PRAYER TO SIXteenth Sunday That the Holy Cross Catholic Church becomes a beacon of Christian Hope radiating from Half-Way-Tree. ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL In ordinary time July 19, 2015 MISSION STATEMENT Old Missal: Pg. 496 New Missal: Pg. 633 Inspired by our encounter with Jesus Christ in the celebration of the Eucharist, the mission of Holy Cross ===================== Saint Michael the Archangel, Catholic Church is: to strengthen the faith of practising Catholics, to reach out to those who have stopped defend us in battle. practising their faith, to offer a path to those who are searching, and to help those who are hurting. Be our protection against Theme: “Christ The Good Shepherd” PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL FACILITATOR Today we celebrate the Shepherd who the wickedness and snares of the leads all men to the Father, however far devil. Althea Daley - 818-7356 apart they may be in race or culture. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; GATHERING HYMN: 7:30 a.m. - # 399 and do Thou, O Prince of the 10:30 a.m. - Insert Heavenly Host, Mass of Thanksgiving Event: Jamaica Nite by the Divine Power of God, When: Friday, July 31, FIRST READING: Jeremiah 23: 1 - 6 All are being invited to join the Most cast into hell Satan and all the 2015 evil spirits Rev. Archbishop Charles Dufour DD, OJ, RESPONSORIAL The Lord is my shepherd; CD, as he celebrates the Prizes, Spot Prizes & Surprises! PSALM: there is nothing I shall want. who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. 45th Anniversary of his Wear your most authentic Independence Amen. priestly ordination on outfit—win a prize SECOND READING: Ephesians 2: 13 -18 August 12, 2015. Adults over 35 in their school uniforms— win a prize GOSPEL Alleluia! Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church, ACCLAMATION: The sheep that belong to me 61 1/2 Deanery Road, Kingston 3, Let us get together for a fun-filled listen to my voice, says the evening of entertainment and good At 6:30 p.m. Jamaican bickle!! Lord. I know them and they follow me. Alleluia! Please remember to keep Contribution: Adult $200, , Kids under 1 0 - Archbishop Dufour GOSPEL: Mark 6: 30 - 34 in your prayers. COLLECTION HYMN: 7:30 a.m. - # 329 Do you know of persons 10:30 a.m. - # 399 NOTES (family members or friends) who no longer attend Holy PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS OF Cross for one reason or an- BREAD & WINE: 7:30 a.m. - # 56 other? 10:30 a.m. - # 7 If yes, please leave their name and contact COMMUNION HYMN: 7:30 a.m. - # 405 details, as well as your name and telephone 10:30 a.m. - # 221 number, so that we can include them in the database being created for our proposed MEDITATION HYMN: 7:30 a.m. - # 221 Homecoming 2015. 10:30 a.m. - # Choir RECESSIONAL HYMN: 7:30 a.m.- # 373 10:30 a.m. - # 413 PREPARING FOR MASS BIRTHDAYS July 19 - 25 As you prepare for Mass each Sunday, 1. PRAYER MEETING: All are invited to our please remember: Prayer meeting TODAY, Sunday, July 19, Mercuth Baker - July 19 Sacrament of Reconciliation where we will be showing a film entitled 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Noel Eldridge - July 19 “Purgatory-The Forgotten Church?”. Confessional. Paula Campbell - July 20 Come and bring a friend. Peta-Gay McIntosh - July 21 2. FAITH UPDATE: Parishioners are being Intercessory Prayer Ministry Jaydene Walsh - July 21 advised that Faith Update is currently on a 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. and after Inez Saddler - July 23 break for the summer. Mass in the Baptistery Adrienne Barton - July 25 inside Holy Cross Church. 3. JAMAICA NITE 2015: Jamaica Nite is July 31, 2015. All ministries are being asked to Intercessory Prayer Box prepare an item for the entertainment Please place your prayer request WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES package. Please contact Corrol Fagan, June in the Prayer Box at the Ushers’ July 19 - 25 Ramsay or Camille Foga for further infor- Table. mation. Peter & Stacey Chin - July 20 4. ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF DUN- Experience God’s unconditional love for you love ! Wayne & Jennifer Eldemire - July 23 SINANE: All are invited to attend the Annual Garth & Jaquiline McKenzie - July 24 National Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Dunsinane Shrine, Dunsinane, Mandeville, which is scheduled Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Assumption Church in Morant Bay This year’s theme: “Let it be done to me accord- ing to Your Word” Lk. 1:38. The main speaker Training in Biblical Animation will be His Grace, Archbishop Emeritus E. Clarke, Parishioners are being invited to D.D. attend the annual pilgrimage to mark 5. RETURNS FOR THE BROTHERHOOD the Solemnity of the Assumption of Animators will be trained to BRUNCH: Persons who have outstanding pay- Mary, which will be celebrated on interpret the Sacred Scripture within the ments are being reminded to make their returns to guidelines of the Church, and to spiritually any member of the Brotherhood, as soon as possi- August 16, 2015, under the theme: ble. apply it to the lives of the hearers. “Mary, Consecrated Virgin and Training will be provided free of cost! 6. ON ANGELS’ WINGS: Copies of the book “On Angels’ Wings” are still available in the Faithful Mother.” Sessions will be held at the Immaculate Parish Office during the week. The book Conception Convent, Constant Spring Road, shares with readers about the life of the late The day’s programme will begin at 10 Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2015 Archbishop Lawrence Burke. Cost: $1,500. a.m. and end with Mass in the All proceeds will go towards the restoration of 6 - 8:30 p.m. and the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. afternoon. Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., followed by Eucharistic Celebration 7. SICK: Keep in your prayers Elsie Chin, at 5:30 p.m. Owen McMorris, Victoria Hudson, Linnette Please make a special effort to at- Green, Marguerite Bowie, Ethlyn Forrester tend. and Marguerite Roche. To register for the Training call 876-451- 1296 (Tenicea Hewitt) or email [email protected] .