FIRST SUNDAY
OF LENT
February 22, 2015
Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic Church
951 Swan Valley Drive
Forsyth, MO 65653
Our Lady of the Ozarks
Mission Statement
We are a unique parish,
called together from far and near.
We bring our talents and our shortcomings,
our histories and our hopes.
Most of all, we bring our faith,
and together in this faith we grow in loving and serving
our parish and our community.
We are blessed to belong to
Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic Church.
Parish Office: 417-546-5208
Father Rick L. Jones
Pastor
[email protected]
417-334-2928
Father Joji Vincent, OSB
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
417-334-2928
Sister Charlotte Flarlong, SSND
Parish Office Hours:
8:00am ~ 3:00pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
417-546-5208
emergency/cell: 417-231-5300
Check out our Web-Page at: www.ourladyoftheozarks.org
MINISTERS: Sunday, February 22 8:30AM
MINISTERS: Sunday, March 1 8:30AM
Lector: T Krueger, M Guy
Lectors: T Silvis, K Gerken
Euch. Ministers: * Sr Charlotte, J & N Loughner
Euch. Ministers: *J Silvis, D Walton, D Gabel
Ushers: J Silvis, A Danna, S Hadaller, I Schmitz
Ushers: F Otto, D Gerken, R Terrien, B Strader
Servers: H Clausen, K Bohon
Servers: N Hutchison, P Hadaller
Offertory: S Higginbotham, G Ohlson
Offertory: Children of the Parish
Welcome/Greeters: M Luberda, D Covelli
Welcome/Greeters: K Strader, P Harter
Homebound Communion: M Luberda, M Little
Homebound Communion: D Vincent
Wednesday, February 25 9AM Mass
Lector: J Loughner
Wednesday, March 4
Lector: T Krueger
Friday, February 27
Lector: M Terrien
Friday, March 6 9AM Mass
Lector: D Ratermann
9AM Mass
9AM Mass
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
February 22
23
24
25
26
27
First Sunday of
Lent
Office Open
8AM—3PM
Office Closed
Office Open
8AM—3PM
Office Closed
Office Open
8AM—3PM
8:30AM Mass
Larry Hopke+
9AM Eucharistic
Adoration
9AM Mass
Erma Carr+
Saturday
28
9AM Mass
Ted Strom+
Confessions in
Branson from
3PM—4PM
5:30 PM Stations
6:00 –7:00 PM
Reconciliation
March 1
2
Second Sunday
of Lent
Office Open
8AM—3PM
8:30AM Mass
Jim McKelvey+
9AM Eucharistic
Adoration
3
4 St. Casimir
5
6 First Friday
Office Closed
Office Closed
Office Open
8AM-3PM
Office Open
8AM-3PM
St. Katherine
Drexel
9AM Mass
For All the
Deceased+
5:30 PM Stations
6:00—7:00 PM
Reconciliation
9AM Mass
Jackie Maclyak+
7 Sts. Perpetua &
Felicity
Confessions in
Branson from
3PM—4PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
Today: Sunday, February 22—3:00 PM Rite of Election at St. Agnes Cathedral
Remember Elleanor Crouch in prayer during Lent as she prepares to be received into the Church
Wednesday, February 25—11 AM RCIA; 6:30 - 8:00 PM “Journey Through the Bible” Session 2
Friday, February 27—5:30 PM Stations of the Cross; 6:00—7:00 PM Reconciliation/Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday, March 1—PSR after Mass
Wednesday, March 4—11:00 AM - Noon RCIA; 6:30 - 8:00 PM “Journey Through the Bible” Session 3
Friday, March 6—5:30 PM Stations of the Cross; 6:00 - 7:00 PM Reconciliation/Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday, March 8—KC Breakfast after Mass
Wednesday, March 11—10:00 AM Music Planning; 11:00 AM RCIA; 6:30—8:00 PM “Journey Through the Bible” Session 4
Thursday, March 12—6:30 PM KC Informal Gathering
Friday, March 12—10:00 AM PCCW Meeting; 5:30 PM Stations of the Cross; 6:00—7:00 PM
Reconciliation/Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday, March 15—PSR after Mass; St. Pat’s Dinner and Silent Auction
Remember in Prayer All Those Who are Sick or Homebound
O God, who willed that our infirmities be born by Your only begotten Son to show the value of human suffering,
listen in kindness to our prayers for our brothers and sisters who are sick; grant that all who are oppressed by pain, distress or other afflictions
may know that they are chosen among those proclaimed blessed and are united to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world. (Collect
Fern Abell
Dena Baer
Debbie Davis
Elaine Hood
Jan Olsen
Joyce Stenger
Michael Anderson
Harold Blood
Patricia Fargo
Gloria Hudson
Fritz Otto
Christopher Sullivan
Norbert & Lil Aurit
Miles Brook
Frank/Ann Grimm
Julia Marie Kress
Rose Reynolds
Helen Tarnowski
Faye Austin
Jane Carr
Phil Harter
Trudy Krueger
Cathy Rice
Mary Traeger
Dana Austin
Anna Danna
Carl /June Henke
Colleen McGowan
Mike Stenger
Bill Watson
Mutually Shared Vision Diocese
Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Our Sacred Purpose
Due to the snow last week, the
regular weekly Finance Report
doesn’t appear in this week’s
bulletin. Look for it to reappear
in next week’s bulletin.
