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

April 19, 2015/19 de abril de 2015 Third Sunday of Easter Tercer Domingo de Pascua

———————————————————————————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 TEENAGERS TEACH TEENS AND SOMETIMES ADULTS Sporting a 70 mph fastball – the equivalent of a Major League 93 – Mo’ne Kea Davis was one of two girls who played in the 2014 Little League World Series. With a shutout, she is the first girl to earn a win in Little League World Series history. She is the 18th girl, the first AfricanAmerican girl to play, the sixth girl to get a hit and the first to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a Little League player. Sports Illustrated Kids named her Sports Kid Of The Year for 2014. “She’s the most talked-about baseball player on earth right now,” says Mark Hyman, assistant professor of sports management at George Washington University, in the April 29, 2014 New York Times. October features were: Time Magazine named her one of “The 25 most influential teens of 2014;” a 16-minute documentary about Davis, titled “I Throw Like A Girl,” directed by Spike Lee and produced by Spike DDB for Chevrolet, was released; Mo’ne threw out the ceremonial first pitch of game 4 of the MLB World Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Accompanied by teammates from the Anderson Monarchs in September 2014, Davis donated her jersey to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mamie Johnson, one of the three women to play in Negro League Baseball, was present at the event. All this was too much for Bloomsbury University baseball player Joey Casselberry, especially with the additional news that the Disney Channel

would produce a film based on Davis’ life. He tweeted, “WHAT A JOKE. That slut got rocked by Nevada.” The university immediately suspended him from future play. After Casselberry had made a public apology, Davis initiated a plea to the school, requesting that the player be reinstated. Bloomsbury University responded with the statement: "Her request demonstrates the type of person she is, her level of maturity and the empathy that her family and coach teach her. Bloomsburg University stands firm on our decision; however, his consequences will be reviewed as is common in disciplinary actions like this." First of all, Casselberry should have known better than to complain that Mo’ne had gotten shelled by Nevada. Even the best pitchers of all time got bombed at one time or another. At times near unhittable, Hall Of Famer Sandy Koufax threw a no -hitter against the Giants May 11, 1963, but he got shellacked by the Giants the next time he faced them. Even the best pitchers of all time had poor outings and at times terrible days on the mound with a fastball, curve or changeup not working. Rather than give a levelheaded assessment of Mo’ne Davis, Casselberry betrayed jealousy of his own abilities and envy of whatever Mo’ne displayed in her pitching exploits. In so doing, he demonstrated the poisonous evil twins, jealousy and envy, that eat away at the character and personality of so many insecure adults. Unfortunately for himself, Casselberry played his badly flawed hand of those evil twins of jealousy and envy and their underlying quicksand of insecurity and weakness. Rather

than coming off as a sterling athlete and a welcoming, generous human being, he came off as weak, selfish and trifling in playing his hand. As so many folks, he patently just cannot stand seeing someone else get credit and praise. On the other hand, Mo’ne proved convincingly that there are real, live young people – including teenagers – who are mature, thoughtful and forgiving far beyond their years and, sadly, far beyond the years of many adults. Far from destroying the stellar role model template of Mo’ne Davis, Casselberry only confirmed it to the full. Although it is true that teenagers and even young adults have much to learn before they ascend the lofty heights of wisdom, the young nevertheless often have words of wisdom and shining examples that we need heed. Her parents, relatives, extended family in church, teachers and school counselors – all those and whatever it took to form the village – did one marvelous job in forming Mo’ne’s character. It is strongly reminiscent of Isaiah 11:6 where the great prophet extols the Little Child sprung from the root of Jesse, inspired by the spirit of the Lord, bringing together and leading old, implacable foes such as the wolf and the lamb. In his adult years, that same Little Child instructed us in Matthew 18:3, “Truly, I tell you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Joey Casselberry needs to revisit that nugget of Scripture. So do the numerous adults who play Russian roulette with their dearest relationships by clinging to insane jealousy and envy, the twin evil destroyers of everything

good. “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

Josephine Smith, Jeanette Asare, John Malachi, Giselle Robinson, Earline Robinson, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga & Larry Martinez, & all the sick and shut in.

Alberee Haynes, Johnnie McBride, 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, Wilbert Hawes, Jr., Jonathan Hawes

Happy Birthday To: Janae Tinsley Page, Penny Popps, Patrick Manning, and to anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary between April 19 to April 25. April 19— Third Sunday of Easter— A Vocation View: Jesus opened the minds of his followers to

understanding of scripture. He pronounced them as his witnesses. Be the hands and feet of Jesus today. Divine Word Missionaries and Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit 800-553-3321 Abril 19- Tercer Domingo de Easter- Vocación Vista: Jesús abrió la mente de sus seguidores a

la comprensión de las Escrituras . Se los declaró como sus testigos . Sé las manos y los pies de Jesús hoy Misioneros del Verbo Divino y hermanas Siervas del Espíritu Santo 800-553-3321

April 18-19, 2015 - Like in the gospel today, sometimes our minds need to be opened to know what God has done for us, and what he wants for us in our marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on 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 469-4440904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a

[email protected] o visite http:// www.seccion15.org/

Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 You alone, O LORD, bring security to my dwelling. — Psalm 4:9 Tercer Domingo de Pascua 19 de abril de 2015 Sólo tú, Señor, eres mi tranquilidad.

