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-First Sunday of Lent– February 22, 2015
ON BEING SUPERNATURALLY
NORMAL
By Fr. Dwight Longenecker
What does the devil hate? Supernatural normalcy. When considering conflict with satan some people think it is
all about crucifixes and holy water and exorcisms and putting on the spiritual armor of God and wading into battle
like mortal versions of Saint Michael the Archangel. No. We best trample down the head of satan through
supernatural normalcy.
What do I mean by 'supernatural normalcy'? First you have to start by understanding satan and all his works.
Satan has nothing original in his toolkit. He cannot create sin because sin is the absence of grace or the distortion
of something good. God made everything, and everything that He made is good. Evil is therefore nothing positive
in itself, but the perversion, destruction and distortion of all that is good.
It follows therefore that satan loves everything that is perverted, twisted, destroyed and diseased. He cannot do
anything good or create anything good. All he can do is twist or attempt to destroy that which is good.
Therefore what does Satan hate?
He hates all that is natural and free and good and wholesome and normal and fine and happy and whole. He
hates good Catholic families. He hates ordinary Catholics who work hard, pray hard, laugh hard, and who love God,
love life, love one another and live life to the fullest. This ordinary, grace-filled natural life of faith is what he hates
with a passion.
I call it 'supernatural normalcy' because these are the saints that fill our pews. These are the people of God.
These are the ones who live out their faith the best they can in the ordinary ups and downs of life. They try
hard. They make mistakes, they go to confession with open hearts. They try to love God and others. They are
the blessed ones and the ones who give the blessing. They are truly the children of God. They do not seem to
be extraordinary and stupendous. They do not seem to be saints even--but that is because they are humble
and hidden. They naturally follow the 'Little Way' of Saint Therese.
This way of 'supernatural normalcy' is the way of the Blessed Virgin. She does not jump out from the pages of
the New Testament as some sort of Superwoman or Heroic Saint. That is because she is ordinary. She is 'full of
grace' and therefore she seems to be totally and utterly natural and real. She is all that she was created to be and
therefore she does not seem to be extraordinary. She is as natural and beautiful as a morning in May. She is as
natural and virginal as a virgin forest.
It therefore takes a discerning spirit and a finely tuned spiritual sense to find such souls. They are difficult to
find not only because they are humble and hidden, but because they are 'normal: If you told them they were holy
and that you wanted to sit at their feet they would laugh and tell you they are not holy and that you have made a
mistake. They do not seem extraordinary, and yet for those who have eyes to see they are very extraordinary
indeed.
This is the way of 'supernatural normalcy', and if you really want to trample Satan's head-pray for the grace to
be transformed in this way.
© FATHER DWIGHT LONGENECKER is the parish priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Greenville, South Carolina. www.DwightLongenecker.com.
5715 108th St. SW Lakewood, WA 253-588-2141
Sunday February 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent
Mass schedule & intentions
FOR YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL REFLECTION:
The Gospel for next weekend Masses.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to
Mark 9:2-10
Jesus took Peter, James, and John
and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves.
Church And he was transfigured before them,
8:00am Mass
Church and his clothes became dazzling white,
11:00am Mass
Templo such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.
12:30pm Misa (Spanish Mass)
Monday, February 23
Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses,
No Exposition or Mass on Mondays
and they were conversing with Jesus.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply,
Tuesday, February 24
Church “Rabbi, it is good that we are here!
4:00pm Reconciliation
Church Let us make three tents:
6:00pm Mass
Mass intention-Caroline Rivera†
one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
Squier Hall
6:30pm Soup Supper
He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.
Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them;
Wednesday, February 25
Templo from the cloud came a voice,
6:00pm Misa (Spanish)
Special Mass intention– Martinez family
“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”
Cedar River Abortion Clinic Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus
10am-12pm prayer vigil 40 DFL
Thursday, February 26
Church alone with them.
9:00am Rosary
Church As they were coming down from the mountain,
9:45am Bible Study
Church he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, ex6:00pm Mass
Mass intention-Gaetano Borrielo†
cept when the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Friday, February 27
So they kept the matter to themselves,
Church
7:30am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Church questioning what rising from the dead meant.
8:45am Mass
The Gospel of the Lord
Mass intention-Emilio & Ruby Cano†
Church
9:30am-9:00pm Adoration
Church
2:30pm & 5:00pm Stations of the Cross
School Gym
5:00pm-7:00pm Fish Fry
Abstinence:
Saturday, February 28
2:00pm Reconciliation
5:00pm Vigil Mass
Church
Church
Sunday, March 1
Second Sunday of Lent
Church
8:00am Mass
Church
11:00am Mass
Templo
12:30pm Misa (Spanish Mass)
Daily Mass readings available at www.usccb.org/nab/
Altar Server Training
Saturday, March 7th
After 5pm Mass
To sign up, call Pat Gums
at 588-2141 ext. 303
Stewardship of our Treasure
For the weekend of Feb.7/8, 2015
including midweek mail in donations
Our parishioners generously gave: $10,646.47
For the weekend of Feb. 14/15, 2015
including midweek mail in donations
Our parish generously gave: $ 11, 522.99
So why aren’t you eating pepperoni pizza
on Friday?
