Sunday, March 3, 2013 † Third Sunday of Lent

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THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, CONFESSOR, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

& PATRON OF THE INSTITUTE OF CHRST THE KING The Italian family of Aquino traced its ancestry back to the Lombard kings and was linked with several of the royal houses of

Europe. Landulph, father of Thomas Aquinas, held the titles of Count of Aquino and Lord of Loreto, Acerro, and Belcastro; he

was nephew of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and also connected to the family of King Louis IX of France, whose life pre-

cedes this; his wife, Theodora, Countess of Teano, was descended from the Norman barons who had conquered Sicily some

two centuries earlier. Thomas himself, at maturity, was a man of imposing stature, massive build, and fair complexion, and

appeared more of a Norseman than a south Italian. The place and date of his birth are not definitely known, but it is assumed

that he was born in 1226 at his father's castle of Roccasecca, whose craggy ruins are still visible on a mountain which rises

above the plain lying between Rome and Naples. He was the sixth son in the family. While Thomas was still a child, his little

sister, who slept in the same room with him and their nurse, was instantly killed one night by a bolt of lightning. This shocking

experience caused Thomas to be extremely nervous during thunderstorms all his life long, and while a storm raged he often

took refuge in a church. After his death, there arose a popular devotion to him as a protector from thunderstorms and sudden

death.

A few miles to the south of Roccasecca, on a high plateau, stands the most famous of Italian monasteries, Monte Cassino, the

abbot of which, at the time, was Thomas' uncle. When he was about nine years old the boy was sent to Cassino, in care of a

tutor, to be educated in the Benedictine school which adjoined the cloister. In later years, when Thomas had achieved renown,

the aged monks liked to recall the grave and studious child who had pored over their manuscripts, and who would ask them

questions that revealed his lively intelligence and his deeply religious bent. Thomas was popular too with his companions,

though he seldom took part in their games. He spent five happy years in the school at Cassino, returning home now and again

to see his parents.

On the advice of the abbot, when Thomas had reached the age of fourteen, he went to the University of Naples to

begin the seven years' undergraduate course prescribed in all European universities. He lived with his tutor, who

continued to supervise his life.

Under a famous teacher, Peter Martin, Thomas went through the Trivium, the three-year preliminary training in

logic, rhetoric, and grammar, which also included the study of Latin literature and Aristotle's logic. This

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40 DAYS FOR LIFE

WEDNESDAY FEB. 13 - SUNDAY MARCH 24

ST. JOSEPH ORATORY’S SHIFT

SATURDAYS, NOON - 2:00 P.M.

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-4829.

BE A PRAYER WARRIOR SAVE PRECIOUS BABIES & IMMORTAL

SOULS!

TRAINING NEW ALTAR SERVERS

New Thurifer practice

Sat. 3/16 10: 15-11 am

Candidates: Thomas DePauw, Jacob Mihalski, Tyler & Na-

than Reif,

New Acolyte practice

Sat. 3/16: 9:30-10:15 am

Candidates: Matthew Hansen, Johnny Kanzenbach, Adam Mi-

halski, Francis Neumann, Nicholas Reif, Michael Simia, Bart

Stillwell

New MC practice

Sat. 3/23: 9:30-11 am.

N. B. All practices are mandatory. An inevitable absence for a

serious reason needs to be discussed with Canon in advance.

The proper training is a number 1 priority! There could be

nothing more important than the Divine Liturgy.

FRIDAYS OF LENT

STATIONS & EXTRA CONFESSION TIME

ON FRIDAY DURING LENT, STARTING FEBRUARY 15 UNTIL

MARCH 22 THERE WILL BE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 6:00

PM FOLLOWED BY CONFESSIONS.

ON FRIDAY 3/8, 3/22 A SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE WILL BE

GIVEN AT 6:00 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE STATIONS OF THE

CROSS AND CONFESSIONS.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL BE RECITED ON SUNDAYS

DURING LENT AT 9:15 A.M. UNTIL SUNDAY, MARCH 18.

Continued from the front page:

was followed by four years of the Quadrivium, which comprised advanced work in

mathematics, music, geometry, and astronomy or astrology. In addition to these

subjects, there was also some study of physics under a celebrated scholar, Peter of

Ireland, and extensive reading in philosophy. It was then the custom for pupils to

recapitulate to the class a lecture they had just heard. Thomas' fellow students ob-

served that, when his turn came, the summary he gave was usually clearer and bet-

ter reasoned than the original discourse had been.

