Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and School Fort Worth’s Only African American/Diverse Catholic Parish 1001-1007 East Terrell Avenue Fort Worth Texas 76104 817.335.1695-C’;817.923.0058-S [email protected] www.omomftworth.org CLERGY:

FATHER ,DARRELL C KELLY, SVD Pastor 817.335.1695 [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday Vigil: 5PM Sunday: 8AM ,10AM School Mass: 9AM (September thru May) Holy Days of Obligation—(Consult the bulletin.) RECONCILIATION:

Before Mass & by appointment

September 13,2015 Twentieth-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

———————————————————————————PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Declaración Parroquial de Misión Our Mother of Mercy is a predominately African American Catholic Church Community whose members, guided by the Holy Spirit, strive to deepen their own faith and to share the “Good News” through their faith, gifts, and culture with others. Nuestra Madre de la Misericordia es una Iglesia católica de una comunidad predominante africano americano cuyos miembros, guiados por el Espíritu Santo, intentan a profundizar su propia fe y a compartir la Buena Nueva por su fe, sus dones, y su cultura con los demás. _______________________________________________ MOTTO LEMA All for the greater Glory of God. Todo para la Gloría más grande de Dios

St. Ignatius Loyola

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Our hearts are restless Oh God and they will never find rest until they rest in you. Nuestros corazones son insatisfechos, oh Dios, hasta que descanse en ti. St. Augustine

Reflecting on God’s Word

Going to the school of Jesus was not always easy for the disciples. Beginning with this event, Jesus begins to educate them about what it means to be his disciple. He starts with the basics: Who he is. Like a good teacher, he engages them in a discussion, asking two questions, going from the easier one to the more demanding one: Who do others say I am? Who do you say I am? The first question gets a quick answer, but the second one gets only Peter’s response. By saying “You are the Christ” (Mark 8:29), Peter was naming Jesus as the long-awaited Anointed One, the one who would come to restore Israel’s political kingdom and overthrow the Romans. But this was not to be. Jesus counters Peter by speaking of himself as the Son of Man who must suffer, be rejected, be killed, and then rise after three days. Peter is aghast at this and places himself in front of Jesus so that Jesus has to tell him to get behind him. Peter is blocking his way, like an obstacle, a stumbling block, an adversary (Satan), preventing Jesus from going in the direction he is heading. Peter had learned about a Messiah of power and prestige and Jesus was talking about a Man of pain and punishment. Peter

wanted a political Messiah, not a suffering one. Peter saw the disciples taking part in the pomp and pageantry of a new age, and Jesus was speaking of denying oneself and picking up a cross. But graduating from the school of Jesus means moving out of our comfort zone into a distressful district: a place where we take up the cross of selfdenial and self-sacrifice. Of course, it all depends on how we answer his question: Who do you say that I am?

scatter the community gathered around the Lord’s table. Fragile and persecuted communities could crumble and disappear under the weight of a harm done by a public sinner. Sinners were excluded from the community in the hope that “tough love” would help them come to their senses and experience deeper conversion. Inevitably, lists of grave sins grew longer as various bishops added their personal pet peeves to the roster, and more people were required to do public —James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. penance. For them, Copyright © 2014, World Library reconciliation was a Publications. All rights reserved. once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience. Many sinners accepted their condition and TREASURES FROM OUR hoped for a chance at a TRADITION .It seems obvious to us that deathbed reconciliation by Jesus Christ is the Lord of anointing. With more and second chances. We need more people permanently on look no further than Peter’s the outs, the church began denial and rehabilitation for to struggle toward the light proof. Yet early Christians of the Lord’s unfailing gift of were more tentative with the reconciliation. gift of forgiveness. For them, —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. every Sunday was an experience of the Lord’s power to heal and forgive, yet there were three sins that placed persons at the margins of the community’s life. In some places, the rift caused by these sins was permanent. The sins were apostasy (denial of the faith), adultery, and murder. They were particularly detested because of their power to divide and even

