St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK DECEMBER 31 – JANUARY 8 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 1 John 2:18-21; Psalm 96:1-2,11-13; John 1:1-18
5:00 p.m.
FOR THE PEOPLE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER Numbers 6:22-27;Psalm 67:2-3,5-6,8;Galatians4:4-7;Luke 2:16-21
9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
† Fred Schrempp by Eloise Schrempp Felipa Sandoval y familaia Gonzalas Sanchez by Rocio Sandoval Zenon, Alejandria Rodrigues De Felicitas Guess
MONDAY, JANUARY 2 St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 1 John 2:22-28; Psalm 98:1-4; John 1:19-28
6:30 a.m.
MASS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 1 John 2:29-3:6; Psalm 98:1,3-6; John 1:29-34
5:30 p.m.
MASS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1 John 3:7-10; Psalm 98:1,7-9; John 1:35-42
6:30 a.m.
† Ernie Chastain by Colleen Black
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 St. John Neumann
January 1, by Eloise Schrempp
12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
M argarita Resendiz & Fransico Gutierrez y Dios Nuestro Senor
† Dewey Portwood by The Portwood Family MASS
Mass Attendance December 24 and 25, 2017 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
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1 John 3:11-21; Psalm 100:1-5; John 1:43-51
8:15 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
For the People by Steve Chastain MASS IN SPANISH
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 1 John 5:5-13; Psalm 147:12-15,19-20; Mark 1:7-11
6:30 a.m.
MASS
SATURDAY, JANAURY 7 1 John 5:14-21; Psalm 149:1-6,9; John 2:1-11
5:00 p.m.
† Dawitter by Elsa Tek
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6; Matthew 2:1-12
9:30 a.m.
† Fred Schrempp
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017
January 1, Saturday Vigil Mass & Usual Sunday Mass Schedule
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
DID YOU KNOW…
that more than half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% succeed in keeping
All Day Wednesday Adoration Resumes January 4, 2017 usual schedule First Friday All Night Adoration January 6. 2017 usual schedule
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Anointing of The Sick If needed urgently, please call Church Office - 751- 7115
Rosary and Devotions
them?
Worship Holy Mass Sunday January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 P.M. Sunday Masses 9:30 A.M. And 12:00 Noon (Spanish) 5:00 P.M. And 7:00 P.M. (Spanish)
Sunday January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother Of God
Monday 8 a.m. Church, Tuesday 1 p.m. Chapel First Sundays 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy
OUTREACH Prayer Requests Please add to your prayers Robert Chambers, Pat and Linda Lewis, Dan Holman, Corine Sabala, Linda Kopenhafer, Marty Kinney, Shirley Howard, Greg Main, John Foster, Ellen Kiss, Rose Surtees, Kay Bolka, Irene
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 Nievez, Lucille M. Dingmann, Tommye Lyons, Bob Countryman, Tom Donnelly. To add people to the prayer list, call the Church Office, 751-7115.
St Vincent De Paul It's the end of the year & what an amazing year it's been. Our parishioners have been fantastic. Thank you for all of your financial & food support. The pantry is doing well, but there are a few items that we need: Tuna Canned Chicken Dry Beans Canned Beans Jello Crackers Spaghettios Canned Ravioli MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! And A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
COMMUNITY LIFE
Seniors
January 1,
Make the NEW YEAR HAPPY by joining the St. Eugene Seniors. Next meeting is January 13 at 11:30 in the meeting rooms.
St. Teresa’s Guild Please join St. Teresa's guild at our first meeting of the New Year! We will be meeting at the home of Mary Jane Hahl, 4344 Dahoon Drive at 7 :30. Call Sally at 630-9465 if you have any questions. Hope to see you then!
Ladies of the Parish Thanks so much to those of you who have paid your Altar Society dues. This is also a reminder to those of you who have not yet done so. Your $20 contribution allows the Altar Society to pay for the
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017
needs of the altar hosts, wine, candles, etc. The donation can be put in the collection basket, mailed in, or left in the Church Office. Thank you! If you would like a receipt for your 2016 gala purchases, please email Pamela Bradshaw at
[email protected].
