The Second Sunday in Lent

February 21, 2016

Divine Worship Order of Holy Mass

Low Mass 8:00 am, Sung Mass 10:30am, Low Mass 6:00 pm See Mass card or Mass booklet

Collect

Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

First Reading Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

In those days: God brought Abram outside and said, "Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them." Then he said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed the LORD; and he reckoned it to him as righteousness. And he said to him, "I am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess." But he said, "O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?" He said to him, "Bring me a heifer three years old, a she-goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon." And he brought him all these, cut them in two, and laid each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram; and behold, a dread and great darkness fell upon him. When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.”

Gradual: Psalm 83:18,13 Read responsively at 8 am and 6 pm Masses. Chanted by the Choir at 10:30 am Mass.

Reader: Let the nations know that thou, whose Name is the Lord: All: ar t only the Most Highest over all the ear th. Reader: O my God, make them like unto the whirling dust: All: and as the stubble before the wind.

Second Reading Philippians 3:17-4:1

Brethren, join in imitating me, and mark those who so walk as you have an example in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power which enables him even to subject all things to himself. Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in this way in the Lord, my beloved.

The Catholic Church of St. Mary the Virgin

Fr. Timothy Perkins, Pastor; Fr. Thomas Kennedy, Parochial Vicar

A Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter The Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes, Bishop

1408 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012, 817-460-2278 stmaryarl@sbcglobal.net; stmarythevirgin.org; www.facebook.com/SaintMarytheVirgin

The Catholic Church of St. Mary the Virgin

Fr. Timothy Perkins, Pastor; Fr. Thomas Kennedy, Parochial Vicar

A Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter The Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes, Bishop

1408 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012, 817-460-2278 stmaryarl@sbcglobal.net; stmarythevirgin.org; www.facebook.com/SaintMarytheVirgin

Tract: Psalm 60:2,4b,5 Read responsively at 8 am and 6 pm Masses. Chanted by the Choir at 10:30 am Mass. Reader: Thou hast moved the land, O Lord: and divided it. All: Heal the sores thereof: for it shaketh. Reader: That they may tr iumph because of the truth: All: that thy beloved may be delivered.

The Holy Gospel Luke 9:28b-36

At that time: Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men talked with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep but kept awake, and they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah"--not knowing what he said. As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!" And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.

Adult choir: 7:00pm Wednesday Youth-Children Choir: after the 10:30 Mass today.

Prayers of the People Form III

Reader……......………….Let us pray to the Lord Response…….Lord, have mercy [Kyrie eleison]

For those expecting children: Ar ti & Andrew; Colleen & Rafael; Clare & Louie; Karen & Kevin; Allison & Tim; Stepha-nie & Jeremy; Lisa & Ben; Katie & Dan; Alex & Zachary; Shannon & Brendan; Christina & John; Erin & Tim; Rebecca & Thomas.

For those celebrating anniversaries: Sunday: Ross Killian [B]; Monday: Soosaipillai & Freeda Emmanuel [W]; Daniel Kerr [B]; Tuesday: Felice Hawkins [B]; Toni Pouttu [B]; Wednesday: Jessica Bell [B]; Corda Suprun [B]; Thursday: Megan Schmitt [B]; Dianne Suprun [B].

For those in special need: Laura Ann; Megan; Kyle; Co-lette; Rebecca; Anne; Steve; Tyler; Colleen; Tim; Ann; Peter; Amy; Joe; Margie; Chuck; Bruce; Quin; Louise; Emma; Bever-ly; Shelli; Ray; Echo.

For those serving in our armed forces: Byron; Taylor ; Luke; Tommy; Christian; Chelsey; Dillon; Mathew; Alton; Annie; Josh; Sebastian; Brandon; James; Jacob.

For the faithful departed: Anniversaries of Death: Sunday: Vera Kennemer; Gary Mo-rey; Monday: Joseph Brignac; Tuesday: Joseph Fichter, S.J. priest; Wednesday: Glen Woodward; Thursday: Maud Miller Carlson; Irene Chapin; Friday: Samuel Hartman Lane, Jr.; James Cobb, Sr.; Saturday: Al Lewis.

A. M. D. G.

Flowers: NO FLOWERS DURING LENT. Sanctuary Light: The Suprun family in celebration of

Dianne’s birthday. Lamp at the Crucifix: SMV in thanksgiving for the people of the parish. Lamp at the Shrine of Our Lady: The Laurange family for a special intention. Lamp at the Shrine of Joseph: SMV in thanksgiving for the people of the parish. Lamp at the Shrine of St. Therese: The Suprun family in celebration of Corda’s birthday. Lamp at the Shrine of Blessed Charles I: SMV in thanksgiving for the people of the parish.

Mass Setting……………………………..…...Missa Primativa Entrance Hymn…..……………………………………..….143 Offertory Hymn………..….……………….........……....…137 Our Father……………………………………...…....…...S119 Communion Hymn……….…….…..……....……...………337 Anthem……...………..Transfiguration, William D. Thompson Closing Hymn……….…….....…………...………………..134

MUSIC

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration occurs every Friday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and

continues throughout the day until Evening Prayer at

6:00 p.m.

The Blessed Sacrament is not to be left alone at

any time. If you cannot attend at the scheduled

time, you must arrange for your own substitute.

If you have questions or desire more info,

please contact Ilene Watts, at tomilenew@yahoo.com or

(817) 277-4859

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Those who are scheduled to serve but unable to carry out the assignment are asked to arrange substitutes and contact the Parish Office (817.460.2278) ASAP.

