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FATHER TIM THANKS
everyone praying for our parish cluster.
We all help to keep the Catholic faith alive in our area.
Please
keep Fr. Tim and all the priests of our Diocese in your prayers.
Cluster Prayer
 WEDDING
Vladimir Palabrica and Savannah Wells, both
of St. Anthony’s, Norton will marry at St. Dominic’s Church, Kingsport
on Saturday, July 19th. Fr. Tom Collins will officiate.
FREE
HOME STUDY COURSES ON THE CATHOLIC FAITH
You are invited to study the Catholic Faith by
taking free correspondence courses at home. For information about the
eight courses available, go to our Catholic Home Study Service web site
www.amm.org/chss.htm Or you
may write to this address: Catholic Home Study Service, P O Box 363,
Perryville MO 63775-0363, or call 573-547-4084.
JUBILEE HOUSE “As we
look to the future our Program Committee seeks your expertise and
experience. We attempt to sponsor one retreat or workshop monthly. They
are always a risk because they do not have a committed audience. At this
time as we begin looking ahead we would like to invite you to suggest
presenters or programs which would be beneficial to your congregation.
We are open to your suggestions in order to assist you. You may respond
by email:
info@jubileeretreat.com phone: 276-619-0919 or write to
Jubilee House retreat Center, 822 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210-4415.
A
scapular
A scapular
is two pieces of cloth (generally about an inch square), connected
by cords and worn over the head. It often has a picture or a
particular color, depending on the spirituality it stands for.
The
Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel is adapted from the scapular of the Carmelite Order and
represents a special Consecration to Our Lady under the title of Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Those
who wear it have a special devotion to Mary.
In the past this was the Little Office of Our Lady, but today this
can be commuted by any priest to the rosary. In addition, the person
has a special entrustment of themselves to Mary for their salvation.
This, in fact, has been promised to those who faithfully wear the
scapular: "Those who die wearing this scapular shall not suffer
eternal fire." This must not be understood superstitiously or
magically, but in light of Catholic teaching that perseverance in
faith, hope and love are required for salvation. The scapular is a
powerful reminder of this Christian obligation and of Mary's promise
to help those consecrated to her obtain the grace of final
perseverance. (From EWTN Q &
A)
CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF
SAINT PAUL
BY BISHOP MICHAEL
SALTARELLI
Pray to the
Holy Spirit
about your
unique and intimate "Road to Damascus" conversion experience that
the Spirit is calling you to in the Year of Saint Paul. Study the
lives of saints from Saint Paul to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
who lived these words so inspirationally.
Read and pray
The Acts of
the Apostles and the letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament.
Take Pope
Benedict XVI's challenge and engage daily in Lectio divina
-reading and reflecting with God's Word.
Study the
Church's Teaching
on Revelation and biblical interpretation in such Church documents
and resources as: Catechism of the Catholic Church [Part One:
sections 26-184, pp. 13-50] and Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of
Nazareth
Study and
Pray through
Paul's teaching on the power of the Cross of Christ. "Preach Christ
crucified" in the way you carry the Cross and the way you help
others carry their crosses.
Participate
in Parish and
Diocesan Masses during the Year of Saint Paul for the Solemnity of
Saints Peter and Paul.
Seek Paul's
intercession
to be a more vibrant missionary in the world.
Study and
pray the
classical paintings of Saint Paul:
www.jesuswalk.com/philippians/artwork-st-paul.htm
NEW
REGIONAL DIRECTOR The diocesan Office of
Christian Formation is happy to announce that Melanie Coddington has
accepted the position of Regional Minister of Christian Formation for
Region 10. Melanie will assume her position August 1, 2008.
Melanie's
primary responsibilities will be to support the ongoing development
of Christian Formation in small parishes of the region through
consultation, resourcing, and the design and implementation of
programs and events. She will continue to implement Called to Be
Disciples: Catechetical Norms for the Diocese of Richmond, which
includes PATHWAYS catechist certification, plus collaborate with
regional youth leaders and the new Diocesan Youth Ministry Director
to develop youth events.
After settling
into the catechetical duties of her position in the region, Melanie
will also help the Pastoral Ministry Leadership Formation Office and
the Office of Pastoral Planning begin to develop pastoral leadership
in all parishes, offering particular support to parishes that are
clustered.
Melanie has
served as Minister of Faith Formation and Liturgy at St. Michael's
Parish in Marquette, Michigan since 2002. She has roots in our
diocese, having served as Minister of Music at St. Michael's Parish
in Richmond from 1992 to 1999. After moving to Michigan she
completed a Masters in Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola
University of New Orleans.
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