2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Who is Jesus for us? John calls Jesus the Lamb of God and thus signifies Jesus' mission as the One who redeems us from our sins. The blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. The Lord Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 Corinthians 5:7). The blood which he poured out for us on the cross cleanses, heals, and frees us from our slavery to sin, and from the "wages of sin which is death" (Romans 6:23) and the "destruction of both body and soul in hell" (Matthew 10:28).
It is significant that John was the son of the priest, Zachariah, who participated in the daily sacrifice of a lamb in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29). In Jesus, John saw the true and only sacrifice which could deliver us from the bondage of sin, death, and the powers of hell. How did John know the true identity of Jesus, as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 1:29)? The Holy Spirit revealed to John Jesus' true nature in such a way that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us freely of his Spirit that we may comprehend - with enlightened minds and eyes of faith - the great mystery and plan of God to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit that I may grow in the knowledge of your great love and truth. Let your Spirit be aflame in my heart that I may joyfully seek to do your will in all things.
Have a Blessed and Joyful Week
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Who is Jesus for us? John calls Jesus the Lamb of God and thus signifies Jesus' mission as the One who redeems us from our sins. The blood of the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12) delivered the Israelites from their oppression in Egypt and from the plague of death. The Lord Jesus freely offered up his life for us on the cross as the atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 Corinthians 5:7). The blood which he poured out for us on the cross cleanses, heals, and frees us from our slavery to sin, and from the "wages of sin which is death" (Romans 6:23) and the "destruction of both body and soul in hell" (Matthew 10:28).
It is significant that John was the son of the priest, Zachariah, who participated in the daily sacrifice of a lamb in the temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29). In Jesus, John saw the true and only sacrifice which could deliver us from the bondage of sin, death, and the powers of hell. How did John know the true identity of Jesus, as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 1:29)? The Holy Spirit revealed to John Jesus' true nature in such a way that John bore witness that this is the Son of God. How can we be certain that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God? The Holy Spirit makes the Lord Jesus Christ known to us through the gift of faith. God gives us freely of his Spirit that we may comprehend - with enlightened minds and eyes of faith - the great mystery and plan of God to unite all things in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us pray: Lord Jesus Christ, fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit that I may grow in the knowledge of your great love and truth. Let your Spirit be aflame in my heart that I may joyfully seek to do your will in all things.
Have a Blessed and Joyful Week
Our Lady Of Grace Romney
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Next week’s readings:
Job 38: 1, 8-11;
Psalm 107: 23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31; 2 Corinthians 5: 14-17;
Mark 4: 35-41
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This months Calendar
Are You Aware?
The Knights of Columbus are not only responsible for the Fish Fry and the Mother’s Day Breakfast, but also the Church Picnic, the church Dance, the Ping Pong Tournament and the Trivia Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Council #10011 meets on the fourth Sunday after Mass
Sunday 11:00 am
Live Streamed on OLG FB
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Tuesday 11:00 am
This week’s readings:
Acts of the Apostles 9: 26-31; Psalm 22: 26-27, 28, 30, 31-32;
1 John 3: 18-24; John 15: 1-8
Sunday Message
10th
Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
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In today's Gospel passage (Mark 3:20-35), we encounter profound teachings from Jesus that chal-lenge our understanding of family and discipleship. In this passage, Jesus is surrounded by a crowd when His mother and brothers arrive, seeking to speak with Him. Instead of immediately attending to them, Jesus poses a piercing question: "Who are my mother and my brothers?" He then answers, "Whoever does God's will is my brother, and sister, and mother." Jesus is not dismissing His biological family but expanding the concept of family to include all who follow God's will. This radical redefinition invites us to see the community of believers as our true family, bound together not by blood but by our shared commitment to God's kingdom.This passage calls us to evaluate our own relationships and priorities. Are we placing God's will at the center of our lives? Are we embracing our fellow believers as family, supporting and nurturing one an-other in faith? As we meditate on these words, let us strive to live out this spiritual kinship, fostering a community where love, support, and faithfulness to God's will prevail.Let us pray: May we always seek to do God's will, growing closer to Him and to each other as true members of His family. Amen.
