The 18th Ordinary Sunday
August 2, 2020
Welcome
If you are new to our parish or just visiting,
Reconciliation: is available:
Immaculate Conception, Blanchardville
Saturdays : 3:30-3:45
St. Joseph, Argyle
Tuesday : 3:30-3:45
(unless there is no 4pm Mass)
St. Patrick, Hollandale
Saturday after Mass
Also available anytime upon request Just call 967-2344
Getting married: Please contact Father 6 months before your date.
New baby: Please call to schedule the baptism
In case of serious illness or imminent death:
Call Father Paul any time. 608-967-2344
Parish Membership: To join our parishes please contact Father Paul
Bulletin Announcements: Due on Tuesday evening
Daily Mass Schedule
(A) Argyle (B) Blanchardville (H) Hollandale
Monday, August -3 –
No Mass
Tuesday, - August-4-
4.00- pm (A) Dean Flannery
Wednesday, August-5-
8.00 am (B)Ken Hardyman
Thursday, August-6-
8.00 am (H) David Scott
Friday, August-7-
8.00 am (H) Slade Norton
Saturday, August-8-
4.00PM (B) Agnes Bennett
Sunday, August-9– Nineteenth Sunday in the Ordinary time
8.15 (A) John Condon
10.30(H) Clarence, Geraldine Murphy
Parishioners are reminded to use hand sanitizer before going into church and follow social distancing guidelines.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jesus made 12 promises to those who honor the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque:
1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.
2. I will establish peace in their families.
3. I will comfort them in their trials.
4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and, above all, in death.
5. I will shed abundant blessings on all their undertakings.
6. Sinners will find in My Heart an infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Lukewarm souls will become fervent.
8. Fervent souls will rapidly grow in holiness and perfection.
9. I will bless every place where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.
10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.
11. The names of those who promote this devotion will be written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.
12. I promise thee, in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.
Saint Michael Prayer
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Reading For Aug 9
1kgs 19:9a,11-13a
Rom 9:1-5
Mt 14:22-33
ALL ABOUT
Saints of the Church
Saint Sixtus II and Companions’ Story
Freedom to assemble has always been one of the first liberties that dictators deny to subjects (and one highly prized by our American forebears). The emperor Valerian published his first decree against Christians in 257 and forbade them to hold assemblies. Pope Sixtus had been pope for only one year when he was murdered while presiding at the Eucharist in one of the underground caverns used as cemeteries (catacombs). He and four deacons were seized and beheaded. Two other deacons were probably martyred the same day, and Saint Lawrence four days later.
During his year in office, Sixtus had to deal with the controversy about the validity of baptism by heretics. He supported the positive view but was tolerant toward the practice of the Eastern Church which re-baptized those who had received the sacrament from heretics.
The negative view was shared by Saint Cyprian, to whom Sixtus sent messengers for discussion. Sixtus was asked to be patient with those in error, and contented himself with a strong recommendation of the truth. Other popes did the same, until the error was finally condemned.
Saint Sixtus II and Companions’ Story
Freedom to assemble has always been one of the first liberties that dictators deny to subjects (and one highly prized by our American forebears). The emperor Valerian published his first decree against Christians in 257 and forbade them to hold assemblies. Pope Sixtus had been pope for only one year when he was murdered while presiding at the Eucharist in one of the underground caverns used as cemeteries (catacombs). He and four deacons were seized and beheaded. Two other deacons were probably martyred the same day, and Saint Lawrence four days later.
During his year in office, Sixtus had to deal with the controversy about the validity of baptism by heretics. He supported the positive view but was tolerant toward the practice of the Eastern Church which rebaptized those who had received the sacrament from heretics.
The negative view was shared by Saint Cyprian, to whom Sixtus sent messengers for discussion. Sixtus was asked to be patient with those in error, and contented himself with a strong recommendation of the truth. Other popes did the same, until the error was finally condemned.
We Need to start Praying
With our Families
In our Homes
