November 25, 2012 - Nativity of Our Lord

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FROM THE DESK OF OUR PASTOR FROM THE HOMILY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI St Peter's Basilica Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe Sunday, 25 November 2007 Cristo Crucificado by Diego Velázquez We must begin from the central event: the Cross. Here Christ manifests his unique Kingship. On Calvary two opposite attitudes confront each other. Some figures at the foot of the Cross as well as one of the two thieves address the Crucified One contemptuously: If you are the Christ, the Messiah King, they say, save yourself by coming down from the cross. Jesus reveals instead his own glory by remaining there on the Cross as the immolated Lamb. The other thief unexpectedly sides with him, and he implicitly confesses the royalty of the innocent, just One and implores: "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingly power" (Lk 23: 42). St Cyril of Alexandria comments: "You see him crucified and you call him King. You believe that he who bears scoffing and suffering will reach divine glory" (Comment on Luke, Homily 153). According to the Evangelist John, the divine glory is already present, although hidden by the disfiguration of the Cross. But also in the language of Luke, the future is anticipated in the present when Jesus promises the good thief: "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" (Lk 23: 43). St. Ambrose observes: "He prayed that the Lord would remember him when he reached his Kingdom, but the Lord responded: Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. Life is being with Christ, because where Christ is, there is his Kingdom" (Exposition of the Gospel according to Luke, 10, 121). The accusation: "This is the King of the Jews", written on a tablet nailed above Jesus' head thus becomes the proclamation of the truth. St. Ambrose further notes: "The writing is correctly placed above the Cross, because even though the Lord Jesus was on the Cross, yet his royal majesty shone from the height of the Cross" (ibid., 10, 113).
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Sacrament of Penance Schedule: Advent Saturdays 8:30am & 3:00pm Sundays 30 minutes prior to each Mass Thursdays during holy hour 5:00-6:00pm December 6: 5:00-6:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm December 13: 5:00-6:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm December 20: 5:00-6:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm IMPORTANT DATES - MIDDLE SCHOOL - NO Venturers of the Star on the following dates: - December 26 - January 2 - Caroling hosted by the high school youth: December 16 following the 5:00pm Mass - Faith Festival: December 18 & 19, Advent Social on the 19th - Middle School Lock-In: January 20-21 - Mountain Madness: February 15-17, 2013 Registration deadline: December 7 REMINDER: The Martin family will be working in Africa with Lay Mission- Helpers (www.laymissionhelpers.org). If you would like to support this work and say goodbye, Friday, November 30th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm there will be a dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1555 Grant St. Denver, 80203. Proceeds from the dance and the silent auction will go towards their mission. Please contact Maura at 303-669-5319 with any questions. OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IMPORTANT DATES - HIGH SCHOOL - NO High School Youth with Fr. Michael on the following dates: - November 25 - December 23 - December 30 - Caroling hosted by the high school youth: December 16 following the 5:00pm Mass - Faith Festival: December 18 & 19, Advent Social on the 19th - High School Religious Education: November 28 - James Fernandez December 12 - Britney Lane VENTURERS OF THE STAR Fr. Accu is leading a middle school group on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm in the Frassati House. All middle school students are welcome to join us as we sing songs, play games, and encounter Christ! However, please note the holiday cancellations above. FR. MICHAEL'S HIGH SCHOOL GROUP Fr. Michael is leading a high school group on Sundays immediately following the 5:00pm Mass in Weibel Hall. Pick up will be at 8:00pm at the Frassati House. The group will include food, games, and discussion. However, please note the holiday cancellations above. MOUNTAIN MADNESS Mountain Madness, a retreat for middle school students, will be February 15-17, 2013. Complete registration (found on our website: www.nool.us) for this retreat is due NO LATER THAN December 7, 2012.
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