From the Pastor’s Desk
much better off. They will retain these
My Dear People:
Few of us want an “early death” and most of
do not want to live in a retirement home or
nursing home. We don’t want to live on this
earth without our independence. Certainly
most of us don’t want to lose most of our
minds while our bodies are still here.
Theresa Cusimano is 103 and might be the
oldest member of our parish. She lives at
Town Village with limited “assisted living.”
Theresa’s nephew, Sam Cusimano, lives
nearby and visits frequently. Sam’s wife has
an aunt, Marie LaSusa, who is in the same
complex, on another floor down the hall. So
Donna and Sam can tell you all about Town
Village.
What is amazing is that Sam’s aunt at 103
has kept her mind just as clear as ever. I
anointed both ladies this past week. I will
never forget Marie LaSusa telling me ten
times, if not twelve times,
“Thank you for bringing me
Jesus in the Eucharist.”
Another lady in the same complex told me
how much she longs to go to Mass. Since
she walks with a walker and there are others
in this retirement home that drive to Mass,
she begged them for a ride. Four refused
her. It made me grateful to the Knights of
Columbus who bring a bus load to Mass from
different places. Town Village is close to St.
Peters and the people drive the short
distance there for Mass. I pray:
“Lord, deliver me from a retirement
home and not being able to celebrate
Mass for months at a time.”
We are looking forward to a successful
Vacation Bible School starting Monday
because Mrs. Elizabeth Sutton and her many
adult and teenaged helpers have training
from previous years as well as their
goodness to serve our very young people in
knowledge of biblical themes. With music,
crafts and teaching those who attend are so
spiritual concepts for many years.
Monday I will have minor eye surgery on the
lids to aid peripheral vision. It is painless
except for the embarrassment of walking
around with two black eyes. No, it will not be
Susan Sertell who did it as she waits
impatiently for this column on Friday
morning, but the eye surgeon who thinks it
should be done. As one of my employee
friends said, rather bravely, that if I come
back from the surgeon with my wrinkles she
will know I did not go in for cosmetic surgery.
If you see me next Sunday, no violence. Just
the surgeon who wanted to complete her job
on the one eye and give better vision to the
other. Pray that she doesn’t open the eyes
too much so that I can’t close them at all.
Please remember those who are really sick
and are looking for God through medical
science to heal them.
Also, share with me the relearning of the
lessons from the nursing homes.
1.) As much trouble as we might have to
get to Mass, there are those who
would give their eye teeth to come to
Mass again.
2.) If you are at home sick or aged and
someone brings you Jesus in the
Eucharist, be profuse in thanking
them… it is good to be appreciated.
3.) When we are old and arthritic it will
surprise us how little we will feel like
praying and indeed how little we will
pray. The Scriptures tells us to pray
now:
“Today is the day of salvation.”
With prayers and blessings,
Father Muller
 Our Lady of Grace Guild will meet on
Tuesday, June 9 at 11:30 at Dale’s in
Vestavia.
MASS INTENTIONS ____________________________________
Monday, June 8 Pete Ragusa
Special Int. Sr. Barbara DeMoranville Get your donations
Tuesday, June 9 Donors to OLS School Foundation
Special Int. Jody Coombs
ready!! We are now
Wednesday, June 10 Joseph Painter accepting donations for
Sheila Brown Trash and Treasure.
Thursday, June 11 Special Intention Donations may be left at
Anna Ippolito the gym doors. If
Friday, June 12 Sheila Brown
Charles Woods
donating electrical items,
Saturday, June 13 Michael Dubruiel please put a note on
Josephine Sicola them indicating if they
Sunday, June 14 People of the Parish are in working order.
John Poticny Also, we can still use volunteers especially if
you have a truck or can help with picking up
large items. For information about donations
or volunteering, please call Melanie Falconer
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS at 945-8341 or 281-9695.
Are you being called to live in community? Call on
the Trinity to help you discern. (2 Corinthians 13:11-
13) Please pray that the grace of the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit direct all who serve the Church.
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for it to be a good Sign for the
world to see. The next
Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend is August
21-23 in Huntsville, AL. Dates
fill fast, early registration is recommended.
For more information visit our website at:
wwmealabama.org or call (800) 540-WWME
(9963).
OLS Church is looking for talented musicians
who would like to participate in a September
concert dedicated to raising money for poor
children in Ukraine and Honduras. We are
inviting middle school, high school and
college students who can play classical and
hymnal music level 5 and up. For
registration and information please call
Alexandra Naylor at
981-2773 or 871-8121

