Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Sunday Bulletin

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 5, 2012

[The Lord] tells the number of the stars and calls them by name. — Psalm 147:4

MASS INTENTIONS

 Sat. February 4  - 4:00pm - Repose of the soul of Jim Metivier by The Metivier Family

Sat. February 4 - 6:00pm - Pro Populo

Sun. February 5  -  8:00am - Pro Populo

Sun. February 5 – 11:00am - Intentions of Gene Sandoz by Pastor

Mon. February 6 - 7:00am - Repose of the soul of Msgr. John O'Friel by Pastor

Tues. February 7  - 7:00am - Repose of the soul of Msgr. Kevin Cleary by Scott & Adrienne Alston

Wed. February 8 – 7:00am - Repose of the soul of Msgr. John O'Friel by Scott & Adrienne Alston

Thurs. February 9  - 7:00am - Repose of the soul of Jose Silveira by Scott & Adrienne Alston

Fri. February 10 - 7:00am - Repose of the soul of Richard Danks by Pastor

Sat. February 11 – 4:00pm - Repose of the soul of Donny Plummer by The Metivier Family

Sat. February 11 – 6:00pm - Pro Populo

PRE-LENTEN SOUP, BREAD & DESSERT LUNCHEON

OLPH is in need of volunteers to help with the Pre-Lenten Soup, Bread and Dessert Luncheon, February 21, 2012. If you are able to assist, with the luncheon, please call Claire in the office 760-873-8862. A sign up sheet for donations of Soup, Bread, and Desserts for the luncheon, will be in the front church vestibule Feb. 5, 12, and 19.

SECOND COLLECTIONS -FEBRUARY

5th - Maintenance Fund

12th - Religious Education

19th - Catholic Communications Channel 49

22nd - Ash Wednesday

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

Mark your calendar !! The Knights of Columbus will be having their Pancake Breakfast, Sunday February 12. Come and join them.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHRISTMAS PROJECT

St. Stephens in Big Pine has a new project for next Christmas, if you're willing. I have spoken to Wild Iris, Bishop Care Center, and Sterling Heights. We are going to make and donate furnished doll houses. This will be a gift that will stimulate the imagination, promote interaction, and be a lot of fun !! What we need is (1” to 1' scale)

  1. Doll houses (old or new, we can build or repair, big or small)

  2. Figures ( people and pets)

  3. Miniature Furniture

  4. Miniature Accessories (pots, pans, books, pictures, frames, dishes, candlesticks, etc)

  5. Miniature Needlework (rugs, tablecloths, bed spreads, etc.)

  6. Small clay items (pottery, food, etc.)

If you are able to donate items, please bring them to the OLPH office, or give Jeanne Fletcher a call. If you have any questions please call Jeanne, at 760-938-2314. Thank you and God Bless.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Job spoke, saying: I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).

Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147).

Second Reading — I have become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23).

Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

THE GOOD NEWS

Today’s readings begin with a few verses from the book of Job. First, Job complains that his nights drag on endlessly. Then, worse yet, "My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; / they come to an end without hope" (Job 7:6). Not exactly encouraging, these lamentations, not when taken alone.

Most of us have been there, though, and the antidote is the "good news" that Paul found so compelling that "an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!" (1 Corinthians 9:16). Paul felt driven to announce the gospel to as many people as possible, "to save at least some" (9:22).

This good news is the mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who lifted Simon Peter’s mother-in-law from her sickbed with a mere touch of his hand. "The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons" (Mark 1:33–34)). Our woes and demons are as real as Job’s, and Jesus is our savior. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The story of Job seems at first hearing to be an extension of February’s gloom into the liturgy. The monumental suffering of a good man is so horrific that the laments of the front page of modern newspapers barely measure up. The whole story is not long to tell, but its resolution is of great comfort. We can trace in its plot the stirrings of a belief in an afterlife, and in God’s great power to right every wrong and raise human beings from suffering.

In the Gospel, we see the fulfillment of these longings in the hand of Jesus, grasping an ill woman by the hand and raising her up to vibrant life. Peter’s mother-in-law becomes her best self, attentive to her guests, providing hospitality, the warmth of her laughter, the delights of her kitchen. Last week, at Candlemas, candles were blessed, including baptismal candles for some not yet born. Today is a day to check the fragile flame of your own baptismal candle. Against February’s customary lethargy, its background whines and ailments, the liturgy summons us to life, grasps us by the hand, and sends us to serve in Christ’s name. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life; Boy Scout Sunday

Monday: St. Paul Miki and Companions

Wednesday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita

Friday: St. Scholastica

Saturday: Our Lady of Lourdes; Blessed Virgin Mary; World Day of the Sick

A BOOK TO READ

There is a great difference between the eager person who wants to read a book and the tired person who wants a book to read. —G. K. Chesterton

HINDSIGHT

God’s presence is not discerned at the time when it is upon us, but afterwards, when we look back. —John Henry Newman

GOD BLESS!