The Catholic Church of Saint Mary the Virgin 1408 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012, 817-460-2278

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The Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015

Divine Worship: Order of Holy Mass

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

Collect

Almighty God, who hast given thine only Son to be

unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of

godly life: give us grace that we may always most

thankfully receive his inestimable benefit; and also dai-

ly endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of

his most holy life; through the same 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 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

In those days: Peter said to the people, “The God of

Abraham and of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of our

fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you deliv-

ered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he

had decided to release him. But you denied the Holy

and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be

granted to you, and killed the Author of life, whom

God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.

"And now, brethren, I know that you acted in igno-

rance, as did also your rulers. But what God foretold

by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ should

suffer, he thus fulfilled. Repent therefore, and turn

again, that your sins may be blotted out.

PSALM 4:1, 3, 6, 8

R/. Lift up the light of your countenance upon us,

O Lord.

Answer me when I call, O God of my right!

You have given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer. R/.

But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;

the LORD hears when I call to him. R/.

There are many who say, “O that we might see some good!

Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O LORD!” R/.

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD,

make me dwell in safety. R/.

Second Reading I John 2:1-5a

My little children, I am writing this to you so that you may not sin; but if any one does sin, we have an advo-cate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the expiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by this we may be sure that we know him, if we keep his com-mandments. He who says "I know him" but disobeys his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps his word, in him truly love for God is perfected.

Prelude…………………….…………Partitta, Wilbur Held

Entrance Hymn………………………………………..182 KYRIE……………..…...…………....…….Missa DeAngelis

GLORIA…………………………………...Missa DeAngelis Offertory Hymn………….……..……...…....……....…208

SANCTUS…………...…..……………….…....Missa DeAngelis

Our Father…….....……………...……..……….……S 119

AGNUS DEI……..………...…...……….……Missa DeAngelis

Communion Hymn…………….……..…………...…..305

Anthem…….…………………………....Alleluia, J.S. Bach

Closing Hymn…...………………….………..…….…..192 Postulude…………This Joyful Eastertide, arr. By Aice Jordan

Alleluia. V/. Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us;

make our hearts burn with love when you speak to us.

Alleluia.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 24:35-48

At that time: The two disciples told what had hap-pened on the road, and how Jesus was known to them in the breaking of the bread. As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do question-ings rise in your hearts? See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them. Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to un-derstand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and for-giveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

MUSIC

Let us offer our prayers to Almighty God. The reader continues: Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve thee; That thy Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for our Ordi-nary, Jeffrey, our Bishop Michael and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of thy Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the na-tions of the world; That they may work for thy peace on earth. Give us grace to do thy will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favour in thy sight. Have compassion on (N., N.,...) and those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to (N., N.,…) and all the departed eternal rest; And let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise thee for the Blessed Virgin Mary, for Saint Pe-ter, [for Saint N.] and for all thy saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in thy heavenly kingdom.

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For those celebrating anniversaries: Sunday: Brigid Bren-nan [B]; Monday: Tim Brandenburg [B]; Christopher Keilholz [B]; Tuesday: Brisia Lopez Jaquez [B]; Wednesday: Catherine Vina [B]; Monica Vina [B]; Sara Marlatt Myers [B]; Thursday: William Morris [B]; Friday: Adelina Estrada [B]; Clare Perkins Becerra [B]; Chris Tullis [B]. For those serving in our armed forces: Josh; Annie; Jake; Taylor; James; Tommy; Matthew; Matthew; Alton; Christian; Brandon; Hannah; Chris; Drew; John; Trey; Sebastian. For those expecting children: Angie & Chr is; Jennifer & David; Megan & Matthew. For those in special need: Kathryn; Sadie; Chr isti; Zacha-ry; Sarah; Bill; Marilyn; Tom; Eddie; Mary; Pam; Emma; Den-nis; Beverly; Shelli; Betty; Ray; Martha; Echo; Lou; Kaye; Eden.

For the faithful departed: Dolores Sutton Anniversaries of Death: Sunday: Robert Bichell; Monday: Helen Ahern; Bruce Kwaczala; Tuesday: Charles Bender; Mon-ica Stacke; Jo Zikmund; Wednesday: Geneva Boyer Davis; Jim Currie; Reba Rae Cannaday Northcutt.

The Parish Offering

Weekly Offertory Forecast……...……….$6,000.00 Actual Offertory Collected…….….…..…$4,649.00 Variance………………..........................—1,351.00

Thank you for your loving support.

A. M. D. G.

Flowers: Jon & Cindy Car r in celebration of Kami’s birthday.

Sanctuary Light: The Br ignac family in loving memory of Alton Smoak Jr., RIP

Lamp at the Crucifix: Gerro & Joe Hayden in loving memory of Monica Stacke.

Lamp at the Shrine of Our Lady: Mary Jo Lee in loving memory of dad, Mickey Farrell.

Lamp at the Shrine of Joseph: Helen Mitchell for a special intention.

