Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Daily Archive
Blessed Peter Gonzalez (1190-1246)
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 14 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: Dominican Saints, Liturgical Feasts
Good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord, alleluia.
From the Dominican Ordo:
Blessed Peter was born at Palencia, Spain, towards the end of the twelfth century. He pursued an ecclesiastical career and became dean of the Church of Palencia. Moved by the grace of God, he asked for the habit of the order nad became as renowned fo his humility as he had previously been renowned for his greed for glory. He was notable for his life of prayer and for his service to his neighbor, especially those who were in peril on the sea. Sailors have invoked his intercession under the name “Saint Elmo.” He died at Tuy, Spain, on April 14, 1246.
For more on Blessed Peter, after whom “St. Elmo’s Fire” is named, click here and here.
Almighty God,
you bestowed the singular help of Blessed Peter
on those in peril from the sea.
By the help of his prayers
may the light of your grace shine forth
in all the storms of this life
and enable us to find the harbor of everlasting salvation.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
“The Art of Illumination” at the Met
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 14 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: Parish News
Before it closes in early June, be sure to see the Met’s special exhibition entitled “The Art of Illumination.” It features all of images contained in the Belles Heures of Jean de France, which is one of the finest illuminated manuscripts to come down to us from the Middle Ages. Click below for a video presentation detailing the exhibit.
Panel Discussion on the Priesthood – April 26
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 14 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: Lectures, Parish News
On Monday, April 26, the Church of St. Thomas More (65 East 89th Street – between Park and Madison Avenues) will host a panel discussion entitled: “A Priest Forever According to the Order of Melchizedek: What Does This Mean — For the Priest and for the Laity?” The discussion will begin at 7:00 PM in the parish’s Rochester Room.
The evening’s speakers will be: Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P. (Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, NYC); Fr. Gerald Murray (Church of St. Vincent de Paul, NYC); and Fr. Luke Sweeney (Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of New York). Attendees will be able to meet with the speakers and enjoy light refreshments after the discussion.
For more information, call the St. Thomas More Parish Office at 212-876-7719.
Spring Brunch – April 25
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 14 Apr 2010 | Tagged as: Parish Events, Parish News
Fr. Carleton P. Jones, O.P.,
Pastor of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
invites you to a
SPRING BRUNCH
on Sunday, April 25
at 1:00 PM
in the Parish Hall.
With the price of a ticket comes a full buffet, Mimosas and Champagne, music by David Belt, and a chance at door prizes.
Advanced tickets are $25 per person. Tickets will be $30 at the door. Children under 12 are free.
Tickets are on sale now in the Parish Office. You can also purchase them after all Sunday Masses leading up to the brunch.