January 1,
schedule to include Monday and Wednesda y evenings and occasional weekends. Person must be a practicing Catholic, bilingual, with computer skills including Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word. The person will work with the Pastoral Associate and the Confirmation Director. Applications will be accepted until January 15. Mail to Judi Wilkinson – P O Box 20930 – Oklahoma City, OK 73156-0930
Full time position available for Administrative Assistant in the Religious Education Office. 40 hour week with flexible
The Church Office will be closed on Friday, December 23 and will re-open on January 3, 2017 for the holiday.
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Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
Domestic violence awareness If you or someone you know need help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline, (800) 799-7233 (24 hours); (800) 787-3224 (TTY); www.ndvh.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Birth Choice volunteers needed Birth Choice is in serious need of volunteers who will administer pregnancy tests, mentor clients, and help with clerical work. Contact Barbara, (405) 606-8428.
January 1,
Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting Oklahoma Catholic radio is now broadcasting on 100.9 in Edmond! Thanks to the continued support of our listeners, we are able to provide the Gospel message to more people in Oklahoma. Consider joining our donors today by going online to www.okcatholicbroadcasting.com or calling (405) 255-7348.
Catholic young adults of OKC Open to all young adults (ages 18-39, married or single) in the archdiocese. Visit our Facebook page (Catholic Young Adults of OKC) for events and information or e-mail
[email protected].
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, January 1 8:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry – Youth Room
9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
MASS – CHURCH Hispanic Ministry - Gym Coffee and Donuts – Ross Hall
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
MASS IN SPANISH – CHURCH Pan y Café – Ross Hall MASS – CHURCH MASS IN SPANISH – CHURCH Pan y Café – Ross Hall
Monday, January 2
6:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
MASS - CHAPEL Band – Meeting Room 1 Extended Care – Gym/Ross Hall Basketball – Gym Toastmasters Club – Meeting Room 2 Hispanic Prayer Group – Chapel Hispanic Prayer Group – Nursery Youth Group – Youth Room
Tuesday, January 3 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Extended Care – Gym Basketball - Gym MASS – CHAPEL ESL Classes – Theology Room SLAA – Meeting Room 1 Las Mujeres – Chapel Hispanic Choir – Church
Wednesday, January 4 6:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m.
MASS – CHAPEL All Day Adoration – Chapel Band – Meeting Room 1 Extended Care – Meeting Room 2/Gym Basketball – Gym Benediction - Chapel Evening Prayer – Chapel Basketball – Gym
Thursday, Janaury 5 7:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Ministry – Meeting Room 3 MASS – CHURCH Small Community of Faith – Meeting Room 1 Lego Club – Meeting Room 1 Extended Care – Gym/Ross Hall Basketball – Gym ESL Classes – Theology Room
Santa Misa Domingo, 1 de enero, 2017
Solemnidad de Maria, Santa Madre de Dios Misas: Sábado 5:00 p.m. Domingo: 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (español),
January 1, 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
MASS IN SPANISH - CHURCH Familias Para Cristo – Chapel
Friday, January 6 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
MASS – CHAPEL Extended Care – Gym/Ross Hall Basketball – Gym Spanish Class - School SLAA – Meeting Room 1 Hispanic Ministry – Meeting Room 3/Chapel
Saturday, Janaury 7 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Basketball – Gym Cursillo Movement – Meeting Rooms Hispanic Baptismal Seminar – Art Room Confirmation Field Trip – Bus Matachines - Gym MASS – CHURCH Epiphany Dinner – Ross Hall
Sunday, January 8 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
MASS – CHURCH RCIA Dismissal – Meeting Room 2 Hispanic Ministry – Art Room Knights of Columbus – Meeting Room 1 Coffee and Donuts – Ross Hall Financial Workshop – Meeting Room 3 MASS IN SPANISH – CHURCH Pan y Café – Ross Hall Hispanic Baptisms – Church Challenge Club – Ross Hall Matachines - Gym MASS – CHURCH Knights of Columbus 4th Degree – Meeting Rooms Challenge Club – Ross Hall MASS IN SPANISH – CHURCH Knights of Columbus – Meeting Rooms Men’s Basketball - Gym Pan y Café – Ross Ha
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (español)
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento – Capilla Como ciervo sediento en busca de un rio, así, Dios mío, te busco a ti…...Salmo 42
Todo el día-miércoles, 4 de enero, 2017 6:30 a.m. Santa Misa- 7:00 a.m. Exposición del Santísimo
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 Los Estudiantes de San Eugenio visitaran al Santísimo durante el horario escolar 3:00 p.m. Devociones - Hora de Gran Misericordia 6:30 p.m. Reposo y Bendición con el Santísimo Sacramento
Sacramento de Reconciliación-Iglesia Sábados, 3:30 a 4:30 p.m. Si necesita la Unción de Los Enfermos urgentemente, sírvase llamar al 751-7115.
