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St. Francis Xavier
8880 Main Street
McKean, PA 16426
814-476-7657
Contact: Debbie
MESSAGES:

P.O. Box 317
8880 Main Street
McKean, Pennsylvania 16426
Phone: (814) 476-7657
Fax: (814) 476-0160
www.stfrancisxaviermckean.org
email: office@stfrancisxaviermckean.org
Erie Diocese: www.eriercd.org
myparishapp.com
Parish Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
(closed for lunch Noon - 12:30 pm)
Parish Office is located on west side of Church
Sister Parish: Saint Peter the Apostle
Chacsinkin, Yucatan, Mexico
All are welcome in the family of Saint Francis Xavier
To be a registered member call the Parish Office

181 years

2013

1838

2019

For in truth, no one is really timid and weak who knowingly leans upon the assistance of God.
-St. Francis Xavier

Mission Statement: Saint Francis Xavier Parish, empowered by the Holy Spirit, witnesses to the presence
of Jesus Christ and proclaims the Gospel Message through Catholic service to all.
Vision Statement: We want to be a welcoming community where all people can deepen their faith
relationship with God and each other through Liturgy and parish gatherings.

Parish Staff
Administrator ~ Reverend Jason Feigh .……………………….………………….…jason.feigh@prep-villa.com 476-7657
Deacon Assistant ~ Ron Fronzaglia ……………………………………………………………………………….. 864-6772
Parish Secretary ~ Debbie Murnock………..……………………………………………………………………… 476-7657
Faith Formation/Religious Education ~ Megan Smolnik. . . . . . . . . . faithformation@stfrancisxaviermckean.org 476-1622
Music ~ Marsha Fronzaglia …………………………………………………………………………………………. 864-6772
Parish Center Reservation / Scheduling ~ Debbie Murnock ……………………………………………………. 476-7657
Cemetery Information, Graves, Interments ~ Debbie Murnock…………………………………………………. . 476-7657
Prayer Chain ~ Margaret Pekelnicky ……………………………………………………………………………… 476-7486

Visits to the Homebound
Regular visits are made on the first Friday of the month. Please call the office if you would like a visit.
Sacrament of Marriage
Call the Parish Office to make arrangements with the Pastor at least 6 months prior.
R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children is an opportunity for any interested person who desires to become a full member of the Church. For information call the Parish Office.

Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Week Days 7:30 a.m.
Holy Day Mass 7:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Confessions
Saturday - 4:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism
Classes are required. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

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UTILITY BILLS. . . January 8, 2006

Pray for the men and women in the military: Jack Kaulis, Chief Petty Officer Aurelio Velazquez, Jr., Private Jeff Kinnear, Captain Jenny Stewart-Allen
HOSPITALITY—TODAY! after all Masses. Please join us for food and fellowship. First Holy Communicants and their families are encouraged to come so we can celebrate you. It will give you a chance to dress up again!
PARISH PICNIC—Our Parish Picnic will take place on Sunday, July 28, at the 10:30 Mass at Waldameer Park. Please mark your calendars and come and enjoy a great Mass, great food and great fellowship.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE FLOCK—Eleanor Romba and Aryanna Giannamore. As they are baptized today, we welcome our newest lambs to our parish family.
REVISION—the Erie Diocesan Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry—This conference will take place Saturday, June 8th at St. Mark Catholic Center in Erie. Doors will open for registration at 1:00 pm with the program beginning at 1:30 pm. Keynote speaker is Everett Fritz, Founder/Executive Director of St. Andrew Missionaries and author of “The Art of Forming Young Disciples: Why youth ministries aren’t working and what to do about it”. Our time together will end with a 4:30 pm Vigil Mass for Pentecost with Bishop Persico. There will be an optional social after Mass. All tickets are free but online registration is required. Visit www.erercd.org/youth for more information and to register.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES—As the weather becomes nicer (and we know it will sometime) look to the bulletin board in the Gathering Space for church festivals, picnics, golf outings, etc. happening throughout the diocese.

