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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD THE JOURNEY NEARS ITS END On any long journey it is only natural to tire as we progress; we often need, as we near our destination, a bit of a “boost” to help us make it through the last leg of the trip. The triumphant beginning of Passion Sunday serves that purpose. It energizes our Lenten pilgrimage so we have the stamina to walk the last few—and by far most difficult—days with Jesus in Jerusalem. As our blessed palms stir the air around us in triumph, we should ask ourselves how committed we truly are to taking these last steps with him. Perhaps we might choose a “traveling companion” with whom we can identify. Would it be Judas or disloyal Peter? Perhaps one of those who waved palm fronds with enthusiastic sincerity, but who later mocked Jesus when his fortunes seemed to turn? Maybe we would choose Simon, to help carry his cross; perhaps the brave, faithful women who went to Calvary, who waited with linen and myrrh to honor his dead body. Or we might identify with the pagan Roman centurion, who made his profession of faith at the foot of the cross. WHO WILL CHRIST SAY THAT I AM? The story of the Passion contains many characters with whom we can identify; likewise it features a whole range of emotions, from the glory of Palm Sunday’s beginnings to the insistent command of Christ that we imitate him by washing feet as our remembrance of him. He also commanded that we eat of the bread that is his body and drink of the cup that he will drink these days, filled with the blood of the new covenant. Ultimately, we—who are the Body of Christ through our baptism—must identify with Jesus Christ at the end of this Lenten trek. We must be witnesses to the humility and compassion he showed, even in the face of adversity, suffering, hatred, and rejection. Like him, with renewed energy, we must turn away from any desire to seek or justify revenge; instead, we must continually extend our hands in forgiveness, healing, and tenderness. As Christ, our reconciling embrace must stretch wide open, until we resemble him, arms stretched wide on the cross of our salvation. Today’s Readings: Matthew 21:1–11; Isaiah 50:4–7; Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24; Philippians 2:6–11; Matthew 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11–54] Copyright © 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Parish contact information Bulletin Information: Elva Weber– [email protected] or 417-296-2725 Information should be submitted by Wednesday of each week. DRE – Director of Religious Education: Elva Weber -417–296-2725 or [email protected] PSR Coordinator: Annastasia Morris – 417-214-2312 or [email protected] Small Group Sessions: Jessica Miller- 417-540-3514 or [email protected] Confirmation Class: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 or [email protected] Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Fr. Patrick Teter – 417-682-2492 VIRTUS: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 Liturgical Assignments: Diana Forst – 417-682-6703 and Marjorie Hargis – 417-262-2379 Ladies of St. Mary: Dixie Johnson – 417-682-5432 or [email protected] Knights of Columbus: Jim Dill – 417-279-2553 or [email protected] Church Directory: Jessica Miller – 417-540-3514 Webpage: Michael Pommier – 620-704-2854 or [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Catholic- church/371488209847 www.stmaryslamar.weebly.com– Password for directory: mary12-08 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020 Parish established 1869 Church dedicated 1904 200 East 17 th Street, Lamar, Missouri 64759 Rev. Patrick Teter, Pastor Rectory Phone: 417-682-2492 Diocese of Springfield/Cape Girardeau: http://dioscg.org
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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
THE JOURNEY NEARS ITS END
On any long journey it is only natural to tire as we progress; we often need, as we near our destination, a bit of a “boost” to help us make it through the last leg of the trip. The triumphant beginning of Passion Sunday serves that purpose. It energizes our Lenten pilgrimage so we have the stamina to walk the last few—and by far most difficult—days with Jesus in Jerusalem. As our blessed palms stir the air around us in triumph, we should ask ourselves how committed we truly are to taking these last steps with him. Perhaps we might choose a “traveling companion” with whom we can identify. Would it be Judas or disloyal Peter? Perhaps one of those who waved palm fronds with enthusiastic sincerity, but who later mocked Jesus when his fortunes seemed to turn? Maybe we would choose Simon, to help carry his cross; perhaps the brave, faithful women who went to Calvary, who waited with linen and myrrh to honor his dead body. Or we might identify with the pagan Roman centurion, who made his profession of faith at the foot of the cross.
WHO WILL CHRIST SAY THAT I AM?
The story of the Passion contains many characters with whom we can identify; likewise it features a whole range of emotions, from the glory of Palm Sunday’s beginnings to the insistent command of Christ that we imitate him by washing feet as our remembrance of him. He also commanded that we eat of the bread that is his body and drink of the cup that he will drink these days, filled with the blood of the new covenant. Ultimately, we—who are the Body of Christ through our baptism—must identify with Jesus Christ at the end of this Lenten trek. We must be witnesses to the humility and compassion he showed, even in the face of adversity, suffering, hatred, and rejection. Like him, with renewed energy, we must turn away from any desire to seek or justify revenge; instead, we must continually extend our hands in forgiveness, healing, and tenderness. As Christ, our reconciling embrace must stretch wide open, until we resemble him, arms stretched wide on the cross of our salvation.
