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Oct. 31, 2010 |
Our Patronal Solemnity celebrating the St. Simon and St. Jude |
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First
Reading:
61:1-3a |
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Psalm:
Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 |
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Second Reading:
Ephesians 2:19-22 |
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Gospel:
Luke 6:12-16 |
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Our Parish Mission begins today at 11:00 am Mass with Bishop
Kevin Rhoades. |
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We celebrate the 25th anniversary of St. Jude's Perpetual Adoration
Chapel. |
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Refreshments and short program to follow in the Parish Hall. |
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Learn all about Halloween's Christian roots and
more. |
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Send a Halloween
e-card. |
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The word Hallowe'en itself is a contraction
of "Hallowed evening". Read
more. |
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Nov. 1,
2010 |
Solemnity of All Saints |
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Our Parish Mission tonight at 7:00 pm. includes a Mass.
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Bishop John D'Arcy reflects on how celebrating the Eucharist unites us
with all the saints. |
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Check out questions and answers on catholic saints and
more. |
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Links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study. |
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Send an
e-card. |
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Send an e-greeting with your favorite Catholic
saint. |
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Nov. 2,
2010 |
The
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) |
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"The Last
Judgment"
by Michelangelo
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Our Parish Mission tonight at 7:00 pm. includes a Reconciliation
Service. |
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Fr. David Engo reflects on how we experience
mercy and forgiveness through the Eucharist. |
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Why do we pray for the dead? Read
more. |
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Read Article 12 of the
Catechism to reflect on life everlasting. |
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Read about the
fresco to the left by Michelangelo. |
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Send an
e-card. |
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See
prayers, recipes, and activities to celebrate this
feast. |
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Nov.
3 |
This is our final night of the Parish Mission. Join us at 7:00 pm
in the church. |
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Sister Evelyn Govert, OSF reflects on how
receiving the Eucharist and praying in the presence of the
Blessed Sacrament can nourish and strengthen us to share the
love of God with the rest of the world. |
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Nov. 4 |
Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop |
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"Intercession of Charles Borromeo supported by the Virgin Mary"
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Read about this saint's role in the
Council of Trent and during the plague. |
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Learn more about the
Council of
Trent. |
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The image to the left is a
cropped detail of the Rottmayr fresco in the
Karlskirche (Vienna, Austria) One year after the last great
plague epidemic in Vienna, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI pledged
to build a church for his namesake patron saint, Charles
Borromeo, who was revered as a healer for plague sufferers. |
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Nov. 7, 2010 |
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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"The Maccabees"
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Activities to help
you prepare for these readings for
families or
groups. |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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More
links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study. |
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Tuesday, Nov. 9 |
Feast of
the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome |
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This church at the Lateran Palace is the cathedral of the Church
of Rome and of the world, ranking above all other churches in
the Catholic Church, including St. Peter's Basilica in the
Vatican. It's official name is the Archbasilica of the
Most Holy Savior and Sts. John the Baptist and the Evangelist at
the Lateran. Read
more. |
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Take a
Virtual Tour. |
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Learn about its history, what to see, and
more. |
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Wednesday, Nov. 10 |
Memorial
of Saint Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church |
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Raphael's
"The Meeting between Leo the Great and Attila"
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Only two Popes have been called "the
Great": Pope Leo and Pope Gregory. |
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Learn
why
Leo was given this title. |
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Read Pope John XXIII's
Encyclical on St. Leo |
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The image to the left is a crop of
the fresco which depicts the legendary meeting of Leo and
Attilla the Hun that saved Rome. Read
more. |
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Thursday, Nov. 11 |
Memorial
of Saint Martin of Tours, bishop |
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Today is Martinmas Day. See
how this feast day may have led to Veteran's Day. |
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Read the
legend of his meeting with the poor beggar, depicted to the
left. |
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Go through your closet and purge
your wardrobe of unnecessary or surplus items and donate them to
St. Vincent de Paul Society
or some other organization that helps the poor. |
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Read
why his symbol is the goose. Cook a special dinner of roast goose
or duck in honor of St. Martin. Bake some horseshoe cookies. See
more
recipes. |
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St. Martin is patron saint of wine
growers, wine makers and vintners. In France, the tasting of the
new wine is done today. Have a Martinmas gathering, serving this
year's Noveau Beaujolais wine from France. |
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Friday, Nov. 12 |
Memorial
of Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr |
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Read his
biography. |
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He dedicated his life to help bring about
union with the Roman church. |
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He ended up dying for this cause. Read
more. |
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Find out what happened to his
murderers. |
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Read Pius XI's Encyclical
Ecclesiam Dei on St. Josaphat and Pius XII's encyclical
Orientales
Omnes Ecclesias (On The Reunion Of The Ruthenian Chuch With
Rome)
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Saturday, Nov. 13 |
Memorial
of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin |
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More to come.... |
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Check out the
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine located in northern Manhattan |
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The
Cabrini Mission Foundation is committed to advancing St.
Frances Xavier Cabrini's mission and legacy of healing,
teaching, and caring to women, children, immigrants, and the
elderly around the world. |
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November 14, 2010 |
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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Activities to help
you prepare for these readings for
families or
groups. |
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Commentary,
historical background, poems and prayers from the St. Louis University
Sunday Web Site |
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More
links for this Sunday for your prayer, reflection, and study. |
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Wed., Nov. 17 |
Memorial
of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, religious |
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Read her
life story. |
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More to come... |
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Nov. 21, 2010 |
The
Solemnity of Christ the King |
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More to come... |
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