The Knights of Columbus Council #10011 meets on the fourth Sunday after Mass
Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 6:00 pm.
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The Knights of Columbus Council #10011
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ's last day. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete.
A plenary indulgence is granted the Christian faithful who devoutly make the Stations of the Cross. A plenary indulgence is a particularly powerful way to obtain remission of punishment -- on earth or in purgatory – that would have resulted from sins that were already forgiven. It covers all sins, mortal or venial, that the recipient has committed up to that time, if the person sincerely repents, detests their sins and fulfills all requirements of the indulgence.
Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who voted for parish council members. We had very good participation. There were only a few votes separating all of those who ran for the council. The following people received the top votes: Karen Adrian, Becky Corbett, Fr. Giles, and Ed Rodriguez. Thank you to everyone who agreed to run. We appreciate your willing-ness to serve.
Anointing
On June 30 Fr. Thomas will be anointing the sick after Mass. The sacrament is intended for any-one who is suffering from a serious or chronic illness, including physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual illnesses, or an upcoming surgery or treatment.
† Puhalla Funeral †
The Funeral Mass for Kathy Puhalla will be on Tuesday, July 23 at 11:00 am. There will be a reception after the funeral. There will be more details upcoming.
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Ladies Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
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Greeters are needed and Eucharistic ministers are needed
We are looking for greeters for Sundays. If you would like to be a greeter please contact Gayle Bogard (gmbogard@gmail.com
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Catholic Charities
collects and distributes per-sonal care items to the needy. They need bar soap, dish detergent, toothpaste, adult toothbrushes, and Women’s deodorant. There is a box in the vestibule for donations.
Romney Food Pantry
There is a basket in the vestibule for non-perishable food donations for the Romney Food Pantry.
Money in the Poor Box
In June the money from the poor box will go for Special Parishioner Needs. Thank you for your generosity!
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Catholic Sharing Appeal
This year our goal is $8890.00. Everything we receive now will come back to our parish. This money will be used to repair the stone on the bell tower that is deteriorating from weather. Please consider a donation to the CSA.
Goal: $8890.00 No. of gifts: 27
Received: $5175.00 Percentage: 58%
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Prayer List
We will soon be updating the prayer list. Please put names you would like on the prayer list on the sheet on the table in the vestibule.
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Registering at our Lady of Grace
Coming to Our Lady of Grace regularly but not a member? Contributing but not receiving a tax credit for your charitable donations? Joining the parish is easy! Registration forms are on the table in the vestibule. Just fill one out and drop it off at the parish office, or put it in the collection basket.------------------------------------------------------
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Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact our office at least 6 months in advance of the desired date
Sacrament of Baptism
please call the office to set up an appointment
Office Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Please use office door
Do you have a Guardian Angel?
Yes, you have a guardian angel. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession.202* "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life."203** Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God.
Simply put, each living person has a guardian angel from the moment of their conception to the moment of their natural death. During this time, they are aided by their guardian angel. They are not just for children.Â
Your guardian angel will work to steer you free from sin, to encourage you to keep God's commandments, and to intercede on your behalf before God.Â
For many people, this seems strange. Few individuals even recognize the angels exist, or that they have a guardian angel. The source of this problem is distraction, especially with worldly matters. When we fill our hearts and minds with worldly things, we have little attention left over to discern the gentle nudging of our guardian angel. Furthermore, our guardian angel cannot make decisions for us. We retain our free will, so they cannot stop us from committing sins, nor can they protect us from evil choices made by others.Â
* Footnote 202 - Cf. Mt 18:10; Lk 16:22; Ps 34:7; 91:10-13; Job 33:23-24; Zech 1:12; Tob 12:12.
** Footnote 203 -Â 203 St. Basil, Adv. Eunomium III, I: PG 29,656B.
Prayer for Priests
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Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. St. Michael has four main responsibilities or offices, as we know from scripture and Christian tradition.
· The first is to combat Satan.
