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 20,2015 Twentieth-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Quinto 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 The disciples may have been a bit slow to understand how Jesus was re-defining the Messiah he was going to be, but they were not stupid on all accounts. They picked up on the reaction Peter got when he rebuked Jesus for talking about suffering rejection and death. So, when Jesus brought up the subject for a second time in today’s Gospel, they just listened politely, then dropped back out of earshot and changed the subject to a more pleasant one— themselves, and who was the greatest. Things must have gotten quite animated because when they got home, Jesus asked about it. Their silence surely disappointed him, since he could surmise what had engaged them. But like a good teacher, he tries another way to make his point. There must have been a child nearby, because he calls her over and places his arms protectively around her, and says to them, “If you want to be first, then be last. If you want to be in charge, then serve. When you take in the least, you take in not only me but my Father.” Class dismissed. It has proved a hard lesson to learn. Or maybe few of us really want to learn it. When

you look out at the world, most seem to want to be first, the greatest, the one with the most and best toys, a wielder of power and influence and authority. Choosing to serve the least doesn’t make the top ten on most people’s “to do” list.

—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Toward the end of the second century, a churchman in North Africa, Tertullian, described an early form of penance. Imagine if it had survived! There were three steps to this very public ritual. The unfortunate sinner was brought before the community in an itchy garment of goat’s hair. The communities of the day were small and intimate, and everyone knew everyone else. The shame of exposure for a big sin— murder, idolatry, or adultery—would have been profound. The penitent would beg the community for prayers of intercession, and then go sit in a place assigned to penitents. After this public confession, the penitent would be assigned some discipline, usually a

relatively severe fast, or the wearing of distinctive garb. This remedy for sin was for a certain period of time, or at least until the bishop (every small community has its own bishop) judged that enough was enough. Then the person would be readmitted to the eucharistic community, although Tertullian doesn’t tell us how. Probably the bishop tenderly placed his hands on their heads, precisely where they were anointed at baptism. We do know that the readmission of penitents to the eucharistic table became in some churches a great celebration, and there are records from Spain of bishops leading penitents in a dance‑like processional into the eucharistic hall on Holy Thursday. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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 20 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary time A Vocation View: If we want to be great we must

serve others. How can you best serve others? You can make a difference with your life DIVINE ORDER MISSIONARIES AND SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321 TODAY’S READINGS

OUR BEST The more the world is at its worst, the more we need the Church at its best. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20). Psalm — The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54). Second Reading — The wisdom from above is full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 — 4:3). Gospel — Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37). 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-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 20, 2015 The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace —————-James 3:18 ’TIS THE GIFT TO BE SIMPLE The Shaker hymn describes a circular journey from innocence to innocence with characteristic brevity: ’Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free. ’Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be. This journey is easier sung about than done. It takes humility and time to recover a second innocence. Titles, positions of honor, money, and power are not requirements of the kingdom of God. Jesus says and demonstrates in today’s Gospel that members of God’s kingdom must hold in their embrace the most inconsequential of persons, for that person is identified with Jesus. This attitude ran counter to the intuition of the world of Jesus’ time, as it does in ours. The simplicity set forth by Jesus requires the shedding of unnecessary, unimportant, false, and burdensome attachments that earthly power demands. Membership in the Kingdom is light enough to put a song in our heart. 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

Regular 2,205.00 School support 606.00 Attendance :148 CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENt

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

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 !!!!!!!!!!!! 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) SEE MRS TORRES TO REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES— AGES 4 & UP.

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 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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday:

Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 78; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday:

Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9

Friday:

Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22

Saturday:

Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday:

Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

— 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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