ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCHOffice Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm •

Office is closed on Saturday & Sunday • Office: 972-542-4667 Fax: 972-542-4641 • 411 Paula Rd,McKinney, Texas 75069

Email: freugene@stmichaelmckinney.org • frjuancarlos@stmichaelmckinney.org •

deaconjohn@stmichaelmckinney.org

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27/28 APRIL - SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER—DIVINE MERCY

Psalm 118 RESPONSORIAL

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

James Chepponis Festival Alleluia

Sanctus Acclamation

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER ACCLAMATIONS

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Fraction Rite

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Mass Intentions April 27 – May 4, 2019Saturday, April 27 5:00 pm + Agnes GirilloSunday, April 28 8:00 am Edith Estrella9:30 am Carmela Villanueva Sanctity of Life Mario Lima Familia Martinez Gonzalez11:30 am For the People 2:00 pm Almas en Purgatorio Familia Solis Torres Daniel Garcia Martinez Manuel Morales 6:00 pm Maria CaballeroMonday, April 29 8:00 am Hal & Martha Waters, & the Holy Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, April 30 5:30 pm Susan Cumberland FoxWednesday, May 1 8:00 am William FlesherThursday, May 2 5:30 pm Hal & Martha Waters, & the Holy Souls in PurgatoryFriday, May 3 8:00 am Cecilia LimsonSaturday, May 4 5:00 pm Bernard & Patricia Tucci

Collection TotalsApril 14: $ 21,478.00Building Fund/Debt Reduction: $ 3,891.23Attendance: 4669April 21 Collection total next weekPray about increasing your donation this year and help the parish grow. Prayer of Faithful StewardsAlmighty God, we give you thanks for the inspiration

of your Holy Spirit as we reflect on the gospel call to exercise Christ’s stewardship on our journey of faith.

Priests: Rev. Eugene Azorji Rev. Juan Carlos Marín Cortés

DeaconsGeorge Polcer • Andrew Tanner

Juan Jorge Hernandez • Jose Vazquez Patrick Hayes • Sid Little

Coordinator of Ministries: Evodio Vazquez Business Manager: Joe Olickan

Director of Music: Valerie Stagaman Faith Formation Director 1-6: Christy Scott

Youth Ministry/Confirmation: Deandria Gonzalez Facilities Manager: Deacon John Rapier

Facilities: Emilio Zavala

Normal Weekend Mass ScheduleSaturday: Vigil Mass 5:00 pm English Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:30 am EnglishSunday: 9:30 am & 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm SpanishWeekday Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 am Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30 pmConfessions: Thursday: 6:00-7:00 pm Saturdays: 3:30 pm-4:30 pmAdoration: Thursday 6:00 pm-7:00 pmAdoration First Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm After Hours: Sick Call or Funeral Requests: 469-667-7324Funerals: Contact Valerie Stagaman 972-542-4667 ext 114.Weddings: Contact Emy Avendaño 972-542-4667 ext: 102.Six months prior to intended wedding date.Please call the office for information first.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT There will be a training session in English on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall. The new video by Bishop Burns will be presented. Contact Wendy Long at 972-542- 4667 ext. 103 for further information. No children allowed.

“There are in truth three states of the converted: the beginning, the middle, and the perfection. In the beginning they experience the charms of sweetness; in the middle the contests of temptation; and in the end the fullness of perfection.”

Pope St. Gregory the Great

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21 DE ABRIL — SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE PASCUA—DIVINA MISERICORDIA

El Peregrino de Emaús

texto: Esteban Gumucio, © 1960, Congregación de los Sagrados Corozones, Chile. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 1960, Andrés Opazo. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Rafael Jiménez, Misa Panamerica: “Los Perales”.

1. ¿Qué llevabas conversando? Me dijiste, buen amigo. Y me detuveIasombrado a la vera del camino. ¿No sabes lo queIha pasado ayer en Jerusalén, de Jesús de Nazaret a quien clavaron en cruz?

Por eso me vuelvo triste a miIaldea deIEmaús.

