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News & Activities May 5, 2013

Category: News & Activities
Date published: May 3rd, 2013

IMPORTANT FEAST(S) : This Sixth Week of Easter gives us the feast of the Ascension of the Lord to heaven. However, in Thailand the celebration is moved to the following Sunday, May 12. One other feast is commemorated in memory of Peter Damien, the famous Belgian priest who worked with the victims of Hansens disease (leprosy) in Molokai. As a member of 4 priests assigned to this work Damien quickly volunteered to take this position on a per­manent basis, caring for the peoples physical, medical and spiritual needs. Initially he was their pastor and friend. Later, when he contacted the disease, he became their brother, living and dying as one of them. He is honored by his country and Hawaii but, more import­antly, by his God and Church. The date is Friday, May 10.

MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

Youth takes over as one of our three youngest priests greets us as our May Missionary. Or­dained May 28, 2011 in Minburi, together with two classmates, Father Joseph Jetana Kit charoen has spent two years as a Redemptorist, working in the Northeast and Bangkok. Like all; newly ordained priests, Father spent 3 months “learning the ropes” in Holy Redeem­er, Bangkok. From January to September, 2012 Father worked with Father Shea in Samelli House, Nongkhai, caring for abandoned children and young victims of AIDS. From there he Moved to our “Mission” Band and in August 2012 he was appointed Assistant Director of our International School (RIS), which position he holds currently. Welcome, Father Jetana!

LMAG SUNDAY

Our Sundays (LMAG, AIC & OUTREACH) roll around with such regularity that we look forward to each of them, knowing that they are valuable to our parish as means of helping the poor and needy. They, too, have something to offer to us with their variety of food, clothing, odds and ends and Feeding Program for the poor. Today, visit the tables of the Ladies Miss­ion Group for what you need for a pleasant family breakfast. Buy a lot!

CCD FIRST COMMUNION: May is Marys Month, but it is also Childrens Month as our CCD students prepare to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. What they learn for the first time can be re-learned by all of us: walk to and from the altar with folded hands, say Amen to the priests greeting, step to the side to consume the Host; spend some time in thanksgiving following reception. These few minutes of closeness to Christ can be the most important moments of our lives. Sunday, May 19th, is First Communion day!

REMEMBER: Ascension Thursday, May 9lh is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation as in many other countries. Christmas, a moveable feast, is the only Day of Obligation. The celebration is moved to Sunday, May 12.

REMEMBER in your prayers Mr. Alexander Decha Sadissarat, for whom a Prayer Service and funeral Mass were celebrated this past week.

LECTORS, May 11/12: 5:30 (Sat) Faye & Teresita; 8:30 (Sun) Fua & Jennifer; 9:45 (Sun) Edward & Nino; 11:00 (Sun) Jhonna & Maida; 5:30 (Sun) Joe & Nancy.

PURCHASING FLOWERS EACH SUNDAY IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTORAL CENTER.



Good News April 28, 2013

Category: Good News
Date published: April 26th, 2013

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Acts 14:21-27 / Rv 21:1-5a / Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Our refrigerator is covered with a panoply of family pho­tos and children’s artwork. Usually the artwork stays for a while and then is replaced by newer creations, but one piece has stood the lest of time: a homemade valentine from our then-5-year-old niece Lucia. It’s a sweet pink-and-red heart, and in the center is written “I love you?”—the piéce-de-resistance being the question mark. I’m pretty certain Lucia didn’t intend to question her love for US, but the thought of that valentine in which she ponders her love always makes me smile.

Love is on Jesus’ mind in the Gospel today, but it’s definitely not set in the form of a question. In fact, it’s a command—“love one another.” But even more challeng­ing are his next words: “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” He said it as he was about to show the depth of that love on the cross. He loved completely, self-sacrificially, pouring out the fullness of his life—no questions asked.

To “love one another” is one thing. To love as Jesus loved is quite another. If we’re honest, our valentines to others may indeed say, “I love you?”—question mark included—if we’re measuring our love against the standard Jesus set.

