February 26
2017
Eighth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
2001 N WESTERN AVE • EDMOND, OK 73012-3447 • (405) 359-2700 • (405) 341-0023 (fax) • www.stmonica-edmond.org
PARISH INFORMATION
PASTOR: FR. STEPHEN HAMILTON
[email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR: FR. BALI PONNAPATI
[email protected]
DEACON: KEVIN MALONEY
[email protected]
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday - 5 p.m. / Sunday 8 a.m.,
10:30 a.m.,* 1 p.m. (Español)
*Nursery Available
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesday - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday - 5:30 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m.
March 1
7 a.m. - Prayer Service
with Ashes
12:15 p.m. - Mass/Distribution
of Ashes
7 p.m. - Mass/Distribution
of Ashes
RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 4:15 p.m.
Saturday - 3 p.m., or by appointment
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
24 hours/7days a week
WEDDINGS Contact church office six
months in advance
BAPTISMS: Contact the Church Office
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at Noon
Traditional Latin Masses
Held in the Chapel
February Low Masses
Tuesday, Feb. 28 - 7:30 a.m.
March Low Masses
Thursday, March 2 - 7:30 a.m.
Friday, March 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, March 6 - 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 7 - 7:30 a.m.
WEEKLY READINGS & OBSERVANCES
Readings for the Week of February 26, 2017
Sunday:
Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:2434
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
Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/Rom
5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11
Observances for the Week of February 26, 2017
Sunday:
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday:
Tuesday: Mardi Gras
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Day of Fasting & Abstinence
Thursday:
Friday:
St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin; Day of Abstinence
Saturday: St. Casimir
Next Sunday: 1st Sunday of Lent
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 25
5 p.m.
Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, February 26
8 a.m.
St. Monica Parish
10:30 a.m.
† Joe Tarman
1 p.m.
Jennifer Zapata
Tuesday, February 28
5:30 p.m.
Wells Buel
7:30 p.m. (Spanish) † Raul Ocampo
Wednesday, March 1 - Ash Wednesday
7 a.m. - Prayer Service/Ashes
12:15 p.m. - Mass/Ashes
7 p.m. - Mass/Ashes
Thursday, March 2
5:30 p.m.
† Gary VanMeir
Friday, March 3
7:30 a.m.
† Joe Tarman
Saturday, March 4
7:30 a.m.
No Intention
5 p.m.
Beck family
Sunday, March 5
8 a.m.
† Joe Tarman
10:30 a.m
St. Monica Parish
1 p.m.
† Victor Mendez
Pray the Rosary
Before all Weekend Masses
30 minutes before Masses start
2 Welcome to St. Monica Catholic Church
PARISH EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
9 a.m. - Sunday Donuts - Parish Hall
9:15 a.m. - Faith Formation (RE Kn-6th Grade)
9:15 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Youth Rm.
11:45 a.m. - RCIC - St. Elizabeth
4-8 p.m. - St. Damien Talent Show - Parish Hall
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Adult/Youth Formation (Spanish)
7 p.m. - Knights of Columbus - Youth Rm.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
9:30 a.m. - Women’s Bible Study - St. Michael
7 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Parish Hall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 - ASH WEDNESDAY
7 a.m. - Prayer Service/Ashes - Church
11:30 a.m. - M&Ms (Over 50) - Parish Hall
12:15 p.m. - Mass/Ashes - Church
7 p.m. - Mass/Ashes - Church
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
7:30 a.m. - Traditional Latin Mass - Chapel
10:30 a.m. - Homeschool - Parish Hall
4 p.m. - Medjugorje Prayer Group - St. Augustine
6 p.m. - Cub Scouts - Hall, Sts. Augustine,Patrick
6:30 p.m. - Women’s Discipleship (Spanish) - St. Anthony
7 p.m. - Cub Scouts - St. Patrick, Youth Bldg.