You love pepperoni pizza. You eat it all the time. Suddenly,
you can’t have it on Fridays?! What could possibly be going
on? It must be that Catholic thing, again. Absolutely!
On Fridays during Lent, we particularly remember the
sacrifice of Christ on the cross. In memory of this great
sacrifice, we continue the tradition of penance and sacrifice
– abstaining from meat on Fridays is an outward
manifestation of an interior reality: the conversion of our
hearts. As Pope John Paul II has said, “In fact, the external
aspects of fasting, though important, do not convey the full
measure of the practice. Joined to the practice should be a
sincere desire for inner purification, readiness to obey the
divine will and thoughtful solidarity with our brothers and
sisters, especially the very poor.” Christ himself fasted and
prayed in the desert. Through fasting and praying, we unite
ourselves with the sacrifice of Christ and offer him
reparation for our sins and failings. It’s a little thing to give
him in the face of his ultimate sacrifice, but what a grace that
our God accepts and loves little gifts!
Rachel’s Corner
Friendly reminder to
Faith Formation families:
Hope and Healing After Abortion
“Call me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and
you shall glorify me- Psalm 50:15
Mass attendance is required
as part of First Communion &
Confirmation Preparation, parents
and children must attend together.
Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and give
your troubles to Our Lord.
He will restore you and you will glorify Him forever.
Please remember we keep a
record of your attendance
Faith Formation library
Open on
Sunday 12pm-2pm
March 6-8, 2015
Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)
You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.
Volunteers Needed
The Catholic Detention Ministry of Pierce County
Deanery seeks faith-filled Catholic women and men
who are willing to devote 1 – 4 evenings per month
to leading Bible Studies based on the Sunday
Readings with the women and men who are
incarcerated at the Pierce County Jail in Tacoma.
Training and support provided. Background check
required. For more information contact Deacon Jim
Fish at Bellarmine Prep 253-756-3842 or
fishj@bellarmineprep.org.
Questions?
Call Gaby or Pat
253-588-2141
Confirmation Requirement
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Confirmation candidates must attend the
following Theology of the Body sessions
at St. John Bosco Church
10508-112th St. SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
Wednesday, February 25-6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 4 -6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 11-6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 18-6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 25-6:30-8:30pm
CALLING ALL
YOUTH!!
COME JOIN US AND GROW Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)
IN YOUR FAITH
Next class is on
Next meeting is on
February 26 at 7pm in Squier Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6pm
For information call Pat Gums
588-2141 ext. 303
St. John Bosco
RCIA: Is the path for persons (14 years or
10508 112th St SW
older) unbaptized or baptized in another faith who
Lakewood Washington
desire to enter into the Catholic Church.
98498
Adult Sacramental Preparation: Is the path
Questions? call Gaby Grossman
at 588-2141 ext. 307
for baptized Catholics (18 years or older) who
desire to complete their initiation with
First Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
MASS FOR LIFE
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Visitation Catholic Church
3314 S 58th St Tacoma WA 98409
Please join the pro-life community of Pierce County in seeking God's blessing and
guidance on our spring campaign, and on all those who work to defend the unborn. This
pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Nicholas Wichert as we begin our time of focused
prayer, fasting and public witness. All of the faithful are invited to come to this 40 DFL
Mass, and to join us in our public vigil at the Cedar River abortion clinic.
Our ongoing commitment to prayer is advancing a culture of life
Adoration ~ 4-6:45 PM
Rosary ~ 6:20 PM
Benediction ~ 6:45 PM
Mass ~ 7:00PM
There will be a brief reception afterward in the basement of the parish hall. It is potluck, so
please bring an appetizer or dessert and drop it off before Mass.