· The second is to escort the faithful to heaven at their hour of death.
· The third is to be a champion of all Christians, and the Church itself.
· And the fourth is to call men from life on Earth to their heavenly judgment.
Very little is known about St Michael other than what we know from scriptures, and even there information is sparse.
In Daniel, St. Michael is mentioned twice. The first time as one who helped Daniel, and the second time he is mentioned with regard to the end times of the world when he will stand for the "children of thy people" (Daniel 10:13-21, 12:1).
His next mention comes in the Epistle of St. Jude, where St. Michael is said to guard the tombs
Children’s Home of Romney
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The Children’s Home in Romney is in need of baby formula. Some of their foster parents have been unable to obtain formula. They need: Similac Sensitive, Similac Advance, and Enfamil infant formula. Donations can be left in the vestibule or in the plastic container by the outside entrance door to the office.
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End of the Year of St. Joseph: Act of Consecration
“O great Saint Joseph, whom God has made the Head of the Holy Family, accept me, I beseech you, though utterly unworthy, to be a member of your “Holy House.” Forsake me not, but adopt me as a servant and child of the Holy Family. Watch over me at all times. Console and strengthen me, with the presence of Jesus and Mary, so that with you, I may praise and adore the Holy Trinity for all eternity. O my Spiritual Father, I hereby consecrate myself to you. In faithful imitation of Jesus and Mary, I place myself and all my concerns under your care and protection. To you, after Jesus and Mary, I consecrate my body and soul, with all their faculties, my spiritual growth, my home, and all my affairs and undertakings”. Amen.
St. Joseph, Pray for us! In the name of the Father…
Prayer to Saint Thomas the Apostle
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Dear Saint Thomas,
You were once slow in believing that Christ had gloriously risen; but later, because you had seen him, you exclaimed: "My Lord and my God!"
According to an ancient story, you rendered most powerful assistance for constructing a church in a place where pagan priests opposed it.
Please bless architects, builds and carpenters that through them the Lord may be honored.
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Please Pray For...
Kevin Adrian, Mike Adrian, Barb Aiello, Eric Anderson, Carlos Alexander, Robin Ayers, Lana Bean, Julie Beavers, Mary Beth Biese, Paul Biser, Gayle Bogard, Marie Bogard, Bonnie Bowley, Elizabeth
Braun, Gerald Brill, Christine & Dan Brown, Jim Childress Jr, Rick Corbett, Terry Craver, Connie Davis, Anto- nia Detres McCall, Milagros Detres, Pedro Detres Jr, Pete Diefendorf, Rick & Londa
Dodson, Tom Eades, Bianca Guzman, Steve & Judy Hajash, Francis Hajash, Betty Hartman, Mike Hartman, Troy Hixenbaugh Sr, Tom Hudson, Grace Jackson, Michael Kastre, Chuck Kesner, Nora & Tom Kessel, Pam
Kizer, Roy Knight, Gary Kuncl, Ann Marie Peters Kurtz, Sharon Kuykendall, Marvin Kurylo, Erino &Marianna Leo- ne, Fr. Giles LeVasseur, Lance LeVasseur, Pat Marsh, Andy Mason, Ronald McNeil, Tyler
Milbourne, Todd Miller, Milda Mullins, MRGII, Sophia Pominska, Richard Ramsay III, Danny & Meaghan Reddick, Gary & Teresa Reddick, Rick Reddick, Kelley Rodriguez, Dale Rogers, Julie Semenuk, Marysia
Sellaro, Paul Sellaro, Jonathon Shacat, Carrie Shrewsbury, Dorothy Stinson, Ben & Russell Smallwood, Sherry Spangler, Lori & Mike Stickley, Joe Szabo, Trudy Trenton, Benny Young.
(To add or
remove a name,
contact the office or put a note in the collection basket.)
Our Lady of West Virginia
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Our lady is the beauty
of the West Virginia hills.
From Spruce Knob’s lofty towering
To where Kenova spills
Out of bounds, and seeks to share
Our wealth with sister-states,
Our Lady’s smiling sunshine
Forever radiates.
