St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Hamburg, Iowa June 3, 2018

Please join us downstairs for coffee and donuts after Mass

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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

“This is my body,” we hear in today’s Gospel. “This is my blood.”When we gather to celebrate the Eucharist, the sacrifice Jesus made of his own body and blood, the sacrifice we are all invited to share, we receive the Body and Blood that are truly Christ’s own. Then, nourished by his Body and Blood, we are called to go forth as the body of Christ, carrying forward his mission in the world today.

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The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16,22-26

Theme: Holy Eucharist, food for the soul

Leonardo da vinci was 43 years old when the Duke of Milan asked him to paint the Last Supper. He worked

on it slowly and with meticulous care to detail. He spent much time making the cup that Jesus held as beautiful as possible. After three years he was ready to show it, and he called for a friend to come and see it. He said, “Look at it and give me your opinion.” The friend said, “it is wonderful. The cup is so real I cannot take off my eyes off it!” immediately Leonardo took a brush and drew it across the sparkling cup. He exclaimed as he did so: “Nothing shall detract from the figure of Christ!” Christ must be the primary focus in a Christian’s life.

There is always a spiritual thirst within us. Sometimes we may not be completely conscious about it. But this thirst, if it is not satisfied properly, manifests itself in many unhealthy ways. It may show itself in the restlessness we have; in spite of possessing all that we desire, we may still feel we lack something. Or there may be an emptiness in life; life may seem to be meaningless. Or there may never be a sense of fulfillment in life; we may have a family, kids, a good job with a fat salary, yet, life may seem unfulfilled. Sometimes, even when living amidst people, we may only see sickness, suffering and death in the world. We may feel that we are living in a destroyed world.

Beloved, there is one solution for all these problems: focus on Jesus. Let Jesus be the primary focus of our life, our restlessness and emptiness, our meaninglessness and despondency shall disappear like the morning mist.

Let Jesus, the morning star rise in our hearts, the darkness of life will disappear.

"Blood is thicker than water." We recognize that family relationships imply family loyalty. Common history and common origins mean that we share a common bond. Today's readings focus on the obligations and relationships formed because of a blood bond. To share a common history is to live a common life.

One of the unique and glorious ways Jesus manifest Himself is through the Eucharist.

In the Holy Eucharist, Jesus left His Whole Self

On the night before His death, when men were plotting against Him, Jesus knowing that His hour had come and that He had to depart from this world soon. Left a great and glorious memorial: His whole self in the Eucharist. St. John Chrysostom said, “Jesus gave you all, and left nothing for Himself.” In the Holy Eucharist Jesus poured out His whole self, His whole love into it.

St. Thomas Aquinas called the Eucharist “the sacrament of love, the pledge of love.” It is the sacrament of love because love was the only motive, which induce Jesus Christ to give us His whole self in the Eucharist.

St. Philip Neri could find no other name for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament than “Love”. When the Holy Communion Viaticum was brought to him before his death, he said, “Behold my love; give me my love.” Jesus left His whole self in the Eucharist and kept nothing for Himself. To pg. 4…………………………….

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The challenge of the Eucharist

In John 6:51-58, the Lord goes ahead to further confound the already shocked Jewish listeners by speaking of the eating of his flesh and drinking of his blood in the most graphic language that for the outraged Jewish listeners borders on cannibalism. He says: “I am the living bread which come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh for the life of the world.” This was too much for the Jews to take, yet when seen in the context of the last supper, the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the truth of Jesus” claim in John 6:51-58 becomes clear.

Jesus the son of God had become the new lamb of sacrifice. And just as in Exodus 12:1-28 the blood of the paschal lamb saved the Jews from the destroyer in Egypt, so shall the blood of Jesus save all those who believed. Just as in Exodus 24:1-8 the blood of bullocks was used to ratify the old covenant on mount Sinai, so has the blood of Jesus been used to seal the new covenant in Christ’s blood. And every time we celebrate this mystery, we make present the saving body and blood of Jesus, and all who eat the body and drink the blood, all who partake fully in this sacrificial meal, have the assurance of full life here on earth, and the promise of eternal salvation.

Our union with Jesus through the Eucharist.

In the Eucharist, Jesus desires to be united with each one of us in a particular manner. He said, “He who eats my flesh, abides in me, and I in him (Jn 6:57.)” in the Holy Communion Jesus is united with us, not symbolically, but truly and really. St. John Chrysostom said, “Jesus Christ mingled Himself with us, that we might be one thing; for this is the property of those who ardently love.” To Pg. 5…………………..

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How Appointment of Bishop in a particular diocese is done.

Sometime this year it was published in the Catholic Mirror and other media that our beloved Bishop Richard Pates sent his resignation or retirement after attaining the age of 75. Some might think why he is still pasturing the Des Moines Diocese after this announcement of resignation?

The code of canon stipulates the following regarding the above: Can. 401 §1. A diocesan bishop who has completed the seventy-fifth year of age is requested to present his resignation from office to the Supreme Pontiff, who will make provision after he has examined all the circumstances. §2. A diocesan bishop who has become less able to fulfill his office because of ill health or some other grave cause is earnestly requested to present his resignation from office.

