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JUNE 21, 2020 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Our Lady of Divine Providence Church
1000 N. Starrett Road, Metairie, LA 70003
Voice of Providence
Rev. Mike Mitchell
Pastor
Mr. Roberto Angeli, Mr. Dan Cordes,
Mr. Roberto Garcia
Deacons
Steve Morris
Business Manager
Kathleen O’Rourke
Administrative Assistant
Earl Gervais
Director of Religious Education
Jared Croal
Director of Youth Ministry
Rosie Doll
Outreach Director
Jim Young
Facilities Manager
Pat Usner
Early Childhood Program Director
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Church Office 466-4511
Church Fax 466-4858
Early Childhood Program 466-0591
Website:
www.oldp.org email: [email protected]
SICK & HOMEBOUND: Call for a priest to visit or for Commun-
ion to the homebound.
INFANT BAPTISM: English: Call Church Office to schedule
Seminar and Baptism at least 2 months in advance.
MATRIMONY: Consult with parish priest first, at least six (6)
months prior.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. English
6:00 p.m. Español Sunday
8:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. English
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday-Saturday
9:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena follows 9:00 a.m. Mass
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. English
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Spanish Sunday
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. English Anytime by request
DID YOU KNOW? You can visit Jesus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in
our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
JUNE 21, 2020 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNE 21, 2020 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
This Week in Our Parish
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 FATHER’S DAY Masses, 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.,
Church
MONDAY, JUNE 22 9:00 a.m. Mass, Church
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 9:00 a.m. Mass, Church
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 9:00 a.m. Mass, Church Clay, Come Lord Jesus, 10:00 a.m., St.
Lawrence Room Emmaus, Come Lord Jesus, 10:00 a.m.,
Providence Hall
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 9:00 a.m. Mass, Church Women at the Well, 10:00 a.m.,
St. Lawrence Room
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 TMIY, 6:30 a.m., St. Lawrence Room 9:00 a.m. Mass, Church
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 9:00 a.m. Mass, Church Vigil Masses, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and
6:00 p.m. (Spanish), Church
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Masses, 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.,
Church
Saturday June 20 9:00 a.m. Intention of Pamela Kirk 2:00 p.m. For All Fathers 4:00 p.m. For All Fathers Sunday June 21 8:00 a.m. For All Fathers 11:00 a.m. For All Fathers 6:00 p.m. For All Parishioners Monday June 22 9:00 a.m. Intention of Sr. Enda Eileen Byrne Tuesday June 23 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Helen M. Byrne Intentions of Tanya Thomasie Wednesday June 24 9:00 a.m. Intention of Fr. Frank Thursday June 25 9:00 a.m. For All Healthcare Workers Friday June 26 9:00 a.m. Mike Tarantino
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
FATHERHOOD When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.
—William Shakespeare
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2020 Sing to the L , praise the L , for he has rescued the life of the poor.
— Jeremiah 20:13
JUNE 21, 2020 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Our Lady of Divine Providence Daycare and Early Childhood
The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in
Thanksgiving for the Sacrament of Matrimony
Prayer line: Joan 237-5760
ENTHUSIASM AND GRAMMAR There is a good reason that the writings of St. Paul don’t show up as examples in grammar text-books. Today’s reading is a case in point. It begins with one of those long Pauline run on sentences that leave lectors gasping for breath. So what? Take a closer look at how Paul’s fervor for his sub-ject matter derails the grammar. There is something admirable about being so caught up in his convic-tions that the words cannot come fast enough to express them, much less in an orderly fashion. Scripture scholars usually take this grammatical in-eptness as a sign of a passage’s early importance in the Christian community, something they were so ardent about that their language never got refined. What leaves us in this condition? Re-telling the plot line of an action movie or the play-by-play of a sporting event? When was the last time any of us was so excited by our faith in Christ that we were left grasping for words, stumbling over our own er-rors in speech? It may be bad grammar, but it is an excellent way to inspire others with the message of Christ! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Living Stewardship Now Many missionaries are risking their lives for Christ today. Find a priest, religious, or lay person serving in some dangerous or difficult place and send them e-mails, letters, packages of useful ma-terials, donations, and prayers. Your support can help give them the courage to continue. Copyright © 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Vacation Bible School From Home ~ Divine Mer-cy Parish is pleased to announce that BOLT VBS is coming to your house on June 22nd! With mini-mal preparation, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video that leads your family step-by-step through each day, our FREE 3-Day Virtual Vacation Bible School is designed to bring the fun and faith-formation of VBS to your home. Families of any par-ish can register today at www.divinemercy parish.org.