Think about all those we are commanded to love—those easy to love and those more difficult to love. How can we deepen that love into self-sacrifice? How can we break down our resistances and love more fully?

How can we love as Jesus loved: without question?

Janel Esker

sundaybulietin@liguori. org

ADDED THOUGHT: Is there an answer to the above question? Perhaps many, but two of great importance and easily remembered (from the cross) “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do” and (to the paralytic) “your sins are forgiven you.”

Let us show reverence to God by wearing the proper attire in the church (Mt:22.12)


News & Activities April 28, 2013

Category: News & Activities
Date published: April 26th, 2013

SAINTS OF THE WEEK:

April 29: Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor. She could easily be called Adviser to the Papacy for the helpful advice given to the Popes of her time. God worked through her for The good of the Church.

May 1: Joseph the Worker. As a carpenter he supported Mary and the Child, Jesus. In the same way he inspires fathers to support their wives and children. Patron of workingmen.

May 2: Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor. He gave the Church the Athanasian Creed, the foundation of our Faith in God and the teachings of our Church.

May 3: Philip & James, Apostles. Philip is a disciple of John Baptist and James is a cousin of Christ. Philip was gently reminded by Christ that to see Christ was to see the Father.

MAY, A BUSY MONTH: Mary’s special month ( daily recitation of the rosary is a very fitting gift), graduation of our RIS students (congratulations!), First Communion and Con­firmation Sundays for our CCD students (God’s blessings!) and “back to school” for our Holy Redeemer Thai School students (our sympathies!).

A WARM WELCOME to Father Richard Thiele, CSSR. Father Thiele is currently in Thai­land to renew his visa. As an American missionary to Thailand, he spent 36 years in various parts of this country before being assigned in 1992 as Novice Master to Redemptorist stu­dents in Nigeria. He may eventually return as Missionary to Thailand. Welcome back!

MARRIAGE BANNS (No. 2): 1). Anil Gill & Sunita Joseph; 2). Adcel Emmanuel & Bram Awan; 3). Larryson D’Souza & Mchwish Daniel; 4). Hamid Riaz & Norcen Manzoor; 5). Junaid John & Rceta Nazir. If anyone knows why these marriages should not be permitted, please inform the Pastor.

REMEMBER ST. VINCENT DE PAUL & OUTREACH PROGRAM, two charitable Organizations constantly alert to caring for the poor. Emphasis is placed on helping refugees in Thailand.

MASS REQUESTS. Our system is simple. 33 Masses are celebrated weekly in our Church with remaining intentions sent to churches in the North and Northeast of Thailand. Requests for Mass on a daily basis for a month arc not easily arranged. Also, requests involving many names and intentions are sometimes difficult to arrange. Please print your requests clearly.

LECTORS, May 4/5: 5:30 (Sat) Richard & Rowena; 8:30 (Sun) Joan & Shineth; 9:45 (Sun) Rolly & Norah; 11:00 (Sun) Hyde & Ivory; 5:30 (Sun) Sabrina.

PURCHASING FLOWERS EACH SUNDAY IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTORAL CENTER


Good News April 21, 2013

Category: Good News
Date published: April 21st, 2013

April 21, 2013

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (C)

Acts 13:14, 43—52 / Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30

One of the first things parents of a newborn learn is how incredibly strong their baby’s grip is. Our daughter, like most newborns, clenched onto her father’s and my fingers immediately after birth—and she wouldn’t let go! We called it her death grip. Yes, it’s a reflex, but it’s one that reaches into your soul. You realize quickly what a hold this person has on you—physically and emotionally.

On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus speaks in the Gospel about not letting anyone take his flock out of his hand. His hold on us is even tighter than a newborn’s, but it’s certainly not a death grip. Quite the opposite—it’s a life grip. No matter how far we scatter or how wide a path we walk, Jesus always has us in his hands. He offers us life abundant here on earth and life eternal in heaven.

Parents of newborns have such an emotional response to their child’s grip because they’ve spent so much time with this child feeling her movements in utero seeing his pic­ture in ultrasounds, preparing their lives for this new being. There’s an intimate connection.

