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 (Spanish Mass) School Mass: 8:30AM (September thru May) Holy Days of Obligation—(Consult the bulletin.) RECONCILIATION:
Before Mass & by appointment March 8, 2015 / 8 de marzo de 2015 Third Sunday of Lent Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma ———————————————————————————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 hasta que descanse en ti. St. Augustine
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE WHO IS PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN MUSLIM? While fleeing to Syria to join ISIS and become Jihadi brides, three American teenage girls from Denver were arrested in Germany by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) October 22, 2014. About that same time, three other girls from Minnesota managed to flee from Minnesota and on to Syria for the same purpose. Straight-A students Shamina Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and a third unnamed 15-yearold girl left their affluent home in East London February 17, 2015 with the same idea. They followed at least 5 others – all from the Bethnal Green Academy in London – including 16-year-old twins Salma and Zahra Halane from Manchester, Yusra Hussien, 15, from Bristol, and Samya Dirie, 17, from London. Cold-bloodedly, 19-year-old Aqsa Mahmood left her home in an affluent neighborhood in Scotland headed for Turkey in November 2013. After hugging her father warmly, she told him, “Khuda Hafiz,” meaning, “May God be your guardian.” During a phone call from Aqsa in Turkey, her mother pleaded, “In the name of Allah, please come home!” Aqsa’s callous snub makes us hurt for her dear Muslim parents. Now using twitter to radicalize and lure teen girls to become Jihadi brides, Aqsa has turned up often on social media, exalting the terrorist group's ideology and calling for attacks against the West. She has posted photos of AK-47s and executions carried out by ISIS fighters. In these girls’ minds, is
the new macho man a total beast of the ISIS ilk? Is this the ultimate cult brainwashing? Can it be deprogrammed? The teens are promised online that they will no longer be girls, will quickly come of age as women, and they “will belong.” They are promised free rent and gifts of many household items. Some literally fall in love online. But harsh reality turns out to be very different with rape, abuse and confinement, even being warned to prepare to be widows when their man attains Shahadah (martyrdom). Ominously, one in six ISIS recruits is a female and is most efficiently drawn by female recruiters. An official said that ISIS has broadened their recruitment of Westerners on social media to include “young, impressionable girls “who are easy to lure into the lion’s den. “Secondly, they have romantic fantasies about getting married and ISIS is known for marrying off their females.” Social media is a shrewd, effective tool. “It is an extremely dangerous place and we have seen reports of what life is like for them and how restricted their lives become,” the official continued. “It is not uncommon for girls or women to be prevented from being allowed out of their houses or, if allowed out, only when accompanied by a guardian.” Now how do you figure it? What about those straight-A girls who obviously had no sense of street smarts nor any allotment of common sense? How can they possibly view joining bloodthirsty, beastly savages of ISIS as anything but leaping into a gynophobic, stench-filled, putrid morass of homicidal psychopaths? How can they ignore their
brokenhearted parents weeping painfully in public interviews? Why did security agents not challenge the girls at the airport? Are agents and guardians ignoring red flags of danger? Worse, is ISIS besting us in the unrelenting battle for teen minds and souls? As in the romantic old days of the Foreign Legion, the mercenary soldiers of Xenophon and virtually all armies of yore, there is still a huge military attraction for disaffected young males hopped up on testosterone. A very similar attraction is found in the mind-boggling number of 33,000 U.S. gangs documented by the FBI. Is the greatest rush for some boys to leave public or private schools for the killing fields of ISIS? Is ISIS becoming the Major League of gangs? God forbid! It is intriguing to speculate whether our U.S. gangs would fight ISIS. Who, then, is proud to be an American Muslim, an English Muslim, a French Muslim, an Australian Muslim or a Muslim of any nationality? Where is your fealty? Called “Cubs of the Caliphate,” small boys in arms training for battle is an ugly sight that we actually witness on TV. Still, it is encouraging to read that some Imams like Mohamed Magid are going out of their way to intervene at mosques and Muslim centers, persuading boys not to join ISIS, while online recruiters hound them day and night. “He has daddy problems,” the Imam says of one yo-yoing boy. The Nation Of Islam (Black Muslims) have always been very intense in their zeal to keep the black family nuclear and strong. All of us must join all Imams as parents, guardians, shepherds, teachers, counselors, public officials, police and all pillars of the community. It definitely takes all our village to rear a child properly.
“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
Jeanette Asare, Evelyn Joseph, John Malachi, Giselle Robinson, Earline Robinson, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga & Larry Martinez, & all the sick and shut in.