2. Van tres días que seIha muerto y se.acaba miIesperanza. Dicen que.algunas nujeres al sepulcro fueron deIalba. Me dijeron que.algunos otros hoy también allá buscaron, mas se.acaba mi confianza, noIencontraron a Jesús. Por eso me vuelvo triste a miIaldea deIEmaús.

3. ¡Qué tardías corazones! ¡Qué.ignoranciaIa los profetas! En la ley ya seIanunció queIal Mesías padeciera, y por llegar a su gloria escogiera laIaflicción. En la tarde deIaquel día yo sentí que con Jesús

nuestro corazón ardía, a la vista deIEmaús.

4. Hizo señas de seguir más allá de nuestraIaldea, y la luz del sol poniente pareció que se muriera. Quédate, forastero. PonteIa la mesaIy bendice. YIal destello de su luz, en la bendición del pan, mis ojos conocerán al amigo deIEmaús.

Cristo Resucito Luis Bojos

1. Fueron mujeres al se-pulcro; la piedraIun ángel removió. Les dijo: “Ha resucitado”. YIal marchar les salióIel Señor.

2. La Magdalena fueIa llorarlo y Cristo se leIapareció, la mandóIa ver a sus hermanos con un encargo que le dio.

3. A los discípulos, de tarde, Cristo también se presentó, les enseñó las cinco llagas, dando la paz, los saludó.

4. Tomás noIestabaIen eseIencuentro y pidió ver para creer, Jesús volvióIy le dijo: “Mira, palpa mis llagas y ten fe”.

5. Cleofás y otro caminaron con un extrañoIhastaIEmaús, yIen la fracción del pan hotaron queIese Señor era Jesús.

© 1974 Luis Bojos. Obra publicada por OCP Publications. Derechos reservados. Reproducto con permission de OneLicense.net #621390

Baptisms / BautismosRegistrations for Baptism and Baptism Class are on

Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Call the Church office for more information: 972-542-4667Registraciones para Bautismos y Pláticas

Bautismales están Martes: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Miércoles: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Por favor llama la oficina para mas información:

972-542-4667

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We pray for those who need the healing touch of Christ. Oramos por aquellos que necesitan el toque

sanador de Cristo.Ralph Flores, Jeff Gotses, Dean Jurak, Maria Romero, Maria del Refugio Hernandez, Jorge Torres, Martha

Waters, Charley Bartolo, Ashley Mora, Ofelia Sanchez, Angeline Bloemer, John Lewis, Lloyd Bryant, Cheryl

Pushnack, Chris Luck, Rachael Owens, Sherry Owens, Jay Semon, Kerman Iriarte, Alicia Solomon, Regina

Cole, Alex Cole, Nelma Hyde, Paul Brands.

Please inform us of your loved one needing to be added to the prayer list, please call the parish office @ 972-542-4667. Names will remain on the list for 1

month at which time you can re-submit their names for prayers.

Para agregar o quitar a alguien de la lista de oraciones, por favor Llama a la oficina.

