Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 12, 2012
Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do,
do everything for the glory of God.
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
From the Padre’s Desk:
My Dear Friends:
Today’s readings present a contrast between “Jesus’ way” and the “old way.” An example of the old way is the law given
to Moses and Aaron about leprosy: the leper was unclean and cast out of the community. Jesus’ way is the opposite: the leper
is reached out to, touched, and finally cured.
Nor ought we think of the “old way” as restricted to the days of Moses and Aaron, or even to the “old” testament. The
difference between the old way and Jesus’ way arises in own lives. We still choose, every day, to live in our old way or in Jesus’
way. Jesus dared to touch a leper, disregarding the old way. The leper then was changed forever. He felt a calling. He couldn’t
keep himself from proclaiming that he had been touched by Jesus (even though Jesus told him not to!). Once Jesus touches us,
we are called to proclaim his way.
In Christ
Fr. William
FAITH FORMATION:
ADORATION:
FIRST FRIDAY:
ASH WEDNESDAY:
PRAYER GROUP:
CHOIR PRACTICE:
CENACLE:
LEGION OF MARY:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
PARISH COUNCIL:
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
LITURGY COMMITTEE:
Every Sunday at 11am
Of the Blessed Sacrament Monday from 5-7p.m.
March 2, 2012
February 22, 2012
Thursdays at 10am after the mass
Tuesdays at 7pm in the Price Building Chapel
Saturdays at 9-10am in the church
Thursdays at 10am after the 9:30am Mass
Tuesday March 6 at 7pm in the Price Building
Wednesday, March 7at 7pm in the Price Building
Wednesday, February 15 at 7pm in the Price Building
Wednesday, February 15 at 7pm in the Price Building
Father William Lenten Reconciliation Services:
BAPTISMS
Every third Saturday of the month
at 11am
Preparatory Class
Every second Saturday of the month
at 11am
To register and for more information
please call the Parish Office
Tuesday, February 28, 7pm, Holy Family
Thursday March 1, 7pm, Sts. Mary and Edward
Tuesday, March 13, 7pm, Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, March 20, 7pm, Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, March 22, 7pm, St. Bernadette
New Office Hours:
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Monday:
10:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday:
10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday:
10:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am – 1:00pm
Monday is Fr. William’s day off.
Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4-430pm or with appointment
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If you need to speak with Fr. William please call the Office
during office hours and make an appointment.
In case of an emergency, if a family member dies or is in
the hospital, please call the office. If the office is closed,
please call the Rectory and leave a message, Fr. William
will return your call as soon as possible.
Office phone #: 336-599-4122
Rectory phone #: 336- 599-6428
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
Almighty and eternal God, you have so exalted the unbreakable bond of marriage
that it has become the sacramental sign of your Son's union with the Church as His spouse.
Look with favor on these married couples, whom you have united in marriage,
as they ask for your help and the protection of the Virgin Mary.
They pray that in good times and in bad they will grow in love for each other;
that they will resolve to be of one heart in the bond of peace.
Lord, in their struggles let them rejoice that you are near to help them;
in their needs let them know that you are there to rescue them;
in their joys let them see that you are the source and completion of every happiness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
AMEN
Mass intention
February 11th, for the repose of the soul of Gregory Laino
To have a loved one remembered at a Mass (suggested donation is $10.00), to provide the Sanctuary Lamp that burns before the Blessed
Sacrament (suggested offering is $50.00), or to provide the parish with altar breads and wine used at the Mass (suggested offering is $75.00),
please call the Parish office 336-599-4122 or send an email to maryandedwardnc@yahoo.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Our Church, Pope Benedict, and all our leaders; pray for the Holy Father’s intention that the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation
between individuals and peoples may be understood and that through her testimony the Church may spread Christ’s love, the source of new
humanity. Pray for the music ministry in our parish. Pray for all those who serve in the military and their families. Pray for all those who
suffer with chronic pain and illness, especially Regina and Michael Barbar, Elmer Chuba, Gary Clements, and Mariah Robinson. Pray for
all those who are experiencing a health crisis, especially Martha Branch, Richard Dones, Barbara Emser, Betty Harrison, Richard Keziah,
Beverly Larson, John Ledegang, Lianne Martin, Linda Toth, Richard Stironek, Mary Williamson, Gloria Wiener, Bob Larsen, Scott
Varney, Teresita Ferrer Estoye, Katheleen Martel, Carol McMullen, Wally Herendeen, Jim Reardon, Jack Poulsen, Collin Blalock, Ed
Cagney, Kim Parker, Amanda Cagney and Inez Sobewski. Give thanks for blessings and answered prayers. If you would like to add or
delete a name from this list, please call the Parish Office.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH ~PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Father, in your plan for our salvation you Sheppard’s for your people. Fill your Church with the spirit of continual love. Give us more
priests, worthy ministers for your altar and ardent but gentle servants of the Gospel. Grant us an increase in vocations to the Religious life.