7 p.m. - Talleres de Oracion y Vida - St. Augustine
7 p.m. - Breaking Open the Word - St. Michael
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
6 a.m. - St. Augustine Men’s Group - Hall/Kitchen
5:30 p.m. - Traditional Latin Mass - Chapel
6 p.m. - Lenten Dinner - Parish Hall
7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - Church
7 p.m. - Familias Para Cristo - Parish Hall
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
8:30 a.m. - Cleaners - Church
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
9 a.m. - Sunday Donuts - Parish Hall
9:15 a.m. - Faith Formation (RE Kn-6th Grade)
9:15 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Youth Rm.
11:45 a.m. - RCIC - St. Elizabeth
MONDAY, MARCH 6
7:30 a.m. - Traditional Latin Mass - Chapel
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Adult/Youth Formation (Spanish)
7 p.m. - Lenten Mission - Church
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
February 18, 19
Sunday Offering ............................................. $16,915.05
Less Charity 10% ........................................... $1,691.50
Parish Offering ............................................ $15,223.55
St. Monica parishioners are asked to contribute 8% of their
weekly income to the parish. To give electronically visit
www.stmonica-edmond.org and select “FaithDirect” online
giving.
February 26, 2017
PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
St. Monica M&M’s
(Over 50 Group)
Meet Wednesday, March 1
11:30 a.m. - Parish Hall
Bart Frank will be guest speaker
Bring your ideas for activities,
Meetings and trips
Baptismal Class
A Baptismal Class will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6
p.m. in the St. Michael Room. Dinner will be served,
followed by the program, Reborn. For more
information and to register, contact Carrie Harkey at
359-2700.
Discovering God Together:
Catholic Family Festival
Join Archbishop Paul Coakley and Catholic families
from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City on Saturday,
April 22, at St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, OK
for a day of faith and fun.
Adult topics include: Discovering God Together: 5
Habits of Effective, Faithful Families and Feeding Their
Souls: The Care and Feeding of Your Kids’ Faith.
Special guests will be Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak of
More2Life Radio and speaker/musician Cooper Ray.
To register go to www.archokc.org and download
the form or pick up a form in the Narthex. For more
information call 709-2721.
Urgent Need for Adorers
Adorers are needed for the following days/times:
Saturday - 4 p.m.; Tuesday - 5 p.m.
The above hours currently have no adorers scheduled
and there are other hours needing second adorers.
Please contact Rhonda Wilkinson at
[email protected] or 210-8073.
ADORATION HOURS OPEN
Adoration is the willing submission of self
to the Lord, an expression of love and
appreciation for all He is and all He has
done for us. Please consider whether you
might find time to spend one hour a week
with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel. For questions or to sign up, please
contact Rhonda Wilkinson at 210-8073 or
[email protected].
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upcoming Dates
Confirmation
Thursday, May 4 - 7 p.m.
First Communion
Saturday, May 13 - 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 14 (Spanish) - 1 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
Monday-Friday, June 12-16
Totus Tuus
Sunday-Friday, July 9-14
Online Giving through Faith Direct
St. Monica parishioners are encouraged to sign up
with Faith Direct online and make church donations
online, as well as other
special donations.
Visit www.stmonicaedmond.org and select
“Faith Direct.” Or visit
www.faithdirect.net and
use church code OK815.
The 21st Annual Catholic Men’s Conference, In the
Father’s Footsteps, will be held Saturday, April 1, at the
Embassy Suites Conference Center in Norman, OK. For
more information contact Ray Haefele, Conference
Director, at 501-1165 or [email protected]. Also visit
www.catholicmen.net.
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@StMonicaEdmond
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PREPARING FOR LENT
Lenten Regulations
Church law considers every Friday and the season of
Lent as penitential time. The practice of penance is a part
of our faith and Christian life.
When we do penance, we imitate Jesus who Himself
recommended it as necessary to His followers and gave
them the example of His prayer and fasting.
