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MINISTRY OF PRAISE

APRIL, 2016

St. Casimir Parish

Almighty God,
grant that with the help of St. Casimir’s intercession
we may serve you in holiness and justice.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING INTENTIONS

That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor. (April Papal intention)
That all the graces of this Easter season will bless our parish with new growth in holiness.
That we live in the hope of the Resurrection.
That leaders of governments will work to insure that all people can live in full freedom.
That God bless Father Bacevice and the Pastoral and Finance Councils in their efforts to secure the future of St. Casimir Parish.
That all parishioners recognize their responsibility to St. Casimir Parish’s future through financial support, fund-raising efforts, commitment to parish activities, sharing ideas and, most importantly, prayer.
That those living in confusion, ignorance, or skepticism may know the truth and the light of the risen Christ.
That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.
That those whose lives are filled with fear, uncertainty, or hardship may know the Father’s mercy and closeness in their trials.
That our Ministers of Praise be validated in their belief in the power of prayer.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. CASIMIR PARISH?

April 1^st 8:00 -9:00am First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

April 1^st and April 2^nd at 7:00pm (upper hall) and April 5^th at 5:00pm (lower hall) -

“The Original Image of Divine Mercy” documentary movie

April 13^th 6:00 –9:00pm Evening Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

April 16^th Svyturys Dance Concert (Upper Hall)

April 23^rd Exultate Fund Raiser (Upper Hall)

SAINT FOR APRIL

ST. FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN

Priest and Martyr
(1577-1622)

April 24

“Woe to me if I should prove myself but a halfhearted soldier in the service of my thorn-crowned Captain.”
Fidelis of Sigmari

If a poor man needed some clothing, Fidelis would often give the man the clothes off his back. Complete generosity to others characterized this saint’s life.

He was born in 1577 in Sigmaringen, Prussia. Mark Rey was his baptismal name, Fidelis his religious name, and his nickname was “the poor man’s lawyer.” He became a lawyer who constantly upheld the causes of the poor and oppressed people. Fidelis soon grew disgusted with the corruption and injustice he saw among his colleagues. He dropped his law career to become a priest, joining his brother George as a Franciscan friar of the Capuchin order. His wealth was divided between needy seminarians and the poor. As a follower of Francis, Fidelis continued his devotion to the weak and needy. Once, during a severe epidemic in a city where he was a guardian of the friary, Fidelis nursed many sick soldiers.

Fidelis was appointed head of a group of Capuchins sent to preach against the Calvinists and Zwinglians in Switzerland. It was a time of political unrest. Those who observed the mission felt that any success it had was more attributable to the prayer in which Fidelis spent his nights than to his sermons and instructions. Fidelis’ opponents accused him of being against the peasants’ national aspirations for independence from Austria. While he was preaching in 1622 at Seewis, to which he had gone against the advice of his friends, a gun was fired at him, but he escaped unharmed. A Protestant offered to shelter Fidelis, but he declined, saying his life was in God’s hands. On the road back, he was set upon by a group of armed men and killed.

Fidelis’ prayer against apathy, and his concern for the poor and weak make him a saint whose example is valuable today. We also are called to share ourselves and our talents with those less fortunate and to work for justice in the world.

Sources: SAINT OF THE DAY, Leonard Foley, O.F.M., Editor and SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS SUPPLEMENT, Loyola University Press

THOUGHTS FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Economic Activity and Social Justice

#2426 The development of economic activity and growth in production are meant to provide for the needs of human beings. Economic life is not meant solely to multiply goods produced and increase profit or power; it is ordered first of all to the service of persons, of the whole man, and of the entire human community. Economic activity, conducted according to its own proper methods, is to be exercised within the limits of the moral order, in keeping with social justice so as to correspond to God’s plan for man.

#2430 Economic life brings into play different interests, often opposed to one another. This explains why the conflicts that characterize it arise. Efforts should be made to reduce these conflicts by the negotiation that respects the rights and duties of each social partner: those responsible for business enterprises, representatives of wage earners (for example, trade unions) and public authorities when appropriate.

30 DAYS OF MERCY

AND LOVE

IN ACTION

DAY	SCRIPTURE PASSAGE	APPLICATION IN OUR LIVES
1	Matthew 5:7	I choose to act mercifully, follow God’s will and rejoice in the Mercy of God for all.
2	Matthew 25:35	As Jesus gave himself unconditionally, I will share what I have with those in need.
3	John 2:5	Jesus, you are the new wine poured out for us. Send me to those I can help today.
4	Matthew 25:35-36	My loving words and actions will strengthen someone who is vulnerable.
5	Matthew 25:35	Let no one on my path today feel ignored, without value or unworthy of my love.
6	Matthew 25:35-36	Those who suffer from illness will receive my attention and care.
7	Matthew 25:35-36	I choose to let go of the addictions and bad habits that imprison me.
8	Tobit 1:17	I pray for the souls of those who will die today and in this coming week.
9	Matthew 5:14	May I be a living gospel message, especially to those who have lost hope.
10	John 20:25	What I say and do will make a difference to those who have lost faith in God’s help.
11	Matthew 7:5	I ask forgiveness for my sins because they offend God and lead others away from him.
12	1 Corinthians 13:4	Grateful for God’s forgiveness, I choose to pray for my enemies and love them.
13	Matthew 18:22	I will not grow tired of saying, “I love you. I forgive you.”
14	Luke 13:12	I am joyful today because God’s love and mercy continue to change my heart.
15	2 Maccabees 12:46	I remember in my prayers the living and the dead who have no one praying for them.
16	Matthew 14:17	I will work to make a difference in someone’s life today and pray for Jesus’ help.
17	John 14:4	I will share the Good News with one person so that we may both enjoy eternal life.
18	John 19:23	The gift I will share today is Jesus' compassion that makes us one.
19	Luke 15:31	Take away my selfish spirit, Jesus, and help me give generously to someone in need.
20	Matthew 14:14	I can’t heal as you did, Jesus, but I can give your loving touch to someone in pain.
21	Isaiah 61:1	I will speak out for someone injured by injustice.
22	Matthew 11:28	I will offer an act of kindness to ease someone’s suffering or fear.
23	Mark 5:19	I know that God has healed me and sent me to announce the gospel with my life.
24	Matthew 9:21	Help me be an example of your love to restore hope in one person’s heart today.
25	John 8:11	I will try to lead by example in how I treat others who have made selfish choices.
26	Ephesians 4:26	I am an instrument of God’s peace when I offer pardon, love, hope and joy.
27	Philippians 1:27	Without any delay or regret, I will forgive and be quick to ask for forgiveness.
28	Isaiah 61:1-2	Let my words be soothing to the sorrowful and bring them hope.
29	Mark 10:17	For all those who suffer separation from God, I offer the sacrifice of my time in prayer.
30	Luke 6:36	I will continue to live each day attentive to the mercy of God in my life.