OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA MARCH 27, 2016
INVITATION TO THE LITURGY OF THE DAY
On this holy daywe know that Christ is risen—truly risen! As we joyfully proclaim God’s holy word, renew our baptismal promises and join together in the great Eucharistic feast, may we be motivated to go forth proclaiming the marvelous deeds that God has done for us.
INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
Acts 10:34a, 37-43Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen.
Psalm 118“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.”
Col 3:1-4All who were baptized, set your hearts
in heaven.
John 20:1-9Three witnesses, Mary, Peter and John
Respond to the empty tomb.
Today’s scriptures each tell the story of the Resurrection from a different perspective. St. Peter in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles tells us how the Resurrection inspired the earlyChurch and St. Paul offers his recommendations for how to respond to the Resurrection inour own lives. Our Gospel simply relates the story of the empty tomb and leaves each of us with a question to ponder: What does it mean to you that Christ is risen from the dead?
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, March 26, Easter Vigil
7:00 PMParishioners of Rosary
Sunday,March 27, Easter Sunday
8:30 AMEllen and Paul Eckert;
Dorothy Bush (RIP) J. Adams
10:30 AMBeverly Schollian (RIP);
Ladies Club of Peace
Monday, March 28, Monday within the Octave of Easter
8:30 AMM.C. Brown (RIP)
Tuesday, March 29, Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
8:30AMW. A. Brown (RIP)
Wednesday, March 30, Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
8:30 AMParishioners of Rosary
Thursday, March 31, Thursday within the Octave of Easter
8:30 AMSpecial Intention
Friday, April 1, Friday within the octave of Easter
9:00 AMParishioners of Peace
Please see Fr. Brown for Mass Intention requests. The Celebrant is not obligated to publicly announce the Mass intentions; this is a courtesy. If the Celebrant omits announcing the intention, the Mass is still offered for the donor’s intention.If you would like to make a donation for the Sanctuary Lamp for a special intention, please see Father Brown The intention for March is for David Meyers (RIP).
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
When did I last glimpse the face of God’s mercy in my life? Whose life will I try to brighten this Easter by permitting God’s mercy shine on them through my compassion?
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Meets each Wednesday after 8:30 Mass. All are welcome! Bring your Bible.
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no CCD classes for this Sunday, March 27, due to the school spring break holiday and Easter. Classes will resume on Sunday, April 3.Happy Easter!
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND SHUT-INS
Cathy Banks, John Loria, Hguyen Dau, Hai Van Heller and family, Ruthie Kress, Joe Laurita, Quinn Correro, Nathan Collins, Barbara Northrop, Susan Tanney and Peyton Meyers. Please see Father Brown to update the list or to arrange for a visit to a homebound or hospitalized.
A HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED with the Holy Week and Easter Sunday Masses and services: Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Ushers, those who volunteered to have their feet washed on Holy Thursday,all who helped clean and decorate the church and all who donated towards the beautiful Easter Lilies for the church! If I have left anyone out, please forgive me!!! You are all greatly appreciated!
If you have a chance, read a commentary on the Exsultet by Father Michael J. Flynn.
PARISH FINANCES
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
OFFERTORY $2,823.00
BUILDING FUND $207.00
OTHER: Pew Fund $2,100.00
TOTAL $5,130.00
BUILDING FUND MONTHLY
$5,641.72
Month to Date $3,294.08
NEEDED: $2,347.64
OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MISSION
OFFERTORY $686.00
BUILDING FUND $155.00
OTHER: Flowers $110.00
TOTAL $951.00
CATHOLIC SHARING APPEAL is critical to the mission of our parish and our diocese. Please don’t forget to make your gift today. Your participation makes a difference in the quantity of ministry we are able to provide. If you have not received a pledge card via mail, please ask Father—he has plenty!
CSA UPDATE 2016: ROSARY
AMOUNT PLEDGED $16,140.00
TOTAL RECEIVED $8,615.00
DONORS 36
CSA UPDATE 2016: PEACE
AMOUNT PLEDGED $6,390.00
TOTAL RECEIVED $3,370.00
DONORS 28
BISHOP’S CHARITY GALA
Sandestin Foundation for Kids and Florida Blue present the Bishop’s Charity Gala benefiting Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida with the Most Reverend Gregory Parkes as the guest speaker. The event will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 6:00 PM CST at the Baytowne Conference Center in Destin. The evening includes a Cocktail Reception, Gourmet Dinner, Silent Auction and entertainment by Mass Kunfuzion. For more information Contact Catholic Charities at 850-435-5360 or .
WOMEN OF THE PARISH…
You are invited to share your time and talents by joining the OLR Women's Club this year! Come enjoy the company of ladies of generous spirit, charm and wit.Meetings are held once a month for only 1 hour. Dues are only $10/year. Just fill out the envelope in the pew and drop in the collection basket. OLR Women’s Club needs a few good women—the more the merrier. Please join and make a difference in our Parish!
THE RACE (Jn 20:1-9)
At times it seems my life is racing
for the tomb.
I find the stone is rolled.
I wait to enter
the empty cold
that waits for me.
There is no stench,
Just linen cloth
Neatly placed
Upon the floor
Imprinted with a form:
It is the Lord!
And he is gone.
Even more
It is the Lord!
I touch the blood
That hemorrhaged from
The one who’s disappeared.
It is the Lord!
Where has he gone?
His absence is my greatest fear.
No! My greatest hope!
My life is racing
For the One
Who from within
Can turn a stone.-- Rita A. Simmonds