Blessed Sacrament Parish will celebrate its

feast day of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June
14. Bishop Robert J. Baker will celebrate
Holy Mass at 9 a.m. and will lead the outdoor
Eucharistic procession. A reception will
follow in the parish hall.
Lost-Rosary very special, has different color
decades. If found please call the Church
Office at 871-8121.
The Birmingham Diocese Cursillo
Movement announces its monthly School of
Leaders will be held on Saturday, June 13, at
Holy Spirit Parish Hall in Tuscaloosa. The
meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude
at 11:45 a.m. with a visit to the Blessed
Sacrament. The doctrinal talk, given by
Sister Therese Haydel, O.S.B., will be the
second part of her presentation on the Love
Letters of Saint Paul. Butch Musso will
discuss "How to Write a Rollo" as the
technique talk. ALL Cursillistas are urged to
attend.
 If you are interested in
cooking or serving for
First Light Homeless
Shelter this fall please
send your email address
to Leslie Bentley: lwbentley@bellsouth.net.
Email will be our primary form of
communication once a list of addresses is
compiled.
____________________________________
John Carroll Catholic High School is
currently accepting resumes for the following
positions: Learning Support Specialist; Band
Director; Physics/Chemistry; European and
World History; and Theology. All qualified
candidates should send a resume, college
transcript, and Alabama teacher certification
to Charlie McGrath, Assistant Principal,
cmcgrath@jcchs.org.
No phone calls please.
_______________________________________
The Chapel needs
permanent Committed
Adorers for:
Monday at 11:00 PM (To
Share Hour)
Friday at 1:00 PM (To Share Hour)
Friday at 11:00 AM (Vacant)
Saturday at 5:00 PM (Vacant)
Sunday at 11:00 AM (To Share Hour)
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM. For more
information, please visit our web site at
http://olslatin.blogspot.com.
Finding Spirituality in the Church Today:
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat, August 3-9
This week-long silent retreat will emphasize
key ideas and a basic review of daily
practices for observing a lifestyle of healthy
spirituality. It is important to think and live as
people who seek an understanding of the
Christian faith as it continues to evolve
through the centuries. An opportunity for
“refueling” as a contemplative person
engaged in the real world can bring a
renewed vision of hope. Father Frank
Muscolino is the Presenter. He has been a
priest for 41 years in the Diocese of
Birmingham and received his Theology
degree from the University of San Francisco.
He is also certified in Bowen Family Systems
Theory and Therapy from the Georgetown
Family Center. Fee: $330 (includes a $60 no-
refundable deposit) To register or for more
information, please call 334-855-4474 or
email at: btsrmsbt@aol.com. You may also
visit www.msbt.org/mis_btsr.htm

Our goal is to have at least 2 people on each

hour. These are the hours needed, but do
select an hour that best fits your schedule.
Please call Ida Wilker at 933-2281 or Mary
Claire Brouillette at 871-2909.
A "Holy Hour" of Adoration has been
approved by the Church and enriched
with copious indulgences! (Pope Pius XI
- 1922 to 1939)

Latin Study Groups

Two Latin study groups will soon begin
meeting at Our Lady of Sorrows. An
introductory study group will begin on
Monday, June 15 at 6:30 PM. An
intermediate-level group will begin on