1. JUNE
CHILD AWARENESS MONTH
“Enabling the Success of our
children- taking responsibility for
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
READERS - ELEVENTH SUNDAY year B: Norma Maynard & Celestine
Emanus; Sacred Heart Confraternity & Arthusa Simei; Trisanne Frederick &
Vitus Frederick.
St. Joseph the Worker
a more child friendly society.” • COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION: will be taken up on Sunday, June 17. Confes ions Every S
s : aturday 9.00 - 10.00 am; 6.00 - 6.45 pm.; & By appointment.
Please be generous.
Behold, children are a heritage Gros Is Grande Riviere, & M onchy
let,
from the Lord, the fruit of the • HOSPITAL VISITATION: next Sunday, 17 June from 2:30 p.m.
womb a reward. • FREEDOM VOICES IN CONCERT: repeat performance of “Salvation: God’s
Psalm 127:3
Redeeming Love” on Saturday, June 16 at the Castries Comprehensive School
from 8:00 p.m.
A.E.C.Y.A. PRAYER Tenth Sunday in
HAPPY ARE THEY WHO FULFILL GOD’S WILL Ordinary Time Year B
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS Father of mercy and love, We, the youth of the
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Caribbean, Give thanks and praise to you for the gift Christian, a new man, is someone who maintains a healthy balance
of life. We declare our commitment always to defend between dependence on God and human freedom. Dependence on God In Mary, we see the
The first feast of the Sacred Heart was cele- fullness of redemption.
brated on August 31, 1670, in Rennes, France, and protect the sacredness of human life. Teach us to is not slavery, because God wants us free, and only if we are free can we
celebrate the gift of life each day. Grant us the grace live dependence as God desires. Human freedom is not licentiousness, Today we celebrate
through the efforts of Fr. Jean Eudes
(1602-1680). From Rennes, the devotion to be faithful stewards of the gifts we have received because it is the freedom to be fully human, not to lower their humanity with her, who did the
spread, but it took the visions of St. Margaret and to follow Christ as true disciples of life. will of God throughout
or to aspire to a superior condition like God´s. Man: Be a man!
Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) for the devotion Father, may your Word be a lamp for our steps and a Christian: Be a Christian! God is her life and who was
to become universal. light for our paths. Pour out your Spirit upon us that not a rival or enemy of man, but ONE MINUTE MEDITATION the first whom God
we may witness to the truth, be steadfast in our com- his father and Dependence on A FIRM FOUNDATION raised with Jesus and
In all of these visions, in which Jesus appeared to St. Margaret mitment to Christ, respect the dignity of each person God is dependence on a loving Take some time to relax and be still. Pay attention to put by His side.
Mary, the Sacred Heart of Jesus played a central role. The and work for reconciliation in all our relationships. father who wants the best for his your breathing. Be aware of the presence of God in
"great apparition," which took place on June 16, 1675, during
children. A free man is not God’s the depth of your being. STANDARD M ASS
the octave of the Feast of Corpus Christi, is the source of the Father, give us strength when we are weak, hope when
enemy, because it is God who has TIM ES
modern Feast of the Sacred Heart. In that vision, Christ asked we despair, joy when we are sad courage when we are
St. Margaret Mary to request that the Feast of the Sacred Heart afraid, and be a light for us when we lose our way. given him the gift of freedom so Isaiah 28:16
be celebrated on the Friday after the octave (or eighth day) of that he might make correct and Therefore, Thus says the Lord God: See I am laying M onday - Friday:
the Feast of Corpus Christi, in reparation for the ingratitude of Draw us closer to you and to Jesus your Son. Then, just use of it. Man is free when he a stone in Zion, a stone that has been tested, a
5:45 a.m. Prayers
men for the sacrifice that Christ had made for them. The Sacred united in faith, hope and love under the care of Mary is freed from every interior or precious cornerstone as a sure foundation; who puts 6:00 a.m. M ass