Rosario y Devociones-Capilla Lunes 8:00 a.m. Iglesia - martes 1:00 p.m. en la capilla –Cada cuarto miércoles al medio día – Rosario por la Vida en la capilla – Primer domingo del mes 3:00 p.m. por la Misericordia en la capilla
January 1, recreacionales (deportes, música, comidas etc.) y visitas a los hogares. Para más información, sírvase llamar a Joel al 405-788-2391 o a la Oficina Hispana al 405-751-7115. El grupo se reúne los jueves en la Capilla a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Ven y acompáñanos!
Grupo visita a los enfermos Si alguien tiene algún familiar o conocido enfermo en hospital, en su casa o en casa de cuidado para personas mayores, y que no pueda asistir a misa, pero desea recibir la Sagrada Comunión; tenemos un grupo de Ministros Extraordinarios de Eucaristía que pueden llevar la comunión, por favor comunicarse a la oficina hispana al 715-7115 ó con Lily Escalante al (405)758-3691.
Clases de Formación para Quinceañeras Las jóvenes que vayan a tener su misa de Quinceanera aquí en San Eugenio en el 2017 o en enero o febrero del 2017 tienen que venir a las clases de Formación. Se llevaran a cabo el sábado 14 de enero de 9:00-12:00 pm en la oficina hispana. Si tiene alguna pregunta favor de llamar a Martha en la Oficina Hispana al 405.751.7115.
Grupo de Oración de la Renovación Carismática
LAS OFICINAS DE LA PARROQUIA REABRIRAN EL 4 DE ENERO.
Clases Pre-Bautismales
Las pláticas pre-bautismales para el mes de enero serán el sábado 7 de 9:00 -12:00p.m. – en la escuela, segundo piso. Los padrinos y los padres tienen que asistir a las dos clases. Recuerden los bautismos son el segundo sábado y domingo de cada mes, sábado a las 11:00 am y domingo después de misa de 12:00.
Grupo de las Mujeres en Acción El grupo de las mujeres es un ministerio que se reúne el último jueves de cada mes de 7:00 pm a 9:00 pm en el salón de juntas número 2. Somos un grupo de apoyo para la comunidad. Tenemos charlas sobre la salud, el bien estar en el hogar y mucho más. Si deseas más información favor de llamar a Ana Laura Muñoz al 405.898.5012 o a la oficina hispana al 405.751.7115
Movimiento Católico Familias Para Cristo
Familias Para Cristo es un apostolado de la iglesia dedicado a la evangelización y formación integral de la familia que incluye tanto a los padres como a los jóvenes. La misión del movimiento es llevar el amor de Dios a todas las familias, especialmente a las que se encuentran en crisis. Aquí las familias pueden encontrar apoyo y esperanza mientras recorren el camino de la fe. Tenemos retiros, grupos de apoyo, asambleas de oración, conferencias familiares, matrimoniales y juveniles; encuentros espirituales, estudios bíblicos, talleres de discipulado, actividades
From the Amen Corner
Si en tu corazón está el deseo de conocer y tener una relación más cercana con Nuestro Señor Jesús y sientes que el asistir a misa solo el domingo no basta para tu inquietud te invitamos a compartir en las clases de crecimiento, estudio y reflexión en la palabra de Dios todos los lunes de 7:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. en la capilla. Hay cuidado de niños. El último lunes del mes traemos nuestras peticiones y agradecimiento en oración a Nuestro Señor con un tema abierto, oraciones, alabanzas y adoración al Santísimo Sacramento. También el primer viernes del mes tenemos servicio de comunión y adoración al Santísimo toda la noche hasta las 5:00 a.m. en la capilla. Si deseas más información, favor de llamar a Carla Chavira al 405-365-1709 o Wilson Martinez al 405—824-3828.