The Lenten obligation, as determined for Catholics in
the United States by our bishops, requires that fasting be
observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The law of
abstinence from meat is to be observed on Ash
Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Who must fast?
All Catholics who are between the ages of 18 and 59.
The obligation ceases when one begins his/her 60th year.
Who must abstain?
All Catholics who are 14 years and older.
What does fasting mean?
The observance of fasting means that those obliged may
take only one full meal on the day of fast. Two lighter
meals (not equal to another full meal) are permitted if
necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs.
Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
What does abstinence mean?
The law of abstinence forbids the eating of meat.
Voluntary abstinence refers to refraining from lawful
pleasures in a spirit of penance.
Can anyone be dispensed or excused from fast and/or
abstinence?
Individuals with just cause may be dispensed by a priest
Upcoming Travel Opportunities
A group day tour exploring Oklahoma’s history will be
held Wednesday, April 19. A guided tour of the MabeeGerrer museum, Noon prayer, tour and lunch with the
Monks of St. Gregory’s Abbey and tour of Sacred Heart
Mission. The day ends with a wine tasting at a Norman
winery. $68 is due by March 15. Contact Melani Roewe at
642-8139.
A group trip to see The Great Passion Play - America’s
#1 Outdoor Drama in Eureka Springs will be Aug. 7-9,
which also includes Bible Museum, Sacred Arts Museum,
Holy Land tour: special in-depth presentation on the
Jewish Tabernacle; the magnificent Christ of the Ozarks
statue: Dale Chihuly Garden Glass Sculptures tour; Crystal
Bridge Architectural Tour; Thorncrown Chapel; St.
Elizabeth Catholic Church, with opportunity to attend
Mass and Adoration. Two nights lodging, five meals, private
welcome reception, transportation and more. $469 per
person. $100 deposit is due by April 15. For more
information contact Melani Roewe at 642-8139.
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or if it would injure one’s health or deprive an individual of
the necessary strength for daily work. Those who are ill or
have a similar serious reason are excused from the
observance of fast and abstinence.
Catholics are reminded that they should not lightly
excuse themselves from this obligation. If they do so, they
then need to compensate with prayer and other voluntary
penance.
Lenten Dinners - Served by the Knights of Columbus,
on Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Stations of the Cross - Attend the ancient prayer of
the Church called the Way of the Cross or Stations of the
Cross. We will gather on the Fridays of Lent at 7 p.m. in
the Church to make the Way of the Cross. Prayers usually
last approximately 30 minutes.
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
(ACCW) will host a Women of Faith - Women of Action
lenten retreat on Saturday, March 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the
Catholic Pastoral Center. Guest speaker is Maria Morena
Johnson. Cost is $30. For more information contact Mary
Schmitt at 650-9674.
Mowing Volunteers Needed
St. Monica’s mowing season starts in March and
volunteers are needed for approximately 2-3 hours, one
Saturday morning per month. Please contact Sheryl Lacy at
471-4255.
Praying for …
Sick and Suffering: Jodi Cubbedge, Alex Boyd, Laura
Ferguson, Michael Ferguson, Stephen Kuper, Christine
Roy, Jim Coody, Scott Greer, Clay Zapata, Doris
Coleman, Audrey Werp, Craig May, Heidi Reeder, Brenda
Douglas, Gene Swick, Fr. Joseph Arledge, Nick Tant,
Maggie Phillips, Monica Mahon, Travis Beck, Lori Johnson,
Leroy Matlock, Maria del Carmen Gonzalez, Georgie
Wizda, Tom Scherm, Ann Calvo, Philip Gimino, Louie
Baker, Carl Coody, Keaton Barron, John Harrelson,
Christy Farley, Chris Zehrung, Lori Payne, Adrian Purvis,
Karston McCall, Gerald & Margie Gentry, Sarah Green,
DeeDee Grammer, David King, Harry Oshman, Richard
Altdoerffer, Ralph Setter, Ethan Jagosh, Mary Holland, Bill
Miller, Dana Parsons, Gerry Pangan, Melissa Medina, Kimali
Howard, Derrick Miracle, Linda Krist, Bobbie Filippo, Lisa
McLaughlin, Doug & Marla Robinson.
