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

August 9, 2015 / 9 de agosto de 2015

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Decimonoveno 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

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE WHEN WILL YOU GET YOUR FINAL ASSIGNMENT? RMS Queen Mary was beginning her last decade of service in 1957, soon to be stilled with other luxury transoceanic liners by large, swift jetliners, one of which could transport in just four days what a Queen Mary could carry in four and a half days. My first cruise was the big one aboard the Queen Mary sailing from New York to Cherbourg, France in early September of 1957. I was brash enough to sing the French National Anthem (La Marseillaise) at the top of my lungs for my sisters Veronica and Mary Agatha “Aggie” to hear. The sound carried well over the dock. My vote for crossing the Atlantic would still be a luxury liner – nowadays, the RMS Queen Mary 2 (QM2) no less, with her predecessor docked permanently at Long Beach, California as a tourist attraction since 1967. After four years of Canon Law and Sacred Theology studies at the famous Gregorian University in Rome from September 1957 to August 1961, just as we had sailed in together on the Queen Mary, two of my classmates, Fathers John Berry and Robert Flinn, sailed with me from Genoa on the soon-to-be-retired MS Giulio Cesare back to New York. After studies in Rome, I was appointed to teach Canon Law and Moral Theology at St. Augustine Major Seminary in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 19611967, to teach at St. Stanislaus College-preparatory School in Bay St. Louis 1967-1969, to teach at Xavier University in New Orleans 1969-1980, to pastor: St. Martin de Porres

Church in Prairie View, Texas 1981-1984, St. Paul The Apostle Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1984-1988, St. Augustine Church in New Orleans, Louisiana 1990-2006, Our Mother Of Mercy Church in Fort Worth, Texas 2006-2015. And now, at 84 years and 5 months, the end of my sojourn is in sight, though the end could arrive anytime from now to 15 or 20 years hence. It profits neitherme nor anyone else to speculate about the future, since only God knows that. All I can do is give God a helping hand by continuing my strictlyvegan food regimen of 19 years and 3 months, with sufficient sleep and exercise, plus discipline of my emotions. Being assigned to a church parish is the equivalent of being assigned to a new family in the form of a Faith Community. A getting-to-know-you start becomes a wrenching experience as one tears himself away from a Faith Family/ Community with whose members he has bonded closely for several or, in this case, nine years. When I arrived at Our Mother Of Mercy June 1, 2006 at about 6:30 p.m., I bounced out of the U-Haul truck and looked to the east. As sporadic raindrops were putting an end to a 40-day drought, a brilliant rainbow appeared in the east and I quoted Genesis 9:13, “I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” Once more, on a June 2015 Sunday after the 8:00 a.m., Mass, a fleeting bow appeared south-southeast of the church. It was time to leave, after a drought-breaking spring and the wettest-ever May in now-verdant Texas. After a roof-blowout celebration at the August 8-9 weekend Masses, I am to move

–much lighter than I arrived in Fort Worth – to St. Augustine Residence in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi where I began my odyssey at the age of 13 in 1943. Without parish obligations to consume my time, I shall be at liberty to chronicle the lives and missions of the SVD brothers and priests in the U.S. Southern Province. Also, I shall have time to complete a couple of half-done books sitting in my computer. What is your assignment in life? To rear a family? First there is your overall assignment given you by God in your vocation/calling/ profession, among which the calling to be a single layperson is at times overlooked. The latter is a real God-given vocation for some. Witness the maiden aunt who helps the parents or, in some cases, rears a child whom no one else has the time, interest or resources to rear. Then there are individual assignments given you by superiors/supervisors at various levels of family, school, religion, business, recreation and social activities. For perhaps eight decades or so, we grace the good earth God has given us until the time comes for us to be covered by it. During our overall assignment/ vocation, we are called by God to do the Jesus arithmetic: when we share our sorrows, we divide them; when we share our joys, we multiply them until they explode into eternal joy. Thus, the joie de vivre of the Jesus arithmetic lightens all our burdens and pains, and multiplies and intensifies all our joys as we move from day to day during our priceless and adventurous stay here on earth. With so many Godsent, joy-filled, loving relatives and friends, we can say with gusto, “All this and heaven too!”