We offer our sincere condolences to the family of
Wendy Hartdegen Bowers
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Saints of the Week
Monday Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; died 431; husband and father who gave his possessions to the poor; dedicated bishop, especially during the Visigoth invasions. Saint John Fisher, Bishop; beheaded 2 June 1535; chancellor of Cambridge University; bishop of Rochester; dedicated pastor of souls; renowned for his preaching and edu- cational reforms; defender of Church tradition against Luther, and of the Roman primary against Henry VIII. Saint Thomas More, Martyr; beheaded6 July 535; humanist and chancellor of England; close friend of Erasmus; wrote Utopia; refused to support Henry VIII’s divorce of Queen Catherine and his Acts of Supremacy; patron of lawyers, statemen, and politicians. Wednesday The Nativity of St. John the Baptist; called from birth by the Lord (1, Ps), John matured in the Spirit (3) and heralded the advent of the Messiah (2). This feast dating from the 4th c. in both East and West, came to be celebrated, in accord with Lk 1:36, six months before the Lord’s birth; quoting Jn 3:30, Augustine found this date (near the summer solstice) appropriate for, after the birth of John, daylight begins to grow shorter, whereas after Jesus’ birth, it begins to increase. Saturday Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor of the Church; died 444; defended Mary as Θєοtόкоç (“God- bearer”) at the council of Ephesus (431) against the Nestorians; spokesman orthodoxy; noted especially for his Christological formulations; support growth of Egyptian monasticism.
The OLDP Outreach Ministry and Food Pantry is now open. The pantry resumes their normal hours of Tues-day and Thursday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. All clients must wear a mask and maintain a distance of six feet apart while waiting in line. We appreciate
your cooperation so that we can meet your needs.
Looking for a job?
OLDP Daycare is growing and looking for a friendly face to add to the family. Call 466-0591 or email: [email protected] for more information.
Disability Advocates Virtual Workshop ~ Staying Spiritually Connected while Being Physically Isolat-ed will be presented by Mike Patin virtually on Satur-day, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. We will focus on two key areas. First the challenges of isolation, grief, cabin fever, and other emotions and how these affect our spirituality. The second focus will be key values and practices of our Catholic faith which can help us in such times of displacement. All are welcome to join the live conversation online or by phone. You must register in advance for this meeting at: https:// zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYuciprzMtG9ag-t1nojcn IN1VOAwnGaKg . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
St. Philip Neri Church is accepting applications for the position of Church Secretary. Interested per-sons should submit an Application Form, Resume and three letters of recommendation, each from a person with knowledge of the applicant’s: a) Moral character, b) Prior experience and c) Administrative ability, to: Fr. Harry Bugler, Pastor, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 6500 Kawanee Avenue, Metairie, LA 70003-3298, fax 885-6259, or email applications to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2020. For more infor-mation call 887-5535.
JUNE 21, 2020 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
TOUGH TIMES For a lot of folks these are tough times. Some families are unable to afford health care or housing. Some people have lost high-paying jobs and are out of work for the first time in their lives. Others are caught in a whirlwind of ever-increasing activity, addiction, or abuse that dominates their lives. People of color still face oppression. Many seniors suffer from loneliness and poverty. Around the globe people are suffering from great pain, disease, malnutrition, and war.
Even so, the scriptures for this Sunday give cause for hope for all who are going through tough times. In the midst of his suffering, Jeremiah finds hope in his knowledge that the Lord “rescued the life of the poor / from the power of the wicked!” (Jeremiah 20:13). Likewise the psalmist can endure persecutions because he knows “the LORD hears the poor” (Psalm 69:34).
BE NOT AFRAID In the course of this short selection from Mat-thew’s Gospel Jesus tells the Twelve three times not to be afraid. Both the disciples and Jesus will soon en-counter suffering and death. Jesus reminds them, and us, of our Father’s eternally powerful love that will not abandon us in the tough times. That is the grace that “overflow[ed] for the many,” in “the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:15).
This message of hope is not meant to be kept to ourselves. Like the apostle Paul, we are to com-municate that good news to all who may be experienc-ing tough times—through our actions as well as our words. Jesus proved the truth of his words by his sav-ing death on the cross. What about us? When we calm others’ fears, telling them not to be afraid, that every-thing will work out in the end, are those just empty words? Or do we follow up with actions that prove our words to be true? How might you help someone through tough times this week?
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Decimosegundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES Para muchas personas estos son tiempos difíciles. Algunas familias no tienen acceso a asisten-cia médica ni a viviendas. Algunas personas han perdi-do trabajos de importante remuneración y se encuen-tran desempleados por primera vez en la vida. Otros se encuentran atrapados en un remolino de activida-des, adicciones y abusos en aumento constante, que domina sus vidas. Muchas minorías todavía sufren por discriminación. Muchas personas mayores sufren sole-dad y pobreza. A lo largo y ancho del mundo las per-sonas sufren grandes dolores, enfermedad, desnu-trición y guerra.
Aún así, las Escrituras de este domingo dan motivos de esperanza a todos los que están atraves-ando tiempos difíciles. En medio del sufrimiento, Jere-mías encuentra esperanza al saber que el Señor “ha salvado la vida del pobre de la mano de los malva-dos” (Jeremías 20:13). De la misma manera el salmis-ta puede sobrellevar las persecuciones porque sabe que “el Señor jamás desoye al pobre” (Salmo 69:34).