St. Monica Postulant & Seminarians: Karalyn Finnell,
Kelly Edwards, Austin Harkey, Jerome Krug, Chad
Thurman.
Military Overseas: Miles Compton, Daniel Broda, Jacob
Seibold, Jeremy Easley.
February 26, 2017
YOUTH & FAMILY - GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP
Save the Date - Lenten Mission - March 6, 7
St. Monica’s Parish Lenten Mission will be
held Monday and Tuesday, March 6 and 7, at
7 p.m. in the Church.
Fr. Declan Gibson, of the Missionaries of
the Most Holy Eucharist, will deliver an
inspiring presentation on the True Presence
Fr. Declan
of Christ in the Eucharist. This offering is
Gibson
sure to provide a powerful start to your
lenten journey. Immediately following the
presentation, personal benedictions and confessions will be
What is Adoration?
How should we pray during Eucharistic adoration?
There are many ways to pray. We may meditate silently by
gazing on the sacred host. We may silently speak to Jesus
from our mind and heart. We may also rely on devotions
and prayers from Catholic tradition, such as the reading of
Scripture, recitation of the rosary, or the litanies. When
two or more are gathered before the Sacrament, they may
pray or sing hymns together.
What is the best way to promote Eucharistic
adoration?
The best way to promote Eucharistic adoration is by doing
it! Make frequent visits to Jesus at the tabernacle. Invite
your spouse, your children, your neighbors, and coworkers to join you. As the Catechism of the Catholic
Church reminds us, “Because Christ himself is present in
Oklahoma Catholic Women's Conference 2017
Oklahoma Catholic women are invited to hear from an
expert on Joan of Arc, meet an EWTN TV and radio host
and learn from a mother of 10 children at the Oklahoma
Catholic Women's Conference on Saturday, March 25 at
the at the Reed Center in Midwest City.
Four general sessions featuring the nationally known
speakers have been scheduled,
and vendors will be in attendance
selling books, clothing and
religious items.
The registration fee is $40
through March 1 and includes lunch. After March 1, the
registration fee is $55 and after March 17, the registration
is $65, and will be accepted as space permits. Registrations
may be submitted on the conference website
(www.OCWConference.com) using PayPal or by mail,
using the form on the website. Special room rates are
available at the Sheraton Hotel which is part of the
conference center, by calling 405-455-1800.
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
offered.
Parents, please note that this
event is not suited for children
younger than 16 years of age.
The nursery will not be
available so parents are encouraged to make other
childcare arrangements in order to participate in this
spiritually rewarding experience.
For more information contact Carrie Harkey at 3592700.
the sacrament of the altar, He is to be honored with the
worship of adoration. “To visit the Blessed Sacrament is…
a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of
adoration toward Christ our Lord”(CCC 1418).
Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd
Mara Lemcke has been
offering "Catechesis of
the Good Shepherd" to
the First Communicants.
They have enjoyed the
hands-on format of
learning about
Jesus in the Holy
Eucharist. Thank
you to Mrs. Mara
Lemcke for sharing
your time and
talent with our
students.
Thank
You
The 9th/10th grade girls
updated some of the
classroom bulletin boards
recently and also created
interesting displays to invite
people into the season of
Lent. Be sure to check out the
one leading into the hall and
watch for developments as
the season changes.
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March 1
7 a.m. - Servicio de Oración y
Distribución de Ceniza
12:15 p.m. - La Santa Misa y
Distribución de Ceniza.
7 p.m. - La Santa Misa y
Distribución de Ceniza
MINISTERIO HISPANO HISPANIC MINISTRY
¿Qué es la Adoración?
¿Cómo debemos de orar durante la adoración
Eucarística?
