Deacon Ward's Message of the Day 6/5/2020

~Mater Dei Parish~

St. Mary Star of the Sea / St. Edward the Confessor   
St. James the Greater   

St. Benedict Labre

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Deacon Ward's Almost Daily Message 

Friday June 5, 2020

(First Friday of the Month)

    


Humility...
"The man who had come to know himself is never
fooled into reaching for what is beyond him.
He keeps his feet henceforth on the blessed path of humility."
(St. John Climacus, "The ladder of Divine Ascent")

  
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Continuing to remember all of our priests in our prayers... 

The next time you encounter a priest, tell them how much you appreciate them and that you are praying for them...know that they're always praying for you!

“Pray for Our Priest and Deacons”

Today, we pray for Fr. Francis Eksterowicz of our diocese…and also for Deacon Phil Lawson.

"Eternal Father...We lift up to you these and all the priests 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, and in Jesus' name, we pray. 

Amen."

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Come Visit Our Lady of Fatima!

Our Lady is visiting us here at St. Mary Star of the Church! 

Spend some time venerating and praying

the Holy Rosary...bring your needs before our Blessed Mother!

The Blessed Mother will be with us now until June 12th.

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Holy Sunday Masses resumes 
this weekend !

Mater Dei parish will again be celebrating Sunday and Holy Day masses beginning this weekend !

***Mass Times:***

Saturday:
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church        4:00 PM
St. James the Greater Church        4:00 PM
St. Benedict Labre Church        5:30 PM

Sunday:
St. Edward the Confessor Church        8:30 AM
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church        9:30 AM
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church        11:00 AM

There will be  protocols regarding the number of people who can attend and precautions that will be in place for everyone's safety.

Those protocols and precautions have been given to us by Bishop Coyne: 

Please approach the celebration of Mass with charity and love for our clergy and faith community by following the protocols:

• Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well.

• Wear a mask in Mass.

• Sanitize your hands upon entry. Due to shortages of sanitizer, please bring your own if possible.

• Sit in designated pews and respect social distance between others of 6 feet or more unless you are one family unit.

• Refrain from congregating in tight areas or entering cordoned off areas.

• Follow the protocols to receive Holy Communion as directed at Mass.

• Follow your church protocols regarding registration if necessary due to the 25% capacity limit.

For more details about the Mater Dei Parish protocols visit: materdeivermont.com. 

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****TONIGHT!****

...Starting at 7:00 PM!
(Tune in early, 6:30 PM) 

Join me for 

Holy Adoration and Holy Rosary

(Live Streamed only, from St. Mary Star of the Sea Church)

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I met a friend on Sheffield Heights the other day; he (or she?) tried to convince me there was a shortcut and to follow him/her...I declined and said maybe another day.

A Final thought...

{Jesus said,} "I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
 'This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.' "
-John 15:11-12

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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! 

Telephone  /  Email

(802-624-4964  /  nekdeacon@gmail.com)

Have a wonderful weekend...give thanks, for God is good!

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