Jesus said to Simon

FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME † FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”
When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.
~ Luke 5:10-11
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SPIRITUALITY
OF THE READINGS
Reading I: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8
Responsorial Psalm 138:1-2, 2
-3, 4-5, 7-8
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:1
-11 or 15:3-8, 11
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Am I Worthy?
We are now well into the Galilean ministry of Jesus, the
one he began in the Nazareth synagogue.
This Sunday contains a surprise development. The Fifth
Sunday finds three of the greatest witnesses in the
Bible—Isaiah, Paul and Peter—expressing their own
worthlessness.
What is your attitude toward worthiness? Do you agree
with today’s psychologized sentiment that,
“I am worthy,” or “I’m ok, you’re ok,” or “I buy this
product because I’m worth it”?
Let’s look at these three witnesses and see about their
worthiness. What is the Lord’s reaction to them?
Isaiah first.
He receives a vision of heaven (First Reading), surely a
sign of worth. In it the Lord is seated on a high and lofty
throne. A Seraphim angel choir is crying out, “Holy,
holy, holy is the Lord of hosts! All the earth is filled with
his glory!”*
Isaiah reacts to the paradox.
Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean
lips, living among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes
have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!
Then an angel swoops down, carrying a burning coal!
To cleanse Isaiah’s lips!!!! He is doomed alright, but his
“doom” is to be made clean through suffering. To be
made able to speak of God.
Second, St. Paul says that Christ appeared to him last of
all, as to one born abnormally (Second Reading). “For I
am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an
apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.”
Unworthy, but did the grace of God discard him? No, it
appointed him an Apostle even though he had never
even met Jesus.
Third, there is the famous Gospel story. Jesus tells Peter,
James and John to fish in the deep water (where they
had been fishing and fishing all night with no result).
Without warning their nets are bloated with fish. Peter
cries out, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”
So we have a problem here. Isn’t the experience of God
supposed to lead to peace, forgiveness, and joy instead
of shame?
Make a distinction. The real reaction of all three figures is
not really shame, which means concluding that they are
each ugly and sinful, but instead it is a kind of humility,
a finding their of their true place in reality.
Look at it. Each of these men is forced to compare
himself directly with the presence of God. When people
meet the holiness of God head-on, they are able to see
humanness in themselves—as full of holes as a sponge.
They could never pretend that they shone like the stars
because they saw the real star bursting with light.
Experience of God lets us understand that we are far, far
less than God. This is not bad. Our own elegance cannot
make us holy but God’s can. At Mass we echo the
Roman centurion: “Lord I am not worthy that you
should enter under my roof, but only say the word and
my soul shall be healed.”
The answer is, therefore, we can be proud to be
unworthy if reception of God’s love is the result.
Whenever we react with shame, God does not say in
return, “I reject you,” but “I love you dearly. Come be
with
me,
you
fine
human
being.”
*This vision happened “in the year King Uzziah died.”
According to biblica records Uzziah reigned for 52 years (c.
791-739 BC), but Assyrian records indicate that he reigned for
42 years (c. 783-742). In any case, his latter years were stricken
with what the Bible understood as leprosy and therefore he
could not rule or worship with others.
Fr. John Foley, S. J. of the Center for Liturgy
Image: Gustave Dore,
Jesus Preaching At The Sea Of Galilee, 1882, Detail
FAITH QUESTIONS?
Question for Children: What is a way that you can
follow Jesus?
Question for Youth: Following Jesus can mean
leaving some things behind. What do you need to let
go of to follow Jesus more fully in your life?
Question for Adults: When recently did God call you
to do something that was difficult?
PARISH & DIOCESAN NOTES
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR LENT
Are you short on time, but would like a daily email/
video to help you grow this lent? Dynamic Catholic is
offering a free series called BEST LENT EVER. For just a
few minutes per day, you can grow closer to God and
celebrate the season of Lent. You can sign up
at www.dynamiccatholic.com.
Terra Livre Fundraising
Over spring break, 30 Dowling students, including 4
Holy Trinity parishioners, will be traveling to Terra
Livre in Goiania, Brazil, on a mission trip called a
“Week of Solidarity”. Terra Livre provides free day care
and after school programs to this impoverished area.
The weekend of February 13th and 14th, our
parishioner travelers will be sharing information about
their upcoming trip, and asking for your prayers and
your prayerful consideration to support this
organization.
