No Coffee Hour today as the Maria Auxiliadora Prayer Group is holding a retreat.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The object of this feast is not an event in the life of Christ, but a truth of faith: His real presence in the Eucharist. The feast was added to the liturgical calendar in 1264 by Pope Urban IV to faithfully reflect wonder at this most beautiful of the mysteries of the faith.

Today there are two extra elements in our celebration. First, following the Second Reading, we hear the “Sequence for Corpus Christi, Laud O Zion”, which was written by St. Thomas Aquinas (1224-1274). It tells of the institution of the Eucharist and clearly expresses our belief in transubstantiation (the change of substance by which bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus). It is one of five medieval Sequences still in use today.

Secondly, this year there will be a bilingual Eucharistic Procession immediately following the final mass of the day (approximately 1:30pm). The custom of a Corpus Christi procession, which had not taken place for more than a hundred years, was restored in 1982 by Pope John Paul II. In his 2016 Corpus Christi homily, Pope Francis reminded Catholics of the unique service offered to communities and society by the restoration of the Procession. When Catholics take their faith, indeed the very object of their faith — in the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist — into the public square, he said, they respond to the Lord’s command by giving the food of the Lord’s presence “to the crowds of today.” Processing together in prayer with the Blessed Sacrament, he told those gathered in Rome, is “an act to break open our faith and our lives as a sign of Christ’s love for this city and for the whole world.” Please join us in procession!

For more information related to the Real Presence: The text of the Sequence for Corpus Christi: www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052916.cfm. Read it slowly, meditate on the meaning, make it a true prayer.

Visit our Facebook page for numerous posts, including a quiz on the Eucharist! How well can you do?

Video about recent Eucharistic miracles “Science Tests Faith” : www.youtu be . com/watch?v=9Y6vuVJ_Qsk

Around Memorial Day our thoughts turn to those who have given their lives in the service of our country. The Church teaches that we should pray for the dead, so that their souls may find rest. Over this Memorial Day weekend consider making this part of your daily prayer: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

The Parish Office is closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

Prayers of the Faithful - Several individuals have shared their thoughts on the proposed change to the

MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

ST. MARY PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Staff

Liturgical Schedule

MAY 29, 2016

761 BIRCH AVE. — P.O. BOX 191 RIFLE — CO 81650 — WWW.STMARYRIFLE.COM

PARISH HAPPENINGS Prayers of the Faithful, and all are favor of continuing the invitation to verbally share prayers.

Church Cleaners Needed - Cleaning the building to prepare for weekend masses is completed by volunteers. The English-speaking community is responsible for only four months of the year -- but we currently have only one team! Cleaning takes about 2 hrs. Please contact Joe Skelly (281-474-7650) if you can help on June 10, 17 or 24.

Adopt-A-Flowerbed - Adopt-A-Flowerbed - We are seeking several individuals to adopt and care for a specific section of our flowerbeds -- the north side of the church (parallel to the cemetery) or on the west side of the parking lot. Please let Joe Skelly (281-474-7650) know if you can help.

FAMILY LIFE/YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Totus Tuus (June 26 - July 1): The summer camp for students that just completed Kindergarten through 12th grade returns to St. Mary for the 5th year! More information is available on the bulletin board and registration forms will be available beginning next week. Don’t let this opportunity for your child to grow in faith and love of Jesus pass by! If you have any questions or would like to help provide meals for the teaching team, please contact Sharon Pritt (366-2969, slonghurstpritt@gmail.com) or Imelda Rodriguez (456-8131, imii2012@icloud.com).

Middle School “Edge” Youth Ministry Parents, grab a Youth Group Registration Form from

the back of church, this form acts as your child's entry for a drawing at the Parish Picnic on Aug. 28th.

All Middle Schoolers (students that just finished 5th - 7th grade) are welcome to join us for the Ice Cream Social Kick-Off event, June 12, 2:15-3:45pm

Can't make it on June 12th? Don't worry we know your Summers are busy! We are hosting a 2nd Middle School Youth Group event on July 17th. Bring your towels because you'll be soaked in fun!

Our NEW! Edge Program will begin on August 14th- we have an amazing team in line to help bring your child close to Christ, more details to come!

High School “Life Teen” Youth Ministry May 29: participate in the Corpus Christi procession at

1:30pm, followed by a tasty treat. June 12: Final gathering before we leave for the

Steubenville conference. All high school students are welcome and those attending Steubenville should attend.