COMMUNITY PRAYER

Debra Hillary Michael London, Vanessa Ussin, Betty Hawes, John Malachi, Earline Robinson, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga Martinez Rosalind Reynolds, Mildred Gardner, David Matlock, Alberee Haynes, Johnnie McBride, Debra Hillary, Arnold Brown, Wilbert Youman, Pearl Gordon, Wilhelmina Harkey, Mary Jean Lily, Oscar Haswell, Renee Gordon, Jocelyn Thomas, Thelma Wentzel, Richard Menefield, Rena Brown, Michael Charles, Wilbert Hawes, Jr., Jonathan Hawes, Kevin Thornton& all the sick and shut in. September 13—Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary time A Vocation View: Follow the

lord Jesus. If you loose yourself for Jesus’ sake, you will find life. He is worth it and your life depends on it

DIVINE ORDER MISSIONARIES AND SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321 TODAY’S READINGS TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord GOD is my help; who will prove me wrong? (Isaiah 50:5-9a). Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116). Second Reading — Faith, if it does not have works, is dead (James 2:14-18). Gospel — Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:27-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015 The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced —————-Isaiah 50:7 SERVANT

Sometimes the hour and the person meet. Sometimes, when a task or mission is set upon our shoulders, we know we must meet our responsibilities and we are ready. These are heady and invigorating times. The first reading and the Gospel proclamation today are intimate glimpses of a commencement, an inauguration of a challenging future. In both readings, a sense of gravity prevails. The first reading is from the mysterious Servant Songs from the book of Isaiah. The person is steadfast and brave. His courage and bravery are not located in his stout heart, but in God. We are reminded, “The Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear” (Isaiah 50:4), so the servant understands the mission. And twice, “The Lord GOD is my help” (50:7, 9), so that the servant can endure the coming struggle. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS Junior Knight Membership

Inviting young men who have had their first communion; to join the junior knights. Please pick up an application from the ushers at the back of the church. Please contact Joseph Mathis the Junior knight commander at 225-413-2754 Melvin Fenroy III (grandson of Arnetta Mack who is 4 years old )Will be traveling to Chicago for pre-op and surgery on September 23,2015 in Chicago. Arnetta will be traveling to New Orleans to take care of the family. Please keep her family in your prayers St Anne’s Alter Society ST ANNE'S WILL HAVE CONCESSION EACH SUNDAY AFTER THE 10 AM MASS FROM September 13 every Sunday except the first Sunday of each month until the month of May, please come out and support them ST ANNE’ S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE For the months of September and October; you may contact any member for further information on membership Mammogram and Cervical screening (Please see insert for further information) 4th Annual Fun Run& Barbecue Cook-off Hosted by Friends of OMM Alumni Association (Please see insert for further information) ST VINCENT DE PAUL’S annual FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 VANDERGRIFF PARK ARLINGTON TX See any member to make a pledge or donation; or call Kay Norvel 817.229.4750 or Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 for more details. Thanks for your continued support AMIGOS ANUALES SAN VICENTE DE PAUL DE LA CAMINATA DE POBRES SÁBADO, 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE VANDERGRIFF PARQUE ARLINGTON TX Ver cualquier miembro a hacer una promesa o donación ; o llame a Kay Norvel 817.229.4750 o Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 para más detalles. Gracias por su apoyo continuo SEE MRS TORRES TO REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES—AGES 4 & UP.

Regular 2,750.00 Parish Hall 348.00 University of America 75.00 Attendance :139 CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENt

Father LeDoux New Address Rev. Jerome LeDoux, S.V.D. St. Augustine Residence 199 Seminary Drive Room 102 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 PRAYER GROUPS—EACH MONDAY AT 7PM AND SATURDAY AT 12:30PM

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!! ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 10-11, 2015 GAMES, FOOD, FUN, RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION; BID WHIST AND DOMINOES TOURNAMENTS EACH ONE, BRING ONE (OR 10)

AHORRE LA FECHA !!!!!!!!!!!! ANUAL DE LA PARROQUIA DEL FESTIVAL : 10 a 11 octubre 2015 JUEGOS , COMIDA, DIVERSIÓN , RIFA, SUBASTA SILENCIOSA ;

BID WHIST y dominó TORNEOS CADA UNO, TRAE UN ( O 10 ) Children’s Mass 4th Sunday of Septermber 8am Mass Meetings on the 12th and 26th @10am to prepare for the monthly Mass Contact Sandra Domingue at 661.478.5338 with questions. Misa de los Niños Cuarto domingo de 8 a.m. Misa septiembre Reuniones cada Sábado the 12th and 26th @10am prepararse para la misa mensual Contacto Sandra Domingue al 661.478.5338 con preguntas

