ST. LOUIS CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 16, 2011 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Hebrews 5:1-10 Hebrews 6:10-20 Hebrews 7:1-3, Hebrews 7:25- Hebrews 8:6-13 Hebrews 9:2-3, Isaiah 8:23-9:3 15-17 8:6 11-14 Psalm 40:2, 4, Psalm 110:1-4 Psalm 111:1-2, Psalm 110:1-4 Psalm 40:7-10, Psalm 85:8, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-10 4-5, 9-10 17 10-14 13-14 1 Corinthians 1: 1 Corinthians 1-3 1:10-13, 17 John 1:29-34 Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:23-28 Mark 3:1-6 Mark 3:7-12 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:20-21 Matthew 4:12-23 What is Lectio Divina? While reading sacred scripture, read the words with a love and sense of discovery until something seems to strike home. Sit with the passage as one would with a good friend- not just thinking or analyzing, but instead remaining in a quiet, listening spirit, so the word can nurture and challenge you. Call to Prayer The Word of God Faith Sharing Closing Prayer “Let us take a moment in the midst Choose one of next Sunday’s readings. Begin with an open ended question such At the end of the faith sharing, invite of all our activity to prepare One person reads the scripture aloud as as “What strikes you from this reading?” participants to pray aloud for any ourselves for prayer.” others are attentive to a word, phrase, or and/or you can use the “Reflection particular petitions or praises they may theme that is meaningful to them. Allow for Question” found on our website or have. Feel free to close with: The Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW a minute of silent reflection. Have another bulletin. Allow time for reflection & Lord’s Prayer or Spontaneous prayers Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press person read the same scripture a second sharing. or a faith-based song. www.paulistpress.com time. Reflection Question for Next Sunday, January 23, 2011 Do you remember falling in love? At some point, whether it grew over time or was “love at first sight” you just knew that this was THE ONE. Most of the time we associate this with the love between spouses, but in today’s gospel, we have an example of falling in love with Jesus. Peter, Andrew, James and John were ordinary people doing ordinary things on an ordinary day, but were touched by the Holy Spirit, fell head-over-heals in love with Jesus. Nothing was ever the same for them. How about you? MEETINGS THIS WEEK New Parishioner Welcome Sunday, January 16, 2011 Social Hall 12:30 PM ACTS Women's Gathering Sunday, January 16, 2011 Room 301 2:00 PM Sharing Christ Monday, January 17, 2011 Social Hall 7:30 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, January 17, 2011 Room 305 7:00 PM Liturgy Committee Monday, January 17, 2011 Room 304 7:30 PM Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, January 17, 2011 Chapel 7:30 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Room 302 9:30 AM Catechism Study Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Respect Life Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Room 304 7:00 PM K of C Open Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Social Hall 7:30 PM Playgroup Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 301 9:30 AM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 305 7:00 PM RCIA Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM CDA Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM ACTS Core Team Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Room 303 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Mass Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Chapel 8:00 PM Great Adventure Scripture Study Thursday, January 20, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 20, 2011 Room 305 8:00 PM Dear Parishioners: Recently an old classmate of mine passed this on to me: From a strictly mathematical viewpoint: What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER 100%... How about ACHIEVING 101%? What equals 100% in life? Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions: If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26. Then: H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K is 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98% And: K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E is 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96% But: A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E is 1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100% THEN, look how far the love of God will take you: L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D is 12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101% Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that: While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Love of God that will put you over the top! Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Be an organ donor—give your heart to Jesus! PARISH PILGRIMAGE MAY 16-26, 2011: Monsignor Luca will CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by lead this year’s parish pilgrimage to Eastern Europe (Poland and Ms. Blanchard and next week by Ms. Coffey. Czech Republic). This fascinating pilgrimage includes visits to Warsaw, Old Town, the Shrine of the Black Madonna, Krakow, the SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT: The St. Louis School Wawel Cathedral, the Royal Palace, Wadowice: the birthplace and Board is looking to replace one retiring School Board Member for home of Pope John Paul II, the Divine Mercy Shrine where Saint the year 2011. Nominees must possess a genuine commitment to Faustina lived and died, the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz, Catholic School education, its mission and future, a willingness to the medieval city of Brno, and many sites in Prague including the work with others effectively in reaching consensus, a willingness to famous statue of the Infant of Prague. Mass will be celebrated in support school, parish, and Archdiocesan policy, and a willingness some of the most important shrines of this region with Antonella as and ability to be a credible witness of the Catholic faith to the our hostess. Cost ($3895.00 per person) includes airfare (including school community and parish. This particular term requires that the taxes & fees), first class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, ground new school board member not be a parent of a St. Louis School transportation and all entrance fees. Brochures with the daily itiner- student. For more information, contact Robert Miller at ary are available at the Information Table in the narthex. To regis- [email protected] or call 410-465-1301. ter for the pilgrimage or for further information contact George’s International Tours at 800-566-7499 daily from 9am to 5pm (West GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Abby pet a dog; Tori read Coast time). Jeffrey a story; Jocelyn helped with laundry; Howard helped with cleaning the house; Becca did things before her Mommy & Daddy asked her to; Aidan showed manners; Michael got ready for THE POINSETTA’S that so beautifully decorated our Altar during school quickly; Kacie unpacked her personal bag after vacation; the Christmas holiday, will be available after the 12:45pm Mass on Bailey made her bed; Christopher put his dishes in the sink; Nich- Sunday, January 16th. Thank you to everyone who so graciously olas cleaned the family room; Samantha read to her sister; Mandi made offerings in memory and honor of their loved ones. played with her brother. INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DEACON? There will be a Dea- SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, January con Formation information session for any man who is interested in 22nd, by Monsignor Luca and Father Greg Rapisarda. discovering more about the program. The session will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011, from 1-3 pm at Holy Cross Church (110 E. West Street, 21230 – Federal Hill section of Baltimore City). If MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2011 interested in coming, please contact either Cindy Orr at [email protected] or 410-547-5550 or Fr. Patrick Carrion at Sunday 6:45am Family Intentions [email protected]. Any man planning to attend is encouraged to bring his spouse as well. Even if one knows he is not applying 8:00am Chester Piskorowski and Carole Ewachiw this year, it is good to attend so as to learn about the program and how to prepare for applying in the future. There is some infor- 9:30am Johanna Baldwin and Theresa Martin mation on the Archdiocesan website: http://archbalt.org/clergy- religious/deacons/delete.cfm. 11:15am Cristina Nazario and Sally Walsh 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz and Diana Helfrich Monday 7:00 am Catherine Yannuzzi and Kenny Dunsmore Tuesday 7:00am Mary Moelter and Carole Ewachiw CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECENTLY MARRIED COUPLE: 9:30am Joseph Prevosto and Special Intention Bret Loes and Andrea Bridgewater, married December 4, 2010.