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Pastor: Reverend Mark S. Bozoda
St. Mary of Perpetual Help
1587 Hwy AM
Villa Ridge, MO.63089
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St. James
1107 Summit Dr. - Catawissa, MO 63015
Rectory Phone (636) 271-6038,
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St. Mary's
Mass/Confession Times
Confessions:
4:15 - 4:45pm
2nd, 4th Saturdays of the Month.
Saturday Mass: 5:00pm -
2nd, 4th Saturdays of the Month.
Sunday Mass: 8:00am
Wednesday & Friday Mass: 8:00am
St.
James Mass/Confession Times
Confessions: Saturday 4:15 - 4:45pm - 1st, 3rd &
5th Saturdays of the Month.
Saturday Mass: 5:00pm - 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays of the Month.
Sunday Mass: 10:00am
Tuesday & Thursday Mass: 8:00am
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Fr. Mark's Weekly Homilies |
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May 30, 2010 - The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
My Dear People,
Of all the theological mysteries, the Most
Holy Trinity is both the simplest and complex. How can it be both?
Because our intellect has been damaged by original sin, we only
operate with one of the eight cylinders God intended for us to
function on in our brain. Imagine your V-8 engine running on one
cylinder, on a good day. You wouldn't travel very far. How frustrating
that would be. And so it is with our broken down intellect, and wrap
the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead around it. POP.... There goes
the one cylinder. It doesn't make the Truth any less real. We just
fail to comprehend it. This is why we have to be so pure and refined
to enter into the Kingdom of God. Only the simplest and merest of
God's kids can do so. That is what makes it so simple. Be simple. Be
undivided. Be real in God's eyes. He can and will fix anything
"broken" in us. Pray for the Most Holy Trinity to reign over
you and your loved ones.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we look truthfully at the ways we share our time, talent, and
treasure, and with grace of the Holy Spirit, strive to be better
stewards.
May 23, 2010 - Pentecost Sunday
My Dear People,
Following the great feast of Easter,
Pentecost is second in importance to the growth of the Church. Jesus
promised his Apostles that He would send them the Paraclete. The Holy
Ghost would teach them all things necessary for the birthing of the
Church at its earliest beginnings. We see the dramatic effect of this
grace when Peter stands up to proclaim the Good News about Jesus
Christ. Leaving the closed doors of the upper room where the Apostles
were huddled together for "fear" of the Jews, our first Pope
now boldly proclaims Jesus Christ. There were devout men and women of
every race who understood Peter's preaching, and came to believe in
the Holy Name of Jesus. The same Holy Spirit that poured out over St.
Peter, came to rest upon them. We have been given that same Spirit at
Baptism and Confirmation. Do you use these gifts regularly? Are you
exercising these gifts for the glory of God? Do you know what gifts
you have been given? If you are unsure, ask the Holy Ghost to come
into your heart and mind in a new way this Pentecost. Ask Him to teach
you all things necessary to return safely home to Heaven. If you ask,
you shall receive.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us on our stewardship journey.
May 16, 2010 - 7th Sunday of Easter
Ascension of the Lord
My Dear People,
The Ascension of Our Lord marked the
beginning of the Church in transition. The Apostles, led by St. Peter,
were given the charge to care for the needs of the community of
believers. On Pentecost, all of the gifts necessary for its
administration, were given to the Apostles. When the church began to
grow, it's needs followed. The glory of Jesus' Ascension permeated
this growth process. We still benefit form this charism today. The
royal glory of the Ascension fills our minds and hearts every time we
ask for it. We are a royal priesthood; a people set apart. What a
privilege it is to bear the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray to
remain holy. Pray to remain in God's glory. Pray to stay in His Peace.
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we learn to put God first in our lives, realizing that we are called
to be His hands and feet here on earth.
May 8, 2010 - 6th Sunday of Easter
My Dear People,
Pentecost is the "birthday" of
the Church. Mary and the Twelve were huddled in prayer awaiting His
Consolation. In the midst of their fear and trembling, He appears to
them as "tongues of fire" which came to rest upon each of
them. How blest we are to have the Holy Spirit come to dwell in us.
How privileged we are to receive Him at Baptism and Confirmation. How
challenged are we to share His Light among the nations. Our present
world is immersed in such intense darkness. It longs for the light of
"hope". The Holy Spirit leads us into the way of eternal
hope. This is the hope that gave birth to a first century Church also
plunged into darkness. Be Christ's light to one another. As Pope John
Paul ll announced upon his being made pope in the late seventies,
"Be not afraid..." Permit the Holy Spirit to strengthen your
weaknesses and lift up your spirit. He will teach you all things that
lead to Jesus and the Father. Pray fervently this week to ready to
receive the new fire of the Holy Spirit in the weeks ahead. Maranatha...
Come Lord Jesus Come!
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we long to be filled with the new fire of the Most Holy Spirit.
May 2, 2010 - 5th Sunday of Easter
My Dear People,
John saw a new Heaven and a new Earth... a
future time when all who dwell upon the planet will be at peace.
Jerusalem, both earthly and heavenly will co-exist together as one.
Our Lord uses the image of groom waiting eagerly to receive his
beautiful bride. God will dwell intimately with us in a brand new way.
Every tear will be wiped away. Sorrow and suffering will be
transformed into joy. The veil will be lifted that separates us from
seeing the things from Heaven. The old order, caused by the sin of
Adam and Eve, will give way to the new order of the resurrected Adam
(Jesus), and the assumed Eve (Mary). What great joy we have in store
for us. "Maranatha", come Lord Jesus. We long to see the
coming of the Lord!
Entrusting
you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May
we show our love for one another by giving as Jesus wants us to give.
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