Deacon Ward's Message of the Day 6/19/2020

Jesus *  Mary  *  Joseph

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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Grant, we pray, that we, who glory in the heart of your beloved Son and recall the wonders of His love for us, may be made worthy to receive an overflowing measure of grace from that fount of heavenly gifts.
Amen

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Deacon Ward's Almost Daily Message 

Friday June 19, 2020

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First things first...
Continuing to remember all of our priests in our prayers... 

Today, we pray for Fathers Stephen Hornat, SSE , Paul Houde, Thomas Houle, OFM and Richard Iaquyinto, OSB of our diocese…and also for Deacons Steve Ratte, Jim Rock, Ges Schneider and Gerry Scilla.

“Eternal Father, we lift up to you these and all the priests and deacons of the world.

Sanctify them, heal and guide them.

Mold them into the likeness and holiness

of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest.

May their lives be pleasing to you. 

In Jesus’ name, we pray.” Amen.

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****TONIGHT!****

"It is easier for the world to exist without a sun than to exist without the Eucharist."

(St. Padre Pio)

...Starting at 7:00 PM!

 Come and join us (or online) for 

Holy Adoration and Holy Rosary (Led by Fr. Rijo)

 from St. Mary Star of the Sea Church

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Today is Friday...time for the Tough Catholic Quiz

How much do you know about your faith?

So, here's the question of the day...
Which of these statements is correct?

After the consecration...

a. The host on the paten ( small plate) is Jesus’ body, and the contents of the chalice are Jesus’ blood.

b. The host symbolizes Jesus’ body, and the wine symbolizes Jesus’ blood.

c. The host is both Jesus’ body and blood, and the wine is both Jesus’ body and blood.

d. Jesus’ body and blood are really present with the bread and the wine, and this is called the Real Presence.

e. None of the above.

Tough question! Answers on Monday!
Good Luck!

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Don't forget the food shelf...immediate items in need are:

Soup
Broth
Canned Vegetables 

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Tomorrow is the first day of Summer!

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This Sunday we celebrate the 
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus said to the Twelve..."do not be afraid of those who kill the body."

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Sunday
...Happy Father's Day!

Pray for all fathers...living and deceased.

“GOD OUR FATHER, WE GIVE YOU THANKS AND PRAISE FOR FATHERS YOUNG AND OLD.

WE PRAY FOR YOUNG FATHERS, NEWLY EMBRACING THEIR VOCATION; MAY THEY FIND COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE TO BALANCE WORK, FAMILY AND FAITH IN JOY AND SACRIFICE.

WE PRAY FOR OUR OWN FATHERS AROUND THE WORLD WHOSE CHILDREN ARE LOST OR SUFFERING; MAY THEY KNOW THAT THE GOD OF COMPASSION WALKS WITH THEM IN THEIR SORROW.

WE PRAY FOR MEN WHO ARE NOT FATHERS BUT STILL MENTOR AND GUIDE US WITH FATHERLY LOVE AND ADVICE.

WE REMEMBER FATHERS, GRANDFATHER, AND GREAT GRANDFATHERS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US BUT WHO LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY AND NOURISH US WITH THEIR LOVE." 

AMEN

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This Sunday we will resume 
the distribution of Holy Communion

in the normal  part of the Holy Mass celebration.

Please be aware of the protocols that will be given at Mass to help navigate the congregation during the distribution of the Blessed Sacrament.

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From the Vatican Newsroom...

Pope Francis notes Friday’s intention that priests will be holy and ministers of the joy of the Gospel.

Pope Francis is urging the faithful to keep priests in prayer, as he noted that Friday is the feast of the Sacred Heart, and also the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests.

The pope noted the upcoming feast in his greetings to Spanish-language faithful at the end of the general audience on June 17.

“I encourage you to pray for priests,” he said, “for your parish priest, for those who are close to you and you know … so that through your prayer, the Lord strengthens them in their vocation and comforts them in their ministry, and that they always be ministers of the Joy of the Gospel for all people.”

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Before I go to sleep...

"I lift up my heart and my prayers

to you, O Lord.

And ask that your blessings illumine my heart, 

and that by loving truly in your name, 

and living your will,

Your radiance will touch all whom I meet 

today, tomorrow and for ever."

Amen.

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Have a Wonderful Weekend!

If you have any questions or if you would like me to bring something to this blog to share...please feel encouraged to let me know...keep those cards and letters coming in! Thank You! 

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🌹🌹Until next time...In His Peace.   Deacon Ward🌹🌹