To the parishioners of
Our Lady of the Ozarks
and Our Lady of the
Lake. I don’t know how
to express thanks for
your kind wishes and cards on the occasion of my 60th
anniversary of my ordination, not to mention the breakfast and the beautiful cakes! (Guess I just did!)
At the Saturday evening Mass in Branson, I noticed a
very familiar chalice. I had given that chalice to Bishop
Johnston to give to a young priest who might not be able
to afford one. Apparently, Father Rick asked Bishop
Johnston if he could use the chalice for my 60th anniversary Mass in Branson. What a touch of class!
Thanks again from an old priest who really doesn’t have
a heck of a lot to offer except heartfelt thanks!
Father Phil
CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central
and Eastern Europe. This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and train seminarians in a region that still struggles from the
effects of the Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis,
and funding for building renovations, your donations
help to restore the Church and build the future in
the region. Please give generously to the collection
next week. Visit www.usccb.org (search “Church in
Central and Eastern Europe”) to learn more.
The sacred purpose of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape
Girardeau is to joyfully live our Catholic faith as intentional
disciples, leading all to a full life in Jesus Christ.
Our Core Values
Prayer, Generous Service, Enthusiasm
The Thoughtful Giver: When you name the
Church in your Will (or Living Trust) to receive a specific
amount or a percentage of your estate, you make one
final gift — your crowning gift — to your family in faith that
you have supported during your life. You declare in your
will that you believe in the mission of the Catholic Church
and that you want a portion of your accumulated assets
to be invested in furthering the good work that it does in
Christ’s name.
Example of How to Make a Bequest:
I give, devise and bequeath to The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield—Cape Girardeau, a Missouri not-forprofit corporation, for the exclusive use and benefit of Our
Lady of the Ozarks Parish, Forsyth, Missouri, (insert here
the sum of money or percentage of the estate).
Pope Francis has named 2015 as the Year of Consecrated Life,
devoted to the renewal of religious life, the celebration of the willingness of members of religious
orders, and an invitation to young people to consider a vocation to the religious life.
“I am determined to conquer my self-will
little by little and even though I cannot immediately
climb heavenwards, I want to have patience with myself, because precisely this patience raises me again
closer to God. “
Blessed Mary Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger,
Foundress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame
Many dioceses right here in
the United states do not have
enough priests and trained lay
ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are
known as home missions. The
Catholic Home Mission Appeal will take place this weekend in
the second collection, and supports these dioceses by funding
essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share
your resources to strengthen the Church at home.
NOTE: The Springfield/Cape Girardeau Diocese is a home
mission diocese. Our Lady of the Ozarks has benefited from
this collection.
For over forty years, Catholic children and young people have attended Camp Re-NEW-Al, learning about
God, themselves, and what it means to be Catholic.
Camp Re-NEW-Al’s philosophy is that evangelization
happens while campers interact with other campers
and staff members in the natural beauty of southern
Missouri.
The Healing Grace of Prayer—The Light is On for You . .
.This Lenten season, each Catholic parish in the Springfield/
Cape Girardeau Diocese will have confessions available for
1 to 2 hours one day each week. Our Lady of the Ozarks will
have confessions available every Friday from 6:00—7:00 PM.
Make a commitment this Lent to join us on Friday evenings
as we gather for quiet prayer and the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all of the situations in our lives that need the healing grace of Jesus’ love. The church will be open, and you
are welcome to come for a few minutes or for an hour.
A Week of Camp Re-NEW-Al makes for a lifetime of
discipleship. Campers are immersed in a totally catholic experience loaded with fun, faith, and fellowship.
For brochures and more information, please see the
parish bulletin board.
First Sunday of Lent
Readings: Jeremiah 31: 31-34; Psalm 54;
Hebrews 5: 7-9; John 12: 2023
Reflections Questions:
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What clues do today’s
First Reading and Responsorial Psalm offer about
God’s justice and mercy?
How do you interpret the
lines in the Second Reading that refer to the Noah
story? Does Christ only concern himself with the
people of his own time and with future Christians? Why do you think he would preach to sinners from the past?
Mark gives the briefest account of the temptations in the desert but adds the detail that he was
among beasts and angels ministered to him. Why
do you think Jesus had to undergo this time in
the desert? How does the desert experience relate
to what happens next?