OPORTUNIDAD DE TRABAJO LA OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA ESTA BUSCANDO ASISTENTE ADMINISTRATIVA:
-Semana de 40 horas, horario flexible que incluye Lunes y Miércoles por las tardes y algunos fines de semana, - Las personas interesadas deben ser católicos practicantes (asistir a misa, tener los sacramentos, etc.) -Bilingüe y hábil en computación (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word). -Esta posición trabajara en conjunto con la oficina pastoral y la oficina de Confirmaciones. Por favor enviar su solicitud a:
Judi Wilkinson P.O. Box 20930Oklahoma City, OK 73156-0930 Las Solicitudes se recibirán hasta el 15 de Enero, 2017
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
Jan 1, 2017
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 I have a few poems from my notebook I’d like to share to begin the New Year. The Immigrant Land In the church they gather and shout “Viva” the Pope, their homeland, Cristo Rey, all-“Viva” Alive in the hearts of exiles everywhere Chicago, Cuba, Cincinnati, Havana the native place of all longing is the heart, wherever it resides. I wonder, are we not all homeless wanderers, the anawim of history uprooted from the loam of hearth and home to wonder in search of what we do not remember? Gypsies, pirates, Magi, Jews All of whom, it is said, want only to go home if only home would sate the restless heart. Have we no harbor? are our feet to tread only another’s land? Is there not somewhere that nourishes our blood? This certain unease was a proof of heaven once: Since we are so unsettled we are no more than God’s children ever disappointed that Father is not home. Maybe the proof is not iron clad but clothed in the rags of our longing It is only the embers of heaven we carry they roar only if breathed upon by the breezes of a farther shore: there, over there, not too much more!
On the Gloomy Prospects of a Mexican Santa Claus Jose, Juan, Maria, all niños beware That man in the red suit doesn’t care. Santa invites us all to seek and buy Which we do, but we don’t ask: why? He comes to bring gifts to girls and boys And fulfill their dreams of dolls and toys. But he’s got another reputation Earned by commercial deputation.
The gifts that are given on Christmas Day Are not free, someone has to pay And the price leaves you in the hole For they cost only your immortal soul. I know, I know we celebrate the Christ child, Giving gifts honors the meek and mild. But the journey Americans have made Reveals the price we have had to pay. For when Christmas is a buying spree What we celebrate is not Christ, but me. Nothing aborts holy Jesus’ birth Faster than a measurement of worth Inched in presents, trees and decorations Hoping we’ve met others’ expectations. Santa brings to us all this and more His presents open wide changes’ door. While the first look and taste now seem tame In the end, nothing at all will remain. The End Coming The end will come, “not with a bang but a whimper,” Words to guard us from the fear of another's distemper
January 1, “Won’t you be at the funeral then?” It is an honor, a bit. They want me there, sure, but they have their reasons. Often because they have floated away from the dock of the Church and find they’re in deep water now and know to call out. Or they need a family face and mine is the one they conjure. No matter the reason, the call comes and I affirm, to stand and say a few words. To compress the pages of the gospel and the chapter of a life, into 15 minutes of prose, and transfer the years of pain or the last moments of surprise
But they do not protect us from the lies endemic into a story we know From the loss of certainty now deeply systemic But all life is ended, The clarity so marking our noble and heroic and there is left, past the story to tell, Is roused only as we shudder, collectively aghast I only have to find the words. All done in the name of freedom and license Beyond the pointed arrows of why or whence Until with no answers comes questions no more The kites of imagination, strings cut, cannot soar But drift and tumble and fall, rolling to ground We, ending, are lost, waiting to be found The Phone Call I get the message, regularly, from the members of the family or from those I know at the places I’ve been
Go to the Promised Land Go to the Promised Land hand in hand they were told, at once To enjoy the life there dare upon dare for days and weeks and months Son upon son I swear leave care without care to ride and conquer and hunt And so they went, immediately elbow to arm, knee to knee
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 moving forward, facing front To find the future firm following turn after turn amid shouts and growls and grunts Written into the bedrock stone God, alone among the alone bearing the weight, the brunt As a gift to the blessed ones each and all done and done whether the wise or the dunce So go and get, receive now affirm, vow after vow all substantive, lost not even once The Letter Today The letter arrived today, from those to whom I have pledged It was bent and a bit torn, beat up, wedged in the mailbox, a gift from the Post Office, forlorn.