Sheep respond loyally to their shepherd’s voice because they spend so much time together in the fields. The same must be true for our relationship with our Good Shepherd. Unless we’re committed to spending significant time with him, we can’t expect to benefit from his life grip. He always holds us, but we need to offer him that same devoted atten­tion and intimacy.

Where can we find more lime in our week to behold—and be held by—our God?

Janet Esker

sundaybulletin@liguori. org

AN ADDED THOUGHT: Everyone wants to be loved and cared for. Even animals experience this. The sheep in the fields of Israel depended upon loving shepherds to give them love and care. Christ, the Good Shepherd, responded to the needs of his own flock and, in conferring the authority of Pastor on Peter, gave this same message to Popes, bishops and priests to follow his example. In his message to “love one another as I have loved you” we all, in some way, become shepherds.

Let us show reverence to God by wearing the proper attire in the church (Mt:22.12)



News & Activities April 21, 2013

Category: Uncategorized
Date published: April 21st, 2013

SAINTS OF THE WEEK. One familiar saint is St. Mark, evangelist, celebrated April 24. Remembered especially for his Gospel story of the life of Christ. Perhaps the shortest of the 3 Gospels, but equally important. Not an Apostle but, having spent time with St. Peter, he knew Christ intimately and gives an accurate picture of his life.

Other less well-known saints are George (23rd) & Fidelis (24th) both martyrs for Christ, for which act of love they deserve our respect and veneration.

AIC BACK IN ACTION. Today, the 3rd Sunday of the month, finds members of the AIC Program behind their tables in Redeemer Hall. A few minutes of your time on Sunday morn­ing may help you find something useful. At the same time your discovery will be beneficial to others who depend upon the Charity of this Organization. While choosing from what is offered by AIC, give attention to the Books & DVDs table. You may find something you have always wanted to see or read. Donations go to the poor and needy.

MEDJUGORIE CDs, PICTURES & PRAYER CARDS are available for purchase in Re­deemer Hall. Prices are posted on each item. These are supplied courtesy of 2 fervent Cath­olic women from Sri Lanka who are deeply devoted to Mary. All proceeds will be given to them for future work for Mary.

THANK YOU, BROTHER JOE! Three classes of Holy Redeemer School may someday be complimented on their command of English, to which they will reply we were students of Brother Joe. Brother Joe Carroll, an Irish born Patrician Congregation Brother, a 49 year resident teacher in India, has taught English in our Thai school these past two years and is leaving Thailand on the 24th of this month for a visit to Ireland and more years of teaching in India. These two years have been a pleasant experience for the school, teachers, students and our community. We thank him and ask God’continued blessings on his work!

REMEMBER: 1). Healing Services by Fr. Corsie: Holy Rosary Church, Wed. April 24,

1 p.m. (tel: 02-266-4849) & St. Thomas Aquinas Church (Minburi) Fri. April 26, 6 p.m. (tel: 02-518-0320). Please note the day, Fri. not Thurs. as in bulletin of last Sunday).

2). Christian Life Program for single or married couples, age 21 upwards, April 27/28 at Camillian Pastoral Center. Tel: 08-0236-9888. 08-1827-027, 08-9920-5748).

MARRIAGE BANNS for 5 couples from Pakistan: l)Anil Gill & Sunita Joseph,2)Adeel Emmanuel & Eram A wan; 3) Larryson DSouza & Mehwish Daniel, 4) Hamid Riaz & Noreen Manzoor, 5).Junaid John & Reeta Nazir. If anyone knows any reasons why these marriages should not be permitted, please inform the Pastor.

RECENT PRAYERS WITH FUNERAL MASS & BURIAL

Sister Francis Xavier Bell, osu, Mrs. Anna Chintana Matarakul & Mrs.Eugenie Valee Tanchawal. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

LECTORS, April 27/28: 5:30 (Sat) Shineth & Joan; 8:30 (Sun) Norah & Roily; 9:45 (Sun ) Ivory & Hyde; 11:00 (Sun) Sabrina; 5:30 (Sun ) Rowena & Richard.

PURCHASING FLOWERS EACH SUNDAY IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF OUR PASTORAL CENTER.