Author: Josie Osiecki

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA cambridge springs, pa

The Work of the People
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
This Eucharistic day, observed with such solemnity throughout the world, began in a quiet Belgian convent in the thirteenth century, with the vision of a holy nun, St. Juliana. In her vision, she saw the moon, full and bright. It was glorious, except that one part of its disk was in shadow. The meaning of the vision was then revealed to her: the moon represented the liturgical year; the shadow, a missing feast in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. Juliana spoke to her confessor about what she had seen. Amazingly, within thirty-five years, Pope Urban IV had established the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body Christ, in the Church's universal calendar. Hundreds of years later, in 1849, Pope Pius IX added the feast of the Precious Blood celebrated on July 1. Following the Second Vatican Council, the two liturgies became one solemnity and honor of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
In the reading from Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the Israelites of the manna which fell from heaven each night during their wanderings in the desert. This mysterious food was not simply sustenance for their bodies. It also sustained their faith, reminding them daily of God's protecting care and God's determination to bring them to their new homeland as God had promised.
Today's passage from 1 Corinthians reminds us that the Body of Christ is not simply something we receive, it is something we become. The bread and wine we share are truly the Body and Blood of Christ, and we who receive them become one body – incorporated into Christ and into each other.
In today's Gospel Jesus recalls the manna in the desert and invites the people to taste a new kind of food, which gives life not just from one day to the next, but life that lasts forever. Jesus’ teaching about the Bread of Life marks a turning point in the Gospel according to John: many, including some of his disciples, cannot accept it and no longer follow him. Today's solemnity places before us the mystery of Christ's abiding presence in his Church.
The reflection for this Sunday is from Marilyn Chandler McEntyre who is a fellow of the Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California.
[My mother] was careful about making the dollars stretch to the end of the month, but she also knew when to eat the manna. She knew that some things—most things—are to be used, enjoyed, and shared rather than stored.
Besides being a parable about relying on God’s provision, the story of manna in the wilderness is a story about how grace often comes in

odd, unsettling, barely recognizable ways. The word “manna,” according to some scholars, means “What is it?” God didn’t send the Israelites braided challah or fresh salad greens. Their daily “bread” was a strange, flaky substance, something like hoarfrost that had to be gathered in the morning before it melted in the sun. They molded it into cakes that tasted a little like honey. . . . [Whatever] the biochemistry of manna, the Israelites found it unfamiliar, and had to learn to gather, prepare, and eat it.
When our notion of what we need is confined by habit and expectation, it takes time to recognize that we have what we need. We may not have the money to replace an appliance, but we may have a neighbor who can fix it. We may not have our closest friend nearby when sorrow strikes, but someone may surface from the margins of our lives with a big heart and a listening ear. Solutions may come from unexpected sources. The answer to many prayers, reinforced with every
celebration of the Eucharist, is simply this reminder: “You have what you need.” Take it. Eat it. There will be more.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Cor. 1:1-7/Mt. 5:1-12
Tuesday: 2 Cor. 1:18-22/Mt. 5:13-16
Wednesday: 2 Cor. 3:4-11/Mt. 5:17-19
Thursday: 2 Cor. 3:15; 4:1, 3-6
Friday: Dt. 7:6-11/1 Jn. 4:7-16/Mt. 11:25-30
Saturday: 2 Cor. 5:14-21/Lk. 2:41-51
Sunday: Ex. 19:2-6a/Rom. 5:6-11/Mt. 9:36; 10:8

PATRONAL FEAST
This year, on Tuesday, June 13 we invite all parishioners to gather at 5:30 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer, and Benediction followed by a tureen dinner in the Parish Center. Please bring a picnic dish to share if you are planning to attend. BBQ Ham and Ox Roast Sandwiches will be provided. This is to celebrate the memorial of our patron, St. Anthony of Padua.

QUO VADIS DAYS
Join seminarians and staff for the Summer Priesthood Discernment Camp July 30 - August 2, 2023. Quo Vadis Days is a seminarian-led 3-night, 4-day retreat for Catholic young men in grades 9-12. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with other young men who are currently in various stages of seminary formation and learn about their discernment journeys. St. Anthony of Padua Parish will pay the $50 fee. To register online go to:
erievocations.org. Registration deadline is July 21.
For more information contact Fr. Scott Jabo, 814 824.1198.

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 11, 2023

WORSHIP

Monday, June 12
8:00 am + Berry Gay (Joan Rembielak)
Tuesday, June 13-Feast of St. Anthony of Padua
8:00 am + Emil Semrad (Semrad/Bain Families)
5:30 pm + Exposition of Blessed Sacrament,
Evening Prayer & Benediction
Wednesday, June 14
8:00 am + NO MASS
Thursday, June 15
8:00 am + Liv. & Dec. Members of PNA Lodge 1540
Friday, June 16
8:00 am + Joseph Parlak (Josie Osiecki)
Saturday, June 17
4:30 pm + Liv. & Dec. Parishioners
Sunday, June 18
8:00 am + AT ST. BERNADETTE MISSION
John & Melia Pangerc (Frances Giewont)
9:30 am + AT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
Jim Rasavage (Carol Rasavage)

PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR

Tuesday, June 13
After Mass - St. Anthony Novena
5:30 pm - Feast of St. Anthony Exposition of
Blessed Sacrament, Evening Prayer & Benediction
Saturday, June 17
3:30 - 4:15 pm - Confession
Sunday, June 18
AT ST. BERNADETTE MISSION
Before Mass - Confession
AT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
After Mass - Confession
Monday, June 19
5:00 pm - Doors open for BINGO

ONLINE GIVING
St. Anthony of Padua is excited to announce that you can now manage your giving online! Giving online is easy and allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions and view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. Simply follow these easy steps:
Visit the church website at www.stanthonycambridgesprings.org
Click on the (Give Now) button,
Click on the Create Profile button, then
Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.

CHILD PROTECTION AND
CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS
Teach your child to protect him/herself at home:
We consider our homes to be safe places for our children but being home alone can pose risks for children. Here are a few tips to teach kids that will help keep them safe when you are not at home: Teach your child to never answer the door if home alone. Teach them to never tell anyone, on the phone, or social media, or while gaming, that their parents are not home. Make a rule to not allow friends into the home without the permission of a parent or babysitter. Have your child check in with Mom or Dad at set times during the day. Parents should reinforce the rules each time they leave their child home alone. For additional parent resources visit: www.eriercd.org/childprotection/

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Couples celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or more wedding anniversaries are invited to attend the annual Diocesan Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday, August 6 at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie. To register for the event or to receive a certificate by mail, complete the online registration at https://www.eriercd.org/familylifeoffice/anniv.html, contact your parish office or contact the Marriage and Family Life Office at 814 824-1210. Registrations are being accepted until July 21.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
ALTAR SERVERS
Saturday, June 17 - 4:30 pm
Payton Leandro
Sunday, June 18 - 9:30 am
Michael & Sophia Mott

“Father,
thank you for always coming alongside me.”

ST. BERNADETTE MISSION
STEWARDSHIP
Offertory 901.00
Maintenance 75.00
Peters Pence 50.00
Candles 24.00
TOTAL $1,050.00

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
STEWARDSHIP
Offertory $1,713.00
Maintenance 465.00
Lottery Tickets 20.00
Candles 47.00
CSA 2,695.00
TOTAL $4,940.00
Catholic Services Appeal
Pledged: $31,882.33 Paid: $23,680.33

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