perfect for me, really But when I consign the check to its place and seal the envelope to be carried away, I still wonder whether I buy away the chance to see, in the faces of those who wait patiently at the offices we build, the face of Christ? The real journey, doesn’t it begin when we’re all penned together, neither of us knowing our want, until, together we find what will bind us? Our need for heaven and the seeds of hell, they grow together, when we uproot one, we dig up the other, I only hope I can, with the envelope I send, do charity.
So I opened with care and had to repair the envelope before I could post it redux.
My First Watch At sixteen it was decided in a fit of collective concern any man, like me, who resided in our second hand world must learn
I had marked the specified box on the information they gave and filled out my name and address and they sent me their notice
First of all, the feel of banded presence tying wrist and future intention to form one whole not lessened by capricious third party decisions
They carry the charity I am now bound to and ask only that I support them and their work in lieu of being there
So they gave me a gilded watch; curious name you know, I’m to spy the time so a life’s not botched by being late or early or surprised.
I do. How could I –
But they also give the watch a face so its cycloptic eye can look settle a family’s creeping panic about a visa at all the passage of my lively race or find a decent house for a refugee’s spouse to fill the days on my calendar book or be able to tell that girl to stop cutting; (she just moved from Brownsville and And not once think on real life everyone in town here hates her)? erupting on its own, more subtle time revealed more in whispered sighs With the letter it’s charity, than in well kept column lines. streamlined,
January 1, Are we not the ones who have faces turned toward those who always wonder the passing of time in pounding haste who tear the fabric of past asunder? Why do we not look and tell? Why not be watches that tick ever on? that just as time’s promptly ringing bell our faces have time upon them drawn? When bishop’s hands touched my crown in ancient rite passed from 12 apostles I was solemnly, grace-fully, bound to temporalities; marked by possibles So began the end of grandiose dreams where all things that can be imagined lived undented spans, where lilting paeans are but words to shore up what has crashed in. To become the condensed thought which banks the river of potential directing its steaming, flowing froth to cut from hardest rock a channel. So, while I cannot be both here and there though I might carry Mexico in my dreams I do continue to find Aztec hopes where only whited faces and glass fronts gleam. Lemmings As twisting flight of fur we Lemmings Are as graceful, in our own unique way As the lines on ice traced by Peggy Fleming Cutting the patterns so carefully during her day Of proving to the judges she can skate Although we’re falling, falling in heated rush Pushing past the cliff’s edge into space Ending our lives piled in a red splattered mush Winning, but losing, evolution’s programmed race And living our already, precisely determined fate It’s not so exciting to be one of us Lemmings Eating, breeding, sleeping: life’s present pattern
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St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2017 You don’t have to be a genius like Albert Demming And try to live efficiently, work at growing fat or Just getting by without being too late.
January 1,
Dashing, slashing, hopping, smashing in nature’s strife, It doesn’t do much good to wonder and cry If everything and all is to finally cease and abate.
As the maligned and uneliding Lemmings At love and fate and cussed conviction, sont tres bon Even if, as a poetic word, they don’t really, the reader’s eye, sate.
No, there’s this brief unpleasantness at the end When the law of gravity finally leaves us undone Before the final moment, whether graced or sinned, We have a pretty full measure of Lemming fun As we rocket toward the final, long Lemming wait.
We furred creatures do just what’s possible Even as we crowd up and paw and rush You know we like mountains and cliffs impassable so we can end our lives’ journey in a rousing flush of Romantic insistence— “I’m Nature’s gate!”
A Last Little Poem: We wanted an army of men in black, to march on a culture of greed and lack We changed the way of the Church’s formin’ – Now we’ve got men in black, mostly Mormon
But when you think about the contours of life, Whether people, poodles, gnats or hippopotami
So, lift a glass and cheer and banquet with all the trimmings There are no others with such cran, élan
Happy New Year.
Fr. Don Wolf
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