Recipient of Bishop’s resignation letter The letter of resignation goes first to the apostolic nuncio, the pope's representative in the country or region. Continued on 6……..

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The Eucharist is a precious experience. Its very nature implies a bond with God and with the community. Our destinies are intertwined. We cannot be loners, for blood is a common bond. At the first Passover, the blood on the doorpost prevented the death of the firstborn. The bread broken at the Last Supper symbolizes the disciples' sharing in Jesus' self-offering. Drinking from the cup of his blood creates a new and dynamic common bond.

My dear brother and sister let Jesus be the primary focus in our life.

He forwards it to whichever department of the Holy See has particular responsibility for the selection of bishops for the country in question. The Congregation presents the bishop's offer of resignation to the pope, who has a range of options from rejecting the offer of resignation to accepting it with immediate effect. In the case of diocesan bishops who have reached 75 years of age, the usual decision is to accept the resignation but with effect only from the date of publication of the appointment of a successor, a decision known as acceptance nunc pro tunc (now for then). If the resignation is accepted with immediate effect, the episcopal see becomes vacant on publication of the pope's decision. Vacancy of a see may occur also because of a bishop's transfer to another see or position, or because of his death. In the case of a nunc pro tunc acceptance, the see does not become vacant immediately, but the process that leads to the appointment of a successor begins without delay. In the case of Bishop Pates, the see is not vacant till Pope fines his successor.

One important element in selecting a bishop is the list of priests, of both the diocesan and the religious clergy, that the bishops of the ecclesiastical province or the whole Episcopal Conference judge to be suitable for appointment as bishops. They are required to draw up this list at least once every three years, so that it is always recent.

When it comes to a concrete appointment for a particular see, the papal representative (apostolic nuncio or delegate) asks either the outgoing bishop, or in case of a sede vacante (i.e. the seat being vacant”, the seat in question being the cathedra of the particular church), the vicar general or diocesan administrator, to draw up a report on its situation and the needs. The papal representative is also obliged to consult the other bishops of the province, the president of the bishop’s conference, and at least some members of the college of consultors—-

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(Priests who advises the Bishop). He may also consult others, whether clergy, diocesan or religious, and "lay persons of outstanding wisdom". Canon law insists on enabling those consulted to provide information and express their views confidentially, requiring that they be consulted "individually and in secret".

The nuncio then decides on a short list, or terna, of three candidates for further investigation and seeks precise information on each of them. Since if it were widely known that a priest who was not the one who was finally chosen for the post had been under consideration, people might think he had been excluded because of some fault found in him (a groundless conclusion, since all those examined may be eminently worthy and suitable, but only one can be selected), the nuncio will ask those consulted about individual candidates to observe the strictest confidentiality on the fact of the consultation. He will then send to the Holy See a list (known as a "terna") of the (usually) three candidates that seem to be the most appropriate for consideration, together with all the information that has been gathered on them and accompanying the information with the conclusions that he himself draws from the evidence.

Qualities for a good Bishop The qualities that a candidate must have are listed in canon 378 §1. As well as being at least 35 years old and a priest for at least 5 years, he should be "outstanding in strong faith, good morals, piety, zeal for souls, wisdom, prudence and human virtues", and should possess the other qualities needed for fulfilling the office in question; and he should be well versed in sacred Scripture, theology and canon law and, preferably, hold a doctorate in one of these fields.

When the Congregation decides on which priest should be appointed, it presents its conclusions to the pope, asking him to make the appointment.

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If he agrees, the papal act is communicated to the nuncio for him to obtain the consent of the priest to his appointment and to choose a date for its publication. The newly appointed bishop is obliged to get episcopal consecration within three months of the arrival of the papal bull (official letter from Pope) of his appointment, which is usually prepared only at least a month after the publication. If the consecration takes place within the diocese, he takes charge immediately. If it occurs elsewhere, a separate act is required, after the consecration, for taking possession of his new post.

Bringing the process to a conclusion obviously requires much time, usually taking at least nine months, and it may on occasions take up to two years. The procedure described above is the normal one for the appointment of a diocesan bishop.

Holy Honor A young man entered a monastery. He took a vow of silence, but once a year he was allowed to write one word on a chalkboard in front of the head monk. The first year of silence was difficult, but on Word Day he wrote “the” on the chalkboard. The second year was also difficult – it was a struggle to remain silence – but finally Word Day rolled around, and monk wrote “food” on the chalkboard. The third year was excruciating. But he made it through, and when Word Day came again he wrote down the word “stinks.” What’s with you? The head monk asked. “You’ve been here for three years and all you do is complain.”

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Motivational story There once was a very wealthy and curious king. This king had a huge boulder placed in the middle of a road. Then he hid nearby to see if anyone would try to remove the gigantic rock

from the road. The first people to pass by were some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers. Rather than moving it, they simply walked around it. A few loudly blamed the King for not maintaining the roads. Not one of them tried to move the boulder. Finally, a peasant came along. His arms were full of vegetables. When he got near the boulder, rather than simply walking around it as the others had, the peasant put down his load and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. It took a lot of effort, but he finally succeeded. The peasant gathered up his load and was ready to go on his way when he says a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The peasant opened the purse. The purse was stuffed full of gold coins and a note from the king. The king’s note said the purse’s gold was a reward for moving the boulder from the road. The king showed the peasant what many of us never understand: every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.