Monday
7:30 am
Tuesday
7:30 am
Wednesday
7:30 am
Thursday
7:30 am
Friday
7:30 am
Saturday
5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am
10:30 am

May 20, 2019 St. Bernardine of Siena
Communion Service
May 21, 2019 St. Christopher Magallanes
Bud & Betty Brocious (Margaret Pekelnicky)
May 22, 2019 St. Rita of Cascia
Theresa Steadman (Jim McLaughlin)
May 23, 2019 Easter Weekday
Genevieve Dzeskewicz (Lucy & Doug Len-
hardt)May 24, 2019 Easter Weekday
In Thanksgiving for Morning Mass Partici-
pants (June & Tom)
May 25, 2019 St. Bede, St. Gregory VII
Genevieve Dzeskiewicz (Ron & Doreen
Romba)
May 26, 2019 6th Sunday of Easter
Walter & Ann Karpinski (Jerry & Pat
Fellows)
For Our Parishioners Living and Deceased
Mark Chernicky (Mom, Dad & Family)

Mass Intentions

Please remember in your prayers…… Artie & Stacey, Marsha A. & daughter, Cassandra Aho, Dan Always, John Armstrong, Marsha Badach, Kit & Joe Balinski, Vicky Barcio, Patty Bennett, Rachel Bourne, Patty Brown, Randy Brutcher, Amanda Bryant, Shelly Buffalari, Sam Burns, Carole C., Tim C., Amy Campoli, Debbie Carrick, Todd Carrier, Abigail Carullo, Doug Chernicky, Christi Claxton, Rod Coburn, Eleanor Collings, Earl Corbin, Esther Craig, Dale & family, Trudy DeCarolis, Artie Defoy, Karen Dickson, A. Dodick, Cathie Domkowski, Katie Dombkowski, Ron Dombkowski, Danielle Dorder, Jonathan Ledger Dougherty, Bill Drakes, Dawn Duran, Bill Eberlein, Sr., Ashley English, Lynn English, Ron & Helen Feldman, Fred Fields, Carrie Fiske, Mary Fiscus, Patrick Fitzgerald, Eleanor Fox, Carol Fullom, Denise Fulton, Ben G., Julia G., Linda Gidos, Sally Gradler, Bob Greene, Debbie Grove, Jerry H., The Haynes Family, Larry Hanas, Frank Harrison, Nathan Heath, Nicholas Hendericks, Michelle Hetrick, Kathy Highhouse, Harold Hites, Gloria Hollenbeck, Molly Holmes, Holly, Rich Hudacky, Denise Hudson, Carrie Jaco, Scott James, Trevor James, Jeremy, Jim, Jim & Linda, Charles Johnson, Luke Johnson, Nancy Johnson, R. Juarez & Family, Kathleen, Kevin K., Craig Kayden, Kelly King, Linda Kloecker, Judy Konkol, Betty Korrel, Thomas Kowalczyk, Carol Kuchinski, Ed Kuligowski, Roberta Laird, Rose Lapenz, Gail Laughner, John Lewis, Margie Loeffler, Janet Lombardo, Robin Macial, Tim Maciulewicz, Lexxi Maloney-Barnes, James Mantsch, Joe Matheis, Matt & Rachael, Paul Mayer, Patrick McKenrick, Clara Meyer, Shawn Morgan, Jr., Bill Muenz, Kathy Murr, Kathy N., Ron and Lynn Nash, Leny Nipper, Tom O., Buddy O’Leary, Bill Oshinski, Catherine Ott, Rick P., Kayden Painter, Michael Pamula, Patrick, Liz Pauly, Ron, Paige, David Pekelnicky, David Peter, Kathy Piotroski, Andrew Pitcher, Mike Pitonyck, Nathan Post, Erin Potter, Michael Potter, Mary Povath, Carrie Powell, Prayer Tent Intentions, Denise Pulson, Audrey & John Reese, Lucas Reynolds, Bill Reigleman & Family, Christi Reilly, Albert Renshaw, McKenna Ritter, Melissa Rindfuss, Joan Robinson, Rocky, Alan Rodgers, Debbie Rose, Bob Rudzenski, Frank Romba, Lindsey Ryan, Jim S., Dave Sarra, Shirley Sayers, Jim Scully, Joseph Seth, Greg & Rochelle Sharrer, Therese Sauer, Madeline Sienecki, Robin Snyder, Tina, Gregory Thomas, Patricia Vadala, Dan Via, Erica Wagner, Margaret Wasser, Dan Weber, Lisa Weber, Maureen Wentzel, Caitlin Wentzel, Danny Wadsworth, Joe Wardanski, Bob Whitford, Lois Whitcomb, Denise Wilson, Jack Z., A Special Intention, and all the sick and suffering of the parish.

WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 05-20
Tuesday 05-21 VOTING in the Parish Center
Wednesday 05-22
Thursday 05-23 Adoration 8:00 pm
Friday 05-24
Saturday 05-25 Mass 5:00 pm
Sunday 05-26 Masses 8:00 & 10:30 am
Boy Scouts 6:00 pm

5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 19, 2019

MISSIONARIES OF MERCY
Paul’s back! After last week’s “violent abuse,” opponents organized a lynch mob that beat Paul nearly to death. But call Paul the “energizing evangelist,” transforming deadly cruelty into life-giving zeal. Paul’s past courage should inspire our commitment; Revelation’s future “new heaven, new earth” should inspire our optimism. But Revelation’s present assurance, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race,” should challenge us to become “missionaries of mercy.” Because Pope Francis declared that the Church’s credibility is completely dependent on our showing unconditional mercy. Mercy, said Francis, makes the Church, the world, and everyone young again, reawakened to life’s noblest virtues. Fittingly, in today’s Gospel Jesus reinforces that theme: “This is how all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Paul and Barnabas reported how God had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles
(Acts 14:21-27).
Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145).
Second Reading — God’s dwelling is with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a).
Gospel — This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another
(John 13:31-33a, 34-35).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16;
Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

Adult: When have you seen the power of love
overcome a bad situation?
Child: Do you believe love is stronger than hate?
Why?

SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNS for ROBERT ADAMS (Margaret Adams)

WEEKLY COLLECTION
A Stewardship of Sharing
May 12, 2019
Households receiving envelopes—440 Envelopes used—138
Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,215.00
Total Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,261.00
Capital Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 525.00
Bills paid: ACS Tech. $74 Dio. Self Ins. $3,218
Penelec $703 PRO Waste $185 Wegmans $147
Erie Water Works $101 Country Petals $42

Liturgical Ministry Schedule—May 26, 2019

Masses	5:00 pm	8:00 am	10:30 am
Ushers	B. Petak / E. Petak / T. Weber / K. Campbell	M. Vincent / T. Glaspell / J. Thompson / G. Wilkosz	R. Damore / D. Damore / T. Hoover / R. Gray
Eucharistic / Ministers	T. Hoover / C. Mangiaracina	K. Culbertson / L. Glaspell	J. Iavarone / C. Carnes
Lectors	M. Curtze	P. Flynn	C. Villanueva
Altar / Servers	L. & O. Weismiller / J. Sickles	H. Salvo / C. Salvo	J. Laughner / C. Morehouse
Cantors

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Frequent fliers today have many ways to accrue air miles, so one doesn’t always have to endure long hours in cramped seats to earn free hours in cramped seats. In St. Paul’s day, there were no such perks, nor would there have been any legal system for him to protest the shipwrecks he endured. He had other rewards in mind. The churches that he established in the catalogue of cities from today’s first reading must have been very different from one another. Language, culture, customs, religious history, obstacles to community, social challenges, the places where they met, their clothing, their bread and wine, all distinct, particular to the area.
There were social customs as well: in a Christian household, the only place where a slave would be able to stand legally as an equal with the master would be at the table of the Lord, because at that table a new world of reconciliation was imaged. While Paul revered local customs, he was relentless about challenging the ways that people lived their Christian lives and how their worship reflected them. It is much the same today, as a global Catholic Church seeks to respect local customs and culture, allowing for differences in many things, yet always giving expression to the underlying presence of Christ, who binds us all together into his body.
—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

