Commentary for the Readings in the Extraordinary Form: Third Sunday after Easter

"A little while and you shall see Me no longer. . .because I go to the Father. . .And you therefore have sorrow now; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one shall take from you" (Gospel). Christianity is a religion of joy! (Introit). May "those. . .in

error" receive this "light" (Prayer). Jesus predicts, however, that our joy can never be perfect here. The "cross before the crown" (Alleluia Verse) would indeed be a mystery had no Jesus lived it out for us.

An unbelieving "world shall rejoice" because it regards Him

as dead and gone. But Christ departs only for a "little while" (Gospel) to test our love and loyalty. He shall return (as indicated by little figure of Christ in the clouds).

Prepare for His coming "in the day of visitation" by good example. "Behave yourselves honorably among pagans; that they ... observing your good works" for God and country (described in the Epistle) may recognize that Christianity is a religion of joy, now and forever!

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A Weekly Bulletin for the parishes of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Weston,

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Fourth Sunday of Easter May 12, 2019 Volume IV, Issue 19

The Lewis County Catholic Times

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What’s Inside…

Mass Intentions Pg. 2

Ministry Schedule Pg. 5

Prayer List Pg. 5

Scripture Readings Pg. 2

Upcoming Events Pg. 5

Fourth Sunday of Easter

T he first reading is taken from Acts 13:14, 43-52 and the event described takes place in the middle of St. Paul's first

missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas quote Isaiah 49:6 in support of their deci-sion to preach to the Gentiles. The Isaiah text referred to Christ, ...but now Paul and Barnabas apply it to themselves because the Messiah is "light for the Gentiles" through the preaching of the Apostles, for they are conscious of speaking in Christ's name and on his au-thority. (The Navarre Bible - Acts of the Apostles)

The second reading is from the Book of Revelation 7:9, 14b-17. Last week we heard St. John describing his vision of the heavenly liturgy where he saw the Lamb of God in the Holy of Holies in His perpetual offering to God, the heavenly offering of Jesus Himself which we join at every Mass. Today we join St. John as he again views this heavenly liturgy and describes the Church in heaven (what we call the Church Triumphant) as it glorifies God.

The Gospel is from John 10:27-30. This Sunday is often called "Good Shepherd Sunday." Jesus intended the beautiful parable of the Good Shepherd with its many consoling truths and promises for men of every century, including the twentieth. We are all too prone to evaluate the words of the Gospel in an exclusively historical sense. The liturgy's primary aim is to portray the present, not the past, to give grace and life along with history. You must, therefore, give the parable a present day

context, apply it personally. After each sentence stop and say: Christ is doing this today — and to help me. The parable brings to our attention three consoling truths: Christ gives His life for His sheep; He remains with them constantly through the bond of grace; He will not rest content until there be but one flock and one shepherd.

Now how do these points affect me personally?

a) My Shepherd's death means my deliverance — why, even at this very moment of Mass, redemption's graces are flooding my soul.

b) b) Between Christ and myself there must exist a closer intimacy than even that between brothers, relatives, or friends.

c) c) It is through Christ's efforts that I have been brought into the fold, and He is ever striving to make me a more perfect member of His flock.

In order to realize these ends, Christ instituted His Church. This Church is His representative. There we may approach Him, there He is close to us, there He continues His presence: "I am with you all days, even unto the consummation of the world." Through the Church He speaks to us; in the Church flow the rivers of grace from Calvary's Cross; by means of the Church Christ seeks to become united personally with each of us. Oh, if we only would regard the Church as Christ mystically present in our midst! At this point I would like to single out two ways by which Christ fulfills His office of Shepherd in the Church, viz., through His words and through His very body.

The words He spoke will never die. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away." Christ's words are as pregnant with life now as when they were first spoken. They give us the mind of our Good Shepherd as He instructs, warns, and consoles us; they are the words of a father, a mother, a brother, a friend, a judge. Once upon a time Christ's words performed miracles, they have not lost their power! "Young man, I say to you: arise. This day you shall be with Me in paradise." Treasure Christ's words most highly.

