Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time 19 June 2016

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But who do you say that I am?

P a s t o r a l L e t t e r C a r t a P a s t o r a l

D a t e ( C o l o r o f b o x e s / b o r d e r s t o m a t c h c o v e r )1 9 J u n e 2 0 1 6Friends, I’m trying to come up with some profound memory from a Father’s Day past. Most of the memories that come to mind, however, just revolve around golf. There was the time my Dad and I staked out seats on the 18th Green at Winged Foot during 2006 US Open, only to watch Phil Mickelson lose the lead on the final hole of the final day (a tragic day for lefty golfers like me!). Or there was the time my friend’s 75-year-old Grandfather beat me by about 15 shots, all the while making sure to remind us how much better he was, and how much younger I was. But as I’ve sat here racking my brain for something profound my father may have said, some life lesson about being a man or a father, I remember, quite fondly,

that my dad wasn’t that sort of person. He was never the center of attention unless he was laughing—his was a ridiculous laugh. He was never one to make speeches or teach deep wisdom. He lived to teach by example: he showed mercy, he worked diligently, he loved his family absolutely. Thus, it wasn’t until Father’s Day 2009, three short months after he passed away, that I finally began to realize what Father’s Day and what fatherhood is all about—presence. His absence angered me. I just wanted to watch golf with him, to watch Phil Mickelson lose the lead…again! But he was not there. He had left me. When I revisit this moment, I think about Jesus, hanging on his cross, crying out to His Father, “My God, my God, why have you

abandoned me?” and take some solace in the fact that He too missed his Father—that he was angered by His Father’s absence. Even more, I strive to be like Christ who, instead of lashing out, channeled his raw emotion into still more love for us all. So on this day, which I hope is a carefree day of golf and cookouts, I offer my prayers especially for those who, for whatever reason, live without a father. I hope you know that God is with you always. I hope you love and serve with all your heart, despite the obstacles. And for those men, biological and spiritual fathers alike, thank you for all you do. Please, continue to bless us with your presence.

Javier

Queridos, Trato de recordar unas memorias muy profundas de mis celebraciones del Día de los Padres. La realidad, me doy cuenta, es que ¡la mayoría de estas memorias son memorias de golf. Una vez mi padre y yo nos sentamos en el huello 18 durante el US Open de 2006 para ver a Phil Mickelson cuando ganara. Desafortunadamente, el perdió el torneo en aquel mismo huello 18. O, otra vez el abuelo de mejor amigo, con su setenta y pico años, me venció por 15 golpes. ¡Él siempre me recuerda de ese día! Pero lo más que trato de recordar algo profundo, alguna lección que quizás mi padre me enseñó sobre hacerse hombre o siendo un buen padre, yo recuerdo que ́ l no se comportaba así. No

quería ser el centro de mundo. Él nunca hacía los discursos sobre la naturaleza del mundo ni enseñaba la sabiduría de todos tiempos. Él prefería enseñar por su ejemplo: siempre mostraba la misericordia, siempre trabajaba con diligencia, amaba a su familia absolutamente. Por eso, no fue hasta el Día de Padres de 2009, tres meses después de su muerto, que finalmente me di cuenta del mejor virtud de su paternidad—su presencia. Su ausencia me enojó. Solamente quiso mirar al golf con él, mirar otra vez a Phil Mickelson cuando perdió el torneo. Pero mi padre no estuvo. Se me ha ido. Cuando pienso en este momento ahora, yo pienso en Jesús allá en la cruz, gritando a su Padre, “Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?” y yo

recibo la consolación. También le echó a menos a su Padre. También el compartió mi enojo y mi furia. Pero, con esta emoción dura y feroz, él siguió amándonos y sirviéndonos. Espero que yo puedo imitar este acto inmenso de esperanza y confianza. Pues, yo les espero un día tan alegre a todos los padres, pero en una manera especial ofrezco mis oraciones para todos los que viven sin padre. Espero que sepan que Dios está con ustedes siempre. Espero que les amen y les sirvan con todo su corazón, a pesar de las dificultades de la vida. En fin, yo rezo por todos los padres, biológicos y espirituales. Gracias por todo. Por favor, sigan bendiciéndonos con su presencia.

Javier

Rezando por Orlando Praying for Orlando

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We pray this weekend for those killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.

We pray for the family and friends who grieve the sudden loss of a loved one.

We pray for those keeping vigil over the wounded in hospitals.

We pray for all those targeted for hate, especially for those in the LGBT Community.

We pray for first responders who risk their own lives to protect and serve. We pray for peace, healing, and justice.

Amen.

“Neither Violence or death wil l have the last word before God.” - Pope Francis

The Archdiocese of Boston offers and encourages prayers on behalf of those who were killed in the attack, those who were injured, and all their families and friends.  At this time our prayers are also with Bishop Noonan and the Diocese of Orlando, with the wider community of Orlando, and for our country, once again confronted by the face of hatred - Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Archdiocese of Boston

Statements from Notable Catholics on the Orlando Attacks

But I do know that despair is a victory for hate. Hate wants us to be too weak to change anything. Now these people in Orlando were apparently targeted for who they love. And there have been outpourings of love throughout the country and around the world. Love in response to hate. Love does not despair. Love makes you strong. Love gives us the courage to act. Love gives up hope that change is possible. Love allows us to change the script…So love your country, love your family, love the families and the victims and the people of Orlando…But let’s remember love is a verb. And to love means to do something.” - Stephen Colbert

“This is a moment to end this ‘us’ and ‘them.’ For there is no ‘them’ in the church, because for Jesus there was no ‘them.’ He consistently reaches out to those on the margins, bringing all people in. Those who are invisible to the community are seen by Jesus. By seeing them, by welcoming them, by loving them, he makes the ‘them’ an ‘us’…Catholics are invited to make every person feel valuable and visible, especially at times of loss. Jesus asks us to do this. The church needs to stand in solidarity with all of ‘us’ in Orlando.” — Rev. James Martin, SJ

For you here today and throughout the whole lesbian and gay community, who are particularly touched by the heinous crimes committed in Orlando, motivated by hate, driven perhaps by mental instability and certainly empowered by a culture of violence, know this: the Archdiocese of Chicago stands with you. I stand with you. - Archbishop Blaise Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago

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Prayer and Conversation A morning of prayer and peace for those whose lives have been affected by violence.

