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E-Newsletter for
February 16, 2025
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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The First Reading from Prophet Jeremiah emphasizes trust in God over the things of this world. Today's Psalm serves as an introduction to the Book of Psalms. It makes clear the choice between the ways of the wicked and the ways of the Lord. In Paul's Letter to the Corinthians, we read that salvation rests on Christ's death and resurrection. The Gospel is a reminder of the true values of the Kingdom.
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We hear in the Gospel, Lukes's version of the Beatitudes. We are more familiar with these sayings from Matthew's perspective in the section known as the Sermon on the Mount. Luke's Gospel presents four of them, plus four "woe -to-Yous" So here in the Gospel, as in the First Reading, we have a contrast of attitudes and consequences.
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The Gospel of Saint Luke pictures Jesus as speaking directly to His disciples and not primarily to the crowds. He presents Jesus also as speaking of a "now" reality of their attitude towards possessions of four kinds. The spirituality of Luke's presentation of Jesus is living free from the falsely personal identity which comes from wealth, self-satisfaction, relational possessiveness and personal adulation or popularity. More simply whom or what do you and me trust for life's meaning and happiness?
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News & Events
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Please watch here for news and events, and join our events for good Catholic community!
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
will be on Saturday, March 8th after the 4:30p.m. Mass at the Social Center.
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Enjoy Irish music and dancing, and Irish food.
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When celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish!!
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Volunteers will be needed for set up and clean up. Also, for creative folks to make, buy and do decorating. Email or call Sr. Leila at 733-5823, Ext. 123, to offer your help.
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Junior Legion of Mary
The Junior Legion of Mary is coming to Holy Name in October! The only requirements are being under 18 and wanting to grow with God.
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Congratulations to the Candidates of Confirmation
who participated in the Diocesan Rally on February 8th. Thank you to Fr. Alex, Mrs. Lissette Vazquez and Sister Caritina for joining them.
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If you have any questions regarding religious education, please contact Sr. Caritina at 733-5823, ext. 130, or at 413-777-5115.
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Bible Study
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Please join us this Wednesday, the 19th, (the 3rd Wednesday of the month) after the 8:15a.m. Mass in the Cry Room to discuss St. Paul's Letter to the Romans. We look forward to seeing new faces!
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Blue Army
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On the first Saturday of every month, the Blue Army group follows the 8:15a.m. Mass with a rosary, meditation on the mysteries and confession until approximately 10:30a.m. Everyone is invited to stay after Mass to take part.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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The new time is 1-4p.m (still on Tuesdays). The Chaplet is prayed at 3p.m. and the Rosary at 3:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
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