Existen muchas maneras de orar. Podemos meditar en
silencio contemplando la hostia sagrada. Podemos hablar
con Jesús en silencio desde el fondo de nuestro corazón y
mente. También podemos usar las devociones y oraciones
tradicionales Católicas, como, leer las Escrituras, recitar el
rosario, o las letanías. Cuando dos o más están juntos ante
el Sacramento, pueden orar juntos, o cantar himnos y
alabanzas juntos.
¿Cuál es la mejor manera de promover la adoración
Eucarística?
¡La mejor manera de promover la adoración Eucarística es
haciéndolo realidad!! Haga visitas frecuentes a Jesús en el
tabernáculo. Invite a su esposo/a, a sus hijos/as, a sus
vecinos, a sus compañeros de trabajo a que la acompañen
a visitar a Jesús. Tal como nos recuerda el Catecismo de la
Iglesia Católica, “Puesto que Cristo mismo está presente
en el Sacramento del Altar, es preciso honrarlo con culto
de adoración. ‘La visita al Santísimo Sacramento es una
prueba de gratitud, un signo de amor y un deber de
adoración hacia Cristo, nuestro Señor’”. (CIC 1418).
Conferencia de Hombres Catolicos - IN THE
FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS (En los pasos del Padre)
La Conferencia anual para hombres Catolicos sera el dia
Sabado 1 de abril de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. en Norman Ok,
esta conferencia es en Ingles, sin embargo es altamente
recomendable, es una gran experiencia que no te puedes
perder. Para mayor informacion favor de comunicarse con
David Hernandez al número 359-2700.
Formación para Adultos: Los invitamos a tomar los cursos
que son impartidos todos los lunes de 5:30 a 7 p.m. en el
salón de la Parroquia. Estos cursos nos ayudan a profundizar
más en nuestra fe católica, a visualizar como católicos, de
dónde venimos, en donde estamos y hacia donde debemos ir.
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Para mayor información favor de comunicarse a la oficina con
David Hernández.
Confesión y Misa en español: ( El martes 7 de Marzo
no habrá misa en español debido a la Misión de la
Parroquia) Todos los martes nuestra iglesia de St. Mónica
ofrece una hora de Confesiones y Misa en español.
Confesiones: 6:30p.m. Misa: 7:30 p.m.
Familias Para Cristo: El grupo de Familias para Cristo se
reúne en el salón de la Parroquia los días viernes a las 7 p.m.
ADORACIÓN PERPETUA - Aún estamos requiriendo
adoradores para cubrir el calendario de adoración, si está
interesado por favor comuníquese a la oficina parroquial 3592700 o directamente con la encargada de este ministerio la
Sr. Rhonda Wilkinson 405-210-8073,
[email protected].
Clase pre-bautismal: la clase pre-bautismal se llevara a
cabo el martes 28 de Febrero a las 6 p.m. en el Salón San
Agustín, comenzaremos con la cena seguida de la clase para
mayor información y registro favor de comunicarse a la
oficina de la parroquia (405)359-2700.
Retiro Familiar
"La Familia, Modelo de la Iglesia Doméstica", Los invitamos a
vivir este retiro familiar el próximo sabado 11 de marzo de
8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m aqui en la Parroquia de St. Mónica, no te
pierdas la oportunidad de reencontrarse como pareja y
familia con nuestro Señor.(Este retiro será impartido por el
Ft. John Mejia) Por favor comunicate al número 359-2700 con
David Hernandez para registrarte y reservar tu lugar.
Talleres de oración y vida: Este taller comenzó el pasado
9 de Febrero, sin embargo aún estas a tiempo de tomarlo, las
sesiones se imparten en el salón San Agustín los días jueves a
las 7 p.m. Estos servicios son parte de nuestra fe católica y
fundados por el padre Ignacio Larrañaga (Sacerdote
Capuchino). Si estas interesado favor de llamar a la oficina
con David Hernandez para mayor información.
February 26, 2017