Heart of Jesus represents not simply His physical heart but His our Mother may we ponder your word deep in our external conditioning that
hearts and spread the Gospel by the witness and exam- its faith in it shall not be shaken. Wednesday:
love for all mankind. prevents him from exercising his
ple of our lives. Amen. 6:00 p.m. M ass
free will in perfect accord with Jesus is our cornerstone, a foundation that leads to our
THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PRAYER DURINGTHE HURRICANE SEASON what God wants. This kind of salvation. Those who believe and live their lives on [[
man is the truly new man, one and around this cornerstone will stand firm through Saturday:
The Immaculate Heart of Mary (formerly O Lord our God and Father, who gives rain and sunshine to
who follows in the footsteps of the trials of life. 6:30 a.m. M ass
known as The Sacred Heart of Mary) is a devo- your children, we ask you, in this rainy season to uphold 7:00 p.m. M ass
us and provide for our needs. Christ, who came not to do his
tional name used to refer to the interior life of the will, but that of his Father in REALITY CHECK POINTS:
You try our patience and test our faith and reliance on you;
Blessed Virgin Mary, her joys and sorrows, her forgive our sin of ingratitude. So often have we forgotten to heaven. The new man, truly free, ⇒ What does it mean to build my life on Jesus? Sunday:
virtues and hidden perfections, and, above all, her thank you for your goodness and acts of mercy. is at the same time a happy man. ⇒ How does the cornerstone help me through life’s 7:30 a.m. M ass
virginal love for God, her maternal love for her Son, Jesus, and (G.I/ G.R)
Teach us to look up to you each day , appreciative of rain Blessed, happy, are those who trials?
her compassionate love for all people. The consideration of 10:00 a.m. M ass
Mary's interior life and the beauties of her soul, without any and sunshine as you, in your wisdom, through any kind of hear the Word of God and put it
weather do feed us all. into practice! Jesus, foundation of my life, help me to rest secure in (G.I. / M onchy)
thought of her physical heart, does not constitute the traditional
devotion; still less does it consist in the consideration of the Taken from www.sacerdos.org your embrace. With you at my side I can withstand
In your mercy, protect us against hurricanes and tropical
anything that life brings. Holiday:
Heart of Mary merely as a part of her virginal body. In 1855 storms. Pour out your blessings upon our nation and our 7:00 a.m. M ass
the Mass of the Most Pure Heart formally became a part of people, and make us grateful for weather we receive from
Catholic practice. The two elements are essential to the devo- your bountiful hand.
tion, just as, according to Roman Catholic theology, soul and Paris Pries Fr. S
h t: tephen Quinlan, Deacons Rev. Girard Glace, Rev. Wins
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2. MASS INTENTIONS Keep in your Prayers
Celebrating Our Catholic Faith
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GROS Mass Review
CLERGY / RELIGIOUS INTENTIONS Bianca Alicide
ISLET Marie Cenot 1. The ________________leads the procession to the sanctuary at the beginning of Mass.
TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR B Virgina Howell
Bernadette Eugene (a) Priest (b) Lector (c) Processional Cross
B’day: Rafel Louis Adeleine Chubb
Sat. DECEASED: 2. After the priest welcomes everyone to Mass, how do we respond to the priest’s greeting
Terilyn Matheson
June 9 (example: Peace be with you)?
Eaden Matheson-Louis Mary Agatha Ambrose
Leon J Innocent
Fr. Joseph Raj Cyril Eugene 3. We say the ___________________during Mass to help us to confess our sorrow for any wrongdoing.
Sun 10 Rev. Bertrand Clauzel MISSA PRO POPULO SUNDAY READINGS (a) Our Father (b) Penitential Rite (c) Act of Contrition
Sr. Mary Philip Weekes O’Carm
1st Reading 4. What does Kyrie Eleison mean?............................................................
IHO St. Anthony:
Genesis 3:9-15
Fay-Sascha, Sanny & Cecilia 5. What does Christe Eleison mean?..........................................................
10:00 a.m. 2nd Reading
George 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Deighton Kendal Prospere Gospel: 6. What do we say after “Glory to God in the highest”?