PSR Classes — March
Sunday, March 1—Chapter 7
Snack/Aide: Joanne Hall
Sunday, March 15—Reconciliation
Snack/Aide: Jennifer Hutchison
Sunday, March 29—Holy Week, Paschal Mystery,
Resurrection
Snack/Aide: Karen Koehn
A Little Lenten Humor . . .
A Catholic man walks into a diner on the first Friday of Lent.
He orders the fish plate. After the meal is finished, he pays the
bill, but leaves no tip. He repeats this every Friday during Lent
at the same diner. On the last Friday of Lent, the waitress finally asks the man " Excuse me sir. You've been eating here
every Friday, and not once did you leave me a tip. Didn't I provide good service too you?" The man replies "The service you
provided was excellent. But because it's Lent, I had to give up
something. So, I decided to give up tipping.”
Catholic Charities
partners with Holy
Trinity Parish to offer free tax preparation for qualified individuals
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is sponsoring a
free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) tax
clinic
Volunteer certified tax experts assist you in filing your
taxes electronically
Income limit —$53,000 Adjusted Gross Income
Location — Holy Trinity Parish, 2818 E. Bennett St.,
Springfield
Dates — Thursdays, beginning February 5 through April 9
Time — 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Appointments are required. Please call (417) 720-2000.
Senior citizens (60 years of age or older) can call Tax
Counseling for the Elderly at 417-862-0762 for free
tax preparation, including the Missouri Property Tax
Credit.
Another easy and safe way to file your taxes this year is by
using MyFreeTaxes.com. If you have household income of $60,000 or less, visit MyFreeTaxes.com to
file both your federal and state tax returns for FREE.
HUNGERING FOR
A BETTER LIFE
Our journey with CRS Rice Bowl begins in Tanzania,
where a simple soybean is changing lives! What actions can you take this Lent to change lives—at home
and around the world?
Like many farmers in Tanzania, Gertruda Domayo
used to struggle to provide for her three grandchildren.
Now she is a member of Soya ni Pesa, a Catholic
Relief Services project that means “soybeans are
money.” Through the project, Gertruda has learned
that a few small changes can make a big difference.
Crop spacing and fertilizer have doubled her harvests.
Membership in the local farmers’ group gets her good
prices at market—which means a six-fold increase in
family income. And the soybeans themselves add nutrients to the soil, fueling future harvests.
For Gertruda and her grandchildren, that means more
and better food. Best of all, Gertruda knows how to
provide her family with a better life.
Visit crsricebowl.org to watch a video and learn more
about Tanzania.
MARK THE DATE — MARCH 15 ST. PATRICK’S
DAY DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
All proceeds from the St. Patrick’s
Day Dinner and silent auction will go
towards the purchase of a church
sign. Look for more information in
next week’s bulletin.
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
The PCCW would appreciate any donation for the silent auction, big or small. Baked goods, gift cards, and
services are also welcomed. Every donation gets us closer to our goal. We will
post a complete list of the auction items
March 1. Please contact Marie Terrien (546
-2334) or Kathy Strader (546-8039) if you
can donate to the silent auction or help with the dinner.
Thank you so much. Let’s proudly make Our Lady of
the Ozarks Catholic Church sign a reality in 2015!
The best mathematical equation
I have ever seen:
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
To report child abuse call the Missouri Child
Abuse Hotline: 1-800-392-3738 or call the police.
To report violations of the Code of Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Adult Volunteers Working with Minors to the
Chancellor at 417-866-0841 or [email protected] or a Victim
Assistance Coordinator: Judy St. John, LPC, NCC:
573-587-3139 or [email protected] or William J. Holtmeyer,
Jr., MS at 417-860-3858 or [email protected].
Concerns may be discussed with your supervisor, a Victim
Assistance Coordinator, the Office of Child and Youth Protection or the Chancellor. The TIPS online reporting system may
also be used, and is available on the diocesan website. Go
to www.dioscg.org to view the Code of Conduct for Clergy,
Employees and Adult Volunteers Working with Minors and for
other important information, including a link to the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishop's document, Charter for
the Protection of Children and Young People. If you are unable to access the website and desire printed information,
contact the diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection
at 417-866-0841.
WINTER WEATHER REMINDER
Weekdays: If the Forsyth Schools are closed,
the Church is closed. School closings are
announced on TV and radio.
Sundays: Branson Hometown Radio (KOMC 100.1 FM)
sometimes announces Church closings beginning at 7:00
AM. Sr. Charlotte will e-mail those who have e-mail. The
parish call list will also be activated.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions
for February 2015
Prisoners
That prisoners, especially the young, may be
able to rebuild lives of dignity.
Separated Spouses
That married people who are separated may find welcome
and support in the Christian community.
Bishop Johnston’s Prayer Intentions for
February 2015
For the women and men throughout our diocese in
consecrated religious life and for the those from our
diocese who have recently entered religious congregations
for formation.
For those who suffer from depression, that the light of God's
love may pierce their darkness and bring them healing and
hope.
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