Page Four THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 19, 2011
Page Five THE MOST HOLY TRINITY June 19, 2011 Mass & Healing Service Thursday, July 7, 2011 St. Peter’s <strong>Catholic</strong> Church 8116 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL Celebrant: Fr. Bob Sears Sponsored by The Light <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Risen Christ Prayer Group Beginning at 7:15 PM with songs <strong>of</strong> praise & worship Prayer teams are available for any individual seeking additional intercessory prayer after <strong>the</strong> Mass & Fr. Sears’ personal/individual blessing <strong>of</strong> attendee. Parking 1/2 block north <strong>of</strong> St. Peter’s Church, in <strong>the</strong> school’s lot. Academy <strong>of</strong> St. Priscilla Our Faith – Our Commitment – YOUR Future Register for <strong>the</strong> 2011‐2012 School Year Registration is currently taking place for <strong>the</strong> 2011‐2012 school year, ages 3 years through second grade. A registration fee <strong>of</strong> $100.00 must accompany your application. For more information or a tour, please call <strong>the</strong> Academy Office at (708) 452‐0323 or visit www.academysp.org. Summer Fun Program for ages 4‐10 June 27‐August 5 Monday– Friday 9:00 AM ‐ 2:00 PM 3 week or 6 week option with before and after care available. For more information, please call (708) 452‐0323. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Home Delivered Meals are delivered Monday through Friday by faithful VOLUNTEERS. If you have two free hours a week, you can help homebound neighbors by delivering a hot meal at noontime. Can you think <strong>of</strong> a better way <strong>of</strong> spending two FREE hours? Interested? Please call <strong>the</strong> Seniors Assistance Center, at (708) 456‐7979, during <strong>of</strong>fice hours, Monday ‐ Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A small stipend will be given for mileage. Your help with this service would be greatly appreciated. June 19, 2011 The Most Holy Trinity Ex 34:4b‐6, 8‐9 / 2 Cor 13:11‐13 / Jn 3:16‐18 Sometimes I turn into an 8‐year‐old girl. At times <strong>the</strong> transformation is predictable: at <strong>the</strong> sight <strong>of</strong> presents under <strong>the</strong> Christmas tree or <strong>the</strong> delightful sounds <strong>of</strong> exploding fireworks on <strong>the</strong> Fourth <strong>of</strong> July. But at o<strong>the</strong>r times <strong>the</strong> transformation is unexpected: at <strong>the</strong> sight <strong>of</strong> a turtle meandering along <strong>the</strong> bike trail or <strong>the</strong> taste <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> first fresh peach <strong>of</strong> summer. Though I’m a grown woman, <strong>the</strong>se experiences (and many o<strong>the</strong>rs) seem to instantly transform me into an awe‐filled child complete with squeals, wide eyes, and sometimes hushed silence. The Solemnity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Most Holy Trinity calls for a similar response. Though <strong>the</strong>ologians have written libraries <strong>of</strong> descriptions, explanations, and images <strong>of</strong> our trinitarian God, we ultimately have to confess that <strong>the</strong> Trinity is a mystery before which we bow in awe, as did Moses on encountering Yahweh on Mount Sinai. Our God is described in today’s Exodus reading as “merciful and gracious” and “slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity.” The Hebrew word for merciful (rahum) describes a love for <strong>the</strong> child <strong>of</strong> one’s womb. Given such tender parental mercy and love from our God while still in sin and brokenness, we can respond only with humility and awe. So on this day perhaps we ought to practice some childlike awe. Go outside and ponder God’s wondrous creation. Inspect <strong>the</strong> details <strong>of</strong> a leaf, an insect, a water droplet on a blade <strong>of</strong> grass. Delight in <strong>the</strong> s<strong>of</strong>t skin <strong>of</strong> a newborn child. Brea<strong>the</strong> in deeply <strong>the</strong> aroma <strong>of</strong> a homecooked meal. Study <strong>the</strong> glow <strong>of</strong> a candle flame. Encounter <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong> God in your neighbor, your spouse, your child. Sit in awed silence before our merciful and loving God, <strong>the</strong> Three in One to whom we belong. Janel Esker sundaybulletins@liguori.org © 2011 Liguori Publications, Ligouri, MO 63057‐9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c.827, permission to publish has been granted on January 6, 2011, by <strong>the</strong> Most Rev. Robert J. Hermann, Vicar General, Archdiocese <strong>of</strong> St. Louis. 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