Sunday, March 3, 2013 † Third Sunday of Lent
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THE LIFE OF SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, CONFESSOR, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
& PATRON OF THE INSTITUTE OF CHRST THE KING The Italian family of Aquino traced its ancestry back to the Lombard kings and was linked with several of the royal houses of
Europe. Landulph, father of Thomas Aquinas, held the titles of Count of Aquino and Lord of Loreto, Acerro, and Belcastro; he
was nephew of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and also connected to the family of King Louis IX of France, whose life pre-
cedes this; his wife, Theodora, Countess of Teano, was descended from the Norman barons who had conquered Sicily some
two centuries earlier. Thomas himself, at maturity, was a man of imposing stature, massive build, and fair complexion, and
appeared more of a Norseman than a south Italian. The place and date of his birth are not definitely known, but it is assumed
that he was born in 1226 at his father's castle of Roccasecca, whose craggy ruins are still visible on a mountain which rises
above the plain lying between Rome and Naples. He was the sixth son in the family. While Thomas was still a child, his little
sister, who slept in the same room with him and their nurse, was instantly killed one night by a bolt of lightning. This shocking
experience caused Thomas to be extremely nervous during thunderstorms all his life long, and while a storm raged he often
took refuge in a church. After his death, there arose a popular devotion to him as a protector from thunderstorms and sudden
death.
A few miles to the south of Roccasecca, on a high plateau, stands the most famous of Italian monasteries, Monte Cassino, the
abbot of which, at the time, was Thomas' uncle. When he was about nine years old the boy was sent to Cassino, in care of a
tutor, to be educated in the Benedictine school which adjoined the cloister. In later years, when Thomas had achieved renown,
the aged monks liked to recall the grave and studious child who had pored over their manuscripts, and who would ask them
questions that revealed his lively intelligence and his deeply religious bent. Thomas was popular too with his companions,
though he seldom took part in their games. He spent five happy years in the school at Cassino, returning home now and again
to see his parents.
On the advice of the abbot, when Thomas had reached the age of fourteen, he went to the University of Naples to
begin the seven years' undergraduate course prescribed in all European universities. He lived with his tutor, who
continued to supervise his life.
Under a famous teacher, Peter Martin, Thomas went through the Trivium, the three-year preliminary training in
logic, rhetoric, and grammar, which also included the study of Latin literature and Aristotle's logic. This
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE
WEDNESDAY FEB. 13 - SUNDAY MARCH 24
ST. JOSEPH ORATORY’S SHIFT
SATURDAYS, NOON - 2:00 P.M.
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TRAINING NEW ALTAR SERVERS
New Thurifer practice
Sat. 3/16 10: 15-11 am
Candidates: Thomas DePauw, Jacob Mihalski, Tyler & Na-
than Reif,
New Acolyte practice
Sat. 3/16: 9:30-10:15 am
Candidates: Matthew Hansen, Johnny Kanzenbach, Adam Mi-
halski, Francis Neumann, Nicholas Reif, Michael Simia, Bart
Stillwell
New MC practice
Sat. 3/23: 9:30-11 am.
N. B. All practices are mandatory. An inevitable absence for a
serious reason needs to be discussed with Canon in advance.
The proper training is a number 1 priority! There could be
nothing more important than the Divine Liturgy.
FRIDAYS OF LENT
STATIONS & EXTRA CONFESSION TIME
ON FRIDAY DURING LENT, STARTING FEBRUARY 15 UNTIL
MARCH 22 THERE WILL BE STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 6:00
PM FOLLOWED BY CONFESSIONS.
ON FRIDAY 3/8, 3/22 A SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE WILL BE
GIVEN AT 6:00 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE STATIONS OF THE
CROSS AND CONFESSIONS.
THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL BE RECITED ON SUNDAYS
DURING LENT AT 9:15 A.M. UNTIL SUNDAY, MARCH 18.
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was followed by four years of the Quadrivium, which comprised advanced work in
mathematics, music, geometry, and astronomy or astrology. In addition to these
subjects, there was also some study of physics under a celebrated scholar, Peter of
Ireland, and extensive reading in philosophy. It was then the custom for pupils to
recapitulate to the class a lecture they had just heard. Thomas' fellow students ob-
served that, when his turn came, the summary he gave was usually clearer and bet-
ter reasoned than the original discourse had been.
