ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AUGUST 3, 2014 Good News Reflection August 3, 2014 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time SAT., Aug. 2—St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Eymard Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69; Mt 14:1-12 These readings make me thirsty and 6:00 p.m. Adrienne & Johnni Cavazos—25th Anniversary SUN., Aug. 3—18th Sunday in Ordinary Time hungry! Can we go out to dinner Is 55:1-3; Ps 145; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 after Mass? 9:00 a.m. Michael & Madeline Hernandez—Birthdays (Veronica Molina) 10:30 a.m. For All Parishioners As we say in the responsorial Psalm, 12:00 p.m. † Angie Narvaez & her intentions (Ortega Family) MON., Aug. 4—St. John Vianney, Priest "The hand of the Lord feeds us; he Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119; Mt 14:22-36 answers all our needs." Yet, despite knowing this, we think we never 12:05 p.m. Mary Garcia—Health Intention (Ortega Family) have enough. We're not content with what we have. TUES., Aug. 5—The Dedication of the basilica of St. Mary Major Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 NO MASS Even when things go well, we're not fully satisfied. We want more. WED., Aug. 6—The Transfiguration of Our Lord Especially in relationships. We're starving for more affection, we Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 12:05 p.m. Tom & Theresa Moore Family (Theresa Moore) crave more attention, our guts grumble over not getting enough THURS., Aug. 7—St. Sixtus II, Pope & St. Cajetan, Priest concern and support and approval from those who should give it to Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Mt 16:13-23 us. 12:05 p.m. Valerie Commons—Birthday (Family) FRI., Aug. 8— St. Dominic, Priest Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32; Mt 16:24-28 Every person in our lives has been called by God to be a provider of 12:05 p.m. † Bobbe Ford (Theresa Moore) his love and concern for us. But no one loves us fully and perfectly, SAT., Aug. 9—St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and some totally reject this calling. If because of this we live in a state Hb 1:12–2:4; Ps 9; Mt 17:14-20 6:00 p.m. † Avilda T. Garcia (Consuelo Garcia) of frustration and anger or cynicism or self-protective isolationism, SUN., Aug. 10—19th Sunday in Ordinary Time we're always hungry. 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 9:00 a.m. Ray Narvaez—Special Intention (Ortega Family) 10:30 a.m. For All Parishioners When we choose instead to forgive the imperfect people and turn to 12:00 p.m. Joshua & Justin Vela (Grandma) Jesus, he miraculously multiplies a little into a lot. By keeping our eyes on Jesus rather than on those who fail to love us fully, his love for us fills our hearts to overflowing. Sanctuary Candle The Church Sanctuary candle has weeks Feeling dissatisfied is a sign that Jesus is trying to get our attention; available. If you would like to have the there's something he wants to give us that we're not yet open to candle burning for the intention of a receive. Our problem is: How is Jesus going to give us what we need loved one, a birthday or anniversary, if we can't see him and feel touched by him? please call the Church Office. August 3rd—August 9th To feel satisfied by an invisible God, we have to stay closely For the living & deceased parishioners connected to him in prayer and in the Christian community that he's of St. Thomas More. given us. We have to pay attention to what he's doing and through whom he's chosen to do it. That means getting more involved and expecting the unexpected! Questions for Personal Reflection: What are you hungry for? Who's not giving you enough of what you need? How can you find other ways of receiving this, with the help of God? Questions for Community Faith Sharing: Describe a time when God met your needs in an unexpected way. Who did you expect to get it from, and how did it happen that you received it another way? Did you receive more – or less – than what ADORATION OF THE BLESSED you had wanted? Was it satisfying? SACRAMENT & DIVINE MERCY Adoration begins after the 12:05 p.m. Mass every Wednesday with the © 2014 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by Divine Mercy is recited at 3:00 p.m. permission. and Benediction at 8:00 p.m. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. THOMAS MORE CATECHESIS OF THE 2045 18th Street GOOD SHEPHERD Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Phone: (361) 888-9308 Our Catechesis of the Good SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 Shepherd is in need of teachers Register for RCIA Pastor and assistants. Through our Masses 9, 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Rev. 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Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Sun., Aug. 3rd, Pool Day $$$ Center at the University of Tues., Aug. 5th, 7 p.m. Edge Minnesota-Duluth, inspires Wed., Aug. 7th, 7 p.m. Life Teen and educates in these talks about the highest form of Assumption worship - the Mass. His Newman Center focuses on being fed through the Sacraments as well as study and Novena knowledge of the Church and has thrived under his Mark your calendars for humble and Spirit-filled guidance. Through these three August 6-14th, St. homilies filled with deep reflection on the Scriptures and Patrick Church, 3350 S.