God gives us so many beautiful flowers and many of them myparishapp.com or search your phone’s App are right in our own gardens.