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:

REV. JEROME G. LEDOUX, SVD Pastoral Administrator 817.335.1695 [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday Vigil: 5PM Sunday: 8AM ,10AM, &1PM (Misa en español) School Mass: 8:30AM (September thru May) Holy Days of Obligation—(Consult the bulletin.) RECONCILIATION:

Before Mass & by appointment

June 7, 2015 / 7 de junio de 2015 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo (Corpus Christi)

———————————————————————————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. Our Mother of Mercy 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

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE THE GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE “Don’t let the green grass fool you! Don’t let it change your mind!” Wilson Pickett’s 1971 classic rendition of this song tells how we tend to see things rosier – greener, in this case – on the other side of the fence. But lo! The grass does appear greener on the other side of the fence, because we view our own grass from the top from which we see less of the blades. However, we see our neighbor’s grass from the side where we see the flat sides of the blades that appear denser. Whatever be the case, after the rainiest spring in many years in north Texas, the grass, shrubs and trees are greener than one could imagine. This phenomenon of intensely green grass fits perfectly the daily observation of Larry Martinez,“Thank God for another day, because I am still on top of the grass!” God finally convinced Larry that the grass is greener on the other side with an invitation calling Larry home to everlasting greener pastures Pentecost Sunday morning at 10:05. “He chose that time,” said Larry’s eldest daughter, “because it was time for the 10:00 o’clock Mass to begin at Our Mother Of Mercy Church.” That daughter, Elsa , had arrived at Larry’s side at 9:00 o’clock and had cued up Marcos Yaroide’s Spanish hymn, “Que se abran los cielos,” “Let the heavens be opened!” Then in a terminal coma, Larry’s hearing was the only remaining mode of communication. That hymn created a fitting atmosphere for his transit home.

An Ohio native, Larry was in Fort Worth on a 1955 army assignment when he met Olga Najera, who quickly became the sunshine of his life, a role that lasted through 60 years of marriage. Fruits of that marriage were Elsa, the oldest, Larry, who died at the premature age of 45, Valerie and Lanette, the youngest. Olga and Larry never recovered from the deep pain of Larry’s death. They adopted Ashley. After his stint in the army and Korea, Larry worked several jobs, but his heart was always in playing and singing at birthday parties, quinceañeras, weddings, funerals and Masses in various churches. When a church called him, he answered with gusto, starting choirs and teaching such notables as Jose Garcia who went on to establish his own famed band and choir, and to teach Gospel seminars far and wide. Long before getting to know Larry close and up front, I saw him and heard his inspiring music and singing at various celebrations such as quinceañeras, and at the farewell prayers in cemeteries. He was nearing the end of his playing and singing days when he discovered Our Mother Of Mercy Church. “I will attend Mass here whenever I have no playing and singing obligation elsewhere,”he promised us. True to his word, Larry came by often for our 10:00 a.m. Gospel/Jazz Mass, blending his guitar beautifully with Zenobia Collins at the piano and at times Don Walker, Jr. on the saxophone (either of three types) and Floyd Ware on the drums. Mesmerized by his rendering of “One Day At a Time,” I requested it as frequently as I dared to without alienating some of the folks smitten by the

time bug. Larry would first sing “Un Dia a la Vez,” then he would sing it in English, “One Day At a Time.” At the end of the announcements after Communion, when we saluted those celebrating a birthday or anniversary, first we sang the conventional Happy Birthday song, then Larry played his own jazzed-up version that got everybody clapping and stomping. Serving one and all at a moment’s notice, Larry would come running if his services were needed for a quinceañera, a wedding or a funeral. Larry had a fascinating repertoire of sayings like, “No talkie, no tellie, no catchie hellie!” His favorite saying was, “Salud, dinero, amor!” Or, “Health, money, love!” Between the two of us, we decided to amplify the saying into, “Salud, dinero, amor, la gracia de Dios y el tiempo para gozarlos!” Or, “Health, money, love, the grace of God and the time to enjoy them!” We often said this to one another. Having indulged smoking as his one vice over the years, Larry at length had to pay a heavy price for it, becoming oxygen-dependent from ephysema. Even after one has stopped smoking, the dread pulmonary disease persists. Without complaint or bouts of sadness, Larry bore up valiantly under the heavy ordeal, retaining his sense of humor, ever talking about great life experiences and family celebrations. Surrounded lovingly by his family toward the end, Larry was buoyed by the rosary and other prayers. Cutting in and out of comas, “like Lazarus,” his family said, Larry finally answered God’s call as we began to celebrate the flames of Pentecost.

