Corner of Water and Washington Street, Kerrville, TX 78028www.notredamechurch.cc • Pastoral Center: 909 Main St.

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Fr. David R. Wagner, Pastor

Fr. Rafal A. Duda, Parochial Vicar

MASS TIMES

Monday—12:00 Noon

Tuesday—7:00am

Wednesday—12:00 Noon

Thursday—12:00 Noon

Friday—8:00am

Saturday—5:00pm

Sunday—7:45am

Sunday—9:15am (Spanish/Español)

Sunday—11:00am

Sunday—5:00pm

Reconciliation—Saturday 3:00pm-4:30pm

The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church

is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclu-

sive community

who, in the name of Jesus Christ,

enables all to grow in their

rela�onship with God and

with one another through witness,

worship and service.

July 26, 2020

Seventeeth Sunday

In Ordinary Time

July 26, 2020

Scripture Readings for the

Week of July 26, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 or Mt 13:44-46 Monday Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday Jer 14:17-22; Ps

79:8, 9, 11 and 13; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday Memorial of Saint Martha Jer 15:10, 16- 21; Ps 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab; Mt 13:47-53

Friday Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21

Not Peace But a Sword – Part 1

The summer of 1967 was called “The Summer of Love”. The Beatles wrote a song that year called “All You Need Is Love”. One observer noted that the Beatles told us all we need is love – but then they broke up.

Some young people in the 60s generation often spoke as if they expected to bring about real change in the world, a culture based on freedom and love. It doesn’t seem to have happened. It looks as if they came to the conclusion that it was much easier to just party than to really work at loving their neighbor. Years later a more mature and wiser John Lennon admitted that it’s easy to just say it, but much more difficult to live it.

Many people today have their own opinions of Jesus. Some say he was a great moral teacher. Some say he came to liberate people. What these people mean by “liberate” seems to vary. Some mean that Jesus came to bring physical or political freedom to peoples or groups who are oppressed by others – the less-fortunate, the poor, the “have nots” who are put down and kept from enjoying the benefits society has to offer the “haves”. Others seem to mean that Jesus came to liberate us in moral terms – to free our minds from a sense of guilt and sin, so that we can enjoy life in whatever we like. When they think of Jesus as the “Prince of Peace” they seem to think that He came to end all wars and conflicts, both public and private, to spread the word of love and peace – kind of like what the Beatles and the hippies of 60s generation were talking about, as if they regard Jesus as the first Flower Child.

It seems doubtful that those people have read the passage from Matthew’s Gospel where Jesus says do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace A but a sword.

This is a hard passage of Scripture. Jesus sometimes said things that were tough, things that did not go down easy, things that people did not want to hear – at the time He said them any more than now.

This may appear especially baffling given what Jesus has already said in Matthew’s Gospel regarding peace: in the Beatitudes, in Matthew chapter 5, he says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God” and later in that same chapter he tells us that we are to love our enemies. In the other Gospels, Jesus speaks of peace often and he does seem to preach peace and wish to spread it around. In John’s Gospel especially, Jesus is always saying “peace be with you”. He also says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you”; And He says this, “ I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

In his letter to the Philippians Paul says “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. But in Matthew’s Gospel Jesus clearly states that he has not come to bring peace to the earth. Why would Jesus say such a thing? Why would he not seek peace at all costs?

It’s because of what’s at stake. The eternal destiny of the soul of each and every individual is at stake. And Jesus will not compromise on that. Loving Him, loving God must hold the primary place in our hearts. Our love for God must come first before everything else, even our parents, brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, children, and friends. To be continued . . .

BlessingsBlessingsBlessingsBlessings In Jesus, In Jesus, In Jesus, In Jesus, Fr. David Fr. David Fr. David Fr. David

Décimo Séptimo Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

26 de julio 2020

Lecturas por la Semana del 26 de Julio de 2020

Décimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Domingo 1 Re 3, 5. 7-12; Sal 118, 57 y 72. 76-77. 127-128. 129-130; Rom 8, 28-30; Mt 13, 44- 52 o Mt 13, 44-46 Lunes Jer 13, 1-11; Dt 32, 18-19. 20. 21; Mt 13, 31-35 Martes Jer 14, 17-22; Sal 78, 8. 9. 11 y 13; Mt 13, 36-43 Miércoles Memoria de Santa Marta Jer 15, 10. 16-21; Sal 58, 2-3. 4-5a. 10-11. 17. 18; Jn 11, 19-27 o Lc 10, 38-42 Jueves San Pedro Crisólogo, Obispo y Doctor de la Iglesia Jer 18, 1-6; Sal 145, 1b-2. 3-4. 5- 6; Mt 13, 47-53 Viernes Memoria de San Ignacio de Loyola, Presbítero Jer 26, 1-9; Sal 68, 5. 8-10. 14; Mt 13, 54-58 Sábado Memoria de San Alfonso María de Ligorio, Obispo y Doctor de la Iglesia Jer 26, 11-16. 24; Sal 68, 15-16. 30- 31. 33-34; Mt 14, 1-12 Domingo Décimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Is 55, 1-3; Sal 144, 8-9. 15-16. 17-18; Rom 8, 35. 37-39; Mt 14, 13-21