Catholic Women’s Conference February 13th
The Iowa Catholic Radio Women's Conference is almost
here, but you can still register by going to
www.CatholicWomensConference.com. Renowned
guest speakers include Sister Ann Shields, Elizabeth
Ficocelli, Arleen Spenceley, and Sister Marie Hesed. The
conference will be at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic
Church in West Des Moines from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you
are not able to register online, please call 223-1150.
Tickets are only $25, plus $10 for an optional sack lunch.
All Men Invited to March 5th Event
Iowa Catholic Men’s Conference is thrilled to invite you
to the 4th annual men’s conference March 5, 2016 at St.
Francis of Assisi in West Des Moines. Tickets are just
$25 and can be purchased online. See our website at
www.IowaCatholicMensConference.com for
information and to purchase tickets. Hear Al Kresta, of
Ave Maria Radio, Kresta in the Afternoon, Jim
Blackburn of Catholic Answers, John Crudele, Catholic
Leader, and Dr. Dan McGuire, professor of Theology.
Please remember the
faithful departed…
Shirlee Evoy
mother of parishioner
Kathleen (Bernie) Gradoville
… God grant her eternal rest
SAVE THE DATE: HT Spring Garage Sale
Thursday, March 17th: 9 am-5 pm • Friday, March
18th: 9am-5 pm • Saturday, March 19th: 9 am-12 pm.
You may drop off items to donate in the school
gym beginning Sunday, March 13th at noon,
through Tuesday, March 15th at 5 pm. Join the FUN!
Do some spring cleaning and then come to the Garage
Sale to find many treasures! Watch for more info in the
coming bulletins.
THANK YOU HOLY TRINITY!
Blood Drive
Thank you to all Blood Donors. We saved 57 lives at
our last blood drive. Two first time donors
committed and gave blood. The staff enjoys visiting
Holy Trinity and our donors. Again, many thanks!
Omelet Breakfast
Thank You! Thank You! A special thanks to all the
volunteers and those who attended the Omelet
Breakfast. $608 was added to the Holy Trinity School
Endowment Fund.
Family Promise
A BIG THANK YOU! to the 21 members of Holy
Trinity who assisted in hosting our guest families at
Westminster Presbyterian Church this past
week.
During the week, these volunteers
contributed 151 hours of time, providing 84 nights of
shelter and meals to three families experiencing
homelessness. The monetary value of the volunteers’
time and meal contributions represents a cost
savings of $3,452 to Family Promise and the
community. Holy Trinity’s investment in the lives of
the children and families we serve is greatly
appreciated!
The board and staff of Family Promise of Greater Des Moines
Connection Café
Thank you so much for thinking of the guests of The
Connection Café this past Christmas. Once again we
were overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of
Holy Trinity, and it so appreciated. We received so
many items for both general use of The Connection
Café as well as many, many items that went directly to
meet the needs of our guests. The outpouring of love
and generosity helps our guest to celebrate Christmas
and to feel the love of Christ in their lives. Thank you
all so much! Rob Hoover, Director.
OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Preschool
Information Night
has been
rescheduled!
Date:
Time:
Place:
Monday, February 8th
6:30 pm
Holy Trinity School
Media Center
Highlights:
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3-year-old preschool overview
4-year-old preschool overview
Preschool expectations
Wrap-around child care options
Kindergarten &
Developmental
Kindergarten (DK)
Information Night
Date:
Time:
Place:
Tuesday, February 9th
6:30 pm
Holy Trinity School
Media Center
Highlights:
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Developmental Kindergarten
explanation/schedule
How to know if your child is ready
Kindergarten overview/expectations
Before/After school care options
Tuition Assistance information
At both events, families will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and tour
the classrooms. We will also share information about child care and registration.
Child care will be available both evenings. If you are unable to attend and
would like more information, please contact Melissa Heller at
mheller@htschool.org or 255-3162 x1115.
Register Today!
Generations of Faith Event
Eucharist: The Presence of Mercy
Wednesday, February 24 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) or
Sunday, February 28 (12:00-2:00 p.m.)
The event will feature
special guest speaker
Kimberly Mandelkow,
Director of Liturgy for the
Diocese of Des Moines.
Registration is now
available online:
http://htgenerationseucharist.eventbrite.com
Healing Mass with Fr. Ubald
There will be a Mass of Healing on Thursday, Feb. 11th at 6:00 p.m. at St Pius X Catholic Church at 3663 66th in
Urbandale celebrated by Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga from the Diocese of Cyangugu, Rwanda.
During the 1994 genocide Fr. Ubald lost over 80 members of his family and over 45,000 of his parishioners were
exterminated. He escaped through the Congo on foot in the middle of the night. When he left Rwanda at that
time he made a promise to his Bishop that he would return to bring healing to his people.