“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

Kay Norvel, Michael London, Vanessa Ussin, Betty Hawes, John Malachi, Earline Robinson, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga Martinez, & all the sick and shut in.

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

August 9—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time—A Vocation View: Jesus continues to

draw those who believe. Our world is hungry and thirsty for the Bread of Life. Consider sharing your faith. Consider ministry in the Church. DIVINE WORD MISSSIONARIES AND SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321

09de agosto - XIX Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario -A Vocación Vista: Jesús sigue atrayendo a los

que creen. Nuestro mundo tiene hambre y sed de el Pan de Vida . Considere la posibilidad de compartir su fe. Considere ministerio en la Iglesia . PALABRA DIVINA MISSSIONARIES y HERMANA FUNCIONARIOS DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO 800-553-3321

Happy Birthday To: Lakishia Brown, Eugene Bunn-Medina III, John Elkins, Marvel O’Brien, Miles Flood, Aaron White, Laura Elkins, Terry Hutchinson, Ryann Harris, , and to anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary between Aug 9 to Aug 15 Feliz cumpleaños a :y Lakishia Brown, Eugene Bunn-Medina III, John Elkins, Marvel O’Brien, Miles Flood, Aaron White, Laura Elkins, Terry Hutchinson, Ryann Harris para cualquier persona que celebra un cumpleaños o un aniversario entre Aug 9 a agosto 15

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2015 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. — John

6:51

Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 9 de agosto de 2015 Yo soy el pan vivo que ha bajada del cielo. —

Juan 6:51

Young Catholic Professionals Executive Speaker Series Bishop Olson Wednesday, August 19th St. Patrick Cathedral 7-9pm All young adults in their 20s and 30s are welcome to attend. Dress is business professional. FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED. Lauren Masty | VP of Operations - Fort Worth Chapter| a 501(c)(3)214.557.7692 | www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org Working in Witness for Christ From Ms. Olga Martinez to anyone who sent cards, flowers, or spoke a kind word—the family is thankful to you for whatever you did for them. THANK YOU!

August 2, 2015 Regular Collection—————$3161.00 Children’s Collection————–—20.00 OMM Building————————292.00 Priest Care————————-—284.00 Attendance 220

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THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING Everyone recognizes the truth of good proverbs, and so they endure from generation to generation. The Russians have a surprisingly bold one that fits this Sunday’s Gospel: “Bread is the beginning of everything.” Judging from the first reading, Elijah might have felt that it was too late for bread—too late for life itself. This great prophet was at the end of his rope and endurance. Then, not one, but two angels visit him. One offers food and drink. The other gives startling directions. For Elijah, this food from the angels is bread for his journey. On the strength of the heaven‑sent gift of food, he walks to the mountain of God. In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers himself, not just as bread for the journey, but as bread for life itself. He gives his flesh as life for the world. “I am the bread of life” (John 6:48). He is the beginning of everything. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 10-11, 2015 GAMES, FOOD, FUN, RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION; BID WHIST AND DOMINOES TOURNAMENTS EACH ONE, BRING ONE (OR 10) 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 July 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 julio Reuniones cada Sábado @ 10am a prepararse para la misa mensual Contacto Sandra Domingue al 661.478.5338 con preguntas

MAKE DEPOSITS Friendship is like a bank account. You can’t continue to draw on it without making deposits.—Anonymous OTROS DEPÓSITOS La amistad es como una cuenta bancaria. No se puede sacar onstantemente sin hacer depósitos.— Anónimo

PARISH COMMUNITY AND MINISTRIES Bulletin Editor —–—————————————— 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. 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 ————-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 ——————— 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 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Dt 31:1-8; Dt 32:3-4ab, 7-9, 12; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 1617; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: os 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:16; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 2122, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Martes: Dt 31:1-8; Dt 32:3-4ab, 7-9, 12; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Miércoles: Dt 34:1-2; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Jueves: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Sal 114 (113):1-6; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Viernes: Jos 24:1-13; Sal 136 (135):1-3, 1618, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Vigilia: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132 (133):6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b -57; Lc 11:27-28 Día: Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44): 10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lc 1:39-56 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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