MEETINGS AND THINGS

Reconciliation Schedule:

Mon., Tues., Fri. — 7:00am

Thursday — 6:30pm

Saturday — 3:30pm & 6:30pm

Sunday — 12:00pm Adoration Schedule:

Mon., Tue., Fri. — 8:00am–9:00am

First Friday of Each Month 8:00am—10:00pm

English Mass Schedule:

Mon., Tues., Fri. — 7:30am

Saturday — 4:30pm

Sunday — 9:30am Sacred Heart- 230 N. 6th St., Silt

Sunday — 7:30am

Misa en Español Schedule:

Thursday — 7:00pm

Saturday — 7:00pm

Sunday — 12:30pm

Councils-Parish & Finance

Parish Council: Larry Brady Daniel Bucio Julie Burner Agueda deLeon Bernie Whitman

Finance Council: Dan Niedbalski, Chairperson Allan Cyr Lillian Dahlin Michelle Duran Bob Prendergast

Corpus Christi Procession: Sunday, Approx. 1:30pm

High School & 8th Grade Youth Group: Sunday, lead prayer @ Corpus Christi procession, do not meet at 6pm

Mosaic Ensemble: Tuesday, 5:00pm, Room 4 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration: 24 Hours

With the Lord: Friday, 8AM to Saturday, 8AM

Pastor: Fr. José María Quera Pastoral Assistant: Karla Jacobs

KarlaJacobs@StMaryRifle.com 970-625-5125 x20 Parish Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thu., & Fri.: 9:00am - 1:30pm After Lunch break by appointment

Religious Ed Coord.: Mandie Dovey Mandie Dovey@StMaryRifle.com 970-625-3891 x23 Religious Education Office Hours: No regular hours until late summer, please leave a voice message or email

Family Life/Youth Ministry Coord.: Sophie Messaros, 970-625-3891 x107 Office Hours: Tuesday: 5:00-7:00pm

SophieM@StMaryRifle.com Maintenance: Joe Skelly

Fax: 970-625-1095 Prayer Requests: Call: 625-4509, 625-5125 or e-mail prayer@stmaryrifle.com Email: info@stmaryrifle.com Submission Deadlines:

Bulletin - Tuesday Noon Announcements - Thursday Noon

Online: www.stmaryrifle.com

St Mary Catholic Church in Rifle

Gayl Bernhardt, Darrell Redman, the family of Rustin Franke, Kyle Scholla, Butch Pressler, Alice Holmes, Mark Holmes, Billie Jansky, Craig Leonard, Brian Garland, Bill Oaks, Ann & Ed Andzel, Anita Sundin, Rick Sundin, Joshua Jones, Julia Avonovich, Tammy Waller, Fred Garcia, Julie Kuper, Marty Thompson, Ernest “Joe” Thompson, Terry Whitley, Pat Schmeckel, Luke Anderle, Ted Diaz, Corky Wilson, Alex & Linda Garcia, Georgi Aibner, Megan Doll, Alicia & David Thorpe, Tony Martinez, Linda Tomasi, Lauren Giard, Cathy Richard, Mary Ann Olson, Irene Goergen, Lyle Green, Kim Nieslanik, Susan Armstrong, Freddie Romero, Gerald Waters, Dick Buchan, Nancy Newton, Joe Elliot, Ann Arrington, Jean Buchan, Kathy Willeart, Patrick Chavez (Esther Jones’ uncle), Reagan Nelson, Joyce Cawley, Clarence Gomez, Esther Jones, Lucy Wolff, Bob Christensen, Yvonne Diaz, Tanya Giard, Loretta Kochis (Mable Sanders’ sister), Scott Gordon, Tonya Buchan, Kari Kuerstan, Bert Garlitz, Eliza Gallegos, Mary Benson, Daniel Tena, Connie Ritter, Rosalia Garza, Derek Miles, Gordan Hammel, Kimberly Green, Virginia Escalante, John & Therese Daly, Clarence Gomez, Amanda Axelson, Mary Brennan, Betty Fulton, Andrea Gallegos (Eliza Gallegos’ granddaughter), Nadine Gadis, Pat Squire, Marlene Brandt, and for all others in our Parish and Community who are in need of our prayer. For the souls of our departed: Elaine Gomez, James Flynn, Billy Mauer, Tom Scanlon, Fr. Robert Hehn, Bellard Garcia. For prayer requests or to join our e-mail/phone prayer ministry contact Dorothy Zinn (625-4509).

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

WE PRAY FOR...

READINGS OF THE WEEK

THE GREATEST GIFT

Today is Corpus Christi, the feast of the Eucharist, a celebration that dates back to the thirteenth century. In some ways, every Sunday is a feast of the Eucharist. In the last century attention to Eucharistic devotions declined, while more people received frequent Communion. Recent efforts to revitalize adoration of Jesus in the Eucharist through Perpetual Adoration, Corpus Christi celebrations, and Eucharistic Congresses have brought us back into balance. At Mass, when we receive Communion we are honoring and celebrating the precious gift of the Lord’s own Body and Blood. Communion is a fulfillment of Christ’s promise to be always with us. And Jesus in the Eucharist always requires a response from us. At the end of every Mass we are sent forth to love and serve the Lord. He gives us his very self—the greatest gift of all—so that we can go Living Stewardship Now Pray for the willingness to make the love of Christ, as shown to us in the Eucharist, present in our world.

Lord Jesus Christ, we worship you living among us in the sacrament of your body and blood.

May we offer to our Father in heaven a solemn pledge of undivided love.