“God is love, and all who abide in love abide in God and God in them.” (1 John 4:16) Rev. Jerome G. LeDoux, SVD

COMMUNITY PRAYER

Zoraida Cleveland, Mildred Gardner, John Malachi, Earline Robinson, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga Martinez, & all the sick and shut in.

David Matlock, Frank Masullo, Alberee Haynes, Johnnie McBride, Debra Hillary, Arnold Brown, Wilbert Youman, Pearl Gordon, Rosalind Reynolds, Wilhelmina Harkey, Mary Jean Lily, Oscar Haswell, Renee Gordon, Jocelyn Thomas, Thelma Wentzel, Richard Menefield, Rena Brown, Michael Charles, Wilbert Hawes, Jr., Jonathan Hawes

June 7—Body and Blood of Christ—A Vocation View: By sharing the body and

blood of Christ we are sealing our covenant with God. We are given the gift of life and asked to share it with others. Give thanks for this sustaining gift. DIVINE WORD MISSSIONARIES AND SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321

07 de junio - Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo -A Vocación Vista: Al compartir el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo que están sellando nuestro pacto con Dios. Se nos ha dado el don de la vida y pedimos a compartir con otros. Da gracias por este regalo de PALABRA DIVINA MISSSIONARIES y hermana FUNCIONARIOS DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO

800-553-3321 Happy Birthday To: Shane Calvin, Frank Norvel, Sonie Hare, Mike Leisure, and to anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary between June 7 to June 13. Feliz cumpleaños a : Shane Calvino, Frank Norvel , Sonie Hare , Mike Ocio, y para cualquier persona que celebra un cumpleaños o un aniversario entre el 7 junio a 13 junio .

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 7, 2015 The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. — Psalm

116:13

El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo 7 de junio de 2015 Levantaré el cáliz de salvación e invocaré el nombre del Señor. — Salmo 116 (115):13

JOHN PAUL II INSTITUTE 2015 SUMMER CYCLE NO CHARGE [email protected] —817-945-9351 SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR DATES & TIMES Summer Cycle, St. John Paul II Institute The St. John Paul II Institute, the diocesan lay ministry formation program, will hold its annual Summer Cycle June 13 – 25. All lay ministers are welcome to attend the Saturday workshops and everyone is invited to the weekday lectures. No registration necessary for the lecture series. For the Saturday workshops, registration is required for free admission (otherwise $5 will be asked at the door). 2015 Featured Speakers: Msgr. Don Fischer of the Diocese of Dallas and Fr. Brian Pierce, O.P., of the Dominican Priory at the University of Dallas.

DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS GOSPEL FEST JUNETEENTH CHOIR COMPETITION SUNDAY—JUNE 21, 2015—3:00PM HISTORIC FT WORTH GRAND THEATER 1110 FABONS CALLING ALL TALENTED CHOIS & PRAISE TEAMS IN THE METROPLEX SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The impact on men, when they have lost a child to abortion, can equal the pain and anguish suffered by women who abort. Anyone who regrets their abortion is welcome on a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat women, men, couples. Come find healing, hope and forgiveness. Rachel Ministries 817-923-4757 Next Retreat Sept. 11 817-886-4760