May more of your people respond to your call in a spirit of joyful generosity, may they serve your people in love by following in the footsteps
of Christ, your Son, and provide by their way of life a convincing sign of your kingdom. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Mary,
Mother of the Church, Pray for us. Amen
NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE
IGNITED BY THE TRUTH: 10th Annual Ignited By Truth Catholic Conference Feb 24-25, 2012 NC State Fairgrounds,
Raleigh. Raymond Arroyo, Host of EWTN's "The World Over Live"; Michael Barber, PhD, Professor of Theology, Scripture,
& Catholic Thought; Dr. Philip Mango, Catholic Psychotherapist; Sister Miriam James Heidland, Former Volleyball Star;
John W. Garcia, Founder of Sober for Christ; Mario St. Francis, Fashion Model on a Mission; Bishop Michael Burbidge,
Vigil Mass Celebrant and Homilist. Free Friday Night: “Discover the Catholic Church” including Praise & Worship Music
and talks in English and Spanish. Early Registration Discounts for full program Saturday: Adults $25 (groups of 5 or more),
Individuals $35, Students (age 10+) $20, including Lunch! After Feb 5, prices increase to $45/Adult, $25/Student. Gift
Certificates available! Who will you invite? Questions: (919) 789-1IBT www.IgnitedByTruth.com . Registration forms are in
back of church.
Catholic Weekly is currently broadcast on WDNC 620-AM in the Triangle on Sunday mornings at 9:30am and on WBPL
92.7FM in Wilmington at 3:30pm Sundays. Catholic Perspective is available on a number of Time-Warner Cable systems. In
Raleigh, on Mondays at 7pm on Cable Channel 22; in Durham on Thursdays at 9:30am on Cable Channel 8; in Chapel Hill,
Carrboro, Hillsborough on Wednesdays at 8pm on Cable Channel 8; and in Greenville on Wednesdays at 7pm on Cable
Channel 69. La Vaz Católica airs each week on La Ley 96.9FM in Central North Carolina each Sunday morning at 7:30am
and on WNCA 1570AM in Siler City each Saturday at 5:00 PM.
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MISCELLANEOUS
SANCTUARY FLOWERS: If you are interested in bringing flowers for the Sanctuary, please sign your name on the form that
is at the back of the Church.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE BINGO: If you like to help please sign your name in the form that is in the back of the Church.
2012 ENVELOPES: 2012 envelopes available at the rear of the Church. New envelope users, please take a box from the
"unassigned" envelopes and print name, address and envelope # on the sheet provided.
DONATION STATEMENTS: End of the year statements of donations are at the back of the Church, in alphabetical order.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS: We would like to invite the parents of the children that will receive the Sacrament of First
Communion to the meeting with the teachers to speak about what is needed for this special day. The meeting will be held on
Sunday, February 19 after the Spanish Mass in the Chapel of the Price Building.
TAMALES’ SALE THIS WEEKEND: This weekend after the Saturday 5pm Mass, Sunday 10am Mass and 12pm Mass the
Hispanic community will be selling tamales, thank you Feliciana for making this possible. Enjoy the tamales!!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Mk 8:22-26
Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Mk 8:27-33
Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Mk 8:34 — 9:1
Saturday: Jas 3:1-10; Mk 9:2-13
Sunday: Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25; Ps 41; 2 Cor 1:18-22; Mk 2:1-12
WEEKLY OFFERING
Offertory last week:
Debt Reduction:
$2,099.50
$ 706.50