Lamp at the Shrine of St. Therese: The Brignac family in loving memory of Alton Smoak Jr., RIP

Lamp at the Shrine of Blessed Charles I: Craig & Terry Southard in loving memory of Frank Cox.

Liturgical Ministries

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.

April 19

8 am Altar Server Greg Ahern Ushers Nance FitzGibbon/Gloria Vera 10:30 am Master of Ceremonies Craig Southard Thurifer Brian Jones Crucifer JoshVina Torchbearers Luke Vina / Patrick Johnson Boat Boy Christopher Johnson First Reading Ben Oliver Intercessory Prayers Sharon Oliver Oblationers TBD Ushers Walter Crawford / Paul Vinson 6:00 pm Altar Server Rafael Refi / John Mota (C) Ushers Kartika Refi / Daniel Refi

Office Help Chuck Lynk

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 infor-

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

(817) 277-4859

News and Notes

S t. Mary the Virgin is in need of a few more ushers. If you are able to give an hour or two per month during Mass, please contact Stephen Schmitt at

stephen.defocused@gmail.com for the 10:30am Mass or Paul Denning at pjcadenning@yahoo.com if you attend the 6:00pm Mass. You may also call the Parish Of-fice at 817-460-2278

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY SPECIAL COLLECTION April 26, 2015

On April 25-26, the Diocese of Fort Worth will cele-brate Good Shepherd Sunday in support of our semi-narians. There are currently 30 seminarians from 18 parishes of the diocese studying in seven seminaries throughout the United States and in Rome. The Diocese of Fort Worth provides education and formation for each seminarian at an annual aver-age cost of $52,709. The Good Shepherd Sunday Special Collection assists with funding this annual cost. In addition to the Sunday collection, donations are being accepted online at www.fwdioc.org. Please give generously.

ST MARY THE VIRGIN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Will be the week of July 6-10 from 9am - 12pm for Pre-K—11 years old. Prices are $10 per child with a $40 cap per family. We need teen and adult volunteers. If you are interested in volunteer-ing, please contact Megan Schmitt at 817-739-0320 or smv.dre@gmail.com. Registration info will be available in the coming weeks.

Congratulations go out to Jennifer, Jude and big sister Rita on the birth of Eva May Bri-gnac on Wednesday, April 15th. Eva weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. !!! Mom and baby are doing well.

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, April 19 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

K of C Flag Ceremony at 12:00 pm K of C Luncheon at 12:30 pm

Monday, April 20 Fr. Day Off

Tuesday, April 21 Mass at 7:00 pm CGS at 6:00 pm

S.I. Deann, Bryce, Zachary, Alex & Anibelle Ziba

Wednesday, April 22 Mass at 12:00 Noon

Confessions at 11:00 am S.I. Alton Smoak, RIP

Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm

Thursday, April 23 Mass at 12:00 Noon

Friday, April 24 Mass at 9:00am

S.I. George & Maria Wettstein, RIP

Saturday, April 25 Mass at 9:00am

Confessions from 10:00am-11:00am CGS at 9:00am

Sunday, April 26 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

Sacramental Prep Class at 12:30 pm K of C Meeting at 12:30 pm

Next Sunday is The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Around the Diocese

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On Friday, April 24, St. Joseph Catholic School will participate in their 2nd Annual Faith Extension Day shar ing the good news of the Easter season as well as actively living the faith by serving others. St. Joseph School will serve at Mission Arlington, Arlington

Life Shelter, North Texas Food Bank as well as many other agencies. They are asking for prayers for the school community as well as those they are serving. They are also extending an invita-tion to all the parishes to volunteer with them. If you choose to volunteer, you must have current KCS credentials. For more info, contact St. Joseph Catholic School at 817-419-6800.

Is your daughter looking for an opportunity to have fun outdoors, horse-riding, skating, etc.--in a Christ-centered environment? American Heritage Girls, in its 20th year, is expanding the number of troops within the diocese. Come and learn about AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS and how to start a troop in your parish! St. Maria Goretti CC, 1200 S. Davis Dr, will be hosting an information session on Wed April 29 from 7-9 pm in the St. Ma-ria Center. For more info, contact Isabel White, Troop Coordinator for AHG TX1508, at isabelyw@sbcglobal.net To learn more about American Heritage Girls, go to www.ahgonline.org.

Daniel Ali to speak May 6 – Mary Immaculate Catholic Church 2800 Valwood Pkwy., Farmers Branch on Wed, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. Come hear internationally-acclaimed Kurdish-American Evan-gelist & author Daniel Ali. Daniel is an Iraqi Kurd who grew up as a Muslim under Saddam Hussein’s campaigns against the Kurds, experiencing gassings and chemical weapons attacks on thousands of his native villages. From his earliest days in Iraq, the Lord placed silent, but loving, Christian witnesses around him, since it is illegal in Muslim countries for a Christian to speak to a Muslim of Christianity or Christ. This appearance will be free and open to the public. Please plan to attend this inspir ing and informative talk! For more info contact Cyndi Lucky Crossroads Initiative 214-882-7262 www.dritaly.com