Parish Calendar for the week of April 29, 2019. Monday, April 29th 8:00 am - Mass - Chapel 10:00 am - Prayers & Squares - Holy Family Hall 4:00 pm - XV’s Ensayo - Iglesia 6:00 pm - Stewardship Committee Mtg. - CL 3 7:00 pm - CRHP Women - CL 3 7:00 pm - CRSP Mujeres - S. Drake 7:00 pm - CRSP Seguimiento Mujeres - St. Michael Hall 7:00 pm - Grupo Emmanuel Práctica Coro - CL 5 7:00 pm - Jóvenes Adultos para Cristo - St. Rose/Holy Family Halls 7:00 pm - Legión de María - N. Drake 7:00 pm - Clase Bautizo - Iglesia 7:00 pm - CRHP Women - Bride’s Room Tuesday, April 30th 9:00 am - Talleres de Oración y Vida - CL 5 2:00 pm - SVDP Food Pantry - Holy Family Hall 5:30 pm - Mass - Chapel 6:30 pm - Talleres de Oración y Vida - CL 5 7:00 pm - Certificado en Ministerio Pastoral - St. Rose Hall 7:00 pm - Grupo Emmanuel - IglesiaWednesday, May 1st 8:00 am - Mass - Chapel 10:00 am - Women’s Bible Study - CL 3 4:30 pm - Children & Teen Choirs - Holy Family/Saint Rose Halls & Church 5:00 pm - Youth Ministry - Confirmation - All Rooms 7:00 pm - Adult English Choir Practice 11:30 am Mass - Church LoftThursday, May 2nd 2:00 pm - SVDP Food Pantry - Holy Family Hall 4:00 pm - Youth - Luggage Check-In - Holy Family Hall 5:30 pm - Mass - Church 6:00 pm - Adoration and Confessions - Church 7:00 pm - CRSP Hombres - St. Rose HallFriday, May 3rd 8:00 am - Mass - Chapel 8:30 am - Adoration - Chapel 1:00 pm - Youth - Bus loading - Holy Family & St. Michael Halls 6:00 pm - English Safe Environment - St. Michael Hall 7:00 pm - Ensayo Coro Misa 9:30 am - Holy Family Hall 7:00 pm - Misa 1er viernes - Iglesia Saturday, May 4th 9:00 am - FF 1st Communion Classes - All Rooms 11:00 am - XV’s - Iglesia 3:30 pm - Confessions - Church 4:00 pm - KofC Bingo Night - St. Rose & St. Michael Halls 5:00 pm - Mass - ChurchSunday, May 5th 8:00 am - Mass - Church 9:30 am - Misa - Iglesia 9:30 am - Stewardship Committee Mtg. - St. Rose Hall 10:30 am - Youth Bus Unloading - Holy Family/St. Rose Halls & CL 3 11:30 am - Mass - Church 1:00 pm - Ensayo Coro Misa 2:00 pm - Bride’s Room 2:00 pm - Misa - Iglesia 3:00 pm - Pastoral Juvenil Hispana - St. Michael Hall 4:30 pm - Ensayo Coro Misa 6:00 pm - Bride’s Room 5:00 pm - Youth Ministry - Confirmation - All Rooms 6:00 pm - Misa - Iglesia

“The only true riches are those that make us rich in virtue. Therefore, if you want to be rich, beloved, love true riches. If you aspire to the heights of real honor, strive to reach the kingdom of Heaven. If you value rank and renown, hasten to be enrolled in the heavenly court of the Angels.”

Pope St. Gregory the Great

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¡Ver es creer! Desde que los teléfonos celulares nos conectan instantáneamente a las redes sociales, televisión en vivo y los rostros de nuestros seres queridos de cerca y lejos, “Tomás el incrédulo” podría ser nuestro santo patrón: “¡hasta que no lo vea, no lo creeré!” Pero que reconfortante para cualquiera de nosotros que compartimos las dudas de Tomás, o nos gustan los “incrédulos” que lo hacen, para ver qué tan amable responde Jesús. Al ofrecer la misma evidencia que Tomás pedía, Jesús no reprendió a Tomás, sino parece que entendió su incredulidad. ¿Es que acaso Jesús estaba pensando en nosotros, que anhelábamos creer que “¡Jesús resucitó!”, pero ver demasiado sufrimiento y quizá incluso haber causado algo, que nos preguntamos, cómo algo tan extraordinario sería verdad? En las lecturas de hoy del libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, el amor de Jesús resucitado da consuelo por medio de sus discípulos que amaban a los demás. En el libro del Apocalipsis, “nuestro hermano Juan” no solo afirma que vio vivo a Jesús, sino que transmite las palabras de Jesús que dan vida: “¡No tengan miedo!” ¡Ver a Jesús en los demás es creer!

