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E-Newsletter for
August 4, 2023
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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In our First Reading today in the section known as the Book of Consolation, is a celebration of God's reminding Israel of the Covenantal love of God established throughout Israel's whole history.
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They have been in Exile with accompanying hunger and thirst , but what we hear is a poetic invitation through the Prophet to come and receive what is offered so generously and abundantly. Abundance of lands will again renew their faith as well as their bodies.
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And in the Gospel story is such a defining picture of Jesus and his relationships with humanity. John the Baptist has been beheaded by Herod and apparently moved with that personal loss, He withdraws to be by Himself and grieve. Upon arriving at a prayerful place, a crowd arrives with their pains.
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Jesus is moved with, not just feeling of pity but active compassion which embraces their human sickness. This took some time when evening drew near, the crowds grew hungry and disciples became anxious. They approached Jesus with an efficient solution: send them away. Jesus has a better solution: feed them yourselves. So physical healing and feeding are but preludes to the real mission of Jesus.
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News & Events
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Correction
Fr. Alexander Asamoah is not the parochial vicar, as mentioned in the previous emails, he is our priest in residence.
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The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
touches us in the weakness of our human existence for the Lord wants to be involved when we are most vulnerable. It recognizes our frailty and assures us that even in our weakest or declining moments, God is right there to strengthen us, He will not leave us on our own.
This last Weekend of the Month of July 2023 the Priest will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick for those adequately prepared to receive it.
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Summer Rectory Hours
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For the remainder of the summer (July & August), the rectory will be closing at 1:00p.m. (We will still have the Friday prayer line, just earlier to coincide with the summer hours.)
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Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles
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The Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles is a compilation of Miracles approved by the Church dating back to the first century. This massive amount of information was cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis. Read the many stories of how the Living Presence of the Eucharist was revealed to people all over the world. Historical reports as well as scientific data and photographs have been documented. See for yourself as you read the posters in this amazing presentation. Thursday, September 7- Sunday September 10 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center Gym, 1023 Parker Street in Springfield. Flyers are available in the church.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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is on Tuesdays, 1-5p.m. Chaplet prayed at 3p.m., Rosary at 4:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
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