Weekly Bulletin
August 29, 2010
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
HUMILITY
The biblical virtue of humility often gets mistranslated in our world. Many think of humility as ongoing self-effacement or even self-degradation. Humility, as the scriptures use it, is a sense of true self-awareness, of one’s capacities and abilities. A false humility is actually a kind of deceit, and is often a mask for the face of arrogance that lies beneath it. Thus Sirach today tells us not to seek what is too sublime for us, or to search out what is beyond our strength. We are called to have awareness of what we are able to grasp, and with what we are strong enough to contend. Scriptural humility also has about it an openness to the goodness of others and what is best in them. That is why both Sirach and Luke’s Jesus instruct us not to deny our own self-worth, but to be ready to elevate and acclaim what is good or great in others. When we live this way, we are closer to understanding how God views all of us. We ought not place ourselves, but others, first. In living this humble way, we are living out of the heart of God, who is always ready to raise us up in honor at the table of the heavenly banquet. ©, J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11
Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday: St. Gregory the Great; First Friday
Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary
PRIESTS’ SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 4 Sunday, September 5
4:00 PM Fr. Paddy 8:30 AM Fr. Sergio
5:30 PM Fr. Paddy 10:00 AM Fr. Paddy
This schedule is subject 11:30 AM Fr. Paddy
to change. 5:00 PM Fr. Paddy 8:00 PM Fr. Paddy
Offertory – $16,757.65; Catholic University – $1289.47
Tuition Assistance – $110; CCD – $31
Hispanic – $389.05; Filipino – $131.80
SECOND COLLECTIONS: The second collection this weekend is for our St. Vincent de Paul Society. Envelopes are available in the pews. Matthew Manint will speak at all Masses this weekend. The second collection next weekend will be for our CCD and Youth Ministry.
MASS COUNT: Saturday-4 PM-259; 5:30 PM-188; Sunday-8:30 AM-226; 10 AM-404; 11:30–543; 5 PM–252; 8 PM-173; Mon-240; Wed.-83
E-MAIL BULLETIN: If you have been receiving or would like to have the Fatima Bulletin sent to your e-mail address each week, contact Joe Fontenot at fontenoj@bellsouth.net.
RCIA: Class for adults interested in joining or learning about the Catholic Faith will begin on Wednesday, September 1st. Anyone interested in coming to RCIA classes or serving on the team – contact Betty Jean Hughes – 388-4552.
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY LITURGY: For couples married 25 years and in five year increments, will be October 3 at the Nativity BVM Cathedral at 2 PM. Registration forms are available in the vestibule of church or at the parish office. Deadline to register is September 17.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
In Loving Memory of Dr. Frank G. Gruich, Sr.-Anniversary
Cost of a Sunday flower arrangement is $37.50.
To order flowers call Lillian Robinson – 388-1750
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Joe Baricev, Arthur Barry, Carrie Bellais, Joe Bello, Darrell Bishop, Wallace Boudreaux, Marjorie Barrileaux, Allie Braswell, Mildred Breckenridge, Tom Brimmer, Mary Baguley, Bill Briscoe, Maxine Brooks, JoAnn Boudreaux, Virginia Bourque, David Brown, Charles & Mercedes Bosarge, Connie Cantrell, Luke Corum, Deborah Clowers, Warren Cox, Richard Binns, Yvonne Cobb, Jessica Cook, Donna Chapman, Joyce Choate, Leila Creel, Etna Crowell, Robert Cubberly, Theresa Dannenmuller, Harold DeGrasse, Shirley Desporte, Norman Duplain, Bill Entriken, Linda Ely, Shane Everett, Alicia Faucetta, Ella M. Fayard, Tutti Felsher, Tom Ferrill, Kathy Fimiano, Jim Ford, June Ford, Linda French, Pete Fruges, Thomas Gilich, Anita Gorgas, Alma Garriga, Betty Ghiloni, Rose Gollote, Victoria Hill, Troy Holmes, Karlen Holt, Shelley Holt, Edna Higgins, Gloria Horrell, Shannon Metcalf Howell, Edval Hughes, Mary Jane Hughes, Jennie Hutto, Mercedes Huff, Adelyn Jackson, Joan Janus, Joan Johnson, Ginger Johnson, Trudy Johnson, Tim Keely, Virginia Kersh, Fr. Pat Kenny, Fr. Remigius Kozak, Mary Lou Kopp, Dorothy Kucera, Stan Lapinski, Aurelia & Charles LeBatard, Ruth Levandowski, Tina Levell, Vera Lewis, Erin Lilly, Norma Lowery, Ernst Ladner, Beryl Luther, Wayne Moody, Robert Lee Mason, Charles McKenna, Tony Martino, Jo Masino, Kyle McNiel, Sandra Kay Migues, Mary Mosgrove, Thelma Miller, Wayne Milles, Shana Mockler, Sophia Mohler, Katie Moore, Lexie Moore, Jane Morrison, David “Bradley” Morrow, Benjamin Munar, Brian Murphy, Marjorie Myhres, Kenny Nelson, Stanley Niedzwiecki, John Pates, Charlie Porter, Berta & Bruce ParkerGayle Perreault, Esther Peters, David Pham, Debbie Quigley, Luvie Quaves, Michael Rigby, Lena Rowell, Ted Renn, Lillian Robinson, Mary Jane Rodi, Helen Ruffin, Scanlan family, Allen Schultz, Grace Seat, Edwin Sells, Audrey Shook, Sharon Skrmetta, Mike Sapia, David Sliman, Robert Shore, Sylvia Songe, Courtney Sleasman, Alberta Santa Cruz, James Soper, David Smith, Gary Taylor, William Taylor, Virginia Thompson, Bryan Thompson, Jill Thompson, Edna Towner, Tony Vesa, Villalpando Family, Villarreal Family, John Vonderhaar, Mary Kate Walton, Henry Wasden, Robert Weldon, Mary Ellen Wedding, Andrew Weidert, Jr., Verlein Wein, Jack Welter, Steve West, Julie Williams, Peggy Winfree, Remy Yapit, Bill Yates and for all who are sick or hospitalized.