— Salmo 4:9

NEWS FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL—Last year October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014, the Society helped over 330 people and made 118 home visits. Please keep donations coming! Ephesians 2:10 (Bible called “The Book”) It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. NOW SOLICITING NOMINATIONS for PARTICIPANTS 2015 BLACK CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULT LISTENING SESSION The USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church – African American Affairs is seeking 25 Black Catholic Young Adults to help us begin to develop viable approaches and resources to effectively evangelize and cultivate leadership from this group within the Catholic Church. You are invited to nominate a participant who will assist the USCCB and local Church achieve this objective. Please feel free to solicit interested young adults from your diocese/organization to help you determine the appropriate nominee (s). This is a competitive process. An ideal nominee is an active Catholic of African descent, between 25 – 35 years of age who is endorsed by a leader from a national Catholic organization, arch/diocese, educational institution or parish. This convening will take place May 29 – 31, 2015 (i.e., weekend after Memorial Day holiday) at Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville MD, in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Participants must commit to participating for the full gathering, which will begin on Friday at 6pm and end on Sunday at noon. (SEE DELORES NEWTON IF INTERESTED)

DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS Our Mother of Mercy School Golf Classic 2015 Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1pm Woodhaven Country Club 7113 Country Club Lane Ft Worth, TX 76112 Registration begins @11:30am Shotgun start at 1pm Event hosted by: Knights of Peter Claver, Council 89 2015 Classic Honorees: LaVida News/The Black Voice Chuch Hatley, Deputy Constable Precent 7 Special Guest: Mayor Betsy Price Early Registration: http:// www.tournevents.com/omm2015 Early registration (before April 18, 2015) $90 per player$340 per team After April 18, 2015 $100 per player$400 per team Contact Art Sanford @ 817.296.3921 or [email protected] Nuestra Madre de la Misericordia Escuela Golf Classic 2015 Viernes, 24 de abril 2015 a 13:00 Woodhaven Country Club 7113 Country Club Carril Fort Worth, TX 76112 La inscripción comienza @ 11 : 30 am Disparo de salida a la 1 pm Evento organizado por Caballeros de Pedro Claver 89 2015 Classic homenajeados : LaVida Noticias / La Voz Negro Chuch Hatley, Adjunto Constable Precent de 7 Invitado especial: Mayor Betsy Precio Inscripción anticipada : http:// www.tournevents.com/omm2015 Inscripción temprana (antes de 18 de abril 2015 ) $ 90 por jugador $ 340 por equipo Después de 18 de abril 2015 $ 100 por jugador$ 400 por equipo Contacte Arte Sanford @ 817.296.3921 o [email protected]

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

The first Youth Mass Our Mother of Mercy will be April 26, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. La primera Misa Juvenil Nuestra Madre de la Misericordia será 26 de abril 2015a 08 a.m. KPC Ladies Auxiliary's Florida Johnson Scholarship 2015 for up to $1,000.00 is open to graduating seniors. Application and criteria forms are available at the rear of the Church. Deadline for returning the required information is May 10, 2015 Florida Johnson Becas de KPC Damas Auxiliares 2015 hasta por $1,000.00 está abierto a estudiantes de último año. Los formularios de solicitud y los criterios están disponibles en la parte trasera de la Iglesia. Fecha límite para devolver la información requerida es 10 de mayo 2015 FIRST COMMUNION MAY 31, 2015 SEE MRS. MANNING FOR INFORMATION PRIMERA COMUNIÓN 31 de mayo 2015 VEA LA SRA . Manning DE INFORMACIÓN If your child is 15 or over or will be 15 before June 17, please contact Arlene Manning or Carolyn Yusuf to register for confirmation. Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Olson on June 17, 2015 at 6pm. Please plan to attend and support our children. Si su hijo tiene 15 años o más, o sea 15 antes del 17 de junio por favor póngase en contacto con Arlene Manning o Carolyn Yusuf registrar para su confirmación. 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.

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 2930; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: 1 Pe 5:5b-14; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 6-7, 1617; Mc 16:15-20

April 12, 2015 Regular Collection—————–————–—–——-—-$2,655.00 OMM School Support—————————————-——–841.00 Attendance—177

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

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