15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 11, 2021

ST. CLEMEN†y Time -- July 11, 20

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PARISH NEWS We are still in need of teachers for the 2021-2022 CCD

School Year. We also need counters and altar servers for the 5 PM & 8 AM Masses.

REFLECTION Maybe the work is best left to the professionals. That’s how many people view the preaching of the Gospel. That’s the stuff priests, religious, deacons, lay ministers, and other professional Church people do. It has little to do with me. Well, that’s not really true. The fact of the matter is that preaching the Gospel has everything to do with you, with all of us who are baptized members of the Body of Christ. Nobody gets off the hook from that job. The question is, however, how do we do it? Well, there’s a safe way, which many choose, to preach the Gospel — and the risky way. The safe way pretty much keeps the Gospel in church and around like-minded people. I say my prayers, go to Mass, contribute to the food pantry, tithe, and attend Bible Study. That pretty much covers the bases, right? Wrong. The risky way is the more challenging way and for many, the “road less traveled.” Imagine those first disciples going out and into people’s homes. They must have had some amazing conversations with folks about God’s kingdom, changing their hearts, forgiving sins, and looking at the world differently. They must have met people who were hurting, exiled from their communities, neglected, lost, or living self-insulated lives in a society that served the rich and neglected the poor. While there were many who welcomed what they had to say and the conversations they had, there were others who no doubt rejected them and literally tossed them out on their ears! The Gospel, while being a message of joy and hope, is not always received well by those who are very comfortable keeping things as they are. The risky way involves example and conversation. We have to take the Gospel from church and carry it with us wherever we go. What kinds of conversations do we have with others? We interact with those closest to us, in our work, social circles, institutions, corporations, in politics, and beyond. Our conversations with others reveal a great deal about how we see things and what we consider important. If we are really interested in seeing God’s vision for the world succeed, then we will talk about it. It will become a part of our everyday conversation and find its way into our interactions with others. How will we preserve the dignity of human life and encourage others to have a relationship with God? We must be the example, live value centered, virtuous lives, stand against injustice, combating racism, and learn ways to resolve conflicts without violence. If we are going to succeed going forward, we have to find a way to bring our prayer centered lives into the marketplace. Our conversations have to change. Not everyone wants to hear what the Gospel has to say. That’s a risk God asks us to take.

The Mission of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church is to build the Kingdom of God by wit!essing the Christian vir"#es of Charit$, Faithf#lness and Unit$.

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FAITH ENRICHMENT Bible Study through a Jewish Lens class taught by Deacon Neal Harton on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Holy Hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament is every Sunday beginning at 6:00p.m. in English and Thursdays at 7pm in Spanish. Please join us for this special time. RCIA meets Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Adult Education room. Parish Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 6pm. See Deacon Joe for the current reading selection. Women Bible Study meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month in the Marian Center at 6:00 pm. Prayer Hour on Wednesdays following the 8:30 a.m Mass. Prayer Ministry Team You are invited to join fellow parishioners on Wednesday mornings from 11:00a.m. to 12:00 noon to pray for the needs of our parish. Altar Servers Children who have received First Communion may be Altar Servers. Contact the Parish Office for more information. Religious Education and Youth Group Preparation for sacraments, First Communion and Confirmation, as well as basic church education for our children and Youth. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults meets Tuesday evening 6:30--7:30pm in the Adult Education Classroom.

SAINT CLEMENT OF ROME PARISH Parish Office……………………..……………...……...366-3166 Fax………………………...………..………….…....….366-3164 Rectory………………………………....……..………..366-1092 Outreach……………………………..………..………..366-3166 Web Site………….…..……………...……...www.stcbixby.org Enilda Reyes, Manager…..………..….….ereyes@stcbixby.org Rev. Jeff Polasek, Pastor………..…......jpolasek@stcbixby.org Deacon. Joe Guzman. ..................dominican58@sbcglobal.net Deacon. Neal Harton. ………….……parishlife@stcbixby.org Molly Garrison, RE Director……....religioused@stcbixby.org OFFICE HOURS Tuesday - Friday……………………….…....…….8:00am - 4:00pm Closed for lunch………………………….…..….12:00pm - 1:00pm OUTREACH HOURS Tuesday & Thursday………………………...……..9:00am-11:00am 1st Saturday of the month……...……….…….….. 9:00am-10:00am

Weekend: Saturday 5:00pm; Sun-day 8:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm (Spanish). Weekday: Tuesday 12:00pm; Wednesday - Friday 8:30am. Thursday 6:30pm (Spanish) Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm to 4:45pm, or by Appointment. Holy Days of Obligation: Holy days will be Announced.

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to St. Clement Church! You may register online at the parish website or with our registration form found on our Information Table at the entrance of the church.

Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal class is required. Arrangements can be made through Rev. Jeff Polasek.

Sacrament of Marriage Couples should contact the pastor at least one year prior to anticipated marriage date.

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MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, July 10 5:00pm Repose of Richard Parsons by Dick & Susan Boyes Sunday, July 11 8:00am For the ill & chronically ill by the St. Clement Staff 10:30am Repose of Father Joseph Thoomkusky by St. Clement of Rome Parish 12:00pm Intenciones del pueblo Tuesday, July 13 12:00pm Intentions of Enilda Reyes de Velazquez Wednesday, July 14 8:30am Repose of Mary Hannan by James & Bonnie Griffin Thursday, July 15 8:30am Healing for Rob Millikan by Blake & Kelsey Cllendar 6:30pm Intenciones del pueblo Friday, July 16 8:30am Repose of Timothy Thomas by Molly Garrison Saturday, July 17 5:00pm Intentions of the people Sunday, July 18 8:00am Repose of Ted Schultejan by the Hyland, Hornbaker & Kientz Families 10:30am Intentions of the people 12:00pm Descanso de Silvia Munoz Delgadillo Antonia Saldivar por la Familia Armas

Join us in wishing a “Happy Anniversary” to the

following couples this week:

Eliut & Cynthia Robles Chris & Olga Caufield

Brannon & Kristin Maronek

WEEKLY CONTENT GUIDE 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Amos answered Amaziah, “I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel.” (Amos 7:14-15) Psalm: Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. (Psalm 85)

Second Reading: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. (Ephesians 1:3-11)

Gospel: Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts. They were, however, to wear sandals but not a second tunic. He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them.” So they went off and preached repentance. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. (Mark 6:7-13

Birthday blessings go out to the following parishioners celebrating birthdays this week:

Judith Cline, Al Rudolph,

Enilda Reyes de Valazquez, Martin Martinez, Xitali Guerrero, Enrique Rivera,

Jose Merez, Joe Padro, Nathaniel Bickle, Katie Ulloa, Alexis Arellano, Gisele Arias, Terry Krout, Manuel Madero,

Rocio Guzman-Lopez, Lorena Moreno, Christopher Sigala, Estrella Hernandez,

Diego Memije, Logan Pardue, Sarah Barnett, Miriam Ortega, Keegan Western, Hisel Cue,

Alejandro Munoz, Emily Ortega, William Cogan, Susan Apker,

Jeff Dunn, John Guzman

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