February 21

8 am Altar Server Jon Carr Ushers Eli Castro / Nance FitzGibbon 10:30 am Master of Ceremonies Craig Southard Thurifer Josh Vina Crucifer Joseph Schmitt Torchbearers Will Crawford / Alex Volpe Boat Boy William Heitzenrater First Reading John Heitzenrater Intercessory Prayers Megan Schmitt Oblationers The LeBlanc Family Ushers Stephen Schmitt / Tim Atabong 6:00 pm Altar Server Derek Histen / John Mota (C) Ushers Charlene Schwartz / Mike Bucek

Office Help Chuck Lynk

Around the Diocese

DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH FIREARMS POLICY

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT EN-TER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLD-ER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT EN-TER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.

Mr. & Mrs. James B. Oliver request the honor of your

presence at the marriage of their daughter

Bethany Gayle Oliver to Mr. Seth Randolph Mills

on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm at St. Mary the Virgin.

Reception to follow. Please RSVP to jamesbenoliver@gmail.com.

Lenten Discernment Nights Young men high-school

aged to 35+ are invited to Lenten Discernment Nights

on five Mon Evenings (Feb 15, 22, 29 & March 7,16)

during Lent. The evening begins with Holy hour at 6

p.m. in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fort Worth,

followed by prayer, dinner, and discernment. For

more info contact the Vocations Office at 817-945-

9321 or RSVP to Vocations@fwdioc.org.

The Arlington Metro Serra Club presents A Special Dinner and Talk by

Father Charles A. Hough III Vicar General &Vicar for Clergy of the

Personal Ordinariate of The Chair of Saint Peter “My Journey from an Episcopal Priest to a

Catholic Priest” Wed. March 9, 6:00 – 6:30 PM Social followed by Dinner at 6:30. Fr. Hough’s talk will begin at 7:00 PM. Cost is $15.00 per person. Location -- St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church at the St. Maria Center at 1200 S. Davis Dr., Arlington.

Please make your reservation by February 29th. Go to Metro Serra Club Website

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CAEA929A7FF2-serra

For more info contact Serra Club President, Culley Phillips at (817) 375-2060, or

culley1021@hotmail.com or Gene Hildman at Gene@GeneHildman.com.

The Office of Marriage & Family Life will host the annual Silver & Golden Anniversary Mass for all couples who are celebrating their 25th & 50th wedding anniversary on Sun, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth. All couples who have been married longer than 50 years are also welcome. Bishop Michael F. Olson will preside & will include an opportunity for couples to renew their marriage vows & receive an anniversary bless-ing. A light reception with cake and punch will fol-low in the parish’s Family Life Center. Please RSVP by March 1 to Irma Jimenez atjimenez@fwdioc.org or call (817) 945-9354.

HUNGERING FOR THE JOURNEY Join our parish community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the

United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s rice bowl from the Narthex TODAY, and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, what you give up for Lent changes lives.

On Further Reflection St. Mary’s this Week If our Priest cannot offer the Mass you have scheduled due to an emergency or other commitment, your Mass intention will be said elsewhere or at another Mass. Any questions, please call the Parish Office.

Sunday, February 21 Mass at 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm

Lessons from the Lectionary at 9:15 am Open Forum with the Pastor at 9:15 am

Monday, February 22 Solemnity of Title of the

Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter Mass at 12:00 pm

S.I. Lisa Vera, RIP Solemn Mass at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 23 Mass at 7:00 pm S.I. Billy Regan

Wednesday, February 24 Confessions at 11:00 am

Mass at 12:00 pm S.I. John Marquez, RIP

Adult Choir rehearsal at 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 25 Mass at 12:00 pm

S.I. William Regan

Friday, February 26 Mass at 9:00 am

S.I. The Marquez Family Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:30 am

Friday Nights in Lent at 6:30 pm

Saturday, February 27 Mass at 9:00am

Confessions from 10:00-11:00 am S.I. Thomas Matsler

Sunday, February 28 Mass at 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm

Lessons from the Lectionary at 9:15 am Open Forum with the Pastor at 9:15 am

Next Sunday is The Third Sunday in Lent

The Parish Offering

Weekly Offertory Forecast……….……….$6,000.00 Actual Offertory Collected……...….…..…$8,474.00 Variance..…..………................................+$2,474.00

Thank you for your loving support.

Good Works and Great Ones Fr. Timothy Perkins

Our recent Annual Parish Meeting was a great opportunity for us to review some of the accomplishments of the last few years. In our prayers and in our faithfulness, in our support of one another and our stewardship of resources, good things have been and are being done in the service of Christ and this parish church. While we rejoice in this, I believe we all know that there is much more that we can and, with God’s help, will do. This we know, because God is ever calling us to growth in our faith and in our sanctity. He has made us, calling us into being, for the accomplishment of his own Divine purposes.

“We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” Ephesians 2:10

By now, I hope that all of you have listened to the remarks Bishop Lopes gave on the occasion of his ordination. I believe he would want us all to see that we are participants in the great work that God is doing within the holy Catholic Church. His episcopal motto, “Great are the works of the Lord,” reminds us that when we are docile to God’s holy Will, it is the Lord himself who brings our efforts to fruition.

Now we have entered into Lent, a time in which we penitently turn from works of evil and incline ourselves to prayer, fasting and abstinence, and

charitable actions. These godly disciplines are meant to be formative, reshaping us into more and more effective servants of God in Christ. Our Lord

Jesus, through enduring the wilderness of temptation in prayer and fasting, manifests his presence with us in our own limited efforts. Thus, we are assured by

faith of success, “for God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13

The Solemnity of Title of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter is on Monday, February 22nd. There will be a 12:00 noon Mass as well as a Solemn Mass at 7:00 pm.

Please make plans to attend.