Christ's body in the Eucharist gives flesh to His words in the Gospel. Never disjoin one from the other. For together they constitute our most valuable earthly treasure, together they give us the whole Christ. What He promises in the Gospel He fulfills in the Eucharist. And thus the Mass, comprising the word and the body of Christ, brings Him completely to us. In the Gospel He says, "I am the Good Shepherd"— in the Eucharistic Sacrifice the Good Shepherd becomes present. In the Gospel He proclaims, "I lay down My life for My sheep"— in the Eucharistic Sacrifice He pours His life into our souls. In the Gospel He tells us, "I know Mine and Mine know Me"— in the Eucharistic Sacrifice He fulfills His claim: Whoever eats My flesh abides in Me and I in Him. In the Gospel He says, "Other sheep I have ... them also must I bring"—through the Eucharistic Sacrifice He builds up His flock, gathering stray sheep into the fold.

These, then, are our two greatest treasures, Christ's words and Christ's body. By embracing both we embrace our Savior whole and entire. — The Church's Year of Grace, Pius Parsch

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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday May 17

6:00 p.m. Pre-K graduation

7:00 p.m. 8th grade graduation Saturday, May 18 7:00—9:00 p.m., St. Patrick School Alumni Association Dinner, school gym

If you went to St. Patrick School, whether you graduated from there or

not—and did not get an invitation, please call 304-269-5547 or

email rfrazier@saintpatricks.school Monday, May 20 6:00 p.m., Catholic Daughters of the Americas meeting, St. Patrick Church parish meeting room Saturday, May 25 6:00 p.m., Recognition of High School graduates at Mass, St. Patrick Church, Weston Monday, May 27

9:30 a.m., Mass at St. Bridget Church on Goosepen Rd.

Parish Office Closed Thursday, June 6 6:00 p.m., Mass for the anniversary of the Dedication of St. Patrick Church Sunday, June 9 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Victory 379, 100th Birthday

9:30 a.m., Mass

10:30 a.m., Brunch, cafeteria Thursday, June 27 6:00 p.m., Palestrina Mass in Celebration of Fr. DeViese’s 10th Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination

Weekly Attendance & Collection

Saturday: 88 Sunday: 251 Latin Mass: 35 General: $5601 Loan: $385 School: $546 Loan Balance: $95,020.30

Second and Special Collections

June 8 & 9: Peter’s Pence

Weekly Mass Intentions & Liturgical Calendar

Saturday, May 11, Saturday of the Third Week of Easter

5:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Mass for †Kevin O'Sullivan and Beulah "Boots" Pentasuglia by family

Sunday, May 12, Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:45 a.m. Confessions 9:30 a.m. Mass for all Mothers, Living and Deceased 11:45 a.m. Confessions 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Mass for †Dorothy DeViese

Monday, May 13, Our Lady of Fatima

8:15 a.m. Mass for Evelyn Caputo

Tuesday, May 14, Saint Matthias, Apostle 8:15 a.m. Mass for †Marjorie A. Ruppert by Tom Ruppert Wednesday, May 15, Saint Isidore (USA)

5:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Novena Mass for Priests of the Diocese and a New Bishop

Thursday, May 16, Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter 8:15 a.m. Mass for †Rev. Patrick Francis Burke

Friday, May 17, Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter 8:15 a.m. Mass for †Leo Sinnott

Saturday, May 18, Saint John I, Pope & Martyr 5:00 p.m. Confessions 6:00 p.m. Mass for †Michael Rafferty by Sue and James Rafferty

Sunday, May 19, Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:45 a.m. Confessions 9:30 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish 11:45 a.m. Confessions 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Mass for Special Intention

Mass Intentions

Having the Holy Sacrifice of Mass offered is more effective than flowers or memorial gifts for your deceased loved ones or as a special intention for a living person or special occasion. Mass Intentions can be placed in a “Mass Intention” envelope and placed in the collection basket or dropped off to the parish office. Please indicate if the person is living or deceased and the date you would like the Mass to be said. Mass dates are filled on a “first come, first serve” basis.