No he venido para traer paz, sino espada – 1ª Parte El verano de 1967 se llamó "El verano del amor". Los Beatles escribieron una canción ese año llamada "Todo lo que necesitas es amor". Un observador señaló que los Beatles nos dijeron que todo lo que necesitamos es amor, pero luego se separaron. Algunos jóvenes de la generación de los 60’s a menudo hablaban como si esperaran lograr un cambio real en el mundo, una cultura basada en la libertad y el amor. No parece haber sucedido. Parece que llegaron a la conclusión de que era mucho más fácil simplemente divertirse que realmente trabajar para amar a su prójimo. Años más tarde, John Lennon más maduro y sabio admitió que es fácil decirlo, pero mucho más difícil vivirlo. Muchas personas hoy tienen sus propias opiniones sobre Jesús. Algunos dicen que fue un gran maestro de moral. Algunos dicen que vino a liberar a la gente. Lo que estas personas quieren decir con "liberar" parece variar. Otros que Jesús vino para brindar libertad física o política a las personas o grupos que están oprimidos por otros: los menos afortunados, los pobres, los "que no tienen" que son humillados y no disfrutan de los beneficios que la sociedad tiene para ofrecer". Otros parecen querer decir que Jesús vino a liberarnos en términos morales, a liberar nuestras mentes de un sentimiento de culpa y pecado, para que podamos disfrutar de la vida en lo que queramos. Cuando piensan en Jesús como el "Príncipe de la Paz", parecen pensar que Él terminó con todas las guerras y conflictos, tanto públicos como privados, para difundir la palabra de amor y paz, algo así como lo que los Beatles y los hippies de la generación de los 60’s hablaban, como si consideraran a Jesús como el primer Niño de las Flores. Parece dudoso que esas personas hayan leído el pasaje del Evangelio de San Mateo donde Jesús dice, no piensen que he venido a traer paz a la tierra. No he venido a traer paz... sino espada. Este es un pasaje difícil de las Sagradas Escrituras. Jesús a veces dijo cosas que eran difíciles, cosas que no fueron fáciles, cosas que la gente no quería escuchar, en ese momento las dijo más que ahora. Esto puede parecer especialmente desconcertante dado lo que Jesús ya ha dicho en el Evangelio de San Mateo sobre la paz: en las Bienaventuranzas, en el capítulo 5 de San Mateo, dice: "Bienaventurados los pacificadores, porque serán llamados hijos de Dios" y más adelante en ese mismo capítulo nos dice que debemos amar a nuestros enemigos. En los otros Evangelios, Jesús habla de paz a menudo y parece predicar la paz y desea difundirla. Especialmente en el Evangelio de San Juan, Jesús siempre dice "la paz sea contigo". Él también dice: “La paz te dejo; mi paz te doy "; Y Él dice esto: “Te he dicho estas cosas, para que en mí puedas tener paz. En este mundo tendrás problemas. ¡Pero anímate! He vencido al mundo." En su Carta a los Filipenses, San Pablo dice: "Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, guardará sus corazones y sus mentes en Cristo Jesús". Pero en el Evangelio de San Mateo, Jesús declara claramente que no ha venido a traer paz a la tierra. ¿Por qué Jesús diría tal cosa? ¿Por qué no buscaría la paz a toda costa? Es por lo que está en juego. El destino eterno del alma de cada individuo está en juego. Y Jesús no se comprometerá en eso. Amarlo, amar a Dios debe ocupar el lugar principal en nuestros corazones. Nuestro amor por Dios debe ser lo primero antes que todo lo demás, incluso nuestros padres, hermanos, esposa, esposo, hijos y amigos. Continuará . . . ¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones! En JesúsEn JesúsEn JesúsEn Jesús Padre DavidPadre DavidPadre DavidPadre David

Sunday, July 26, 2020 Seventeeth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12, Rom 8:28-30, Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46(109) 7:45 am People of the Parish 9:15 am All Souls in Purgatory 11:00 am †Ed Nemec By Barbara Nemec, Brittany & Family 5:00 pm †Natividad & Reymunda Guerrero By Familia Sanchez Monday, July 27, 2020 Jer 13:1-11, Mt 13:31-35(401) 12:00 pm †Angelina Hernandez By Dianne Albrecht Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Jer 14:17-22, Mt 13:36-43(402) 7:00 am †Edward J. Fox By Catherine Fox Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Saint Martha Jer 15:10, 16-21(403), Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42(607) 12:00 pm †Clyde & Oga Curless By Larry & Josie Shaw Thursday, July 30, 2020 Jer 18:1-6, Mt 13:47-53(404) 12:00 pm †Mary Blair By Dianne Albrecht Friday, July 31, 2020 Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Jer 26:1-9, Mt 13:54-58(405) 8:00 am In Thanksgiving for Our Priests, Fr. Dave & Fr. Rafal Saturday, August 1, 2020—First Saturday Is 55:1-3, Rom 8:35, 37-39, Mt 14:13-21(112) 8:00 am All Souls in Purgatory 5:00 pm †Ray Giovannini By Kathy Giovannini Sunday, August 2, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:1-3, Rom 8:35, 37-39, Mt 14:13-21(112) 7:45 am People of the Parish 9:15 am †Jose Luis Sanchez By Norma Sanchez 11:00 am †Louis Shawn Manahan By Diane & Shawn Manahan 5:00 pm †Stephen & Mary Chuck By Daughter, Constance Howland

