ST. MARY CHURCH CHILLICOTHE, OHIO March 5, 2017

TODAY’S LITURGY

FIRST READING: Genesis 2:2-9; 3:1-7 SECOND READING: Romans 5:12-19 GOSPEL: Matthew 4:1-11

With Lent here we have two temptation tales. The first

one from Genesis shows failure. The second one from Matthew shows success. Wedged in between them we have Paul’s remark that through one man sin entered the world, and through logical deduction all died because all sinned. Paul of course refers to the scene from Genesis.

The tempter plays the role well, dressed as a talking serpent. It demonstrates its cunning by deceiving the woman, whose own creation is passed over. The man had been formed out of the clay and the Lord God had blown into his nostrils the breath of life, which enabled him to become a living being.

The man had been told not to eat from tree of the knowledge of good and evil: “for as soon as you eat of it you shall die.” The serpent asks a question it knows is wrong by asking if she is really not allowed to eat from any tree in the garden. She knows that there is only one forbidden tree and she also knows that death is in the offing for those who eat of it.

The serpent assures the woman that “You (second person plural) certainly will not die!” Before this the serpent has spoken only to the woman. It knows that if she does it, so too will the man and thus it uses the second person plural. The author already knows that they (woman and man) will eat and thus he allows the serpent to have knowledge of what is going to unfold.

In fact, they do not die, but they discover their nakedness and commit the first “cover-up” in what will become a long line of such cover-ups in the course of human history. That is to say they do not die immediately. According to Gen. 5:5 it took Adam 930 years to die but he got there eventually. There is no report on Eve’s death.

By comparison, Jesus is led into the wilderness “by the Spirit, to be tempted by the devil (“diabolos” in Greek).” After Jesus has fasted for forty days in the desert, he is hungry and at that vulnerable moment he is beset by “the tempter.” Jesus responds to each temptation with a quote from the book of Deuteronomy. Once, the devil himself quotes from Psalm 91. At the end of the scene Jesus calls the tempter “Satan,” using the same words (“Begone, Satan” in bygone days; “Get away, Satan” today) he will use to rebuke Simon Peter later for “thinking as man does, not as God.”

Its use in connection with Peter is particularly striking since even Peter, who had just confessed Jesus to be “the Christ, the son of the living God” and then received the Keys to the Kingdom, is still subject to Jesus’ rebuke for opposing God’s plan (see Mt.16:23).

Jesus survives the period of temptation in the desert, unlike the humans in the garden and unlike Israel in the desert. He survives in his weakest moment (after the 40 day fast) by carrying out the Law even when it was difficult. It becomes the perfect contrast with Adam and Eve in the Garden and it is that theme which interests Paul in the Romans reading.

When Paul notes that by the sins of the one, all died, it follows that by the death of the one all have life. He says “the many” (vs.15). He means “all” (vs.18). The third edition of the Roman Missal says many. It means all. The core of the argument is simple. Adam brought death (to all). Christ brings life (to all).

Father Hummer

Article originally written March 2011.

MONDAY, March 6 8:30 a.m. NO Mass

TUESDAY, March 7 9:30 a.m. William Knott by Emily Knott (Grades 7 & 8 at

Bishop Flaget School – Parishioners welcome)

WEDNESDAY, March 8 8:30 a.m. Robert Polk by David Polk

THURSDAY, March 9 8:30 p.m. Theresa Firestone by Todd & Robbie Smith

FRIDAY, March 10 8:30 a.m. Thurman & Carolyn Schachtele by Boulger

Estate

SATURDAY, March 11 5:00 p.m. Theresa Firestone by Agatha Rodric & Family

SUNDAY, March 12 8:45 a.m. Donna Miller by Rusk Family 11:00 a.m. St. Mary Parish Family

SUNDAY, March 5 NO PSR 10:00 a.m. Choir TUESDAY, March 7 7:00 p.m. K of C Meeting WEDNESDAY, March 8 6:30 p.m. Walk Through The Garden Scripture Sharing 6:45 p.m. Middle School Youth Group at Bishop Flaget