Mildred Gardner, Don Snow, Debra Hillary, Arnold Brown, Wilbert Youman, J. D. Brown, Pearl Gordon, Rosalind Reynolds, Wilhelmina Harkey, Mary Jean Lily, Oscar Haswell, Renee Gordon, Jocelyn Thomas, Thelma Wentzel, Richard Menefield, Rena Brown, Michael Charles Happy Birthday To: Karl Townsend, Malcolm McClellan, John Malachi, Bailey Harris, Mike Franklin, Kelly Harris, Paula Duriseau, Michael Harris, Victoria Pizana, and to anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary between March 8 to March 15. March 8--Third Sunday of Lent--A Vocation View:
God’s commandments lead us on the path to life. What path will you choose to walk? Pray for wisdom. Divine Word Missionaries and Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit 800-553-3321 08 de marzo - Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma Vocación Vista: Los mandamientos de Dios nos lleva por el camino de la vida . ¿Qué camino va a elegir a caminar? Ore por sabiduría. Misioneros del Verbo Divino y hermanas Siervas del Espíritu Santo 800-553-3321 March 7-8, 2015 - “Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.” Take time to reflect on what God is asking for your marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Apr. 10-12 and June 12-14, 2015. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: http://www.dfwme.org/apply . For more information e-mail
[email protected] or call 469-444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a
[email protected] o visite http:// www.seccion15.org/
Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015 I, the LORD, am your God . . .You shall not have other gods besides me.— Exodus 20:2a, 3 Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma 8 de marzo de 2015 Yo soy el Señor, tu Dios . . .No tendrás otros dioses fuera de mí.— Éxodo 20:2a, 3 HELP JESUS IN DISGUISE Next week, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more tan 100 million llives around the world. The funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people. Next week, please give generously to the Catholic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in disguise. JESUS AYUDA EN DISFRAZ La próxima semana, nuestra parroquia se ocupará de la Catholic Relief Services Collection. Esta colección soporta seis agencias católicas que tocan más de 100 millones de bronceado llives todo el mundo. Los fondos de esta colección ayuda proporcionan alimento al hambriento , apoyan a los refugiados desplazados , y Cristo de amor y respeto a todas las personas. La próxima semana, por favor, dar generosamente a la Catholic Relief Services Collection y ayudar a Jesús disfrazado REMINDERS:
People more frequently require to be reminded than to be informed. —Samuel Johnson
DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS
OUR MOTHER OF MERCY CHURCH CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENT PRAYER GROUPS—EACH MONDAY AT 7PM AND SATURDAY AT 12:30PM
Saturday Night Soup and Cinema Thru - March 28th
Stations of the Cross each Friday 7-7:30pm
The evening will start at 6:30pm The cost will be $7.00.
Wednesday—Bible Study in the Rectory
The movies to be shown will be the following : The Miracle, The Prince of Egypt, The Robe, Ben Hur, Song of Bernadette, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Jesus of Nazareth and the Passion of Christ. We will also have popcorn to be served with a small donation as cost.
March 14—Begin Mickey Leland Food Drive—KPC Saturday, April 4, Annual OMM Easter Egg Hunt 11am (Volunteers & Contributions contact Mrs. Betty Harris 817.429.9492)
Sábado Noche Sopa y Cinema 21 febrero-28 marzo La velada comenzará a las 6:30 pm . . El costo será de $ 7.00. Las películas que se mostrarán serán los siguientes : El Milagro , El príncipe de Egipto , La túnica sagrada , Ben Hur , canción de Bernadette , La historia más grande jamás contada , Jesús de Nazaret y la Pasión de Cristo. Nosotros también hemos palomitas de maíz que se sirve con una pequeña donación como costo .
March 1, 2015 Regular Collection—————–———————-—–-$2,164.00 Spanish Mass—————–————–—————–—–——–—118.00 Children Collection————————————-————–—-1.00 OMM Parish Hall————--—————————————205.00 Attendance—99
Novena to the Virgin of the Incarnation Starts Wednesday March 25th at 5 pm at OMM church. The Blessed Virgin Mary gives away 3 graces or petitions as impossible as they may seem.....For what is impossible for men, it is not for God
Novena de la Virgen de la Encarnacion Empieza el miercoles 25 de marzo a las 5 pm en la iglesia de OMM La Virgen concede 3 gracias o peticiones por imposibles que parezcan Porque lo que para el hombre es imposible, no lo es para Dios.
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the moving, live
production performed by actress Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at St. Francis of Assisi Family Life Center in Grapevine on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady Queen of Peace Family Life Center in Wichita Falls on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., and at St. Patrick Cathedral Pastoral Center in Fort Worth on March 29th at 7:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Rachel Ministries. Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama also brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today. The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 13 and up. Admission is $8.00 for adults, or $5.00 for youth 17 & under. For tickets and additional information, visit www.fwdioc.org/faustina.
April 2—7pm Holy Thursday April 3—3pm Stations of the Cross 7pm –Passion & Death of Jesus Christ April 4—8:30pm Holy Thursday April 5—Easter Sunday—10am only one Mass
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 — VACANT 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 817.726.6762 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 Keeping Children Safe — Janae T. Page 817.825.0879 RETROUVAILLE PROGRAM Laura & John Elkins OMM MINISTERS OF MARRIAGE Lana & Reginald Alexander, Sr. 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 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 67bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 1516, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15b; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30 Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 67bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147 (146):12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14 Two-Day Stewardship Formation Experience March 16 - 18 in Scottsdale, AZ LPi is partnering with the ICSC Institute to bring you a spiritual retreat and stewardship formation experience. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS, will be presenting and would love to see you there. Perfect for priests, deacons, diocesan and parish staff, lay leaders, and all interested in teaching and/or learning more about parish stewardship. Includes:
Stewardship Formation Experience Spiritual Retreat Two nights lodging Meals Materials Stewardship DVD by the late Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy of Seattle
We are deeply grateful for your expressions of sympathy during our ongoing bereavement in the loss of our Loved One, Frank Bertrand Staton. The prayers, calls, cards, food, money, transportation, visits and more that we received represent blessings to us from God. For your special acts of compassion toward us, we thank you and pray God’s blessings upon both you and your family. From Johnnie Staton & Melanie Grier
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