All this time Thomas was becoming more and more attracted to the youthful Do-

minican Order, with its stress on intellectual training. He attended its church and

became friendly with some of the friars. To the prior of the Benedictine house in

Naples Thomas confided his desire to become a Dominican. In view, however, of

the almost certain opposition of his family, the prior advised him to foster his voca-

tion, and wait for three years before taking any decisive step. The passage of time

only strengthened Thomas' determination and early in 1244, at the age of nineteen,

he was received as a novice and clothed in the habit of the Brothers Preachers.

TO BE CONTINUED Taken from "Lives of Saints", Published by John J. Crawley & Co., Inc.

THE SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART MORNING OF RECOLLECTION

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

COME TO HOLY MASS

ON THE FEAST OF ST. THOMAS

AQUINAS ON THURSDAY, MARCH

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GAIN PLENARY INDULGENCE

Saint Thomas Aquinas, prince of the

theologians and philosophers, is not

only the infallible guide of theologi-

cal studies in our seminary and else-

where. He is a great example of devo-

tion and humility and a sure guide to spiritual wholeness

and holiness of life.

We would like you to know that all the faithful,

assisting at Holy Mass that day in one of the Institute’s

churches or oratories, are able to gain a plenary indul-

gence under the ordinary conditions.

As a matter of fact, several years ago the Holy

See privileged the Institute’s members and faithful with a

plenary indulgence for the main patronal feasts, which

are: The Feast of Christ the King (last Sunday in Octo-

ber) and the Feasts of the Immaculate Conception (Dec.

8th), of Saint Francis de Sales (January 29), of St. Tho-

mas Aquinas (March 7) and of St. Benedict (March 21).

SPECIAL THANK YOU

TO THE LMA

I would like to publicly ex-

press

my appreciation for the

Latin Mass Association’s fi-

nancial help over the years.

I am greatly thankful for the

LMA members’ support of

our groups and social faith

activities here at the Oratory.

May the Good Lord richly

recompense all who have

been helping!

Canon Hellmann

LITURGICAL CALENDAR: MARCH 3 – MARCH 10, 2013

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Sun., Mar. 3

8:00 a.m. Low Mass

9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m. High Mass

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (1 Cl., P)

†Lolitta Pesl

by Leroy & MaryAnn

Weber

Daniel Simia

OPEN

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Daniel Simia

Intentions Monsignor the

Prior General of the

Institute of Christ the

King

M.C. Joey Kanzenbach

Thurifer: Francis Fameree

Acolytes: Peter Kanzenbach &

Thomas Depauw

Candlebearers: Nathan &

Nicholas Reif Navicular:

Francis Neumann Crucifer:

Tyler Reif

Mon., Mar. 4

8:45 a.m.

Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P) Commemoration for

the election of a Pope & of St. Casimir, Confes-

sor

Anna Marie

by Del & Lee Mayer

Tyler & Nathan Reif

Tue., Mar. 5

8:45 a.m.

Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)

Commemoration for the election of a Pope

Ethel Scheckler by A & A Alexandrina Cntr

Chris Danz

Bart Stillwell

Wed., Mar. 6

8:45 a.m.

Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)

Commemoration for the election of a Pope &

St. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs

Deceased & living rela-

tives

by Bill & Sue Vaneven-

hoven

Francis Fameree

OPEN

Thur., Mar 7

6:00 p.m. High Mass

*Plenary Indulgence*

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, CONFESSOR &

DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, PATRON OF

THE INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING (1

Cl., W) Commemoration for the election of a

Pope

Canon Hellmann by Roger & Eileen Princl

M.C.: Paul Jessel

Thurifer: Daniel Simia

Navicular: Johnny Kanzenbach

Acolytes: Jacob Mihalski &

Francis Fameree

Candlebearers:: Nicholas Reif

& Adam Mihalski Crucifer:

Tyler Reif

Fri., Mar. 8

8:45 a.m.

Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)

Commemoration for the election of a Pope

Isaiah Patterson by Jared & Elizabeth Saindon

Paul & Jerry Jessel

6:00 p.m.

SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE, STATIONS OF THE CROSS & CONFESSIONS Crucifer: Francis Neumann

Sat., Mar. 9

8:45 a.m.

First Saturday

Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)

Commemoration for the election of a Pope &

St. Frances of Rome, Widdow

Robert Zignego

Thomas Depauw

OPEN

Sun., Mar. 10

8:00 a.m. Mass w. organ mu-

sic

9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m. High Mass

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT,

CALLED LAETARE (1 Cl., Rose)

Deceased & living rela-

tive

by Andrew Rosek

David & Steve Kinjerski

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Gabriel Helfenberger

†Norman Resch

by Latin Mass Associa-

tion

MC. Willie Kanzenbach

Thurifer: Daniel Simia

Navicular: Francis Neumann

Acolytes: Gabriel Helfenberger

& Peter Cisler

Candle bearers: Nicholas Reif

& Johnny Kanzenbach

Crucifer: OPEN

Sunday, March 3, † Third Sunday of Lent

CATECHISM CLASSES TUESDAYS 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ON THE DIOCESAN GROUNDS (BY ST. JOSEPH’S)

1st Communion Catechism Class: Bona Hall, Cafete-

ria. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Elementary Catechism Class: Melania Hall, Room 13.

Ext 8514 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Middle School Catechism Class: Bona Hall, Room 39.

Ext 8217 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

High School Catechism Class: Bona Hall, Room 147.

Ext 8326 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

All catechism students meet in the chapel at 4:25 p.m.

for prayers & then proceed together, with their teachers

to the class rooms with their teachers.

Waiting room for the parents: Receptionist’s lounge in

Melania Hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 - SUNDAY MARCH 24

40 Days for Life - Oratory shift: Saturday, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

LENTEN EVENINGS OF RECOLLECTION ON FRIDAYS

6: 00 p.m. Stations of the Cross followed by Confessions

6:00 p.m. Spiritual Conferences on 3/8, 3/22 followed by Sta-

tions & Confessions

THUR. MARCH 7, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 6:00 P.M.

Feast of , Patron of the Institute

High Mass

TUE. MARCH 19, ST. JOSEPH, 6:00 P.M.

Patron of the Oratory & Universal Church

High Mass

THUR. 3/12, ST. BENEDICT, 6:00P.M.

Patron of the Institute

High Mass (no Holy Hour)

THUR., 3/28, HOLY THURSDAY, 7:00 P.M.

3/29, GOOD FRIDAY, 3:00 P.M.

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DEVOTION SCHEDULE

Sundays of Lent ...... Stations of the Cross (check bulletin)

Wednesday ....... St. Joseph Novena after the Holy Mass

Thursday ................................................. No Holy Hour

Fridays of Lent ........ Stations of the Cross (check bulletin)

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Sunday.............................. 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. & 9:20 - 9:50 a.m.

Thursday .......................................................... 5:15-5:45 p.m.

Friday ............................................................ after the Stations

Saturday ......................................................... 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Upon appointment

LENTEN REGULATIONS

• Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged

to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

• Fasting has been defined by the Church as the par-

taking of only one full meal and of two smaller snacks

which if added together would not exceed the main

meal in quantity. Fasting is an aid to prayer, as the

pangs of hunger remind us of our hunger for God.

In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must

abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday

and all the Fridays of Lent. (N. B. These are the minimal

obligations by virtue of the current church law. It is permissi-

ble and recommended to continue traditional penances such as

abstaining at an earlier age and on all Fridays. As long as these

penances pose no threat to health or humility they can be prac-

ticed without hesitation. Otherwise a priest should prior be

consulted.) Abstinence forbids the use of meat, and soups made of

meat but not of eggs, milks, and other condiments, even

if taken from animals.

Aside from these minimum penitential requirements

Catholics are encouraged to impose some personal pen-

ance on themselves at other times. (Before all else we are

obliged to perform the duties of our state in life. When

considering stricter practices than the norm, it is prudent

to discuss the matter with one's confessor or spiritual di-

rector. Any deprivation that would seriously hinder us in

carrying out our work, as students, employees or parents

would be contrary to the will of God.

Besides those outside the age limits, those of unsound

mind, the sick, the frail, pregnant or nursing women ac-

cording to need for meat or nourishment, manual laborers

according to need, are excused from the law of fast and

abstinence.