Monday, July 27, 2020 No classes, meetings or gatherings until further notice Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Thursday, July 30, 2020 Friday, July 31, 2020 Saturday, August 1, 2020 Sunday, August 2, 2020

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week

in memory of

Lynn Andrews by

Mark & Red Anderson

The Second Collection on August 1 & 2, 2020

will be for Notre Dame School

Thank you for your generosity!

Please join us in just one hour of adoration a week out of nearly 124 weekly hours to choose from. An adorer is needed for:

Saturday 12:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117. Por favor únanse en solo una hora de adoración a la semana de las 124 horas semanales a escoger. Tambien es necesario un adorador los:

sabado 12:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m.

Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

Please pray for those who have died, and have gone to their eternal rest with the Lord, especially for Dominga Ramirez & Indalesio Alcorta. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Roy Ybarra, William Etchison, The Dry Family, Ariana Lambdin, Pat Cass.

The Prayer List

Prayer is a gift from God. It is a wonderful way to lift someone in prayer who is sick, someone in need or for anyone with special intentions. The Parish prayer list is for such purposes, however, it can become quite big and the print becomes smaller. So that all may be included and properly fit within page boundaries, the prayer list will be renewed once it becomes full. The list will include parish members only. Please call the parish office if you wish to place your name on the list. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

RCIARCIARCIARCIA

(RITE OF CHRISTIAN (RITE OF CHRISTIAN (RITE OF CHRISTIAN (RITE OF CHRISTIAN

INITIATION OF ADULTS) INITIATION OF ADULTS) INITIATION OF ADULTS) INITIATION OF ADULTS)

Are you Catholic desir ing to complete

your sacraments of first Eucharist and

Confirmation?

Are you unbaptized, and seeking God,

possibly in the Catholic tradition?

Are you baptized in another faith tradition and interested in learning

more about the Catholic faith, or

feeling called to become Catholic?

If you are, RCIA is a program of prayer and

study designed to assist you on your journey

to the sacraments and to a life of faith.

Our group is made up of all ages of adults

and people from all of the above groups. If

you are interested in joining these sessions,

please call me:

Gail Stauder, Coordinator of RCIA At: 830-257-5961 or 830-377-8716 I will be glad to meet and talk

with you. We will be starting our sessions in August.

“I have called you by name“I have called you by name“I have called you by name“I have called you by name---- you you you you are mine.” are mine.” are mine.” are mine.” Isaiah 43:1

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTION

July 18-19, 2020

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 4,945.00 Currency/Coin 798.00 Capital Improvement 240.00

TOTAL $ 5,983.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 5.00 Campaign for Human Development $ 5.00 TOTAL $ 10.00 SCHOOL

School Support Envelopes $ 760.00 TOTAL $ 760.00

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These are Gift Cards just like you get at any other store, however, Notre Dame Catholic School receives a percentage of each card sold. The percentage depends on the Business. For example, if you purchased a $200.00 HEB card, the school will receive 5%, $10.00. The

value of the gift card stays the same. The school’s percentage does not decrease the value of your gift card.

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FULLNESS OF TRUTH Catholic Evangelization Ministries

“Radical Discipleship!” “Evangelization in the Real World”

A Fullness of Truth Summer Catholic Family Conference

August 21—23, 2020 Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa

9800 Hyatt Resort Drive San Antonio, TX.

Fullness of Truth invites you to their signature event: the 14th Annual Summer Catholic Family Conference, August 21-23 at the beautiful and family-friendly Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. This year’s theme is , “Radical Discipleship! Evangelization in the Real World” and features renown speakers: Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC (popular preacher, EWTN guest & author), Fr. Ken Geraci, CPM (engaging missionary preacher), Mark Hart )(Executive VP Life Teen, author & international presenter), Hallie Ford (host of “Hallie Weekly” on SiriusXM Radio & author), Ennie Hickman (international missionary & pilgrimage leader), and Jesse Romero (dynamic Catholic evangelist & author). Together, and along with an opening night, kick-off concert with the festive sounds of The Tony Melendez Band, and special guest Taylor Tripodi, they will unforgettably renew and inspire attendees in their vocations: to live the Gospel anchored in the Word of God, the Mass, and in the Holy Eucharist, radically detached from the things of “this world,” in favor of attachment to Almighty God, His Truth, and His Holy Will! To register & for more details, visit: FullnessOfTruth.org or call 877.218.7884/877.21.TRUTH.