LECTURAS DE HOYPrimera lectura — Los Apóstoles hacen muchas señales y maravillas entre la gente. (Hechos 5:12-16).Salmo — La misericordia del Señor es eterna. Aleluya (Salmo 118 [117]).Segunda lectura — Juan, contagiado por el Espíritu, tiene una visión del Señor glorificado (Apocalipsis 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19).Evangelio — Jesús resucitado visita a los discípulos. Tomás, duda de la aparición de Jesús (Juan 20:19-31).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: Hch 4:23-31-37; Sal 2:1-4, 7-9; Jn 3:1-8Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16-21 o (por la memoria) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 o Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Sal 90 (89):2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36Viernes: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Jn 14:6-14Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21Domingo: Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; Ap 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14] LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONESDomingo: Segundo Domingo de Pascua (Domingo de la Divina Misericordia); Domingo de Pascua en el calendario julianoLunes: Santa Catalina de SienaMartes: San Pío VMiércoles: San José ObreroJueves: San Atanasio; Día Nacional de Oración; Yom Ha-Shoa (Memorial del Holocausto)Viernes: San Felipe y Santiago; Primer viernesSábado: Primer sábado

SEEING IS BELIEVING Seeing is believing! Since cellphone screens connect us

instantly to social media, live TV, and loved ones’ faces near and far, “Doubting Thomas” could be our patron saint: “Unless I see, I will not believe!” But how comforting for any of us who share Thomas’s doubt, or love “doubters” who do, to see how kindly Jesus responds. By offering the very evidence that Thomas demanded, Jesus doesn’t scold Thomas, but seems to understand such skepticism. Could Jesus have been thinking of us, who long to believe that “Jesus is risen!” but see so much suffering, and perhaps even cause some, that we wonder, how could something so wonderful be true? In today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, the risen Jesus’ healing love comforts through disciples who love others. In Revelation, “our brother John” doesn’t just claim he saw Jesus alive, but passes on Jesus’ life-giving words, “Do not be afraid.” Seeing Jesus in others is believing!

TODAY’S READINGSFirst Reading — A large number of people gathered, bringing the sick, and all were cured (Acts 5:12-16).Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118).Second Reading — Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last, the one who lives (Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19).Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Acts 4:23-31-37; Ps 2:1-4, 7-9; Jn 3:1-8Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar EasterMonday: St. Catherine of SienaTuesday: St. Pius VWednesday: St. Joseph the WorkerThursday: St. Athanasius; National Day of Prayer; Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day)Friday: Ss. Philip and James; First FridaySaturday: First Saturday

A BETTER USE OF YOUR TIMELearn to give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you’ll have no time for criticism of others.

—Anonymous

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THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE DFW is a peer ministry for separated, divorced, or

widowed individuals. It is a weekend program to help move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning of hope for the future. While this ministry is rooted in the Catholic tradition, it is open to men and women of all faiths. The next weekend retreat will be held April 26-28 2019 at the Catholic Conference and Formation Center in Dallas. To register please call or text our voicemail number at (682) "BE-DFW-GO", that is (682) 233-3946, or e-mail the DFW Beginning Experience Team at beginningexperiencedfw@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.beginningexperiencedfw.org and www.beginningexperience.org.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FELa Iglesia católica es universal, extendida en

diversas naciones y culturas. A través de los siglos estas culturas han enriquecido la Tradición de la Iglesia con muchas tradiciones y devociones que van más allá de su cultura de origen. La fiesta de la Divina

Misericordia es un buen ejemplo. Viene de una devoción que nació en Polonia con la Hermana santa Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) canonizada en el 2000.

La devoción a la Divina Misericordia se celebra el Segundo Domingo de Pascua y durante todo el año orando la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia. En latinoamerica se

ha ido extendiendo esta devoción desde 1978 cuando fue aprobada por el Papa Paulo VI. En todas partes se puede encontrar la imagen de la Divina Misericordia, Jesús de pie con rayos rojos y blanco-azules que brillan desde su corazón hacia el mundo. Lleva el lema: Jesús, confío en ti.

La finalidad de esta devoción es recordar al pecador que la misericordia de Dios es infinita e inagotable. Es una misericordia que debemos imitar para que la paz pueda reinar en nuestros corazones y en nuestra tierra.

NO HABLES DEMASIADOEs casi seguro que cometeremos errores si tratamos de decir demasiado.

—Erasmo

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONAn ancient title for this Sunday is Dominica in

Albis, or “Sunday in White.” During the Easter Vigil, the newly baptized are invested with a white garment, a sign that they have put on Christ. At one time, the garments were worn for a full week of celebration and reflection, and on this Sunday the newly baptized would appear in their robes again in their new place among the faithful for Eucharist.