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Ministry Schedule

Saturday, May 18, 2019 Servers: Ian Droppleman, Blake Francis, Marley Riley Reader: Brenda Riley EMHC: Larry & Luanne Bowers, Margaret Blake Cantor: Rudy Pascasio Sunday, May 19, 2019 Servers: Dylan O’Sullivan, Morgan Turner, Malea Clem Reader: Michael Riley EMHC: Butch Cain, Jeremy & Jenny Garton, Judy Foster, Erin Turner Cantor: John Collins May and June Funeral Greeters: Call the office to volunteer . May Rosary Leaders: Wednesday: Gary Riley Saturday: Micki Snyder Sunday: Jeremy Garton May Linens: Kathy Boyle

Sanctuary Lamp Memorialization The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in memory of Joseph B. Ellison by Steve and Valerie Corley, May 12—May 25, 2019. If you would like to memorialize the sanctuary lamp in honor/memory of someone for a two-week period, please call the parish office at 304-269-3048.

Scripture Readings

Monday, May 13

Acts 11:1-18 Pss 42:2-3; 43:3-4 Jn 10:1-10

Tuesday, May 14

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps 113:1-8 Jn 15:9-17

Wednesday, May 15

Acts 12:24—13:5a Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Jn 12:44-50

Thursday, May 16 Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, 21-22,

25, 27 Jn 13:16-20

Friday, May 17 Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11b Jn

14:1-6

Saturday, May 18 Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn

14:7-14

Sunday, May 19 Acts 14:21-27 Ps 145:8-13 Rv

21:1-5a Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Liturgical Calendar for Traditional Latin Mass

5/13 St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor 5/14 St. Boniface, Martyr 5/15 St. John Baptist de la Salle, Confessor 5/16 St. Ubaldus, Bishop & Confessor 5/17 St. Paschal Baylon, Confessor 5/18 St. Venantius, Martyr 5/19 Fourth Sunday after Easter

Save the Date St. Patrick Church will celebrate a special Mass on the 104th anniversary of the dedication of the current church building on June 6 at 6:00 p.m. We hope all parishioners will attend.

Prayer List

Of your charity, please offer prayers for…

Those who are sick: St. Patrick Church: Sam Aman, Nick Bakas, John Collins, Madison Jane Cunningham, Paul Derico, Rose Determan, Robert Fealy, Marsha Garton, Lori Hamrick, Eddie Joe Hines, Ed Hubbs, Jeff Linger, Julia Marsh, Philomena Martin, Ed and Mary Ann Murray, Susan Murray, Delores Paugh, Raylee Rahming , Mike Riley, Shane Rowan, Sheila Sayre, Kimberly Snyder, Bob Thompson, Grace Turner St. Boniface Church: J ane White (SJMH), Norma Aman, Anna Cr im, Sara Queen, Vicki Radcliff, Rose Anita Duley, Luke White Good Shepherd Mission: Ken and Judi Connell, T. Conrad, Bob Klotz, Rachel Remele, Melody Riddle, Robyn Riddle, Teresa Rogucki Schultz

Those who have died: Fr . Hilar ion V. Cann, May the souls of all the faithful depar ted, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

All Military Personnel: Alan Hamilton, Aaron Hamilton, For rest Moodispaw, R. Brody Springer

Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life

Those who are homebound, in assisted living or nursing homes.

Farmers Market The Lewis County Farmers Market will once again use the office parking lot on market days. The market will be held on Tuesday and Saturday. The first Saturday market will be May 18 from 9-1. The first Tuesday market will be May 21, 4-7

St. Patrick Catholic Church

210 Center Avenue Weston, West Virginia

26452 www.spchurchweston.org

304-269-3048 304-269-1244 (fax)

Pastor: Rev. James R. DeViese, Jr., J.C.L.

pastor@spchurchweston.net

Associate Pastor: Fr. Binny Thomas Mulackal

(304) 462-7130 bmulackal@dwc.org

Secretary: Sandra Mick, Parish Secretary secretary@spchurchweston.net

Parish Office Hours: Sunday, 10:30 - 12:30

Monday, 9 - 4

Tuesday, 9 - 4

Wednesday, Noon - 5:00

Thursday, 9 - 1

Friday, 9 - 1

Prayer Chain: Micki Snyder, 304 269-3688

or 304 476-8819

Weekend Masses: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.,

Sunday, 9:30 a.m.,

12:30 p.m. (Latin)

Weekday Masses: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8:15 a.m.