All this time Thomas was becoming more and more attracted to the youthful Do-
minican Order, with its stress on intellectual training. He attended its church and
became friendly with some of the friars. To the prior of the Benedictine house in
Naples Thomas confided his desire to become a Dominican. In view, however, of
the almost certain opposition of his family, the prior advised him to foster his voca-
tion, and wait for three years before taking any decisive step. The passage of time
only strengthened Thomas' determination and early in 1244, at the age of nineteen,
he was received as a novice and clothed in the habit of the Brothers Preachers.
TO BE CONTINUED Taken from "Lives of Saints", Published by John J. Crawley & Co., Inc.
THE SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART MORNING OF RECOLLECTION
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
COME TO HOLY MASS
ON THE FEAST OF ST. THOMAS
AQUINAS ON THURSDAY, MARCH
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GAIN PLENARY INDULGENCE
Saint Thomas Aquinas, prince of the
theologians and philosophers, is not
only the infallible guide of theologi-
cal studies in our seminary and else-
where. He is a great example of devo-
tion and humility and a sure guide to spiritual wholeness
and holiness of life.
We would like you to know that all the faithful,
assisting at Holy Mass that day in one of the Institute’s
churches or oratories, are able to gain a plenary indul-
gence under the ordinary conditions.
As a matter of fact, several years ago the Holy
See privileged the Institute’s members and faithful with a
plenary indulgence for the main patronal feasts, which
are: The Feast of Christ the King (last Sunday in Octo-
ber) and the Feasts of the Immaculate Conception (Dec.
8th), of Saint Francis de Sales (January 29), of St. Tho-
mas Aquinas (March 7) and of St. Benedict (March 21).
SPECIAL THANK YOU
TO THE LMA
I would like to publicly ex-
press
my appreciation for the
Latin Mass Association’s fi-
nancial help over the years.
I am greatly thankful for the
LMA members’ support of
our groups and social faith
activities here at the Oratory.
May the Good Lord richly
recompense all who have
been helping!
Canon Hellmann
LITURGICAL CALENDAR: MARCH 3 – MARCH 10, 2013
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Sun., Mar. 3
8:00 a.m. Low Mass
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. High Mass
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (1 Cl., P)
†Lolitta Pesl
by Leroy & MaryAnn
Weber
Daniel Simia
OPEN
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Daniel Simia
Intentions Monsignor the
Prior General of the
Institute of Christ the
King
M.C. Joey Kanzenbach
Thurifer: Francis Fameree
Acolytes: Peter Kanzenbach &
Thomas Depauw
Candlebearers: Nathan &
Nicholas Reif Navicular:
Francis Neumann Crucifer:
Tyler Reif
Mon., Mar. 4
8:45 a.m.
Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P) Commemoration for
the election of a Pope & of St. Casimir, Confes-
sor
Anna Marie
by Del & Lee Mayer
Tyler & Nathan Reif
Tue., Mar. 5
8:45 a.m.
Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)
Commemoration for the election of a Pope
Ethel Scheckler by A & A Alexandrina Cntr
Chris Danz
Bart Stillwell
Wed., Mar. 6
8:45 a.m.
Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)
Commemoration for the election of a Pope &
St. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs
Deceased & living rela-
tives
by Bill & Sue Vaneven-
hoven
Francis Fameree
OPEN
Thur., Mar 7
6:00 p.m. High Mass
*Plenary Indulgence*
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS, CONFESSOR &
DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, PATRON OF
THE INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING (1
Cl., W) Commemoration for the election of a
Pope
Canon Hellmann by Roger & Eileen Princl
M.C.: Paul Jessel
Thurifer: Daniel Simia
Navicular: Johnny Kanzenbach
Acolytes: Jacob Mihalski &
Francis Fameree
Candlebearers:: Nicholas Reif
& Adam Mihalski Crucifer:
Tyler Reif
Fri., Mar. 8
8:45 a.m.
Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)
Commemoration for the election of a Pope
Isaiah Patterson by Jared & Elizabeth Saindon
Paul & Jerry Jessel
6:00 p.m.
SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE, STATIONS OF THE CROSS & CONFESSIONS Crucifer: Francis Neumann
Sat., Mar. 9
8:45 a.m.