In later centuries, the energy of new life at Easter was largely forgotten, and this Sunday was renamed “Quasimodo Sunday,” or “Low Sunday.” In recent years, with the recovery of the insight that Easter is the privileged time for celebrating and renewing baptism, there is nothing “Low” about this Sunday. At a week’s distance, the beauty and grace of our Easter celebration is sustained by joyful alleluias, the blessing and sprinkling of holy water, and the comfort of the Lord’s presence to us. He is risen, and he summons us together, opening up the scriptures for us, breaking the bread, filling us with new life.

LA PAZ SEA CON USTEDES La lectura del Evangelio de hoy describe a los

discípulos en un momento alarmante. Pusieron cerrojos a sus puertas, refugiándose juntos con seguridad en un momento cuando el Señor transformó el curso entero de los eventos humanos. Jesús resucitó de la muerte. Él destruyó la muerte y liberó la vida eterna. ¿Pero quién puede entender completamente todo esto? Ni siquiera Tomás, uno de los Doce devotos compañeros de Jesús, entendió lo que había pasado. Aquellos de nosotros que nunca hemos enfrentado maltrato a causa de nuestra fe podemos solo imaginar el pánico de los discípulos. Sin ningún problema con las puertas cerradas, Jesús visita a sus amigos asustados. Su apariencia debió de haber sido impactante, pues les dice “la paz sea con ustedes” no una vez, sino dos. Si los discípulos esperaban que Jesús regresara a ellos, entonces deseaban que regresara como un líder victorioso o rey glorioso. Al contrario, él viene como lo conocieron y como más lo necesitaban, como un compañero, y trae con él la paz eterna de Dios. Podrían haber querido un guardaespaldas; en cambio él les da la paz.

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CONSAGRACION AL SAGRADO CORAZON DE JESUS

¡Oh Corazón de Jesús! Yo quiero consagrarme a ti con todo el fervor de mi espíritu.

Fechas de Preparación:Sesión 1 mayo 12 Sesión 2 mayo 19

Lugar y Horario por determinarseLa Consagración será el

viernes 7 de Junio del 2019!!Interesados para la consagración contactar a

Evodio Vazquez/Severino Pineda

FAITH FORMATIONFirst Communion dates

First Communion Mass will be bilingual May 25th at 1 pm

Misa de Primera comunión sera bilingüe el 25 de mayo a la 1pm

In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus say three times, “Peace be with you.” This was a common greeting, but the disciples were hiding in fear so they needed reassurance. Jesus gives them that reassurance in three ways: his resurrection, forgiveness of sins, and a blessing for future disciples.

The disciples had seen Jesus crucified and were afraid any of his followers would be treated the same way. So when Jesus appeared to them, he showed them his wounds and let them touch him. He wanted to show them that he was not a ghost; he had risen from death and death has no more power over him. They can now take courage because they will share in the Resurrection themselves. Breathing on them, he bestows the Holy Spirit, source of our courage.

That leads to the second reassurance, forgiveness of sins. Jesus died to take away our sins; now he shares that with his disciples. Anyone troubled by guilt can be forgiven. The disciples themselves probably felt that need, since they had deserted Jesus and one even denied knowing him. He now sends his apostles with the mission to free others from sin. We too can forgive others (and ourselves) knowing that God has forgiven them and us.

Finally, the story of Thomas and his doubts about Jesus’ resurrection gives us some hope. Jesus blesses those who “have not seen and have believed” (John 20:29). We usually think the apostles were “more” blessed for having seen and heard Jesus. But Jesus reverses that expectation; we are blessed, even two thousand years after the Resurrection.

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INCREASED OFFERTORYLast weekend we introduced St. Michael’s

parishioners to our Increased Offertory Program called “Celebrating our Home—Building for Tomorrow.” Increasing our first offertory collection is vital to supporting our need for a Pastoral Center. It will be the key to increasing ministries and services that our families require and also desire. Come visit with us at one of the Town Hall meetings which will take place in St. Rose Hall after the 9:30am and 11:30am masses on Sunday, May 5 to learn more about this program.