MASSES RECEIVED: Bobby Weldon, George Simon, Georgia Lawrence, Lester Thompson, Jr., Brandon Breal-2, Curtis Ellzey, Jr., Lorraine Ellzey, Bob Downing-2, For Alberto S. Gonzalez, Roger Roell, Dr. Frank G. Gruich-10
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY 29:
8:30 AM Simon Le, Dino Gasparrini, Phillip Dellenger, Sr., Chester Trahan, Eula Mae Van Court, All Souls †
5:00 PM Michael Verzwyvelt †
MONDAY 30:
6:20 AM Joe Farry †
8:30 AM Ronnie Williams †
4:00 PM Frank Taylor †
6:00 PM Hispanic Ministry
TUESDAY 31:
6:20 AM Conchita Kapalack †
8:30 AM Jorge Emilio Gongora Gutierrez†
WEDNESDAY 1:
6:20 AM Bob Downing †
8:30 AM Special Intentions
6:00 PM Jeannette Mong Lam Jehel Sasaki†
THURSDAY 2:
6:20 AM Peter Huy Phi Tran †
8:30 AM Glenda Coggin, Virginia Scanlan, Simon Le, Inez Cavalier †
6:30 PM Frank Taylor †
FRIDAY 3:
6:20 AM Carl Hay †
8:30 AM Harry Lyons, Jr. †
SATURDAY 4:
8:30 AM Christine Rusher †
SUNDAY 5:
8:30 AM Peter & Mary Tam Van Tran, Vincent Loi Nguyen, Simon Le, Victoria ‘Tori’ Felsher †
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY: On the deaths of Olive Wilkerson; Dutch Funk; Elda Williams; Tony Johnson; and John Fountain. Please pray for the repose of their souls and remember all who mourn them in your prayers.
WEEKLY PARISH EVENTS
SUNDAY: Masses 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM, 5:00 & 8:00 PM
Rosary – Before the 8:30 AM Mass
CCD – 9:45 – 11:10 AM
Children’s Church – During the 10:00 AM Mass
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy – Before 5 PM Mass
MONDAY: Morning Masses – 6:20, 8:30 AM
Rosary – Before the 6:20 AM & 8:30 AM Mass
Hispanic Mass – 6:00 PM
Bingo – 6:30 PM Early Bird games, 7 PM Regular Games
TUESDAY: Morning Masses – 6:20, 8:30 AM
Rosary – Before the 6:20 & 8:30 AM Mass
Legion of Mary meeting – 9:15 AM- St. Patrick’s Room
Hispanic Ministry Adoration – Church 6:30-8:30 PM
10 AM Sunday Choir practice – 6:30 PM – in the school.
WEDNESDAY: Morning Masses – 6:20, 8:30 AM
Rosary – Before the 8:30 AM Mass
Adoration – 9 AM – 6 PM in St. Vincent de Paul Chapel
Filipino Mass – 6:00 PM Mass
Contemporary Choir Practice – Church 7:00 PM
RCIA – 7:00 PM, September – April.
THURSDAY: Morning Masses – 6:20, 8:30 AM
Rosary – Before the 6:20 & 8:30 AM Mass
Men’s Prayer Group – 6:00 – 7:00 PM – New Time
Women’s Prayer Group – 6 PM in Parish Center
Sunday 5 PM Choir Practice – 7:00 PM in School music room
Single Young Adults Mass – 6:30 PM in Day Chapel
Bingo – 6:30 PM Early Bird games, 7 PM Regular Games
FRIDAY: Morning Masses – 6:20, 8:30 AM
Rosary – Before the 6:20 & 8:30 AM Mass
SATURDAY: Morning Mass 8:30 AM
Rosary – Before the 8:30 AM Mass
4 PM Choir practice in the Sts. Joseph & Mary Rooms 2:45 PM
Confessions – 3:15 – 3:30 & 5 – 5:15 PM – Or by appointment
Vigil Masses 4:00 & 5:30 PM
ACTS RETREATS: For Women, with Amiee Gautreaux as director, will be October 14-17th and for Men with John Rickman as director will be November 4-7th.
