19th Sunday in Ordinary Time; August 7, 2022
From Father Kevin...
Dear Friends,
August 8th is the feast of Saint Dominic, the prolific preacher of the Middle Ages and founder of the Dominicans, who are also known as the Order of Preachers. Legend has it that Mary gave to Dominic the Rosary to assist him in his battle with the Albigensian heresy. It is worth pausing to consider the Rosary. Of great importance is the meditation of each mystery of the Rosary. Unfortunately, this part of the Rosary is often neglected. Broadly speaking, there are three ways to meditate upon the mysteries. The first way is to use the scripture text which is associated with each mystery. For example, one would use Luke 1:26-38 for the Annunciation. The passage can be read at the beginning of the mystery, and then one uses the text or some part of the text for their meditation while reciting the Hail Mary’s. The second method, favored by Saint Ignatius, is to imagine the mystery. It can be helpful to close one’s eyes and visualize the mystery happening before oneself. One can imagine watching the Angel Gabriel appear to Mary and play the scene out in one’s imagination. It may be helpful to even place oneself in the scene as one of the people. For example, one can imagine themselves standing at the foot of the Cross while meditating upon the crucifixion. The final way, favored by Saint Alphonsus, is to pick some theological point contained in the meditation and ponder that. For example, in the Fourth Joyful mystery of the Presentation in the Temple, we see Simeon receive our Lord right before he dies. Contained within this mystery is the notion of a happy death. We should all desire to receive our Lord in the Sacraments of confession, anointing, and the Holy Eucharist on our deathbed. Hence, we can meditate and pray upon the great grace of a happy death while pondering this mystery.
However one chooses to meditate upon the mystery, one should focus on three movements within their heart. The first is any act of affection. These are acts of love, contrition, hope, faith, etc. which arise while one is meditating upon the mystery. When these movements of the heart arise, they should be directed towards God and offered to him. The second movements are any desires. For example, one may be meditating upon the grace of a happy death and desire this grace. This desire should be expressed and placed before the Lord through an act of petition. Finally, one may form resolutions while meditating upon the mysteries. One may meditate upon the crucifixion and see our Lord suffering for their sins, and resolve to do more penance. These resolutions should also be brought before the Lord and one should ask for the grace to carry out these resolutions. In reality, the meditation upon the mysteries should spill over into acts of affection, petition, and resolutions. In this way, the mysteries will bear fruit in one's life.
Readings for the week of August 7, 2022
Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 2, 8-19, 20-22 [12b]/Heb 1:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Mt 17:22-27 T
uesday: Ez 2:8—3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9/Jn 12:24-26
Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62/Mt 18:21—19:1
Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6/Mt 19:3-12
Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19/Mt 19:13-15
Next Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 [14b]/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53
WELCOME NICHOLAS WADDELL-SEMINARIAN
The seminary has assigned to our parishes a second seminarian in their teaching parish program. Nicholas Waddell will be with us in addition to Dominic Lazzaroni. Nicholas will be joining us this fall , mostly on the weekends. Please keep Nicholas and Dominic in your prayers as they make their way toward priestly ordination.
My name is Nicholas Waddell, I’m from New Berlin, WI. Growing up, Faith was always something very important to my family. We would pray a daily rosary and I grew up knowing that Sunday Mass was a non-negotiable. When I was young and would complain about going to Mass, I would ask my Mom if we had to go to Mass, to which she replied, “No, we get to go to Mass.” As a kid, I would roll my eyes, but after the experience of the past couple years I think I now understand what she was trying to instill in me.
In High School, Faith was something to be known more than something to be lived. I knew a lot about Jesus, but I didn’t know him personally. That slowly changed when I went to college at the University of Mary out in Bismarck, ND. On the first day of college, Monsignor Shea, the President of the University of Mary walked on stage and told all the freshmen, “If you cannot learn to give yourself away in love, you will be miserable for the rest of your life.” I was stunned. My time in college was spent growing in Faith and learning what exactly it meant to give your life away in love.
After college, I spend a year teaching in the South Bronx in New York City. It was an intense year, but very rewarding. I have a deep love for education and I thought I wanted to be a teacher. It was in New York that I realized there was a deeper love in my heart; a love for Christ and His Church. I then began to discern the Priesthood. My time in Seminary has been a great blessing and I look forward to my time in West Bend.
In Christ, Nicholas Waddell, Seminarian - Theology I
OUR NEIGHBORS ARE IN NEED
There is an extraordinary number of our West Bend neighbors unable to meet their basic needs of rent, food, and gasoline. Many are on the verge of homelessness or have already become homeless. The normal budget of the St. Vincent de Paul Society can not keep up with the growing needs. We are asking for your help.
Cash, checks, gift cards or scrip for groceries and gasoline can be put into the church collection, marked "For SVdP" and would be greatly appreciated.
We pray with gratitude for all who are able to respond to their neighbors in need.
WELCOME SOCIAL TO HONOR FATHER KEVIN
Join us to meet Father Kevin and enjoy some coffee/donuts after the Sunday morning Masses on August 21st in the Lobby.
Are you interested in becoming an Usher?
We would love to have you join us! Training Provided!
Please contact Ed at 262-343-1074.
SCRIP:
SCRIP is available after Sunday Masses in the lobby.
CHURCH CLEANING:
Our next church cleaning is August 27th at 7am.
Many hands make light work. Call Beth at 338-5600 if you have any questions or are interested in helping.
Our next church cleaning is August 27th at 7am.
Many hands make light work. Call Beth at 338-5600 if you have any questions or are interested in helping.
REP ‘22-’23 REGISTRATIONS
Registration forms are now available on our website.
PRAYER SHAWLS:
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Join us for the next prayer shawl ministry meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 1pm the John Paul Room in the lower level of St Frances Cabrini Church. Please call 262-573-6200 with questions.
Prayer Shawls are available in baskets at church entrances as well as the church office. Prayer Pockets, a smaller version that can slip into your pocket and be used as a bookmark, are also available. If you would like to support this ministry, cash donations can be made at the church office.
LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS
Low-gluten hosts are available at Mass for persons with this specific medical need at both Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parishes. If you require a low-gluten Host, please present yourself to the priest-celebrant at any Mass by coming for Communion at the very end of the Communion line as the last communicant. Please inform the priest as you approach him for Communion that you need a low-gluten Host. He will retrieve the low-gluten Hosts from the altar and bring them to you to receive.
GARDENING ANGELS
Saint Mary's Gardening Angels are looking for more gardeners to adopt-a-plot on the Saint Mary’s campus. Contact Carolyn Fischer at 262-629-5862 or fischercarolyn3@gmail.com
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On August 9th we celebrate the feast of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr. She died in Auschwitz in 1942. What was her name that she was given at birth?
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Sundays: 7:30am, 9:30am
12:00pm (Español)
Monday through Friday: 6:15am
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*Signing for hearing impaired at the 9:30am Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month
**Low-Gluten Hosts Available at Mass for persons with this specific medical need. Present yourself to the priest-celebrant at any Mass by coming for Communion at the very end of the Communion line as the last communicant. Inform the priest as you approach him for Communion that you need a low-gluten Host.
Normal Confessions and Adoration
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Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm
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Friday 8am - 12Noon