For more information contact Anne at 253-298-1120 or tacoma40daysforlife@gmail.com
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Please join Fr. Peter and parishioners from St. John Bosco & St. Frances Cabrini
For a prayer vigil on Wednesdays during Lent 10am to 12pm
at Cedar River Abortion Clinic-(1401-A Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma)
Altar Server
Saturday
5:00 PM
Feb. 28
Sunday
8:00 AM
Mar. 1
Sunday
11:00 AM
Mar. 1
Eucharistic
Minister
Lector
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Montalvo
Anthony
Montalvo
Bev Krashin
LEAD
Joan Hunn
Porfiria Marana
Theresa Brown
Angie Roarty
Lucia Mandapat
Ruth Hoss
Shirley Poff
Michael
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Josephine
Kaiser
Katie Kaiser
Judy Swortz
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Lucy Gallagher
Joy Molleston
Starlene Enfield
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John Kaiser
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John
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Linda Robydek
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Diana Sullivan
Dorothy Zarelli
Graciela Meza
Muriel O’Brien
Nora Salcedo
Arianna
Njonge
Mike
Isenberg
Join our parish community—and
more than 13,000 Catholic
communities across the United
States—in a life-changing Lenten
journey with CRS Rice Bowl.
Pick up your family’s rice bowl from church vestibule
and don’t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app!
Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives.
Please pray for the comfort and healing of:
Paz Abdon, Ruby Abrigo, Liliana Contino Alfaro, Kayle Almanza,
Gloria Almoguera, Carmen Antonio, Curtis and Sophia Barquet,
Enn R. & Jaime Barretto, Zach Bibeau, Timea Bozic, Terry Brown,
Theresa Byers, Tony Cables, Lois Carter, Cesar Coronado, Cindi
Cornwell, Elaine and Michelle Crouse, Sabel Cruz, Catherine
Davis. Chris Davis, Normita Davis, Jose Del Rosario, Daniel
Delaney,Marilyn De los Santos, Ofelia DeLuna, Joseph
Dinglasan, Marlin R. and Jonathan Dipipi, Evelyn Disbrow,
Liliana Dzolic, Jandi Dunlap, Janet Engelheart, Anso Farkas, Brett
and Cindy Ferrar, David Fruge, Florence Gallo, Fortunato
Gappi, Henry Gariando, Andrea Garcia, Makenna Garett, Allison
Le Hahn, Borgny Haroldson, Veronica Harzter, Larry Helm,
Micaela Henriquez, Hannelore Hogan, Helga Winter Hunn,
Doug Jensen, Robert Johnson, Bill and Sarah Jones, Mike
Kapala, Sherroll Kelso, Ralph & Lesley Klein, Helen Kronaizi,
Cesaria Lejia, Brunilda LLeras Marcia Loaiza, Lauretta Lucien,
Laura Madrigal, Karen Martin, Mary Martin, Camerino Martinez,
Gen Mason, Kennedy, Jennifer & Brennan McGranaghan, Mary
Ann Merrill, Marcella Merrill, Julie Metzger, Sister Carol Ann
McMullen, Susan A. Musa, Mel Nelson, Terry Newman and
family, Patrick Neidorf, Priscilla Quinata, Ed Paez, Luis Pedraza,
Edna Perry, Debbie Pesicka, Sonia Picardal, Kathy Pitts, Teresa
Posada, Corazon Reguindin, June C. Reyes, Isaac Rincon,
Jesse and Sandy Rivera, Jesse Rivera Sr., John Rose, Terry Roy,
Sheila Running Hawk, Katie Rutter, Brenda Ryan, Hepuleta
Sabang, Marianne Sass, Julie Schmidt, Jim Snellar, Margaret
Sousek, Jim Spencer, Marline Spieth, Terri Spracklin, Frank
Stiles, Jean Marie Talvo, Myrna Tabios, Jade Thompson, Ricardo
Torralba, Kaile Valeros, Astarid Velazco, Jorge Villagomez,
Ethan Vlad, Calvin Wadeking, Matthew Warren, Dee Watson,
Julie Watson, Elda White, Margaret Wingerter, Roger & Irene
Young, Paul Zehnder.
PARISH GUIDELINES: Please call the Parish Office:
253-588-2141 to offer a name for prayer.
See Lenten Calendar insert for
information on: Stations of the Cross,
Eucharistic Adoration, Soup Suppers,
etc.
News for our Parishioners about your school…
We are 2 weeks away from our Auction Gala! Don’t forget to buy your Raffle
tickets which are available after all the weekend Masses in the Church vestibule.
And it’s not too late to buy your tickets, as well, for the Auction itself. Our Annual Auction
Event is on March 7th from 5:30pm at the McGavick Student & Conference Center, in
Lakewood. We would love to have you join us. Please call the school as soon as possible
at 253-584-5748 to make your reservation. Or stop by to pick up an invitation to this fun,
festive annual Event!
Do you know of anyone looking for a Catholic school for the next school year? Please
know that the most effective marketing tool we have is word-of-mouth from those of you
who know about your parish school. Please spread the word and invite friends and
neighbors to visit us in person or visit us on the web: www.cabrinischool.org or
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StFrancesCabriniSchool
As always, thank you for your continued support of your parish school!
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