El fin de semana pasado, presentamos a los feligreses de San Miguel el Programa Aumentando la ofrenda llamado: “Celebrando nuestra Casa - Construyendo para el Mañana”. Enfrentamos la necesidad de contar con un Centro Pastoral, un incremento en nuestra primera colecta de las ofrendas es vital para apoyar la realización de este proyecto. El cual será la clave para poder así abrir nuevos ministerios y servicios no solo deseados sino requeridos para nuestras familias. Por favor acompáñenos a la primera reunión del Ayuntamiento que se llevará a cabo en el Salón Santa Rosa después de las misas de las 9:30 a.m. y de las 11:30 a.m. El domingo 5 de mayo para recibir más información acerca de este programa.

COHERENCE AND BELONGINGThe kind of wholeness I’m describing as the

Universal Christ is a forgotten treasure of the Christian Tradition that our postmodern world no longer enjoys and even vigorously denies. I always wonder why, after the rise of rationalism in the Enlightenment, Westerners would prefer such incoherence. I thought we had agreed that coherence, pattern, and some final meaning were good. But intellectuals in the last century have denied the existence and power of such great wholeness—and in Christianity, we have made the mistake of limiting the Creator’s presence to just one human manifestation, Jesus.

The implications of our selective seeing have been massively destructive for history and humanity. Creation was deemed profane, a pretty accident, a mere backdrop for the real drama of God’s concern—which we narcissistically assumed is always and only us humans. It is impossible to make individuals feel sacred inside of a profane, empty, or accidental universe. This way of seeing makes us feel separate and competitive, striving to be superior instead of deeply connected and in search of ever-larger circles of union.

I believe God loves things by becoming them. God loves things by uniting with them, not by excluding them. Through the act of creation, God manifested the eternally out-flowing Divine Presence into the physical and material world. Ordinary matter is the hiding place for Spirit and thus the very Body of God. Honestly, what else could it be, if we believe—as orthodox Jews, Christians, and Muslims do—that “one God created all things”? Since the very beginning of time, God’s Spirit has been revealing its glory and goodness through the physical creation. So many of the Psalms assert this, speaking of “rivers clapping their hands” and “mountains singing for joy.” When Paul wrote, “There is only Christ. He is everything and he is in everything” (Colossians 3:11), was he a naïve pantheist or did he really understand the full implication of the Gospel of Incarnation?

God seems to have chosen to manifest the invisible in what we call the “visible,” so that all things visible are the revelation of God’s endlessly diffusive spiritual energy. Once a person recognizes that, it is hard to ever be lonely in this world again.

Fr Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation

“The sacred deposit of truth must be safeguarded. It is absolutely vital that the Church never for an instant lose sight of the holy patrimony of truth inherited from the Fathers ... This is the certain and unchangeable doctrine to which the faithful owe obedience.”

Pope John XXIII

SUMMER ORGAN CAMP JULY 8-13Children with backgrounds in piano ages 12-18 are invited to a summer organ camp introducing them to the organ. Lessons, classes, demonstrations and FUN! Check out www.organacademy.org/camp

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays

“Remaining in silence before the Blessed Sacrament, it is Christ totally and really present whom we discover, whom we adore and with whom we are in contact.” - Pope Saint John Paul II

St. Michael’s is privileged to offer special hours of Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday of the month in our chapel beginning with Mass at 8:00am, followed by the Rosary, the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and silent adoration regularly until 6:00pm. We are currently seeking parishioners who will commit to be a Guardian or a Substitute Guardian for an assigned hour every month. Learn more and sign-up by visiting the Adoration page on our website: www.stmichaelmckinney.org.

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento El primer viernes del mes

“Permaneciendo en silencio ante el Santísimo Sacramento, es Cristo, totalmente presente, a quienes descubrimos, a quienes adoramos y con quienes estamos en contacto.” - Papa San Juan Pablo II

San Miguel tiene el privilegio de ofrecer horas especiales de Adoración Eucarística cada primer viernes de cada mes en nuestra capilla, comenzando con la misa a las 8:00 am, seguido del Rosario, la letanía del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y la adoración silenciosa regularmente hasta las 6:00 pm. Actualmente estamos buscando feligreses que se comprometan a ser Guardianes o Guardianes Sustitutos por una hora asignada cada mes. Para obtener más información y registrarse, visite la página de Adoración en nuestro sitio web: www.stmichaelmckinney.org. Si no tiene una manera de acceder a nuestro sitio web, llame a la oficina y pregunte por Sheila Encizo, 469-667-7324 ext. 107.

