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LIVE STREAM MASSES
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SunDAY
September 24th
Seventeenth Sunday
After Pentecost
11:00 AM
EXTRAORDINARY FORM (LATIN)
Ephesians 4:1–6
Matthew 22:34–46
Twenty-fifth Sunday
In Ordinary Time
12:30 PM
ORDINARY FORM (ENGLISH)
Isaiah 55:6-9
Philippians 1:20-24, 27
Matthew 20:1-16
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Welcome to Our Parish!
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Is this your first time visiting our parish? We are exceedingly happy that you are here with us and want to welcome you to Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Thank you for the opportunity to pray with you and to share our faith with you.
The Church of Holy Name is a dynamic and diverse community of God’s people. Here, you will find the Catholic Church in its full expression. We offer Masses in both the Ordinary Form (the New Rite) and the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin Mass). We are here to walk with you, share God’s blessings and love with you, support you, and grow in the love and knowledge of God with you.
If you are interested in learning more about our parish programs, are in need of spiritual counseling or material support, or if you have general questions on opportunities here in the parish, feel free to contact me at (401) 272-4515. We are blessed to have you in our midst and we pray that you find a home for yourself and your family here at Holy Name.
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Weekly Reflection
REMEMBER TO FORGIVE; IT’S FOR YOUR GOOD!
George Herbert is quoted to have said: “Those who cannot forgive others destroy the bridge over which they themselves must pass; for everyone has a need to be forgiven.” This is true, for we are all beneficiaries of forgiveness. In fact, to be a Christian is to be, first, a forgivee who must then become a forgiver! As St. Paul reminds us, “We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”(Romans 3:23). Therefore, given that as imperfect creatures, we offend others and cause injuries and pains to them, and beg for forgiveness, we must be willing to forgive also. Unfortunately, human beings are very interesting. While we sometimes rationalize and excuse ourselves for the harm we have caused, we are unable to accept such excuses when the table is turned. We expect those we offend to be more understanding while concomitantly justifying our unwillingness to be more understanding with those who offend us.Fr. Lazarus Onuh
This unfortunate dynamic of human interactions is captured in today’s Gospel, where Jesus presents the story of a court official who owed his master a colossal sum of about ten thousand talents (you could say $10,000). Since the court official was unable to pay back, his master contemplated the possibility of auctioning off his entire family and property to recoup his money. However, the master changed his mind after the official cried for mercy. This was indeed a gracious act, and the official, having been let off the hook, was thrown into an ecstatic victory dance. However, as he was dancing home to his family, he met his colleague who owed him a much smaller sum, about 100 talents (say $100). Interestingly, even before the colleague had the chance to appeal for patience, this official pounced on him and began to choke him. Sadly, despite his colleague’s appeal for mercy, he had him thrown into prison. While this may seem so terrible, the sad reality is that in very many ways, this story captures quite poignantly the human experience.
The Readings of today challenge us not to be like the court official. In the First Reading, we are admonished: “Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then, when you pray, your sins will be forgiven.” In the Gospel, Jesus warns us of the grim consequences of unforgiveness. Referencing the punishment meted out to the unforgiving court official, Jesus says: “So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.” But beyond the fear of punishment, forgiveness could even be more beneficial to the one who forgives. Forgiving sets you free and brings inner peace and joy. Studies also show that forgiveness has some health benefits, including decreased anxiety and stress, lower blood pressure, a lowered risk of depression, and improved relationships. Therefore, if you cannot forgive others because they deserve it, forgive them because you deserve health, inner peace, and happiness. May the Lord forgive our trespass as we forgive those who trespass against us.
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Mass Times
- Sat: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN in The Lady Chapel
- Sun: 7:30 AM Other in The Lady Chapel ---- (Latin - Missa Recitata) 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Basilica Church 11:00 AM Other in the Basilica Church -- (Latin - Missa Cantata) 12:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN in The Lady Chapel -- (African Catholic Community)
- MF 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN in The Lady Chapel
- Sat: 8:00 AM Other in The Lady Chapel ---- (Latin - Missa Recitata)
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Adoration Times
Every Wednesday in the Lady Chapel: Exposition at 8:00 a.m. (after Mass), confessions from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Benediction and Reposition at 5:15 p.m.
First Friday:Nocturnal Adoration begins with Mass and Exposition at 8:00 p.m. and concludes Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Benediction and Mass.
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Confession Times
- Wed: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
- Sat: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM or by appointment
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