ST. ROSALIE CATHOLIC CHURCH
HARVEY, LOUISIANA
God gave manna to the Israelites in the desert to feed their
physical hunger, and Our Lord parallels this to Himself as
the Bread that comes down from heaven.
Jesus’ words in today’s gospel could not be more clear, as
He repeatedly uses the words “flesh,” “blood,” “eat,” and
“drink.” He is insistent that we eat His Body and drink His
Blood so that we might have life within us. Nowhere in
scripture do we get the impression that it is a ‘symbol.’ He
does not say ‘Unless you eat of this symbol of my Body and
Blood you do not have life within you.’ Symbols do not give
life. Jesus is clearly speaking of Sacramental nourishment,
the Eucharistic nourishment provided by the Blood of the
Son of Man. Some people walked away when Our Lord said
these words because they were hard to endure. Some people
still do.
By faith we know that Jesus is the Food which gives eternal
life. When we receive Him in Holy Communion we become
a tabernacle, of sorts, for Him. Let us spend some time in
joyful thanksgiving for this miraculous Sacrament by which
He remains with us, hidden under the appearance of bread
and wine.
Today’s Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17;
John 6:51-58
BLESSED MOTHER’S LAMP will burn in memory of Joan
Martin requested by her husband.
SANCTUARY LAMP will burn in memory of Ledet, Bartolo,
Carbo, Diket & Wallace families deceased.
SANCTUARY COMMITTEE: Clara Montz, Felicia Usner,
Sondra Hammer, Marion Cortez.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
In Loving Memory of
Clift Billiot
June 26, 2011
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
4:00p.m. Beatrice & Sam Zappulla, Sr. & Jr.
6:00p.m. Troy Dean Williams, Carmen Austin, Malcolm “Buck” Cortez,
Claude & Vetrine Zeringue & Bert Sr. & Josephine LeBlanc,
Mary Lynn Sannasardo, Hilton Lirette, Harold & Grayce
Thiaville, Angela Pelzer, Katherine Rodriguez, Andrew Sr. &
Joyce Leblanc, James Tujague, Sylvia Hanks, Willie Mae
Plaisance
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
8:00am. For our living and deceased parishioners
11:00a.m. Floyd “Doc” Belsome, Marylyn R. Christiana, Julius Hebert,
Lu Ann Daigle (living), Philip Damico, Dana Kemp, Irwin J.
Richoux, Sr., Aline Matte
MONDAY, JUNE 27
7:00a.m. Travis Hatty
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
7:00a.m. Helen Taravella, Carlos Savona, Calvin & Helena Oubre
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
7:00a.m. Malcolm LeBlanc
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
7:00a.m. Dorris P. Miller
FRIDAY, JULY 1
7:00a.m. Donald & Rose Tullier Sr.
SATURDAY, JULY 2
7:00a.m. Joseph DiFiore
4:00a.m. Beverly McDonald
6:00p.m. Carmen Austin, Gloria & Nolan Boudreaux, Pete Ditta, Ledet,
Bartolo, Carbo, Diket & Wallace Families Deceased, Josephine
Messina, Mary Lynn Sannasardo, Hilton Lirette, SperaFazende Families Deceased, Leland Melancon, Sr., Tim &
Madonna Gautreau, Earl Bartholomew, Sandra M. Phillip
SUNDAY, JULY 3
8:00a.m. For our living and deceased parishioners
11:00a.m. Robert Tochtrop, David & Baby Bruce, Falgout-LeBlanc
Families Deceased, Grayce Thiaville, Howard Boudreaux, Ray
Comeaux, Abel J. Hunter, Chuckie Schouest, Clarence
Orgeron, Angela Pelzer, Floyd “Doc” Belsome, Gladys
Tochtrop(living)
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, JULY 2
4:00p.m. Meghan G., Alaya C.
6:00p.m. Nathan S., Nicholas B., Byron H.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
8:00a.m. Kayla V., Sara H.
11:00a.m. Carson F., Scott V., Hunter H.
LITURGY OF THE WORD AND EUCHARIST
SATURDAY, JULY 2
MASS
COMMENTATOR LECTOR EUCHARIST M.
4:00p.m. Ginger G.
Desiree C. Desiree C., Claudia P.
6:00p.m. Gerald D.
Bert L.
Lynda B., Trisha C.
SUNDAY, JULY 3
8:00a.m. Murphy B.
Janys C. Cindy R., Murphy B.
11:00a.m. Raylyn S.
Lauren S. Denna C., Jeannine T.,
Beth O., Janet L.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
YOUR OFFERING LAST WEEK WAS: $5,420.00
May the Lord bless your sacrifice.
1. Eucharistic Ministers: This weekend as we celebrate the
great feast of Corpus Christi, we thank our St. Rosalie
Eucharistic Ministers for the reverent service they render to us
and to the home-bound of our parish. Note: There is more of a
need for home visits. If your schedule permits, please call
Carolyn Richard, Co-coordinator of E. Ministers, 347-2879.