Today’s Readings: Matthew 21:1–11; Isaiah 50:4–7; Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24; Philippians 2:6–11; Matthew 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11–54] Copyright © 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Parish contact information Bulletin Information: Elva Weber– [email protected] or 417-296-2725
Information should be submitted by Wednesday of each week. DRE – Director of Religious Education: Elva Weber -417–296-2725 or [email protected]
PSR Coordinator: Annastasia Morris – 417-214-2312 or [email protected] Small Group Sessions: Jessica Miller- 417-540-3514 or [email protected]
Confirmation Class: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 or [email protected] Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Fr. Patrick Teter – 417-682-2492
VIRTUS: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 Liturgical Assignments: Diana Forst – 417-682-6703 and Marjorie Hargis – 417-262-2379
Ladies of St. Mary: Dixie Johnson – 417-682-5432 or [email protected] Knights of Columbus: Jim Dill – 417-279-2553 or [email protected]
Church Directory: Jessica Miller – 417-540-3514 Webpage: Michael Pommier – 620-704-2854 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Catholic-church/371488209847
www.stmaryslamar.weebly.com–
Password for directory: mary12-08
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020
Parish established 1869 Church dedicated 1904
200 East 17th Street, Lamar, Missouri 64759
Rev. Patrick Teter, Pastor Rectory Phone: 417-682-2492
Diocese of Springfield/Cape Girardeau: http://dioscg.org
“Connecting with Giod at moments of high stress introduces divine power
into a human situation. Prayer reduces stress and also invites the Holy Spirit to increase self-control.” Allen Hunt
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
MASS SCHEDULE RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION MASSES Fri. April 3… For the People Every Sat. at 3:30 Saturday: 4 p.m. Sat. April 4…Kenneth Roughton or by appointment Sunday: 11 a.m. Sun. April 5 … Marvin Roughton Mon & Fri: 6 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION following the 6 pm Mass,
next –
Ladies of St. Mary PCCW First Sundays in the Parish Hall at Noon.
ROSARY 10:30 am First Sunday in the quiet
room adjacent to the entrance.
Knights of Columbus Second Sundays at 7 pm at
the Parish Hall
MASS OFFERINGS: Canon 946 states:”The Christian faithful who make an offering so the Mass may be applied for their intention contribute to the good of the Church and by their offering take part in the concern of the Church for
the support of its ministers and works.” We ask for the standard Mass offering of $10 per Mass; there are envelopes on the table at the right of the entrance for your offering.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP – COMMUNICATION - The parish family of St. Mary Catholic Church welcomes you; we are blessed and honored you are here, and we look forward to your registration as one of our
parishioners. Fill out a form located over the table at the right of the entrance. Place the registration slip in the basket at the offering and we will take care of the rest; you may also visit with Father Teter
next door at the rectory, or send us an e-mail to [email protected]
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS April 5, 2020
The PSR group is asking your donation of coins and placed them in the jars either in the church or in the Parish hall to buy
breakfast treats for the PSR children every Sunday before class. Your donations are appreciated.
The 2020 DCCW 62nd
Spring Assembly has been cancelled.
First Communion Catalogues for the parents of children receiving First Communion May 3 are available; contact Ms.
Virginia Dobler during PSR classes to receive the catalogues. There is a 20% discount if ordering through our church.
Following the guidelines of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, the Parish School of
Religion will be dismissed for a Wellness Break until April 24. The diocese will determine, on that
date, whether or not there is any need to suspend our educational programs longer. We will try to
make up for those Sundays at a later date in order to continue religious education for the children
preparing for First Communion and Confirmation. If you have any questions, please call Elva
Weber 417-296-2725 or Father Pat at 417-682-2492.
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VIRTUAL EVENT BISHOP'S PRAYER REPLACES BISHOP'S WALK Saturday April 4
In an effort to protect the health of all in our communities, Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
has changed Bishop’s Walk for this year. Accordingly, the 2020 Bishop's Walk has been converted into a
VIRTUAL EVENT called Bishop's Prayer that focuses on the three Lenten Pillars of Prayer, Almsgiving – go to
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri and donate,
Liturgical Assignments
Thank you for saving your ink cartridges for recycling; you may bring them to the Parish Hall along with your Best Choice UPC labels for the PCCW Ladies group. We no longer accept newspapers for recycling.
There is a wire basket on the side of the shed in the parking lot to receive your aluminum cans.
We are grateful to Michael Pommier for updating our webpage and to Jessica Miller for updating our directory.
Bulletin smiles: Prayer, Free wireless connection to God with no roaming charges
Birthdays April 4 -10 Anniversaries April 4-10
Jasper Weber 8
Saturday March 28 Sunday March 29
Extraordinary Minister Extraordinary Minister
Extraordinary Minister Lector
Altar Servers Ushers
PRAYER LIST - We pray for those who are sick or in the hospital: Erlinda Roe Carl Jungmann Kip Jackson Rhonda Yates John Strong Carolyn Isaac Joleen Buffington Reed Davis Louis Diebold Lea Ann Gibson Elsie Anderson Troy Onstott Martha Timmerman Melvin Ladwig Myrna Ladwig Christie Moody Patricia Howe Merle James Graycin Koenig
Pray for Alexander Sutachan, while he is studying in the Seminary. We pray for our military, especially Jacob Boyer, Wyatt Davis, Derek Forst, Seth Fullerton and Josh Purinton.
COLLECTION March 29 18 Envelopes out of 81 $ 1,280.00 0 Loose collection $ 00.00 Votive candles $ .00 1 Church Central & East Euro $ 5.00 4 catholic Relief Services $ 60.00 1 Easter Flowers $ 5.00 1 Ash Wednesday $ 5.00 1 Envelope first offering $ 10.00 1 Church directory $ 5.00 TOTAL $ 1.370.00
The Discipline of tithing is the “square knot” by which God blesses
the tie that binds us to Him, our church and to others
