Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and School Fort Worth’s Only African American/Diverse Catholic Parish 1001-1007 East Terrell Avenue Fort Worth Texas 76104 817.335.1695-C’;817.923.0058-S [email protected] www.omomftworth.org CLERGY:

REV. DARRELL KELLY, SVD Pastoral Administrator 817.335.1695 [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday Vigil: 5PM Sunday: 8AM ,10AM School Mass: 8:30AM (September thru May) Holy Days of Obligation—(Consult the bulletin.) RECONCILIATION:

Before Mass & by appointment

August 16, 2015 Twentieth-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

———————————————————————————PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Declaración Parroquial de Misión Our Mother of Mercy is a predominately African American Catholic Church Community whose members, guided by the Holy Spirit, strive to deepen their own faith and to share the “Good News” through their faith, gifts, and culture with others. Nuestra Madre de la Misericordia es una Iglesia católica de una comunidad predominante africano americano cuyos miembros, guiados por el Espíritu Santo, intentan a profundizar su propia fe y a compartir la Buena Nueva por su fe, sus dones, y su cultura con los demás. _______________________________________________ MOTTO LEMA All for the greater Glory of God. Todo para la Gloría más grande de Dios

St. Ignatius Loyola

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Our hearts are restless Oh God and they will never find rest until they rest in you. Nuestros corazones son insatisfechos, oh Dios, hasta que descanse en ti. St. Augustine

Reflecting on God’s Word “If it does not please you to serve the LORD,” Joshua enjoins the tribes of Israel at Shechem, “decide today whom you will serve.” And the people answered: “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods,” going on to name the deeds the Lord had done for them (Joshua 24:15, 16). Centuries later, after hearing Jesus call himself bread to be eaten, descendants of those at Shechem said: “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” And they “no longer accompanied him.” Jesus then asked the Twelve if they would leave too. Simon answered for all: “We have come to believe and are convinced you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:60, 66, 69). Our response is a simple but weighty Amen (meaning “So be it”). When the consecrated host is held up, accompanied by “The Body of Christ,” and the cup offered with “The Blood of Christ,” we are asked to put our faith on the line and say, “Amen.” Has familiarity bred contentment? Are we so used to this mystery that we rarely have a sense of awe or wonder? The first act of faith is believing that God is present in things as ordinary as this bread and wine. We believe that the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ. What is the change in us that should accompany receiving them? But of such stuff dreams are made—God’s dream of a

family, loving daughters and sons, gathered around a table to say “Amen,” then to live Communion in a world of broken bodies, shed blood, wounded hearts, and crushed spirits. When we say “Amen” to this mystery, who knows what might happen?

—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The ministry of permanent deacons has become an essential part of our parish life today, yet for centuries until 1967, this deeply traditional ministry had virtually disappeared. Every priest had first to be ordained a deacon, but the notion that one could actually embrace a permanent vocation to the diaconate was lost. The primary ministry of the deacon is to the welfare of the community, especially its poor, and his role in sacraments and preaching flows from that. His principal role is to animate and promote the ministry of all the faithful. Ninety percent of permanent deacons are married, although the discipline of celibacy for clerics means that if a deacon is widowed, normally he cannot remarry, nor can an unmarried deacon marry once ordained. The deacon does not preside at Mass nor may he absolve sins. Nor, since anointing of the sick is linked theologically to penance, may he anoint. Sometimes we are slow

to engage with a tradition: Trent approved permanent deacons in the 1560s, but nothing was done until the 1960s. The vitality of the long‑delayed restoration has greatly enriched the Church, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the deacons in the world serve. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

COMMUNITY PRAYER

Michael London, Vanessa Ussin, Betty Hawes, John Malachi, Earline Robinson, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga Martinez, & all the sick and shut in.

Rosalind Reynolds, Mildred Gardner, David Matlock, Alberee Haynes, Johnnie McBride, Debra Hillary, Arnold Brown, Wilbert Youman, Pearl Gordon, Wilhelmina Harkey, Mary Jean Lily, Oscar Haswell, Renee Gordon, Jocelyn Thomas, Thelma Wentzel, Richard Menefield, Rena Brown, Michael Charles, Wilbert Hawes, Jr., Jonathan Hawes, Kevin Thornton August 23—Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary time A Vocation View: Lord, to who shall we

go? You have the words for eternal life. Choose to follow and serve God with your whole life. DIVINE ORDER MISSIONARIES AND SISTER SERVANTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 800-553-3321 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve either the Lord or other gods. They choose the Lord (Joshua 24:12a, 15-17, 18b). Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading — Paul reflects on how husbands and wives should reverence and love each other (Ephesians 5:21-32 [2a, 2532]). Gospel — Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (John 6:60-69).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2015 As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.— Joshua 24:15b KEEPING OUR COMMITMENTS In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the husband, Tevye, whose marriage was arranged years and years before, wants to know if his wife really loves him. Was their marriage just an arrangement, a deal? Did his wife, after all these years, ever love him? Does she still? We need to know if our loving commitments stick. We need to be reminded and reaffirmed. In the first reading, Joshua, Moses’ successor, needed to know if the people would remain faithful to their covenant with the Lord. Joshua was going to lead them to a new life—a settled life. Would they be faithful? Jesus, who identified himself as the very life of his disciples’ life, needed to know: Will you also go away or will you stay? We do not often see Jesus this vulnerable. Peter and the apostles chose to stay. What will we do? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS

OUR MOTHER OF MERCY CHURCH CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENT

ST VINCENT DE PAUL’S annual FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 VANDERGRIFF PARK ARLINGTON TX See any member to make a pledge or donation; or call Kay Norvel 817.229.4750 or Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 for more details. Thanks for your continued support AMIGOS ANUALES SAN VICENTE DE PAUL DE LA CAMINATA DE POBRES SÁBADO, 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE VANDERGRIFF PARQUE ARLINGTON TX Ver cualquier miembro a hacer una promesa o donación ; o llame a Kay Norvel 817.229.4750 o Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 para más detalles. Gracias por su apoyo continuo SEE MRS TORRES TO REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES—AGES 4 & UP. ST. PETER CLAVER JUNIORS WEEKEND BROWN PROJECT PLEASE HELP US BY DONATING TOILETRIES IN THE CONTAINER AS YOU ENTER THE CHURCH OR GIVE THEM TO LEIA CAMPBELL

PRAYER GROUPS—EACH MONDAY AT 7PM AND SATURDAY AT 12:30PM

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!! ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 10-11, 2015 GAMES, FOOD, FUN, RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION; BID WHIST AND DOMINOES TOURNAMENTS EACH ONE, BRING ONE (OR 10)

AHORRE LA FECHA !!!!!!!!!!!! ANUAL DE LA PARROQUIA DEL FESTIVAL : 10 a 11 octubre 2015 JUEGOS , COMIDA, DIVERSIÓN , RIFA, SUBASTA SILENCIOSA ;

BID WHIST y dominó TORNEOS CADA UNO, TRAE UN ( O 10 ) Children’s Mass 4th Sunday of July 8am Mass Meetings each Saturday @10am to prepare for the monthly Mass Contact Sandra Domingue at 661.478.5338 with questions. Misa de los Niños Cuarto domingo de 8 a.m. Misa julio Reuniones cada Sábado @ 10am a prepararse para la misa mensual Contacto Sandra Domingue al 661.478.5338 con preguntas

PARISH COMMUNITY AND MINISTRIES Bulletin Editor —–—————————————— LITURGICAL—Joyce B. Thomas 817.483.9838 Altar Servers—John Malachi 817. 293.8897 Choir — Zenobia Collins 682.365.4156 Eucharistic Ministers—John Malachi 817.293.8897 Lectors—Malinda Walker 817.534.4772 Ushers — Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 EDUCATION & FORMATION Baptism (Children) Joyce B. Thomas 817.437.8394 RCIA/Baptism Adults—Carolyn Yusuf 817.726.6726 RCIA Children, 1st Communion, CCE Kim Moore 817.932.2076 PARISH MINISTERIES Hospitality —Kay Norvel, Cynthia Sanford 817.229.4750 Bereavement —Betty Harris 817.429.9492 Sick Ministry — Rev. Jerome LeDoux 817.335.7695 Bldg. & Facilities — Frank Norvel Ray Egana 817.253.0806 Youth Ministry — Sandra Domingue 661.478.5338 St. Anne’s Altar Society –Joyce B. Thomas 817.483.9838 Knights of St. Peter Claver — Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 KPC Ladies Auxiliary — Carolyn Yusuf 817.726.6726 St. Vincent De Paul —Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 St. Vincent De Paul Emergency Line 817.768.1950 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 817.923.0058 Colonel (Ret.) Michael Barks—President Amy Malinowski—Principal School Board Advisory Council: Linda Campbell, Bob Hazen, Frank Norvel, Ruby Robinson Ron Russell, Art Sanford, Jodi Newton Pastoral Council Representative Leadership: Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 Keeping Children Safe — Janae T. Page 817.825.0879 RETROUVAILLE PROGRAM Laura & John Elkins 817.939.6034 OMM MINISTERS OF MARRIAGE Lana & Reginald Alexander, Sr. 504.460.9677 FINANCE COMMITTEE Kay Norvel, Carolyn Smith, Lorenzo Wilborn OMM School Alumni Ass. —Art Sanford, 817.296.3921 If you would like to become more active with your church family, the names listed above are ministry leaders who are available to assist you. Please feel free to contact them to inquire about the group. Si quieren hacerse más involucrado con su familia de la iglesia, los nombres en la lista de arriba son los de los líderes de los ministerios que pueden ayudarles. Favor de llamarles en cualquier momento para más información acerca del grupo BULLETIN DEADLINE. The bulletin deadline is Sunday by 6pm.Announcements are to be received by the editor by 6pm the Sunday before your announcement is to appear in the bulletin. Please email your announcements to ————-or mail to the rectory 1005 East Terrell Avenue. The secretary/bulletin editor is in the office from 10am to 2pm on Fridays. El Vencimiento del Boletín. El vencimiento del boletín es el domingo antes de las 6 pm. La editora del boletín necesita recibir su anuncio antes de las 6pm el domingo antes de que su anuncio aparecerá en el boletín. Favor de mandar los anuncios por email a ——————— o mandarlos por correo a la rectoría 1005 East Terrell Avenue. La secretaria/editora del boletín está en la oficina de las 10am hasta las 2pm los viernes

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17 -18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:712ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12 -14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29

THE JOHN PAUL 11 INSTITUTE The John Paul 11 Institute lay ministry formation classes will be starting in September. New sites for English formation are: St. Maria Goretti, Arlington; St. Catherine, Carrollton; OLQP, Wichita Falls; and via Internet. Inquire at the parish office for more information. You may also check the diocesan website, call 817.945.9354 or email [email protected]. EL INSTITUTO JUAN PABLO 11 El Instituto Juan Pablo 11, el programa de formacion de laicos como ministros eclesiales, comenzaran clases en septiembre. Los nuevos sitios en espanol son enla Iglesia Inmaculado Corazon de Maria, Fort Worth; y santa Elizabeth Ann Seton, Keller. Para mas infomacion, vaya a la oficina parroquial. Tambien puede llamar 817.945.9354, email [email protected], o revisar el sitio diocesano en el Internet.

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