May we offer to our brothers and sisters a life poured out in loving service of that kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Alternative Opening Prayer for Corpus Christi

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May 30 - Weekday 2 Peter 1:2-7 Mark 12:1-12

May 31 - Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zephaniah 3:14-18A Luke 1:39-56

June 1 - St. Justin, Martyr 2 Timothy 1-3, 6-12 Mark 12:18-27

June 2 - Weekday 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Mark 12:28-34

June 3 - Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Ezekial 34:11-16 Romans 5:5B-11 Luke 15:3-7

June 4 - Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Luke 2:41-51

June 5 - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 17:17-24 Galatians 1:11-16:19 Luke 7:11-17

Elijah heals the son of a widow. She praises the Lord that her son had been healed. Jesus raises from the dead the son of a widow of Nain. All are amazed and glorify God. It is this God who revealed his son to St. Paul that he might proclaim him to the Gentiles.

4:30pm Saturday, June 4 Extraordinary Ministers: Fred Garcia and Julie Allen Lector: Melanie Holmes Ushers: Knights of Columbus Server: Needed Cantor: Cory Allen and Bill Poche Gifts: Julie Allen and Patsy Noel Sacristan: Fred Garcia

9:30am Sunday, June 5 Extraordinary Ministers: Larry Bernat, Troy Feese, Kim Feese, Lyle Green, Kathy Hill Lector: Megan Alstatt and Bryan Fleming Ushers: Daniel Ilincuta and Caitlyn Peed Server: Ashley Brennan Cantor: Mosaic Ensemble Gifts: Susan Armstrong & Needed Coffee: Knights of Columbus Church Cleaner: Mary Ann Olsen and Esther Jones Money Counters: Monday: Kathie Bernat, Sally Brands, Billie Jansky Sacristan: Julie Lana If you are unable to serve as scheduled please find a replacement and notify the Parish Office at 625-

May 28 7:00pm Adelaida Magana ♥

May 29 9:30am Ramon Macias 12:30pm Ignacio y Natividad Lopez

Jun 2 7:00pm Jesus Ordonez ♥

To request a Mass Intention call 625-5125 or e-mail info@stmaryrifle.com

MASS INTENTIONS

MAY 21 & 22 Offertory: $2,996.63, ACA $300 Attendance: May 21: 68 May 22: 173

“At the end of the Eucharistic celebration we will join in the procession to carry the Lord Jesus through all the streets and neighborhoods of Rome.

We will immerse him, so to speak, in the daily routine of our lives, so that he may walk where we walk and live where we live.

We travel on the highways of the world knowing that he is beside us, supported by the hope of being able to see him one day face to face.

In the meantime, let us listen to his voice repeat,

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door,

I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me" (Rv 3: 20).

The Feast of Corpus Christi wants to make the Lord's knocking audible, despite the hardness of our interior hearing.

Jesus knocks at the door of our heart and asks to enter not only for the space of a day but for ever.

Let us welcome him joyfully.”

Pope Benedict XVI June 7, 2007

DEAR FATHER EXPANDING THE WORD SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND

BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Lectionary’s Year of Luke presents a Gospel in which Jesus, who has welcomed, taught, healed, and shown God’s mercy to the multitude, refuses the Twelve’s demand to dismiss the crowd before him. Instead, he says, “Give them some food yourselves” (Luke 9:13). In Jesus’ hands, what little the Twelve has feeds five thousand (“men,” and probably as many women and children), leaving twelve baskets so the Twelve can continue Jesus’ ministry of mercy. Pope Francis has asked how we celebrate and live the Eucharist. Do we keep it to ourselves? Or do we “commune” not only with Jesus but with the multitude whom Jesus has given us to cherish? Entrusted to Jesus and shared with others, our limited resources can go a long way. Recognizing Jesus in the Eucharist demands that we recognize Jesus also in the hungry crowd. Adoring Jesus present in the Eucharist requires that we serve Jesus present in our neighbor.

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

SACRED HEART PARISH 230 North 6th Street, Silt — Sunday Mass at 7:30am

Coffee Hour-3rd Sunday after Mass

Ministries for June: Margaret Simms

Extraordinary Minister (6/5): Kevin & Kris Erpestad

Lector (6/5): Yvonne Diaz

Offertory (5/22): $1,217.00

Attendance (5/22): 80

Sunday: 3rd & 4th Year Theology Monday: 1st & 2nd Year Theology Tuesday: 1st & 2nd Year Theology Wednesday: Spirituality Year Thursday: College Freshmen & Sophomores Friday: Vocations Ministry Saturday: Applicants & Prospective Seminarians

THE HOLY FATHER’S

PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE

Universal: Human solidarity That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity. Evangelization: Seminarians and Novices That seminarians and men and women entering religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission.

STEWARDSHIP

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Stay With Us, Lord

Fr. David Simonetti

Fr. David J. Simonetti was ordained in 2005 as a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago. In an inviting manner, he preaches missions, days of reflection, and retreats with humor and Gospel joy. Fr. Simonetti shares his own account of how the Lord drew him to the priesthood, how he relies upon Christ in the Eucharist, and how Jesus calls each of us to spend time with Him in Adoration.