Wed., 6:00 p.m.

Reconciliation: Wednesday and Saturday, 5:00pm,

Sunday, 8:45 & 11:45 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday, 5:00 to 5:45p.m.

(See Weekly Schedule for any

changes to times or location!)

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Parish Membership & Benefits: To be considered an “active” member of any parish (and thus eligible for Sacraments, sponsor eligibility, and the “Active Parishioner Rate of tuition” at a Catholic school), the parish takes into account family & individual involvement in parish life and ministries, and Mass attendance. Mass attendance is only able to be tracked accurately via collection envelopes. If you are not receiving envelopes currently, please contact the appropriate person at your parish. Pa-rishioners over 18 are encouraged to register as their own household to help us keep records accurate and up-to-date.

Need Help? Get Help! Meetings are held in the basement of St. Patrick School, 224 Center Ave., Weston. Use the door on the side of the school building facing the rectory for AA and NA meetings.

SoulCore SoulCore at St. Patrick Church in Weston is each Thursday at 6:00 p.m.. We strengthen our bodies by exercising through the prayers of the rosary. Contact Sandy Mick at St. Patrick Church office (304-269-3048) for more info.

2019 Catholic Sharing Appeal

The 2019 Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) theme, Sowing Seeds of HOPE, provides direction and a sense of purpose for our Diocese as we meet the challenges of today and work toward the future to make our Church more vibrant and relevant. The CSA is an essential way to reach beyond ourselves and our parish and give HOPE to others through the diversity of our ministries, programs and services which enrich a Christ-centered way of life. Go to https://csa.dwcministries.org/ to make a gift online or learn more about the Catholic Sharing Appeal.

Our 2019 goal is $21,345. Progress as of 05/08/019: $100

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Recognition of High School Graduates Parishioners who are graduating from high school this year will be honored at Mass on Saturday, May 25 at St. Patrick Church in Weston. If your son or daughter is graduating, please call the St. Patrick Church parish office at 304 269-3048 to have them included in this list.

Traditional Latin Mass

The Traditional Latin Mass (the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite) is offered weekly at St. Patrick Church in Weston. Confessions begin at 11:45 followed by Mass at 12:30. The second Sunday of each month is the traditional “High” Mass with music and the choir. Everyone is invited. This Mass does count as your weekend Mass obligation.

Myeoffering Never worry about forgetting your envelopes again. Electronic giv-ing is simple and easy to use. Donations to church collections and St. Patrick School can be made once or on a recurring basis. Sign up for electronic giving at: https://members.myeoffering.com/#/landing

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Court Victory 379

The Catholic Daughters are women of Faith under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, glorifying the Lord, and serving others! The Court is not exclusive to parishioners of St. Patrick Church. Members can be from any parish that does not have a court. Yearly dues are $30. Checks can be made payable to CDA 379 and mailed to P.O. Box 764, Weston, WV 26452

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the St. Patrick School cafeteria. All Catholic men, 18 and older are encouraged to get involved in this vital organization.

In service to One, In service to all.

www.kofc1415.org

Join us for service, fellowship, and spiritual growth!

Parking Just a gentle reminder, for parishioners and visitors of St. Patrick Church and School, not park in the lot of the Danser Hardware Building. That lot is private property and we do not have permission to park there. Thank you for respecting the wishes of the property owner.

The Dead Theologians Society

Saints of Yesterday Inspiring Youth of Today

The Dead Theologians Society is a national organization that seeks to engage high school students through prayer, catechesis, and social activity that is rooted in the Catholic tradition and based on the Lives of the Saints. DTS meetings are open to all Catholic high school students and are held in the parish meeting room of St. Patrick Church in Weston. For more info, text @dts-weston to 81010.

Camp Bosco There is still time to register for Camp Bosco, however spots are getting limited. Application forms are available in the church vestibule.