From the desk of our Administrator
Jesus Christ, the Risen One, only gave us one commandment: Love one another. Three simple words that take a lifetime to learn. Thank God for Love and for new beginnings that love offers. Jesus offered this singular commandment as the fulfillment of the other ten commandments that were of God as he is the fulfillment of all. This is what Easter is about, fulfillment, new starts, and seeing those realities lived out in love. Jesus teaches us two lessons about love: always give the truth and always put love into action. Remember, it was the truth of Jesus’ love that the world used to condemn him to death, but also the truth that not even death could hold him back. He proved this by the action of the Cross and the Resurrection. He calls us to share in that reality as well. We must never shy away from the truth that we have to offer, but always share that truth in love by action. Therefore, when hard decisions must be made always look to Jesus as a model. He never said life would be easy, but he did say to love, no matter the cost, and no matter the hard truth. Thank God for this and continue to live out Love’s fruits of this Easter Season!
Thank you to all who helped with selling the Carnations after Last weekend’s Masses for Mother’s Day as this simple cause supports a very worthwhile organization in the Erie area, People for Life! This organization helps us all to remember the preciousness of life in the womb and in the Nursing Homes and every place in between. Thank you to all who volunteered or bought flowers. You helped to save lives.
As we continue to honor our Lady in the Month of May, this is also a good time for us to spend some time to grow in our devotion to her. The Rosary is a good place to start. This simple devotion only guides us closer to Jesus through her intercession. It might have been five minutes or 10 years since you might have last prayed this prayer, but this month is a good month to make it part of our Prayer routine. Perhaps you can pray a decade dropping the kids off at school or sports practice, going to work, coming home from work, at the gym or on a run, or before you go to bed. The more we normalize our prayer life in our routine, the more prayer becomes part of our life. Perhaps take time at the end of Mass to also stop by the image of our Lady to pray for her intercession on your behalf, your family, and all close to you! Let our Lady help you.
I’m sure that you may have noticed the hay field at the beginning on our property, aka, our grass. That is because our Tractor broke and we now must buy a new one. A very special thank you to the Pamula Family who has helped to cut the grass so that it does not get much higher. Thank you as well for your patience as we wait on our new tractor.
In the meantime, know of my continued prayers in this busy month of May, and let our
Lady guide us closer to her Risen Son!
Fr. Jason

Religious Education Faith Formation
ADORATION—This Thursday, May 23, at 8:00 pm. All are welcome to attend this Holy Time of Prayer.
Join a Faith Sharing Group - The purpose of a faith sharing group is to provide a place for prayer, sharing, mutual support, continued learning, and outreach. We read and reflect on the Sunday Gospel, share God’s action in our lives, and support one another in our faith journeys.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Gathering Space. Questions? Call Megan Smolnik 476-1622. Please join us for an enlightening evening.
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT FALL CLASSES—We know it seems a far way off but we need to prepare for the upcoming Religious Education classes. There are supplies to be purchased and books to be ordered. Please return your registration for Fall classes as soon as possible. Whatever grade your child should be in this coming school year is the Religious Education grade they will be in this Fall.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—We will be hosting VBS this summer and it will be happening July 8, 9, 10 & 11. More information will be available as the spring/summer progresses. All three McKean churches participate in this terrific week. Volunteers are needed for our community youngsters. This is a great time to share your faith with others. And we heard rumors of water balloons on the last dayJ
OMG! - Our church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of its Dedication. Please save the date, September 28, 2019. Bishop Lawrence Persico will celebrate our 5:00 pm Anniversary Mass. There will be a light reception in the Parish Center after the Mass.
This week we need cereal, peanut butter, jelly, peas, carrots, gelatin, apple sauce, hamburger.