To St. Marys Family, Thank You so much for all the cards, phone calls and memorials for my sister Barbara Vannoy and Also the death of our sister-in-law, Joleen Dalton. They meant so much to Robert & me at our time of need. Robert & Nancy Dalton

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Readings for the Week of June 3, 2018

Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7/Ps 91:1-2, 14-15b, 15c-16

[cf. 2b]/Mk 12:1-12Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 and 16 [1]/Mk 12:13-17Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3. 6-12/Ps 123:1b-2ab, 2cdef [1b]/Mk 12:18-27Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [4]/Mk 12:28-34Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8/Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22 [cf. 15ab]/Lk 2:41-51Next Sunday: Gn 3:9-15/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7bc]/2 Cor 4:13--5:1/Mk 3:20-35

Drinking Deep (Bible Study): Due to some conflict of activities, our drinking deep will be rescheduled for another month.

Meanwhile that of Shenandoah is every Tuesday at 3pm.

Starting in July Fr. will offer a Wednesday evening mass at someones home. These will be once a month. And will be in the Hamburg, Sidney or Rock Port area.

If you would be able to host, please let Fr. or Cheryl know. Great time for fellowship following the mass!

ST. MARYS HAPPENINGS

Greg Andersen

Grady SechtReese Kemp

James DowlingLeRoy Herscheid

Noah HoweMary Lou MillerDottie Dankof

Isacc DurrRobert & Nancy Dalton

Todd QuickHarold &Verona Mitchell

Joel LogginsFrancis NahkunstKenneth Russell

Bill LongHenry Johnsen

Lawrence DuBoisAngie Witter-Childers

Pat SheldonJoe Kirk

Tim KonecnyGene Sparks

Esther McCowanJeff Guanine

Shawn CollinsDrake TravisMartha Gude

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE

MILITARY

CHRIS HINES

DUSTIN BRAKE

JOSH SIMMONS

TREVOR ANDERSON

JACOB ANDERSON

JUSTIN PHILLIPS

DERRICK HUBARD

STEVEN ANDERSON

COLBY MCGINLEY

Your Contributions

May 27, 2018 Tithes—$845.00 Plate—$139.00 Coffee—$29.00

Thank You!!

6-2—Bill & Andrea Clark 6-12—Michael & Rosie Callahan 6-19—Mike & Lisa Welch 6-22—Troy & Monica Whitehead 6-22—Bill & Gloria Green 6-26—Bill & Alisha Ettleman 6-30—Mark & Nancy Pitts

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6-1—Colby McGinley 6-5—Lori Goodman6-14—Margaret Roberts 6-15—Susan Hilton 6-17—William Green 6-18—Pat Sheldon 6-18—Daniel Whitehead 6-19—Bev Finnigan 6-21—Donna Whelan 6-22—Bill Clark 6-22—Brent Travis 6-23—Stephanie Foster 6-25—Ciara Armstrong 6-26—Harold Mitchell 6-29—Kayla Walters

2018June 3

The Most Holy Body and Blood of

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June 10

10th Sunday of Ordinary

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June 17

11th Sunday of Ordinary

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June 24

12th Sunday of Ordinary

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13th Sunday of Ordinary

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Greeters and Ushers

Terry & Kim Travis

John & Joyce Travis

Troy & Monica

Whitehead

Robert & Mary Burkhiser

Jim & Ruth Folkes

Eucharist Ministers

Joe and

Robbi Travis

Bill Green

Vince Hilton

Dan Goodman

Denny Travis

JoElla Travis

Annie Wakefield

Anne Hendrickson

Robbi Travis

Servers

Emily Hutt

Joseph Roberts

Max Mount

Garett Phillips

Brady Hutt

Mia Foster

Keely Mount

Gus Heintz

Alex Dewhirst

Tate Mount

Lector Michael Gallagher

Linda Dewhirst Teresa Jamison Carolyn Maher Mark Gude

Mass Setup Joe Rosie Joe Rosie Joe

Cantor Kim Laumann Beth Phillips Youth Choir Youth Choir Youth Choir

Accompanist Kate Roberts Donna Whelan Kate/Emily Kate/Emily Kate/Emily

Coffee and Donuts

Troy & Monica Whitehead.

Jim & Ruth Folkes

Kathy Moody

Joe & Robbie Travis Eunice Travis

Rick & Teresa Jamison

Suzie Moores

Vince & Susan Hilton

Wash Linens Bev Finnigan Bev Finnigan Bev Finnigan Bev Finnigan Ruth Paper

PASTORAL ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION

Cheryl Phillips 712.382.2668 (h) 712.350.0169 (c)

cheryljphil@gmail.com

Anne Hendrickson Bookkeeper

712.382.2432

Scott Mayberry 712.374.3300