NO TEMAN A lo largo de esta corta selección del Evangelio según san Mateo, Jesús repite tres veces a los Doce que no teman. Tanto los discípulos como Jesús pronto se enfrentarán al sufrimiento y a la muerte. Jesús les recuerda a ellos, y a nosotros, el amor eternamente poderoso de nuestro Padre, que no nos abandonará en los tiempos difíciles. Ése es el don que “se ha des-bordado sobre todos”, por “el don de un solo hombre, Jesucristo” (Romanos 5:15).
Este mensaje de esperanza no debe ser un secreto. Como el apóstol Pablo, debemos compartir la Buena Nueva con todos los que puedan estar viviendo tiempos difíciles –con nuestras acciones y también con nuestras palabras. Jesús probó la verdad de sus palabras por medio de su muerte salvadora en la cruz. ¿Y nosotros? Cuando tratamos de tranquilizar a los demás diciéndoles que no teman, que todo saldrá bien al final, ¿son tan solo palabras huecas las que usamos? ¿O las apoyamos con acciones que prueben que nuestras palabras son verdaderas? ¿Cómo puedes ayudar esta semana a alguien que atraviesa tiempos difíciles?
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FATHER’S DAY PRAYER
God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Bless those fathers, who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of parenting. Bless those who have lost a spouse to death or divorce who are parenting their children alone. Strengthen them by your love that they may become the lov-ing, caring persons they are meant to be. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen
JUNE 21, 2020 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
With compassion and concern we pray for those in need of our prayers: Lori Alfano, Michael Alfano, Phil Babin, Karl Barker, Connie Bassemeir, Tommy
Bittel, Jr., Harold Bologna, Willie Boye, Renee Bergeron, Jolele Canova Brignac, Dan Bristol, Robbie Brown, Reid Butler, Judy Bush, Jeneen Callais, Rev. Ronnie Calkins, Kaylee Campo, Nancy Campeaux, Adele Canova, Claire Carbo, Janice Childress, Carson Coen, Casey Coen, Pearl Coli, Carolyn Crowall, Adam Cusimano, Quinn Dantagnan, Emma Davis, Jerry Davidson, Adam Delaune, Llyod Delaune, Rick Dichiara, Nancy & Dennis Eschmann, Sue Estapa, Jeraldine Fast, Brandon Foto, Monique Foto, Jude Foto, Sr., Karen Foto, Zack Foto, Marilyn Fekete, William Fekete, Linda Fortado, Leon Giaccone, Bob Gaudet, Darlene Gravis, Donald Gray, Emily Gray, Anna Guale, Jim Halibut, Suzanne Hammel, Wyatt Hawley, Harold Heller, Marie Harrell, Rene Hernandez, Trudy Hodgson, Alexander Howell, Larry Hymel, Wayne Hymel, Joshua Ivy, Harold Juneau, Larry Kangas, Christine Kennedy, Jeanne Kennedy, Shannon Lambert, Catherine Landry, Baby Elijah David Landry, Cindy Lauff, Sherry Lemoine, Steve Lemoine, Regina Lussier, Eddie Mahne, George Mazzeno, Patricia Matherne, Margarite Michel, Rosa Millano, Brian Mills, Richard Minton, Kenny Molony, Margie Molony, Melissa Moskau, Paulette Motely, Harland Northcott, Jacob Lopez-Nunoz, Jana O’Connor, Charlene & Marlon Parris, Darryl Patton, Anthony “Bubby” Pellittere, Lloyd Perrin, George Pritchard, Michelle Pritchett, Patricia Rachel, Jeanne Ricard, Marsha Robert, Robert Rockvoan, Billy Rodriguez, Melanie Rogers, Abbey Roux, Garland Ruiz, Chris Sachatano, Gina Salito, David Slatinsky, Steve Samrow, Rose Maria Santos, Charlie Sapia, Cheryl Schaff, Peter Schaff, Susan Schaff, John Schultz, Luca Scocerria, Erma Scudari, Jackie Sison, Pat Slate, Evan, Karen & Sean Smith, Mary Smith, Seth Smith, Rita Slaney, Joyce Sonnier, Jude Soto, Angela Spencer, Linda Speziale, Eric Steen, Jim Stennet, Kathy Stubbs, Darry Tineg, Don Turley, Jr., Nicholas Dale Tynes, Sherry Vicknair, Cary Vinet, Candy Volk, Toni Wahl, Rock Whitfield, Foster Wimberly.
TITHES & OFFERINGS
June 14, 2020
Envelopes …………………………………… $ 6,624.00
Online Offerings…………………………… $ 1,360.00
Grand Total………………………………… $ 7,984.00
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12- 13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21- 29 Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20- 21; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart ~ Would you like to have the Enthrone-ment of the Sacred Heart in your Home? Every Catholic Home should have this devotion. It will help to make your home a place of prayer and bring your family closer together with each other and with Jesus. To find out more
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