Fr. Ubald has an amazing healing gift and his focus is on healing, forgiveness and evangelization wherever he
goes. The Government of Rwanda seeks him out for advice on forgiveness and reconciliation as the country
continues to rebuild after the devastation of the genocide. He continues to preach healing in Rwanda, the Congo
and Burundi where it is not uncommon for crowds up to 10-80,000 will come. He has traveled all over Europe,
the Holy Land and other parts of Africa. He made his first trip to the United States in 2009, at the request of
Immaculée Ilibagiza, author of “Left to Tell,” another genocide survivor, who currently resides in the U.S. You
may learn more about Fr. Ubald and his work by going to
www.frubald.com.
So please come, bring a friend, and tell others to join us for this
special Mass of Healing. Fr. Ubald will also say to come and pray for
others who cannot be there to pray for healing. Jesus is not limited
to time and space. We look forward to seeing you there.
SAINT OF THE WEEK &
DIOCESAN NOTES
Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr
died 249
St. Dionysius wrote an account
of the heavy persecution of
Christians by the pagan
populace in the city of
Alexandria in the last year of the
reign of the Emperor Philip. An
enraged mob killed several
older Christians who would not
blaspheme God or worship the
false gods. Many other
Christians fled the city, leaving
all of their possessions behind
rather than renounce their faith. St. Dionysius noted
that he knew of none who yielded to the pressure.
Among the Christians martyred at this time was
Apollonia, a deaconess. The pagans first beat her
severely, knocking all of the teeth out of her head.
Then, dragging her out of the city, they lit a great fire
and threatened to throw her into it unless she
blasphemed God. Apollonia asked for a moment’s
delay which, interpreted by the pagans as a sign that
she was considering it, was granted. When she was
freed, Apollonia threw herself onto the flames. While
we, as Christians, believe it a sin to hasten one’s own
death, St. Augustine was of the opinion that
Apollonia was guided by the Holy Spirit in her
action.
St. Apollonia, the patron saint of dentists, is invoked
against toothache and all dental diseases. In ancient
art, she is often depicted holding a tooth in a pair of
pincers or with a golden tooth hung from a necklace.
While this saint is no longer listed on the universal
calendar of the Church, she is honored by dentists
and others on February 9th.
Apollonia’s message today: Standing up for one’s
faith is easy only if that faith is strong. Faith will
remain strong only if we ask God to give us the
strength we need to face the many obstacles and
temptations which cross our paths.
When times of trial occur in your life, do you turn
first to God for help?
DIOCESAN NOTES
Man-Up February - Catholics Come Home
With Vice Chancellor Jason Kurth and 2 “Reverts” who
have returned to the Catholic Church. Tuesday,
February 9th at St. Mary of Nazareth, 4600 Meredith
Drive, Des Moines. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the
Diocese of Des Moines will launch a localized program
entitled “Catholics Come Home”. This unprecedented
effort will reach out to Catholics who, for whatever
reason, have wandered from the faith and are welcomed
back to its practice. How will those who accept the
invitation be received at each of our parishes? Jason
Kurth will be welcoming all Catholic men on
“Fat Tuesday”, giving us some specific guidance on how
to respond to those who return, both as individuals and
as an organization. We will also hear a couple reversion
stories that are sure to inspire us during this evening of
fellowship. Come to some or all of the following:5:20 Rosary 5:45 - Mass 6:30 - Break Bread and
Fellowship 6:50 - Program
JESSE MANIBUSAN IN CONCERT!
“Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see your face.”
These words from one of Jesse’s songs that we sing at
Mass are very appropriate for the Lenten season during
the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The composer and singer,
Jesse Manibusan, will be with us on February 23-24 at St.
Theresa Parish in Des Moines. There will be a family
concert at 6:30 p.m. each evening where you may
participate in praising God in song. If you are bringing a
large group, please RSVP to St. Theresa Parish Office 279
-4654 or contact Barb at bwoods@sainttheresaiowa.org.
There will also be a session for adults on Tuesday,
February 23, at 2 pm. (weather permitting). Please RSVP
to this session. Mark your calendar for this great event!