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“Training the Mind to Form the Soul”  

North Dallas, Texas     

Please join us for this opportunity to learn more about RCA's hybrid, two-day-a-week, classical program in                               the Catholic tradition. Regina Caeli is a Christ-centered tutoring center where the daily life of the tutors and                                   students revolves around and is permeated by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our primary goal is to aid the                                     students in knowing, loving, and serving God by providing them with a “classical style” of education so they                                   learn how to think critically and become lifelong learners. We are committed to faithful adherence to the                                 Holy Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.  

Is your goal to raise Christ-centered children who can critically think and make good distinctions? Do you homeschool and desire more accountability for your children? 

Would you like to spend less time preparing for your homeschool lesson plans and  more time implementing your homeschool plans? 

Are you trying to select the way in which you will educate your children? Do you desire to belong to a beautiful community that will support the education and formation of your child? 

 If you answered YES to any of these questions then please join us for an information session:  

 Tuesday, April 30th 2019 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm 

Collin College McKinney Campus Conference Center F-110, Section C  2400 Community Avenue (corner of Community Ave. and Taylor Burke St.), McKinney, TX 75071 

Please RSVP to: Mrs. Tiffany Jacobson - (214)-708-2631   A presentation about RCA's mission of "Training the Mind to Form the Soul" will be offered by RCA’s                                   Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kari Beckman, to prospective parents. A question and answer session                           will follow. Mrs. Beckman will be available after the presentation to answer your specific questions pertaining                               to syllabi, lesson plans, and your family needs. We warmly welcome anyone who wants to learn more about                                   RCA to come and learn how RCA may benefit your family. For more information, please see our website and                                     view our video at: www.rcahybrid.org. 

St. Mary’s School is offering scholarships to parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish including transportation. To find out more information, please contact Principal Scheibmeir at

pscheibmeir@stmarys-sch.org or call the school office (903) 893-2127.

AL MENOS UNA SOMBRA Dios sabe lo que necesitamos mucho mejor de lo que nosotros

sabemos. Jesús ofrece paz a los discípulos, dos veces. Él sabe que deben salir de la seguridad de las puertas cerradas. En breve, él los llenará con el don del Espíritu Santo y confiará en ellos para guiar a la comunidad, y al mundo, a un nuevo Bautismo, una nueva comunión. En ese momento, en la habitación cerrada, los discípulos solo ven las amenazas para sus vidas. Jesús ve sus corazones temerosos y les da lo que necesitan: paz. Vemos como Pedro se transforma. En lugar de esconderse en las sombras, él se hace una fuente de sanación y luz; su propia sombra lleva a las personas hacia el misterio del poder de Dios. El don de la paz de Jesús hace una diferencia verdadera en nuestras vidas. Cada día podemos pedir más paz, en nuestros corazones y en nuestro mundo.

IGLESIA CATÓLICA SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGELPEACE BE WITH YOU

Our Gospel reading today depicts the disciples in a terrifying moment. They have locked their doors, huddling together in safety at a time when the Lord has transformed the entire course of human events. Jesus has risen from the dead. He has destroyed death and unlocked eternal life. But who can fully grasp all of this? Not even Thomas, one of the twelve devoted companions of Jesus, understands what has happened. Those of us who have never faced maltreatment for our faith can only imagine the disciples’ panic. Unimpeded by their bolted doors, Jesus visits his frightened friends. His appearance must have been shocking, since he says to them “Peace be with you” not once, but twice. If the disciples hoped Jesus would come back to them, they might have wished he would appear as a victorious leader or glorious king. Instead, he comes as they have known him and most need him: as a companion, and he brings with him the eternal peace of God. They might have wanted a bodyguard; instead he gives them peace.