OUR MOTHER OF MERCY CHURCH CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENT PRAYER GROUPS—EACH MONDAY AT 7PM AND SATURDAY AT 12:30PM

Volunteers needed Pro-Life Articles need volunteers to do research using the Internet and Microsoft Excel. Contact Martin Reiser at [email protected] Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Olson on June 17, 2015 at 6pm. Please plan to attend and support our children La confirmación será conferido por el obispo Olson el 17 de junio de 2015 a las 6 pm. Por favor haga planes para asistir y apoyar a nuestros hijos. Children’s Mass 4th Sunday of June 8am Mass Meetings each Saturday @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 junio Reuniones cada Sábado @ 10am a prepararse para la misa mensual Contacto Sandra Domingue al 661.478.5338 con preguntas Vocation Awareness ProgramJune26-28, 2015 at University of Dallas in Irving, Texas.

El impacto en hombres, cuando han perdido a un niño al aborto, puede igualar al dolor y la angustia sufrido por la mujereres que abortan. Venga y encuentre sanación en un Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel. Ministerios de Raquel 817-886-4760 Próximo Retiro 9 de octubre

ALL 2015 GRADUATES ARE INVITED TO SIGN THE SHEET ON THE TABLE TODAY.

Is God calling you? The Vocation Awareness Program is a weekend opportunity for you to listen and find out more information about Priesthood and the religious life. The Vocation Awareness Program helps single Catholic men and women, ages 18-40, find answers to questions they may have about life as a Priest, Sister, or Brother. The weekend includes presentations, panel discussions, question and answer sessions, one-on-one personal conferences with diocesan and order Priests, Sisters, and Brothers who volunteer to serve as staff. There are no fees, private rooms and meals are furnished, and no one will pressure you or seek commitment. It will be June 26-28, 2015. For more information and details on how to apply visit the webpage at: www.vapinfo.org

PARISH COMMUNITY AND MINISTRIES Bulletin Editor —Delores Newton 817.946.6296 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 Arlene Manning — 817.483.9324 PARISH MINISTERIES Hospitality —Kay Norvel, Cynthia Sanford 817.229.4750 Bereavement —Betty Harris 817.429.9492 Sick Ministry — Rev. Jerome LeDoux 817.335.7695 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. —Marie Barks 817.846.0332 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 10am to 2pm 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 [email protected] o mandarlos por correo a la rectoría 1005 East Terrell Avenue. La secretaria/editora del boletín está en la oficina de las 10am hasta las 2pm los viernes

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 85:9ab, 10 -14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 or, for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart, Is 61:9-11; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Martes: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Sal 119 (118):129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Miércoles: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Sal 99 (98):5-9; Mt 5:17 -19 Jueves: Hch 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 Viernes: Os 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Ef 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sábado: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37 ó para la Memoria del Inmaculado Corazón, Is 61:9-11; 1 Sam 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 2:4151 The Offices of Marriage and Family Life and Hispanic Ministry will be having a Bilingual Family Life Conference on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth from 9 AM to 5 PM. The theme of the conference will be Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive. This family-friendly event will offer faith sharing opportunities for the whole family, a series of short talks for children and adults, plenty of break time, lunch, a magic show, and Mass. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per family, and may be purchased at the door or online. More information coming soon! Las Oficinas de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar y el Ministerio Hispano tendrán una Conferencia Bilingüe Vida Familiar el Sábado, 20 de junio 2015 en la Nolan Catholic High School en Fort Worth de 9 am. a 5 pm. El tema de la conferencia será “El amor es Nuestra Misión: La Familia Plenamente Viva”. Este evento familiar ofrecerá oportunidades para compartir la fe con toda la familia, una serie de charlas cortas para niños y adultos, tiempos de descanso, la comida, un espectáculo de magia, y la Misa. Los boletos cuestan $ 25 por persona o $ 40 por familia, y se pueden comprar en la puerta, con algún representante o en línea.

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