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August 31, 2010
“VERBUM MITTITUR SPIRANS AMOREM"
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The Body of the Lord
Sing my tongue the Savior's glory, of his flesh the mystery sing: The Church rejoices to focus her attention upon the great mystery of the True and Real Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Church. The Feast of Corpus Christi, celebrated this year on June 6, reminds us that of all the mysteries that the Church teaches, treasures and transmits, the mystery of the Lord's Holy Body and Blood is the touchstone and heart of our Catholic life. To love the body of the Lord is to grow in the Love he gives to us in this sacrament.
When the people of old saw the Lord Jesus teaching in the plaza, or walking amongst the crowds, they saw him because he was a man. But with time they came to know something not perceived by their physical eyes: they came to acknowledge his identity as the True God made Man. "My Lord and my God," said the Apostle Thomas after the Resurrection.
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El Cuerpo del Señor
Publica, lengua, y canta el misterio del cuerpo glorioso: La iglesia se llena de alegría al prestar su atención piadosa al misterio de la verdadera y real presencia del Señor Jesús dentro de su Iglesia. La Fiesta del Corpus, como decimos, celebrada este año el día 6 de junio, sirve para recordarnos que entre todos los misterios enseñados, apreciados y trasmitidos por la Iglesia, el misterio del Cuerpo y la Sangre del Señor nos pone en contacto con el misterio cardinal de la vida católica. Amar a Jesús sacramentado nos impulsa a crecer en el amor que Él nos ofrece en el Sacramento.
Cuando la muchedumbre de antaño encontraba con el Señor Jesús predicando en la plaza, o lo veían caminando entre la gente, lo podían ver porque era hombre. Con tiempo muchos percibieron algo no precisamente perceptible por medio de ojos físicos. Llegaron a confesar la identidad de Jesucristo como Dios Verdadero y Hombre Verdadero. "Mi Señor y mi Dios," dijo Tomás el apóstol cuando, después de la resurrección, vio a Jesucristo.
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Opening of School Year Celebrated
Catholic Schools in the Valley will celebrate the opening of the school year with a Mass on Friday, Sept. 3 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen. During the Mass, Bishop Daniel E. Flores will commission approximately 450 teachers and support staff from twelve Catholic schools.
Following the Mass, Superintendent of Schools Lisette Allen will present service pins in recognition of school staff members who have completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service in the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Brownsville.
Bishop Peña to Celebrate Masses at Chapel of Perpetual Adoration
Beginning Sept. 1, Bishop Emeritus Raymundo J. Peña will celebrate Mass at the St. Joseph Chapel for Perpetual Adoration in Alamo at 8 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Thursdays will start with a Holy Hour for Vocations and conclude with a Mass.
The chapel, which also serves as a monastery chapel for the Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters, is open to the community everyday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is located at 727 Bowie St.
Post Abortion Retreat Offers Healing
Rachel’s Vineyard, a post abortion retreat for those who still suffer with emotional and spiritual pain of a past abortion, is scheduled Sept. 24-26 at the Benedictine Monastery of the Good Shepherd (six miles northwest of Rio Grande City).
Phyllis Young, one of the retreat leaders, who shared her personal experience, said the retreat made a difference in her life.
“When I was 18 years old I had an abortion. It was the worst decision I made in my entire life. For almost 30 years I suffered in silence, with the shame, guilt, pain, loss and isolation that comes after an abortion. Several years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat! There I experienced the profound, mercy, healing and restoration that only God can give! I was given the chance to name and give honor and dignity to the baby I lost through my choice of abortion.”
The registration fee is $135 per person or $220 for a couple. However, no one will be turned away. Please let organizers know if assistance is needed for the fee. The fee includes room for two nights, all meals, and materials.
The group size is limited. For more information or to register call Phyllis Young at (956) 541-2720 or (956) 639-4144 email: young.phil@sbcglobal.net. All inquiries are confidential.
Campus Ministry Posts Schedule
Campus Ministry invites all young adults of the diocese, age 18-30, to participate in the following activities:
REGULARLY HELD SERVICES: Services will resume in fall 2010.
Our mission as followers of Jesus Christ and faithful leaders is:
- to grow in grace as we grow in our knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Word of God;
- to form our consciences and appropriate the faith handed down through our Church through worship of God and service to others;
- to help each other find God's will in our lives;
- to develop our personal skills and abilities with a view to serving others.