First Saturday
Feria of Lent (3 Cl., P)
Commemoration for the election of a Pope &
St. Frances of Rome, Widdow
Robert Zignego
Thomas Depauw
OPEN
Sun., Mar. 10
8:00 a.m. Mass w. organ mu-
sic
9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. High Mass
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT,
CALLED LAETARE (1 Cl., Rose)
Deceased & living rela-
tive
by Andrew Rosek
David & Steve Kinjerski
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Gabriel Helfenberger
†Norman Resch
by Latin Mass Associa-
tion
MC. Willie Kanzenbach
Thurifer: Daniel Simia
Navicular: Francis Neumann
Acolytes: Gabriel Helfenberger
& Peter Cisler
Candle bearers: Nicholas Reif
& Johnny Kanzenbach
Crucifer: OPEN
Sunday, March 3, † Third Sunday of Lent
CATECHISM CLASSES TUESDAYS 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ON THE DIOCESAN GROUNDS (BY ST. JOSEPH’S)
1st Communion Catechism Class: Bona Hall, Cafete-
ria. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Elementary Catechism Class: Melania Hall, Room 13.
Ext 8514 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Middle School Catechism Class: Bona Hall, Room 39.
Ext 8217 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
High School Catechism Class: Bona Hall, Room 147.
Ext 8326 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All catechism students meet in the chapel at 4:25 p.m.
for prayers & then proceed together, with their teachers
to the class rooms with their teachers.
Waiting room for the parents: Receptionist’s lounge in
Melania Hall.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 - SUNDAY MARCH 24
40 Days for Life - Oratory shift: Saturday, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
LENTEN EVENINGS OF RECOLLECTION ON FRIDAYS
6: 00 p.m. Stations of the Cross followed by Confessions
6:00 p.m. Spiritual Conferences on 3/8, 3/22 followed by Sta-
tions & Confessions
THUR. MARCH 7, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 6:00 P.M.
Feast of , Patron of the Institute
High Mass
TUE. MARCH 19, ST. JOSEPH, 6:00 P.M.
Patron of the Oratory & Universal Church
High Mass
THUR. 3/12, ST. BENEDICT, 6:00P.M.
Patron of the Institute
High Mass (no Holy Hour)
THUR., 3/28, HOLY THURSDAY, 7:00 P.M.
3/29, GOOD FRIDAY, 3:00 P.M.
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DEVOTION SCHEDULE
Sundays of Lent ...... Stations of the Cross (check bulletin)
Wednesday ....... St. Joseph Novena after the Holy Mass
Thursday ................................................. No Holy Hour
Fridays of Lent ........ Stations of the Cross (check bulletin)
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Sunday.............................. 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. & 9:20 - 9:50 a.m.
Thursday .......................................................... 5:15-5:45 p.m.
Friday ............................................................ after the Stations
Saturday ......................................................... 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Upon appointment
LENTEN REGULATIONS
• Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged
to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
• Fasting has been defined by the Church as the par-
taking of only one full meal and of two smaller snacks
which if added together would not exceed the main
meal in quantity. Fasting is an aid to prayer, as the
pangs of hunger remind us of our hunger for God.
In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must
abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday
and all the Fridays of Lent. (N. B. These are the minimal
obligations by virtue of the current church law. It is permissi-
ble and recommended to continue traditional penances such as
abstaining at an earlier age and on all Fridays. As long as these
penances pose no threat to health or humility they can be prac-
ticed without hesitation. Otherwise a priest should prior be
consulted.) Abstinence forbids the use of meat, and soups made of
meat but not of eggs, milks, and other condiments, even
if taken from animals.
Aside from these minimum penitential requirements
Catholics are encouraged to impose some personal pen-
ance on themselves at other times. (Before all else we are
obliged to perform the duties of our state in life. When
considering stricter practices than the norm, it is prudent
to discuss the matter with one's confessor or spiritual di-
rector. Any deprivation that would seriously hinder us in
carrying out our work, as students, employees or parents
would be contrary to the will of God.
Besides those outside the age limits, those of unsound
mind, the sick, the frail, pregnant or nursing women ac-
cording to need for meat or nourishment, manual laborers
according to need, are excused from the law of fast and
abstinence.