Mark 3:20-35 (a)“And peace to his people on earth.” (b) “Hosanna in the highest.” (c) “The Lord be with you.”
G. RIVIERE EUCHARISTIC SERVICE
MISSAL PAGES 7. Put the Liturgy of the Word in proper sequence.
MONCHY EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Old : 478 (Alleluia, Reading II, Responsorial Psalm, The Gospel, Reading I).
WEEKDAY MASSES New: 612
Newest: 226 8. Where do we cross ourselves three times when we prepare for the Gospel?.........................................
Fr. Andrew Sule
Mon. 9. What do you pray when you cross yourself three times?.......................................................................
Fr. Michel Francis WEEKDAY
June 11 Thanks: Perlin Verdant & Family
Rev. John Bonaparte READINGS
St. Barnabas 10. After the Gospel, we sit and the priest shares with us his thoughts. What is this called?.............................
Sr. Rufina Donat SJC
D’cd: Mr. & Mrs. St. Hill, MONDAY 11. What is the Profession of Faith?
Tues. Fr. Jason Biscette Members of the Joseph family 1 Kings 17:1-6 (a) When we say Glory to God.
June 12 Sr. Paula Andrew SJC Bertill Joseph & Ernest Lewis Matthew 5:1-12 (b) It is our affirmation of our Catholic beliefs.
Sr. Lourdes OSB Helena, Lionel, Peter & Leotine TUESDAY (c) We praise the Lord and ask for mercy.
Popo & Antoine Bretney 1 Kings 17:7-16 12. What is this prayer called? (a) Nicene Creed (b) Our Father (c) Glory to God
Matthew 5:13-16
Wed. IHO All Saints: Mary Camille
Fr. Benjamin Shima Ukpanya
June 13 Rev. Gabriel Geoffrey
Wed Ann: Gail & Davis Jahwair WEDNESDAY QUESTION OF THE WEEK - WHERE IS THE SPIRIT SENDING ME ?
St. Anthony IHO St. Anthony: 1 Kings 18:20-39
Sr. Clare Joseph SJC
of Padua Mr. & Mrs. Florius & family Matthew 5:17-19 "There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the
same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone."
Thurs. Fr. Ignatius Cetoute D’cd: Eddie Suffren THURSDAY
June 14 Sr. Rose Leon SJC Camille Moise 1 Kings 18:41-46 WISDOM: The comprehension of God and all things divine insofar as is humanly possible, allowing us to love as
Sr. Christine Henry SSM Mary Anna Hyacinthe & Regis Matthew 5:20-26 God loves.
Fri. FRIDAY UNDERSTANDING: Knowledge beyond the surface of things in order to grasp their spiritual significance.
Fr. Joseph Akande
June 15 SACRED HEART CONFRATERNITY Hosea 11:3-4.8-9 COUNSEL: Helps us to know what to do in specific situations so that we might act as God would act.
Fr. Athanase Joseph
The Sacred Thanks: Shanta King & family Ephesians 3:8-12.14-19 FORTITUDE: Like courage, helping us to draw nearer to God and do what is right in spite of fears and
Sr. Hazel Ann Alphonse SJC
Heart of B’day: Thelma Joseph Matthew 11:25-30 difficulties.
Jesus Sr. Frances Nosbisch OSF
SATURDAY KNOWLEDGE: The gift which enables us to discern what we ought and ought not to believe.
Sat. Fr. Kenneth Haakyav Isaiah 61:9-11 REVERENCE: Willingness to worship God and respond to his divine Presence in our lives.
June 16 Thanks: Alvina George & family Luke 2:41-51 FEAR OF THE LORD: Sometimes called "awe" - a healthy respect for the power and the majesty of God, who
Fr. William Howard
Immaculate B’day: Alisha Pretto 1 Kings 19:19-23
Sr. Mary Lee Cox OSF is not a source of fear, but our loving Father.
Heart of Anthony Robinson Matthew 5:33-37
Mary Sr. Margaret Mary Fontallio OP