Respect Life Corner
“Even the smallest person
can change the course
of the future”
― J.R.R. Tolkien,
The Fellowship of the Ring
www.holytrinityrespectlife.com
PARISH AND SCHOOL CALENDAR
SUNDAY
2/07
HT School
MONDAY
02/08
TUESDAY
02/09
PTO Meeting
7:00 pm
All School
Mass hosted
by 7th grade
8:30 am
Faith
Formation
RE
FRIDAY
02/12
Box Tops
BOE Meeting
6:00 pm MC Collection day
7th & 8th
grade dance
at Sacred
Heart
SATURDAY
02/13
DCHS
Freshman
Registration
NO Faith
Formation/
Edge
Adult Faith
Formation
Misc.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
02/10
02/11
Sunday
Readings
Groups
7:30 am
RCIA
Adoration
2:00-10:00 pm
Preschool
Information
Night
6:30 pm MC
Kindergarten/
DK
Information
Night
6:30 pm MC
Mass and Liturgy Schedule and Intentions
Sunday, February 7th
8:30 am Mass
Bill Hicks
10:30 am Mass
Special Intention
Monday, February 8th
8:00 am Mass
Communion Service
Tuesday, February 9th
8:30 am Mass
Darlene Breeden
Wednesday, February 10th
8:30 am Mass
Eldon Funke
7:00 pm Mass
Shirlee Evoy
Thursday, February 11th
8:00 am Mass
LaVerne Barlow Jr.
Friday, February 12th
8:00 am Mass
Mary Green
Saturday, February 13th
4:30 pm Mass
Clarence Getty
†Give the spiritual gift of a Mass.
Offer it for the soul of a loved one or someone special in your life.
Contact the Parish Office at 255-3162 to schedule a mass intention
Financial Blessings
Ending Week of January 17, 2016
Yearly goal (July 15-June 16)
Weekly offertory collected
Year to date offering
$1,030,000
$5,232
$566,253
Ash
Wednesday
Masses
8:30 am
7:00 pm
Immaculée
Retreat
Immaculée
Retreat
Celtic Music
Concert
doors open
at 7 pm
CH Church
Saturday, February 13th at 4:30 pm
6N,
6H, 7R,
Altar Server
St. Catherine Team
7P, 8W, 8G
Lectors
Vonnie Salem
Classrooms
Cindy Shaw
EMHC
Team 1
DC - Day
Cantors
Eileen Denner
Chapel
Organist/Pianist
Janice Weast
Gym Gymnasium
Sunday, February 14th at 8:30 am
K - Kitchen
Altar Server
St. John the Baptist
MC
- Media
Lectors
Doug Gross
Center
Linda Wilems
PO
- Parish
EMHC
Team 1
Office
Children’s Liturgy
No Children’s Liturgy
Conference
Cantor
Carolyn Krafka
Organist/Pianist
Janice Weast
Room
SR - Social
Sunday, February 14th at 10:30 am
Room
Altar Server
St. Stephen Team
SL - Staff
Lectors
Billy Howe
Lounge
Liturgical Ministers and Altar Servers
Barb Frueh
EMHC
Team 4
Children’s Liturgy
No Children’s Liturgy
Musical Coordinator Jim Shutt
PARISH CONTACTS
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael A. Amadeo, Pastor 2926 Beaver Ave Des Moines, Iowa 50310 PARISH OFFICE Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (515) 255‐3162 ext. 1128 SCHOOL OFFICE Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (515) 255‐3162 ext. 1116 Fax: (515) 255‐1381 RELIGIOUS FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (515) 255‐3162 ext. 1124 For a Staff Directory, Calendar, or a List of Ministries and Groups, please go to www.holytrinitydm.org PASTORAL CARE Anointing of the Sick: Contact the Parish Office at 255‐3162. Communion to the Sick: If you are aware of someone who is homebound or in the hospital or nursing home and would like to receive communion, contact Sandy at 255‐3162 ext. 2202. Prayer Chain: In the event of a crisis or serious illness of a family member or friend, your party will be included (with their permission) through a phone tree of parishioners who offer prayers daily. BULLETIN ARTICLES Submit no later than noon, Friday (10 days before date of Sunday bulletin). Email: parishoffice@holytrinitydm.org Articles will be subject to edit and available space. PARISH REGISTRATION Registration forms are available in the pews, at the Parish Office or call 255‐3162 ext. 1128. SCHOOL REGISTRATION Contact Melissa Heller at 255‐3162 ext. 1115 or email mheller@htschool.org Advertiser
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MASS TIMES Weekend Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Weekdays Monday: 8:00 am‐ Communion Service Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:00 am Wednesday: 8:30 am‐All School Mass Adoration Thursday: 2:00 pm‐10:00 pm Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 pm SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Baptism: Class is held once a month on a Monday at 7:00 pm. Contact the Parish Office to register. Matrimony: Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process adults go through to come into full communion with the Catholic Church., contact Jim Wilwerding at 771‐1847 or jimw@holytrinitydm.org
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