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Good Morning Good afternoon “In repeating what Christ did at the Last Supper in obedience to his command: "Do this in memory of me!", we also accept Mary's invitation to obey him without hesitation: "Do whatever he tells you." (Jn 2:5) With the same maternal concern which she showed at the wedding feast of Cana, Mary seems to say to us: "Do not waver; trust in the words of my Son. If he was able to change water into wine, he can also turn bread and wine into his body and blood, and through this mystery bestow on believers the living memorial of his Passover, thus becoming the 'bread of life'.” Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Blessed John Paul xxxx II Dear Parish Family, By the time this week ends it will be February! 2013 is off to a quick start. The week will begin with the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron of Catholic Schools and the author of the Summa Theologiae. On Thurs- xxxxx day we celebrate the Feast of St. John Bosco. On Saturday we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. –this marks 40 days since we celebrated Christmas. At one time this was the conclusion of the Christmas Season. It celebrates the presentation of the Lord in the temple forty days after his birth and the Feast of the Purification of Mary. It’s a day when candles are blessed for home use reminding us that the Christ came into the world as the ‘Light of the World’. All sorts of traditions have grown around this feast including our own Groundhog Day which comes at the midpoint of winter. “Pennsylvania's earliest settlers were Germans and they found groundhogs in profusion in many parts of the state. They determined that the groundhog, resembling the European hedgehog, was a most intelligent and sensible animal and therefore decided that if the sun did appear on February 2nd, so wise an animal as the groundhog would see its shadow and hurry back into its underground home for another six weeks of winter.” (groundhogday.org) > ‘If Candlemas Day be fair and bright Winter will have another fight. If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain, Winter won't come again. xxxx xxxx If Candlemas Day be dry and fair, The half o the winter's to come and mair; If Candlemas Day be wet and foul, The half o the winter's gane at Yule.’ (anonymous) So we will need to wait until Saturday, February 2nd to see if Punxsutawney PHIL sees his shadow or not....but one way or the other we can be sure of this: the season which follows winter is SPRING and it will once again, with sun or snow, arrive on the Twentieth of March! Enjoy the seasons—they too are a gift of the Creator! Have a great week! Fr. Krizner, The Lily, and (who is the heck is Phil?) Gracie
L ily always knew that this would happen. It was inevitable and just a matter of time. So without hesitation she asked, “Gracie, what are you doing?” With snow and mud covering her face Grace took a break from her task to answer, “I’m digging.” Lily came closer, “Digging for what?” Again Gracie stopped her work -now somewhat put off by Lily’s interfering questions. She used her paw to remove snow from her nose and replied, “I am digging a hole beneath this tree.” Lily knew she should go no further but just one more question and she would allow her sister to go on with her task. And so with one word Lily asked, “Why?” Gracie did not answer immediately as she tugged and pulled on a root. Taking a break she said, “I am digging a hole so that I can burrow in it and then come back out again.” With a tilt of her head Remember this is a SACRAMENTAL –like Ashes on ASH WEDNESDAY or the use of Holy Water. It is not a SACRAMENT but something to raise our minds Lily asked, “Gracie,” is there a point to this?” Gracie and hearts to the Lord and increase our devotion to Him. gave out a growl and pulled back on the root. Satisfied that it had been removed she turned to Lily and said, “Yes, I want to burrow into the hole and then come out and see if I will see my shadow.” “Prayer is the raising of the mind to xxxx God. Lily nodded, “I thought so. And I have to say We must always remember this. that I am disappointed with myself that I even The actual words matter less.” xxxx ― Pope John XXIII asked.” Gracie simply smiled since she had no idea what Lily meant. Lily slowly walked away shaking her head in wonderment adding, “Let me know how Lent begins on February 13th. it turns out.” Gracie responded quickly, “Oh, I can’t What are your plans? do that today.” Lily stopped, “and why not?” Gracie smirked, “Because it’s not February 2nd!!” But here ended the conversation by Lily’s own design. She laid down on the porch and watched wondering aloud, “And when Father sees the hole beneath the tree I wonder if it will be 6 more weeks of treats or none until xxx Spring!” ollowing Candlemas day we F come to the feast of St. Blasé. Legend says that Blasé, Bishop and martyr, was also a physician. While in prison he saved the life of a boy who was choking on a fish bone. Blasé became one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages invoked for healings of every sort. Today this tradition continues as a sacramental. The Blessing of Throats will be used as the final blessing of Mass this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 2nd & February 3rd. ‘Through the intercession of St. Blasé, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness.’ What can or will you do to make Lent a personal journey of change, prayer, and reflection? This short paragraph from Catholic Customs and Traditions by Greg Dues puts Lent into proper perspective. “The whole church goes on retreat for six weeks about a month and a half after the Christmas Season. This annual spiritual renewal prepares for the celebration of Christianity’s most fundamental belief: Jesus was raised from the dead and is Christ, the Lord! Lent, therefore, has no meaning in itself. It prepares for Easter and new life.” (Greg Dues) CHRISTMAS DINNER get-together! xxx HIGH SCHOOLERS! Veritas+ ‘a Veri-good place to be’ We’re waiting for you to join us on Tuesday Evenings at 7 p.m. Come and be a part of the smiles! 7th graders now welcome I have always believed that the more you ‘keep’ Lent the more splendid is your personal celebration of Easter. This is not a January 1st ‘Day for Resolutions’— nor is Lent a time to decide that you are going to lose a few pounds or begin an exercise regime for the sake of ‘your own self’. It is a time to consider your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and how it can be strengthened, renewed, and more fully lived out. This may call for some ‘sacrifices’ and some hard work— but it is done so for the Honor & Glory of God! Think about it before Ash Wednesday rolls around!
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