Christian Service Award - Associate Peer Minister
The Christian Service Award – Associate Peer Minister Scholarship position will be awarded to first-year students attending UTB Texas Southmost College, University of Texas – Pan American, or South Texas College in McAllen.
Associate Peer Ministers are living examples of Christ in the world. They demonstrate a spirit of service among their fellow students and the larger school community by their willingness to be involved and by giving of their time and their hearts. Peer Ministers are leaders among the student body who accept responsibility to generate ideas for the spiritual well-being of the school and then bring those ideas to fruition.
The position involves planning and implementing services and/or events. It will also involve ministry formation/training and faith formation for your continued growth in your faith.
A scholarship will be given in disbursements that will be paid out in December 2010 and May 2011 upon successful completion. The deadline is Sept. 8. For applications, please call UTB Newman Center at (956) 541-9697 or UTPA Newman Center at (956) 383-0133; or visit http://www.utbcatholics.org or www.utpacatholics.org.
Pro Life Masses Begin Sept. 11
Beginning 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, a Pro-Life Mass will offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2315 Ithaca, McAllen, every second Saturday of the month. The Mass will be followed by a Rosary procession to the abortion clinic located on Main and Houston.
Quarterly Youth Ministry Workshop Oct. 26
The next quarterly Youth Ministry workshop is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Bishop Adolph Marx Conference Center in San Juan.
Trey Glasscock will talk about fundraising and capital development for youth ministry. Youth ministers will also discuss diocesan insurance/liability requirements; maximizing flocknote with youth ministry; DYRT; and upcoming events.
Participants are asked to provide $5 donation per person. To register, call (956) 383-0133.
Flu Shots Available
The Guadalupe Health Clinic in Harlingen will once again provide free flu shots to Diocesan staff and immediate family members. They will be at the conference room in the Lower Valley Pastoral Center in Brownsville on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Upper Valley Pastoral Center San Pedro building in San Juan on Thursday, Sept. 9 also from 9 a.m. to noon. Surrounding parishes are welcome as well.
Parish and School Events
Our Lady of Mercy, Knights of Columbus
Our Lady of Mercy in Mercedes Knights of Columbus will be having a BBQ chicken with trimmings plate sale at the parish hall on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tickets please call Alfredo Hernandez (956) 463-9571.
Job Openings
- Assistant Principal - Our Lady of Sorrows School, Contact Patrick O’Keefe (956) 686-3651 or visit www.olsschool.org
- Counselor - Catholic Social Services, San Juan and Brownsville Contact Human Resources at (956) 542-2501.
- Full Time Administrative Assistant - Vocations/Seminary Offices Contact Human Resources at (956) 542-2501.
- Full Time Bookkeeper Catholic Pastoral Center San Juan - Please contact either El Rosario Homes at 585-5051 or La Merced Homes at 565-2622
- Full Time Development Coordinator - Contact Human Resources at (956) 542-2501.
- Full Time Secretary/Receptionist - Catholic Charities contact either Social Services at 702-4088 or Human Resources at (956) 542-2501.
- Part Time Secretary – Building & Property Upper Valley Human Resources at (956) 542-2501.
Calendar of Events
- September 2 - Office of Catechesis – Advisory Team
- September 2 - Catholic Schools Office - Health Meeting
- September 3 - Catholic Schools Office - Diocsean Teacher In-Service
- September 6 – Labor Day – Diocesan Offices Closed
- September 7 - Office of Catechesis - Convocation Registration Deadline
- September 9 - Catholic Schools Office - Principals' Meeting
- September 9 - Office of Catechesis - Advisory Team
- September 9 - St. Philip YM Deanery Meeting
- September 10 – 12 Family Life Office - Catholic Engaged Encounter
- September 10 – 12 St. Judes Life Teen Retreat
- September 10 - Catholic Schools Office - AHERA - Lower Valley
- September 11 - Diocesan Council Planning Retreat
- September 11 - Patriot Day
- September 12 - Grandparents Day
Please submit information to be included in the Weekly Update to Brenda Nettles Riojas, Director of Diocesan Relations by e-mail at Bnrpr@cdob.org or by fax to (956) 784-5082
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Contact Information Please submit information to be included in the Weekly Update to Brenda Nettles Riojas, Director of Diocesan Relations by e-mail at Bnrpr@cdob.org or by fax to (956) 784-5082.
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