PASTORAL COUNCIL
Greg Soltys 734-4957 Kathy Orlando 450-2411
George Wilkosz 474-3131 Kevin Campbell 392-3151
Dale Oesterling 476-1550 Ted Hoover 833-8695
Barb Davies 476-7267 Chris Matheis 572-6411
FINANCE COUNCIL
Ros Fronzaglia 864-6772 Andrea Campbell 392-6833
Lori Skladanowski 431-0797 Ray Seth 474-1245

Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,
17-18a; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11;
Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8;
1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11
AN ONGOING MISSION
In his hometown synagogue, Jesus’ neighbors are amazed by his words. Nevertheless, they remind each other, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”
Surely the people know who he is. The carpenter’s son. The young man who had learned in this very synagogue. The boy down the street.
Conflict arises as Jesus begins to define himself in a new way. When he compares himself to the ancient prophets Elijah and Elisha the tensions grow. The tensions multiply when Jesus begins to tell of a new mission for God’s people: the good news of the scriptures is intended for all.
In his famous passage from the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul reminds us of the eternal nature of love. Love does not come to an end. In today’s readings, we are reminded that, like love, Jesus’ mission cannot be contained. Jesus slips through the crowd of persecutors and moves on to new challenges. We are called to this same perseverance in the name of love.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19).
Psalm — I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71).
Second Reading — If I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing
(1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]).
Gospel — No prophet is accepted in the prophet’s hometown (Luke 4:21-30).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32;
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,
17-18a; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11;
Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8;
1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11
THE INSIDE SHOWS
In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us.
Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws.
And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus’ images, is true: “What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh.” By and by, the inside will show through.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks
(Sirach 27:4-7).
Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you
(Psalm 92).
Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain
(1 Corinthians 15:54-59).
Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23;
Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;
2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15;
Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13THE INSIDE SHOWS
In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us.
Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws.
And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus’ images, is true: “What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh.” By and by, the inside will show through.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks
(Sirach 27:4-7).
Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you
(Psalm 92).
Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain
(1 Corinthians 15:54-59).
Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23;
Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;
2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15;
Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13THE INSIDE SHOWS
In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us.
Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws.
And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus’ images, is true: “What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh.” By and by, the inside will show through.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks
(Sirach 27:4-7).
Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you
(Psalm 92).
Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain
(1 Corinthians 15:54-59).
Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23;
Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17;
2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15;
Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13THE INSIDE SHOWS In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us. Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws. And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus images, is true: What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh. By and by, the inside will show through. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- One s speech shows the bent of one s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks (Sirach 27:4-7). Psalm -- Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading -- We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:54-59). Gospel -- A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 SAITHE INSIDE SHOWS In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us. Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws. And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus images, is true: What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh. By and by, the inside will show through. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- One s speech shows the bent of one s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks (Sirach 27:4-7). Psalm -- Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading -- We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:54-59). Gospel -- A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 SAITHE INSIDE SHOWS In this third Sunday of our reading from the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus speaks of the inner soul and its outer expression. He uses images as he teaches. He addresses all of us. Jesus sees a plumb line connecting the soul with the soul's expression-words and actions. He uses exaggeration to drive home his point. We are urged to clear out the debris that blinds us. He knows that we have an uncanny ability to be blind to our own weaknesses, though they be as big as a board. He knows, too, how willingly we seem to ferret out others' smallest speck-like flaws. And this, too, is for our general consumption; solid old goodness and solid old badness will show eventually. The old Latin saying, which echoes Jesus’ images, is true: “What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh.” By and by, the inside will show through.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — One’s speech shows the bent of one’s mind. Praise no one before he or she speaks
(Sirach 27:4-7).
Psalm — Lord, it is good to give thanks to you
(Psalm 92).
Second Reading — We are given victory over death through Jesus. In the Lord our labor is not in vain
(1 Corinthians 15:54-59).
Gospel — A good person produces good, an evil person produces evil. The mouth speaks from the goodness of the heart (Luke 6:39-45).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15;
Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

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