The bright blue of her mantle
Is in summer skies at Cheat.
Her golden tresses ripple
In Greenbrier’s autumn wheat.
Romney’s apple-blossoms
Ear the blushing of her face
As she heard the angel whisper
“Hail, Mary, full of grace.”
Our Lady is the music
Of our lovely lakes and streams,
“The beautiful Ohio,”
And the Tygart’s dashing gleams.
Her low-voiced laughter tumbles
In Blackwater’s clear cascade,
And echoes on Kanawha:
“Behold the Lord’s Handmaid.”
Our Land is the loveliness
Of all young, growing things.
She is the rapture in our souls,
The gaiety which sings:
“Lady of West Virginia, Virgin Immaculate,
Reign over every heart and soul,
Queen of our Mountain State.
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Mark Smith
Liturgical Ministers
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April 28
Lector: Theresa Eades
EMHC: Phil Gallery
Ed. Rodriguez
Karen Fasulo
Greeters:
G. Bogard
D. Bowley
Weekly Offering
June 9, 2023
General: $ 1806.00
Poor Box: $ 137.00
Peter’s Pence: $ 391.00
Attendance: 86
What is the
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The sacrifice of the Holy Mass
Perhaps the best way to describe this connection is to say that in the Mass we re-link ourselves to Calvary. In the Mass, the priest perpetuates Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, who offers it anew to the Father. St. Paul told his converts in Corinth, "Every time, then, you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes" (1 Corinthians 11:26).
It is not a new sacrifice, but rather the same sacrifice that Jesus offered on the cross 2,000 years ago. The Eucharist is not a matter of "repeating" that action but of reestablishing our bond with it. The difference, however, is that Jesus no longer dies at each Mass, but is re-offered to the Father. It is a “bloody” sacrifice only in the sense that it contains the Body and Blood of Christ. But it is “unbloody” because it is offered only in a sacramental fashion under the appearances of bread and wine.
In other words, in the Mass, we re-present -- or mystically renew -- the Sacrifice of Calvary. In other words, we offer Jesus’ sacrifice to God the Father on the altar during the Eucharistic celebration for the remission of our sins, using signs and symbols. This means that, once again, we offer Christ to the Father, saying: "Father, look upon the Lamb that was slain for our sake." By the words of consecration, Christ is made present again through the “transubstantiation" of the bread and wine into Christ's Body and Blood.
Morning Prayer
Dear God,
Your mercies toward me are new each day. Thank you for keeping me safely through the night. Thank you for opening my eyes to see a new morning. The things of yesterday have gone and what lies ahead is unknown. But, Lord, today, I pray that you would grant me your peace, bold-ness, and love. Help me to walk through this day with you as my guide. Lord, help me build my day around your presence, that I might live in contin-ual connection with you, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Bedtime Prayer
Visit this place, O Lord, I pray,
and drive far from it the snares of the enemy; may your holy angels dwell with me and guard me in
peace,
and may your blessing be always upon me,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Sunday Message
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
In today's Gospel passage (Mark 3:20-35), we encounter profound teachings from Jesus that chal-lenge our understanding of family and discipleship. In this passage, Jesus is surrounded by a crowd when His mother and brothers arrive, seeking to speak with Him. Instead of immediately attending to them, Jesus poses a piercing question: "Who are my mother and my brothers?" He then answers, "Whoever does God's will is my brother, and sister, and mother." Jesus is not dismissing His biological family but expanding the concept of family to include all who follow God's will. This radical redefinition invites us to see the community of believers as our true family, bound together not by blood but by our shared commitment to God's kingdom.This passage calls us to evaluate our own relationships and priorities. Are we placing God's will at the center of our lives? Are we embracing our fellow believers as family, supporting and nurturing one an-other in faith? As we meditate on these words, let us strive to live out this spiritual kinship, fostering a community where love, support, and faithfulness to God's will prevail.Let us pray: May we always seek to do God's will, growing closer to Him and to each other as true members of His family. Amen.