June 30- July 6 July 7-13 July 14-20 July 21-27

Hog Raffle to Help Fund Odyssey Teams to the World Competition The Odyssey of the Mind Teams are having fund raisers to pay their expenses to the World Competition next month. One of the fund raisers is a Hog raffle. Two winners will be drawn and receive a 1/2 of hog, processed and wrapped by Teets Meat Processing in Elkins. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will take place on May 15 at 3:00 p.m. Basic butchering service included. Any upgrades requested of the butcher will be at the winner’s expense. To purchase tickets, contact Melissa Jordan at 304-517-8619. Hog donated by the Law Office of Trena Williams, PLLC.

Narcotics Anonymous

NA - Mon. at 7pm

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA - Tues., Thurs., & Sat. at 8pm

Kid from St. Patrick Church can go for free. Registra-tion forms are in the vestibule or can be printed at

www.campbosco.com.

Book Club The next meeting of the book club for Catholic women will be Sun-day, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the parish meeting room of St. Patrick Church. The book is Living the Catholic Faith by Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. There are six copies available for loan in the St. Pat-rick Church Parish Office. Email christinacrim@yahoo.com with any questions. We look for-ward to seeing you.

Come and Follow Me As Fishers of Men June 20-22, Washington, D.C.,

St. John Paul II College Seminary

Come visit the nation’s capital and have a blast visiting famous Catholic sites and learn more about the Catholic priesthood and what its like to be in seminary. For more information or to RSVP contact Rick Teachout in the diocesan Vocations Office at (304) 233-0880, ext. 442 or rteachout@dwc.org.

Quo Vadis Camp

Middle School Discernment Retreat Boys in grades 6, 7 and 8

Priest Field Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, W.Va. June 17 through June 19 for days of spiritual talks, prayer, the celebration of Mass and discussion about how God guides us throughout our lives. Campers will enjoy outdoor activities including: hiking, swimming, sports, fishing The camp is staffed by laypeople, priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. For more information or to register go to WVPriests.org.

Easter Lilies Easter Lilies from this year's Pascal Celebration are available in the back of church to be taken home and planted in parishioners' gardens. If planted now, the lilies will bloom during the summer of 2020 to remind us of Christ's Resurrection and how the parish honored Him in 2019.

St. Patrick School Alumni Association Dinner Saint Patrick School is hosting an Alumni Dinner on Saturday, May 18 from 7:00—9:00 p.m in the school gym. Invitations were mailed out last week. If you went to St. Patrick School, whether you graduated from there or not—and did not get an invitation, please call 304-269-5547 or email rfrazier@saintpatricks.school.

To the St. Patrick’s High School Alumni/Friends of Timothy Michael Armentrout 2/11/53 - 1/23/19

Paula Anderson Armentrout cordially invites the friends of Timothy Michael Armentrout to join in the burial of his ashes on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 am. The burial will take place at the gravesites of Raymond Armentrout and Paige Armentrout in the Mount Calvery Cemetery on 2nd Street in Thomas, WV. Please bring your thoughts and fondest memories of Timmy. Luncheon to follow at the Blackwater Falls Lodge at 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road Davis, WV from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Please RSVP by telephone to Mike and Nancy Gissy at 304-269-3424 by May 15, 2019

CCD and Adult Religious Education Classes

Formal CCD and Adult Religious Education classes for this

academic year has ended. Please continue your faith education at home and as a family. Formed.org is an excellent way to continue learning through the summer months. Classes will resume on Sunday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Thank you to all the students and adults who showed up faithfully to be a part of the program and make it a success. Thank you to the instructors for their dedication to our Catholic faith and their willingness to share it with others.

Memorial Day Mass at St. Bridget Church Please join us on Monday, May 27 for Mass at 9:30 a.m. at

St. Bridget Church on Goosepen Road. If you have never been to this beautiful country church you should definitely check it out.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Victory 379

will celebrate their 100th anniversary of being a Court on Sunday, June 9. The Daughters will sit together at Mass and participate in the Mass ministries. A brunch will follow in the cafeteria.