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E-Newsletter for
February 23, 2025
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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Mother Church provides for us in the First Reading the second of two similar narratives about David's not killing King Saul. They are serious, but have a tinge of humor in them as well. In this Reading from Chapter Twenty -Six David had Saul "dead" to rights and showed great reverence by allowing Saul to live. In both stories David wanted Saul to know that he, David was not jealous, or trying to upstage his king, the "anointed of the Lord."
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The Compassion or mercy or forgiveness is more than meets the ear here. The judicial system in our countries as within ourselves as well, may find various reasons to extend freedom to someone. That is not what is going on here. David is more than making a judicial decision. God has chosen Saul as King and so it is God that is reverenced through allowing Saul to go free and continue his being king
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The content from the Gospel of Saint Luke 6:27-38 continues the Sermon on the Level. Luke's Four Beatitudes are fleshed out and made more particular in these verses. They center generally around the areas of how the follower of Jesus can reverse the natural tendencies towards greed, harshness of judgement, mercilessness and vengeance. These elements form quite an exact picture of our fallen -nature's way. The real challenge is for his hearers to be compassionate as God is compassionate with them. This the heart of the message. These instructions are a continuation of Luke's Beatitudes. the fact of the matter is they are invitations to try to live remembering that same divine compassion when we fail. God lends to us, blesses us, forgives us and always desires us to come to life and give that life as our way of revealing the goodness of God. What better way is there to live?
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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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