We thank Carolyn for this service.
2. Anointing: During the 7a.m. Mass on Thursday, June 30 th.
3. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday, July 1 is the
First Friday of the month. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
takes place on this day, beginning at 7:30a.m. and concluding
with benediction at 12:00 noon. We ask that all Adorers please
go as scheduled. If you cannot go at your scheduled time,
please call someone on the list and swap the time. If you
cannot go, please call a friend or neighbor to take your place.
Someone must be present during Adoration.
4. Second Collection this Weekend: Donations from this
collection will be deposited into the 2011 Fair account, and
will be used toward fair expenses. Next week’s fair donation
is toys or stuffed animals suitable for Kid Zone and the Toy
Booth.
5. Memorial Mass for Fr. Jonathan Parks, S.D.B. on Sunday,
July 10, 2p.m. St. Rosalie Church. Parishioners are invited to
attend. Bring a dish & R.S.V.P. to Chris Fleming-436-1641.
6. Seminarian of the Week: Your prayers are requested for
Mark O’Dea, this week’s seminarian.
7. Priests for Life: The celebration of Independence Day occurs
this year as people are beginning to discuss the 2012
Presidential race. Let’s help them become active and
informed citizens, ready to vote in ways that advance the
Culture of Life. At www.PoliticalResponsibility.com, we will
help them to assess candidates who are currently announcing
campaigns and engaging in debates.
8. Acknowledgment from Food For The Poor: “To the St.
Rosalie Family: Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for
the welcome you extended to Fr. Bouterie on his recent visit to
your parish. On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and
sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for
having shared in their lives. They, and you, are blessed by
your generosity. In Christ, The Food for The Poor Family.”
9. Altar Society/Women’s Club: Due to the 4th of July holiday,
the July meeting will be held on Monday, July 11 th. The
meeting begins in St. Rosalie Church at 6:30p.m. After a short
Memorial Service for Fr. Jonathan Parks, we will have dinner
at La Maison Creole, 7p.m. Your choice of dinner is fish
stuffed with crabmeat dressing or stuffed pork chops. Meals
are $27.00. Reservations and money are due by July 5 th.
Please call Paris Chaisson 347-0547 or 400-1601 or bring to
the Parish Center.
10. No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament: This
Tournament, sponsored by the St. Rosalie Men’s Club, will be
held on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Italian American Hall,
1910 Monroe St., Gretna. Hours are 6-midnight. Doors open at
4p.m. You can pre-register by calling Jay Dugas 340-1850 or
e-mail Jay at dsijdugas@bellsouth.net $50.00 Buy-in at the
door. Prize is 80% of the door. Refreshments are available for
sale.
Have you ordered your Fair T-shirt?
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the
Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, commonly
referred to as Corpus Christi. In the city of Port Chester,
New York, the Salesians are responsible for administering a
Church Parish called Corpus Christi. We all know their
present Pastor, Fr. Thomas Ruekert sdb, who was pastor here
at St. Rosalie some years ago. Every year on this solemnity,
the Parish celebrates with a procession through the streets
honoring the parish and the solemnity. The priests and
parishioners march from Corpus Christi Parish to Holy
Rosary church (another Salesian Parish).
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says, “Whoever eats my
flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in them.” And
he tells us that if we do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man
and drink his blood, we will have no life in us. The Eucharist
is our nourishment, our true food, and without it we will face
death by spiritual starvation.
There are nearly 70 million nominal Catholics in the
United States, the largest denomination in the country. But
de facto, the fastest-growing group are non-practicing
Catholics. They don’t attend Mass and don’t receive the
sacraments. Looking around at some of the empty churches,
we can see the mute evidence of these missing family
members. They are deaths in our spiritual family.
One of my favorite stories from the Old Testament
occurs when God sends down manna from heaven to feed
the people of Israel. God provided this food so that the
people of Israel would place their trust in Him. In the first
reading today from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses
reminds the people of this manna and how important it was
to them, so they could continue their journey. I always
thought it somewhat amusing that when the Jews tried to
hoard their manna, it spoiled overnight. God was reminding
the people of Israel that they had to trust in Him completely
and not be self-reliant.
Jesus reminds us today in the Gospel, about the
importance of the Eucharist. Eucharist as miraculous and
abundant feeding is characterized by the gift of eternal life it
offers to all who eat and drink. The reality is, simply put, the
real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. It is not a symbol or a
recollection. The real presence provides us with eternal life.
Whoever eats this bread will live forever.
I would like to apologize to all the ladies of the
parish who provided sweets last weekend thinking there was
a bake sale. I appreciate your hard work and support. God’s
blessings upon all of you this week.
Fr. John