PARISH COMMUNITY AND MINISTRIES

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:

Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17

Tuesday:

1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

Bulletin Editor —Leia Campbell 409-996-1299 LITURGICAL—Joyce B. Thomas 817.483.9838 Altar Servers—John Malachi 817. 293.8897 Choir — Zenobia Collins 682.365.4156 Eucharistic Ministers—John Malachi 817.293.8897 Lectors—Malinda Walker 817.534.4772 Ushers — Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 EDUCATION & FORMATION Baptism (Children) Joyce B. Thomas 817.437.8394 RCIA/Baptism Adults—Carolyn Yusuf 817.726.6726 RCIA Children, 1st Communion, CCE Kim Moore 817.932.2076 PARISH MINISTERIES Hospitality —Kay Norvel, Cynthia Sanford 817.229.4750 Bereavement —Betty Harris 817.429.9492 Sick Ministry — Rev. Darrell C. Kelly, SVD 817.335.1695 Bldg. & Facilities — Frank Norvel Ray Egana 817.253.0806 Youth Ministry — Sandra Domingue 661.478.5338 St. Anne’s Altar Society –Joyce B. Thomas 817.483.9838 Knights of St. Peter Claver — Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 KPC Ladies Auxiliary — Carolyn Yusuf 817.726.6726 St. Vincent De Paul —Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 St. Vincent De Paul Emergency Line 817.768.1950 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 817.923.0058 Colonel (Ret.) Michael Barks—President Amy Malinowski—Principal School Board Advisory Council: Linda Campbell, Bob Hazen, Frank Norvel, Ruby Robinson Ron Russell, Art Sanford, Jodi Newton Pastoral Council Representative Leadership: Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 Keeping Children Safe — Janae T. Page 817.825.0879 RETROUVAILLE PROGRAM Laura & John Elkins 817.939.6034 OMM MINISTERS OF MARRIAGE Lana & Reginald Alexander, Sr. 504.460.9677 FINANCE COMMITTEE Kay Norvel, Carolyn Smith, Lorenzo Wilborn OMM School Alumni Ass. —Art Sanford, 817.296.3921 If you would like to become more active with your church family, the names listed above are ministry leaders who are available to assist you. Please feel free to contact them to inquire about the group. Si quieren hacerse más involucrado con su familia de la iglesia, los nombres en la lista de arriba son los de los líderes de los ministerios que pueden ayudarles. Favor de llamarles en cualquier momento para más información acerca del grupo BULLETIN DEADLINE. The bulletin deadline is Sunday by 6pm.Announcements are to be received by the editor by 6pm the Sunday before your announcement is to appear in the bulletin. Please email your announcements to [email protected] or mail to the rectory 1005 East Terrell Avenue. The secretary/bulletin editor is in the office from 1pm to 5pm on Fridays El Vencimiento del Boletín. El vencimiento del boletín es el domingo antes de las 6 pm. La editora del boletín necesita recibir su anuncio antes de las 6pm el domingo antes de que su anuncio aparecerá en el boletín. Favor de mandar los anuncios por email a o mandarlos por correo a la rectoría 1005 East Terrell Avenue. La secretaria/editora del boletín está en la oficina de las 1pm hasta las 5pm los viernes

Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday:

1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50

Friday:

1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3

Saturday:

1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15

Sunday:

Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16—4:3; Mk 9:30-37

— THE JOHN PAUL 11 INSTITUTE The John Paul 11 Institute lay ministry formation classes will be starting in September. New sites for English formation are: St. Maria Goretti, Arlington; St. Catherine, Carrollton; OLQP, Wichita Falls; and via Internet. Inquire at the parish office for more information. You may also check the diocesan website, call 817.945.9354 or email [email protected].

EL INSTITUTO JUAN PABLO 11 El Instituto Juan Pablo 11, el programa de formacion de laicos como ministros eclesiales, comenzaran clases en septiembre. Los nuevos sitios en espanol son enla Iglesia Inmaculado Corazon de Maria, Fort Worth; y santa Elizabeth Ann Seton, Keller. Para mas infomacion, vaya a la oficina parroquial. Tambien puede llamar 817.945.9354, email [email protected], o revisar el sitio diocesano en el Internet.

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