School 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council 7:00 p.m. Choir THURSDAY, March 9 6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group - @ St. Peter’s 6:30 p.m. RCIA FRIDAY, March 10 4:00 p.m. Bishop Flaget Fish Fry (in Family Life Center) 5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross SUNDAY, March 12 Coffee & Donuts after Masses 9:45 a.m. PSR 10:00 a.m. Choir

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY NEWS

Month of January 2017 Cumulative Year To Date Families served 141 141 Assistance given $3,913.95 $3,913.95

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER to benefit Bishop Flaget 7th & 8th grade educational class trip. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! St. Mary's Family Life Center March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 - Hours: 4:00 - 7:00 pm Dine in and Take Out available. Dinners $7:50/Sandwiches $4.75

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

OFFERTORY REPORT February 26, 2017 Average Weekly Offering $7213.28 Needed weekly to meet budget $7211.54 Regular Collection $6194.36 Online Giving 2/26 $639.00

St. Mary’s –German Village $1887.00 Restoration Fund 520.00 Catholic Times 93.00 Bishop Flaget School 30.00 Black & Indian Missions 10.00 Catholic Relief Services 10.00

It is a generous and joyful giving of time, talent and treasure.

Stewardship is what we do after we say we believe.

SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION – St. Mary, German Village I am very grateful to our parishioners for their generosity to St. Mary’s in German Village. I am sure they will be grateful for our response to their appeal. I certainly am. May God bless you all! Fr. Hummer

ONLINE GIVING is now open for all of St. Mary’s Parish. You may go to St. Mary’s website: www.stmarychillicothe.com . On the left side of the screen, toward the bottom, you will see a green button marked “Online Giving.” Click the link and it will take you to the sign-up page of our Online Giving. Click the green button, lower right, marked “Create a New Account.” Follow the prompts to set up your account. Then you are ready to contribute your offertory online. You will see each fund available. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 740-772-2061.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE FUTURE EVENTS:

March 18 – St. Patty’s Irish Dinner April – 8 & 9 – History of St. Mary’s – after Masses May 7

th – Rosary Walk

June 4 – Alumni Mass July 2 – Commemorative symbol August 19 – 150

th Celebration – Our Future -

***CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF DDAATTEE Keep watching the bulletin for more details on these events.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE NEEDS OF: Jason Allie, Jeannette Anders, Helen & Dave Bell, Letha Blanchard, John Calderone, Jack Carroll, Janice Caruso, Kelley Chandler, Rose Coolidge, Steve Cooper, Jonathan Cox, Rose Cox, Sherri Cox, Martha Davis, Lilli Dehart, Cheryl Dennis, Michael Dixon, Wren Downing, Kaitlyn Garrison, Corey Gebhart, Deanna Glendenning, Mariellen Goode, Norma Gray, Doug Griffith, Steven Hill, Jason Henry, Polly Hunn, Rick Hussman, Jun Jalbuena, Tracy Jalbuena, Melanie Kennedy, Ann Klinker, Frank Lai, Robert Litter, Earnest Littler, Heidi Lovensheimer, David Madru, Joan McCambridge, Charles McDonald, Rosemary McHarg, Julie Menefee, Gwen Miller, Elaine Mitchum, Linda Moore, Dave Neal, James Newsome, Lucille Nichols, Sarah & William Peterson, Harles Prater, Max Putnam, Allen Richmond, Dave Sausser, Wyatt Schumacher, Agatha Search, Dennis Shoemaker, Eleanor Smith, Linda Smith, Heidi Mauger Thacker, Pam Thomas, Richard Tippie, Alexa Tyree, Ralph Vance, Kathy Velarde, Midge Van Meter, Leo von Clausburg, Ethel Wallenhorst, Becky Hamburger Wagner, Nick Wagner, Melody Ward, Kathleen Weaver, Pam Whalen, Riley Whalen, Judy Young & Rosemary Zedalis.

MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND of MARCH 11 & 12, 2017

Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Servers: E Lanning, S Fleurima, D Fleurima Lectors: L Aldi, P Kinney Lay Ministers: K Rourke, L Hardesty, K Boesch, H Malone,

T Allie

Sunday – 8:45 a.m. Servers: J Slater, K Atwood, E Cuzzolini Lectors: G Anderson, D Ginther Lay Ministers: S Anderson, D Ginther, E Lovensheimer,

B Neal

Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Servers E Preston, J Byrd, S Byrd Lectors: E Braunlin, M Amore Lay Ministers: P Laughlin, K Rourke, D Lanning,

M Lanning, S Anders

Altar Linens for March 2017: J Braunlin Collection Counters: P Reed, M Kennedy

DID YOU KNOW……DID YOU KNOW……DID YOU KNOW……DID YOU KNOW…… An eightAn eightAn eightAn eight----day celebration to commemorate the Centennial day celebration to commemorate the Centennial day celebration to commemorate the Centennial day celebration to commemorate the Centennial

of the of the of the of the dedicationdedicationdedicationdedication of St. Mary Church was held November of St. Mary Church was held November of St. Mary Church was held November of St. Mary Church was held November

29 thro29 thro29 thro29 through December 7, 1969. The theme was ugh December 7, 1969. The theme was ugh December 7, 1969. The theme was ugh December 7, 1969. The theme was

“Rededication to St. Mary” and the general chair was “Rededication to St. Mary” and the general chair was “Rededication to St. Mary” and the general chair was “Rededication to St. Mary” and the general chair was

Frank Hirsch. The evening programs included Youth Frank Hirsch. The evening programs included Youth Frank Hirsch. The evening programs included Youth Frank Hirsch. The evening programs included Youth

dance and party in the school auditorium; opening Mass dance and party in the school auditorium; opening Mass dance and party in the school auditorium; opening Mass dance and party in the school auditorium; opening Mass

and public open house; Folk Mass for youth; school open and public open house; Folk Mass for youth; school open and public open house; Folk Mass for youth; school open and public open house; Folk Mass for youth; school open

houshoushoushouse with historic skits by the school children; Rosary and e with historic skits by the school children; Rosary and e with historic skits by the school children; Rosary and e with historic skits by the school children; Rosary and

Benediction; Latin Mass and Memorial Mass. The Benediction; Latin Mass and Memorial Mass. The Benediction; Latin Mass and Memorial Mass. The Benediction; Latin Mass and Memorial Mass. The

Centennial closed with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Centennial closed with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Centennial closed with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Centennial closed with a Mass celebrated by Bishop

Clarence Elwell at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 7 and Clarence Elwell at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 7 and Clarence Elwell at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 7 and Clarence Elwell at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 7 and

followed by a banquet at the Elks Hall.followed by a banquet at the Elks Hall.followed by a banquet at the Elks Hall.followed by a banquet at the Elks Hall.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be conducted in the Family Life Center on March 16, 2017 from 12 Noon to 5 PM. To make an appointment you may go on-line or call 1-800-Red Cross. Walk ins are welcome in early afternoon.

150TH

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION This month we celebrate St. Mary’s Irish Heritage with a Irish Dinner & Movie on Saturday, March 18, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Parishioners are asked to bring your favorite Irish dish. See the flyer in this weekend’s bulletin.

ST. MARGARET CEMETERY Cemetery personnel will begin removing all artificial and holiday decorations from St. Margaret Cemetery on March 15. From them until Nov. 15, only live flowers/foliage may be used. Lawn/garden decorations, toys, knick-knacks, arts and crafts items, party & holiday decorations, and banners, pennants and decorative flags are not permitted at any time and will be removed. One government-issued U.S. flag on the grave of each veteran and one department-issued flag is permitted on the grave of each policeman and fireman. The Cemetery Board also reserves the right to removed any landscape enhancements *curbing, edging, fencing, outlining, marble chips, etc.) which detracts from the overall beauty of the cemetery, or which imped s the maintenance by cemetery staff.

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