Saturday, May 14 9:00am - 12:00 pm St. Peter Church 75 Flaherty Way, South Boston

W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g L o q u e p a s a

Talking Mercy with Father Souza

June 23 St. Peter’s, South Boston

7:00 pm

In April, Cardinal Seán wrote a beautiful document, “God’s Mercy Runs to Meet Us”. In addition to reflecting on the merciful life of Jesus, he offers practical ideas for parishes to do together, that we might all become more merciful communities. Come join us as we discuss this letter and brainstorm how we can be more like Christ in South Boston. You can find the letter at: http.www.cardinalseansblog.org/yearofmercy/

Father Joe White’s 25th Anniversary

June 25 St. Joseph’s, West End

4:00 pm

Join us for Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in the West End to celebrate Fr. Joe White, former pastor of St. Vincent Parish, on the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. There is an open-house reception following. As there is limited curbside parking, there is validated parking in the nearby Whole Foods Lot at 125 Cambridge Street.

Confession Schedule

Sundays Our Lady of Good Voyage

6:30 pm

Wednesdays Our Lady of Good Voyage

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Fridays St. Peter Church

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

La Misericordia de Dios en South Boston

23 de junio Iglesia San Pedro

7:00 pm

En Abril, Cardenal Seán nos escribió, “La Misericordia de Dios corre a nuestro encuentro.” Él habla de la vida misericordiosa de Jesús y nos ofrece ideas prácticas para hacernos una comunidad con la ternura de Dios. Esperamos que nos acompañen durante esta noche de rezar, pensar, y conversar. Vamos a conversar en español, tal como en inglés. Pueden leer la carta a: http.www.cardinalseansblog.org/yearofmercy/

Aniversario Sacerdotal de Padre Joe White

25 de junio St. Joseph’s, West End

4:00pm

Celebra con nuestra comunidad y con Padre Joe su aniversario 25 de sacerdocio. Padre Joe, por muchos años, fue el párroco de San Vicente en South Boston. Después de misa hay una recepción abierta. Por no hay mucho estacionamiento en la iglesia, hay estacionamiento de validación en el Whole Foods (125 Cambridge Street).

Horario de las Confesiones

Los domingos Our Lady of Good Voyage

6:30 pm

Los miércoles Our Lady of Good Voyage

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Los viernes Iglesia San Pedro

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

I n t e n t i o n s / I n t e n c i o n e s P r a y e r / O r a c i o n

2 0 1 6 m . , b i r z e l i s 1 9 d .Recipientes de Confirmación

Recipients of Confirmation Santa Mónica - 8 de mayo

Julio César Lara Pérez Aldry Rodríguez

Luis Colón Kaymari Tejeda Melany Cardona

Laura Mejía Luisa Benznabel

Jasmine Arias Yuterssy Ramírez Paulina Mantes

Yacqueliene Martínez Judelsy González Yasmín E. Báez

Cinthia Arías Selandia Mejía

Mariaceleste Lara

First Communicants Recipientes de

Primera Comunión St. Peter - 1 May

Breanna Rose Bayliss Ava Bothwell

Mairin Patricia Condon Damien Paul Connolly Jr.

Michael Curry Christian Devlin Andrew Errico

Anthony Frallicciardi Thomas Gillis Ella Leeman

Cameron David Mandoza Gianna Marotta Kevin McBride

Melena McGahan Dennis Moynihan Jr.

Gavin O’Brien Cara Pierce

Colin Rogers Alan Rouse

Jordan Spencer IITomas Grygalis

Simonas Juknelis Tomas Petronis

Monika "ermuk#nis

Weekend Mass Intentions Intenciones de misa

5:00pm - Frank Averka, Sr. 9:30am - John & Larry Tobin 10:00am - Jonas Starinskas

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Weekday Mass Misas de día

Monday - Asta AleksonyteTuesday - Claire CahillWednesday - Danute Venckute and Stasys VenckusThursday - Kleponis Family Friday - Brone & Antunas Monkevicius

Oh, Se!or, hazme un instrumento de Tu Paz. Donde hay odio, que lleve yo el Amor.

Donde haya ofensa, que lleve yo el Perdón. Donde haya discordia, que lleve yo la Unión.

Donde haya duda, que lleve yo la Fe. Donde haya error, que lleve yo la Verdad.

Donde haya desesperación, que lleve yo la Alegría. Donde haya tinieblas, que lleve yo la Luz.

Oh, Maestro, haced que yo no busque tanto ser consolado, sino consolar;

ser comprendido, sino comprender; ser amado, como amar.

Porque es: dando, que se recibe; perdonando, que se es perdonado; muriendo, que se

resucita a la Vida Eterna.

Amén.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy.

O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;

to be loved as to love;

For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.

Amen.

¡ C r i st o h a r e s u c i ta d o ! Kr i s t u s Pr i s i k ė l ė ! Ch r i s t i s R i s en ! A l le l u i a !

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