CURSILLO: The next Cursillo for Men will be September 30-October 3. Information – Wade or Sandra Howat – 392-8249.
PARISH SILENT RETREATS: November 12 – 14, led by Fr. Anthony Wieck & March 11, 12, & 13, 2011 led by Sr. Judy Gomila. Both retreats will be held in Bay St. Louis. Cost is $60 with a limit of 60 participants each retreat. Application forms are available in the foyer of the church or at the parish office.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Needs someone who would be available to pick up furniture and other household items being donated to them. You would schedule pick-ups when convenient for you. If you could contribute in this way to helping the poor, call Susan Taylor – 388-1837.
GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, September 3 & 4 -7:30 AM – 1 PM, at the St. Vincent de Paul distribution building on Tara Ln. Donations can be dropped off Mon –Fri. 10 AM – Noon.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PHARMACY: Need volunteers to work 1 or 2 days a week with the following experience: medical (any), pharmacy, administrative, computer software application, or social work. Also need internet researchers to search for potential grants and project information and someone with skills in Microsoft Access. Contact Betsy Kourkounis – 623-0880.
CLARE BASS TO SPEAK ON VOCATION: Clare Bass, novice candidate of St. Joseph of Carondalet, a service order to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, located in St. Louis, Missouri, will speak at all masses the weekend of September 4 & 5 about her journey to her vocation and her orders work. For more information on her order see their web site at www.csjsl.org.
THANK YOU FROM FR. PAT: Fr. Pat Kenny arrived home safely and wishes to thank the parishioners of Fatima for their kindness and consideration during his visit. He especially would like to thank the doctors and nurses and medical people who tended to him when he was in need of their medical expertise. Fr. Pat extends his blessing to us all and plans to see us again next summer.
SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS: Meet Thursdays at 6:30 PM for Mass in the Day Chapel, followed by socializing and fellowship in the Parish Center. We thank Jimmy Taylor who will provide the meal this coming week.
MONDAY BINGO: August 30: -Fatima parents scheduled to work on the Floor – Marvin Gill, Mike Gillich, Michael Caldwell, Jason Comeaux, Craig DeRoche.
THURSDAY BINGO: September 2: – Fatima parents scheduled to work on the Floor – Irene Mitchell, Daniel Amador, Jason Creel, Michael Callender, Les Seymour. Workers are to work 6 – 9:30 PM.
SATURDAY FOOD PROVIDER: Ellen Taggart is scheduled to bring a hot meal to the rectory for 6 priests Saturday, Sept. 4, at 11:30 AM.
CHOIR REHEARSALS: The 5PM choir will practice on Thursday, September 9, at 7 PM in the school music room.
4 PM Vigil Mass Choir practices in the Parish Hall at 2:45 PM Saturdays. All are welcomed to join one of our choirs.
CONGRESSMAN GENE TAYLOR ROAST: To benefit Our Lady of Fatima Church and School will be December 17 at the Beau Rivage. Cash Bar 6:00 – 7:00 PM, dinner and “Roast” to follow. The church’s profit will be for outdoor Christmas decorations. Tickets $100, are available in the church office.
MEMORIAL WALK: We have hired a sacred music teacher for the youth of our parish. To raise the funds to pay a teacher, we propose selling bricks to be engraved as you wish, maximum 3 lines, to memorialize your family or for other intentions. The cost of a 12 X 12 brick, engraved is $1,000. The goal is to sell 1,000 bricks. A sample is on display in the vestibule of church.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS
Welcome back to all returning Our Lady of Fatima School students and all NEW students to our school. We are looking forward to a wonderful, faith-filled school year. As a reminder, all students may wear the blue Fatima Falcon t-shirts with uniform bottoms every Friday. Parishioners are invited to join our school family each Thursday for 8:30 AM Mass.
HELP US WIN A $500,000 GRANT
Our Lady of Fatima School is competing for a $500,000 grant from Kohl’s. It only takes a minute to vote. Go to facebook.com/kohls, click the “Kohls Cares” tab, find Our Lady of Fatima School. Harrison Co., Biloxi, MS. (There are several Fatima’s listed, so be sure to vote for our school). The school with the most votes via the internet wins. Anyone is eligible to cast 5 votes. Voting ends September 3rd. Thank you for supporting Fatima School!
JR.CYO KICKOFF: (7th/8th gr.) Sunday, September 5th after the 11:30 AM Mass. Our Lady of Fatima is dedicated to supporting our youth with fun activities and community service that are built on the joys of being a follower of JESUS. Please join us for food/fun and a great T-shirt design contest. Our FROZEN COFFEE FUNDRAISER will also take place that day after each Mass. Contact Scott & Jackie Cooper – 424-2940 to join this wonderful supportive group.
PARISH COUNCIL: Would like to establish a committee to explore new ways to enhance religious, educational, family and social experiences here at Fatima. We need talented people with backgrounds in social services, theatre, science, athletics, music, education, construction, finance, law, medicine, business or any enthusiastic volunteers to help make this effort a success. To be a charter member of this committee, call Bob Ray at 385-7348.